Opinion
$3 million support a much needed 'hand up' for pearl industry
Monday 7 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Both ‘Watchful’ and Brian Coker made assertions and comments about the pearl industry and the Pearl Authority that merit a response. Simply put, “Watchful” does not believe that our pearl industry has any potential and monies spent in the past or to be spent in the future by government to revive the industry […]
Ag ministers know their stuff
Monday 7 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write in response to the letter to the editor by ‘Grower’ in CINews on January 28. Mr Grower certainly has not visited the outer islands to realise that the islands he mentioned have ideal growing conditions for the vegetables listed all year round. Only difference is that the success rate will be […]
Island tractors: who's the boss?
Saturday 5 February 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals
The Chinese funded tractors for agricultural purposes landed in Mangaia on Wednesday and were cleared from the boat on Thursday – one for Oneroa, Ivirua and Tamarua. The Government apparently has given authority to the Member of Parliament of each constituency to decide who should manage their constituency tractors. A smoke signaller writes: “Tamarua representatives […]
'It wasn't a divine message'
Friday 4 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is a response to Tutai Pere (February 2). Firstly, Christians do not have a hope that is of a general nature across the board. We have hope in our assurance of salvation through belief in Jesus Christ, who saved us from our sins and hell. This is our hope. There is no […]
'Avaiki' branding a fiasco
Friday 4 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Whilst there were many good points in the letter by ‘Watchful’ (CI News February 1) regarding the pearl industry and the CI Pearl Authority (CIPA), statements that millions of dollars have been poured into the pearl sector are rather misleading. Sure, millions of dollars have been poured into CIPA, BCI etc. supposedly to […]
All thanks to a dog named Honey
Friday 4 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Esther Honey Foundation extends its congratulations to the new CISPCA office holders. There can never be too many people willing to roll up their sleeves to work to improve the lives of island animals. As we welcome the new officers, EHF would also like to clear up any misunderstandings that might result […]
Will tractors lift island output?
Thursday 3 February 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Does anyone really think new tractors are the missing link between land and productivity in the outer islands?” a smoke signaller asks following the donation of tractors courtesy of China. “Did anyone ask the outer islands what they needed before going begging? More things mean more maintenance and more costs; just paying for the freight […]
Weetbix not fresh 3 out of 10 times
Thursday 3 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is very annoying when paying top dollar for products only to find that the quality of the product time and time again is below the standard it should be. A good example is Weetbix at CITC foodstore. Although what we the consumer pays for this product is high, almost 99% of the […]
Land lawyer corrects Tupe Short
Thursday 3 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am not wanting to get involved in the Pa Ariki title dispute. I merely wish to correct Tupe Short’s statement in your newspaper on 27 January 2011 that: Mere Pa, had no issues but adopted two feeding children – Maretu and Te Tia Nui [which is correct]… When Mere Pa died, the […]
Confessions of a happy traveller
Wednesday 2 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have heard with interest of stories of woe and foe of the new Air NZ baggage and seat airfares. I just have to say that a change is a good thing (in most circumstances), and this is one for good! I have heard people moaning and complaining about this new structure, but […]
Advice to govt
Wednesday 2 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was told the other day that the task force created by the CIP Government will not be paid any fees. I admire them for their pukuatu aroa ite tauturu. I challenge each and every CIP member in Parliament to contribute $500 each towards a fund only to pay for their travel (petrol […]
Left, buried, sealed a mystery
Wednesday 2 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Mr Editor, This is in answer to your Smoke Signaller or Ghost Writer of January 31. I still grieve to this day not only and so much over the sad and unfortunate loss of the 29 Pike River miners, and for their grieving families, but just the thought of the kind of torment that […]
Get real
Tuesday 1 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Get real Chief Censor! Police policing hard drives, flash drives….start in your own backyard. A quick DIY (Do It Yourself) exercise, turn on your computer then work out how many UNlicensed/registered programmes, music, movies etc do you have ? Say no more! As for destroying other people’s property (dvds), do you reimburse the […]
Does the pearl industry really have the potential?
Tuesday 1 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Since the establishment of the Pearl Authority a few years back, it is my guess that many millions of dollars have been poured into the pearl sector by government, with the NZ Government committing a further $3 million during its last bilateral meeting with government officials. What I would like to know is […]
Fish traps had true social value
Tuesday 1 February 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This letter endeavours to provide the recollection of one of the pioneers in the initial construction of the current Pa (fish traps) at Muri. Kopu (Turina) Motu Puia asserts that the construction of the Pa occurred either during 1964 or 1965. During the construction he availed his newly dugout vaka as a means […]
We need to care more for our community
Monday 31 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to write in regards to a letter published 27 January by P Daniel, NZ. Maybe the sign should be written in Maori as well, but the Rutaki Mataiapo isn’t putting the blame solely on locals. Anyone could have vandalised the sign. To my knowledge, the sign was placed in the […]
Let's divide rubbish, again
Monday 31 January 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller writes to TXT188: “Seeing that having to separate everyone’s recyclables from the rubbish is slowing the poor rubbish collectors down, maybe they should offer an incentive to everyone: separate your own recyclables, otherwise the collectors won’t take it!” SmokeSignals: But isn’t it a shame that many people were already separating their rubbish […]
Scientific reason to preserve 'pa's'
Monday 31 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Again, there appears to be a complete misunderstanding as to the purpose of my first letter on “pa’s” or fish trips. Because three concerned members of the Ngatangiia Community have decided to voice their opinions in terms of preserving the “pa’s” a sector of the community claiming to have the majority support of […]
Why pay for a surgery botch-up?
Monday 31 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This poor Fijian man was mistreated during surgery at the Rarotonga hospital – well it’s not the first time. About four or five years ago my cousin ended up inside a pig cage when it came loose from off a pickup truck. It was traumatising for him and the family but what made […]
Norman George refutes and answers 'loyalty' allegations
Saturday 29 January 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Following the article about me by Florence Syme at page 7 of yesterday’s CI News, I was sickened by the uninformed simplistic use of the word loyalty by Lynnsay Francis and dear Florence. Loyalty is defined as allegiance, faithfulness, obedience, submissions, constancy and devotion (Nattal Dictionary of England). My track record proves the […]
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