Smoke Signals
CIP government seems addicted to cash from Chinese
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
If the government is willing to back Pa Ariki in getting the old Sheraton project revived, it means they must have signed up with the Chinese for financial assistance, because Puna only has eyes for them when it comes to selling off our country.
Miss Cook Islands could do with a different name
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
They should rename the Miss Cook Islands pageant the Miss Rarotonga pageant since only Raro kids don’t know how to speak Cook Islands Maori. One thing that seems to have been missed by organisers and judges is that language is a huge part of our identity. Go figure!
Demo leader playing his old game
Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Good to see Smiley Heather living up to his name and his old “say nothing” game as Demo Leader. One has to ask is his silence a way of supporting his brother DPM Teariki Heather of the CIP?
Yes please, clean up Nikao
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
I for one think it fine if those who believe in God think that particular Spirit is female, male or transgender.
Government should fix it
Thursday 27 July 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Regarding the land court notices in CINews on Tuesday, I’m shocked to read about the many ‘applications for succession’ that are 15-16 years old. If it’s due to staff or resources issues, then the government of the day should fix it! Such unacceptable delays do not help those landowners wishing to utilize their land.
How about donating those airpoints, minister?
Friday 21 July 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“It was indeed enlightening to listen to the Minister of Health speaking during the 2017 Health Budget debate with regard to medical referrals to New Zealand,” a smoke signaller says.
Watch out for these
Wednesday 19 July 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller has given more details about the two dogs allegedly killing cats in Betela. “According to an eyewitness, the brown skinny dog has a black back and the black dog has long hair.”
Lock up your cats
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
A Betela resident wants to alert pet owners in the area that there are two cat killer dogs roaming the area – and they’re working together. “About a week ago they killed my neighbour’s cat and this morning they killed my cat. Both attacks happened about 7am. One dog is black the other brown. Both medium to large in size.”
Try another engine
Tuesday 11 July 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
No doubt we residents of Ngatipa are grateful that Action Man blows away the rubbish on the road on a regular basis, but one wonders if there are any four-stroke leaf blowers for sale on the island, a smoke signaller says. “It’s hard to decide what’s more irritating, the leaves on the side of the road or the ear-splitting whine from the leaf-blowing machine.
Dodgy driving shows urgent need for more road signs
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Our new road markings are a start, but let’s not stop there. We urgently need signs around the island to alert tourists to one-way lanes and exits, a smoke signaller says.
More respect is needed for Papa Dan
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I would like to respond to the negative ‘Blast at the past,’ smoke signal regarding Papa Dan, printed in CI News several weeks ago,” a smoke signaller writes.
Departure lounge loo not a good look for tourists
Friday 30 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Smoke signaller who was in the departure lounge at Rarotonga International Airport recently says the lounge facilities need to be much more closely monitored.
Well done to Ben the traffic cop
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Hats off to Ben Haurua who took charge of the traffic hold-up at Panama the other day when a tanker hauler broke down straddling both lanes of the main road.
Fines should quieten noisy dogs
Tuesday 20 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Dog problem. If the police start giving out fines to households for breaking the law concerning dogs maybe we will see more Dog Officers than Traffic Officers.
No, the minister for Agriculture hasn't disappeared
Monday 19 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“It was good to see Kiriau Turepu opening the new mural at the new National Environment Service building,” a smoke signaller says.
Road marking action sure sign an NZ PM is here
Wednesday 14 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Usually when a New Zealand prime minister visits, ICI gets busy and paints new road markings on parts of the road that the VIPs will be using, a smoke signaller says.
Animal care needs unity
Friday 9 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I one hundred per cent agree with the smokie in CI News recently re another animal welfare group setting up on the island,” a smoke signaller says.
How about we just get on with looking after the animals?
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Just wondering how many animal welfare organisations we can support with our tiny population in the Cook Islands?
Get on to worker compensation!
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Ok let’s decode the letter to CI News by Heinz Matysik about worker compensation law,” a smoke signaller says.
Problems with overseas visit should be warning to others
Tuesday 6 June 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“When reading the story about the tere party that went to London and France and their complaints as to the indignities that occurred to them, I felt great sympathy for them, especially being left without transport by their tour leader,” a smoke signaller says.