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11 November 2022

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Responsible ownership, not bans!

Dear Editor, I am struggling to comprehend the rationale behind the recent list of prohibited dog breeds released to the public by the Police department.

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Letter: Church setup- Mamae e ngakau

Dear Editor, Last Sunday I went to Church, the Avarua Christian Church, a usual practice that I’ve done over many years growing up as a child from the village of Tupapa. As I approached the front steps of the Church, I noticed that the front had been upgraded and looked good. There were the usual men greeting arrivals and we exchanged pleasantries warmly.

LETTER: The pillars of good governance are transparency and accountability

Dear Editor, I write in in response to Mr Enoka’s letter ‘To sludge or not’ (Cook Islands News, Wednesday May 19, 2021). The pillars of good governance are transparency and accountability. Laws and regulations apply to the public, our government, and landowners alike. A confidential application to the Rarotonga Environment Authority for a temporary PACl […]

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OPINION: Electric Vehicle rally celebrates green tech

The first ever Rarotonga Electric Car (EV) Rally is being held Sunday starting from the new Constitution Park in Avarua township at 3pm, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

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LETTERS: Sacrificing trees for political gain?

Are trees getting cut down for safety or for political gain? asks a CI News letter writer.

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OPINION: Totally reliant on the Golden Goose

By Jove, like it or not, I was one of those who loved it. I celebrated quietly and sucked in a different air, an air of freedom and lordship over the land and waters, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.

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LETTERS: To sludge or not? Landowner speaks

"We have made our own decisions based on science, our own investigations, and the consensus from us, this sludge is good and perfect for our needs," letter writer says, in defense of sludge disposal plan.

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OPINION: Vaccination ‘should not be a difficult choice’

Get vaccinated. Protect yourself, your family and all those around you. You know it’s the right thing to do, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

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LETTERS: The bubble and health sector preparedness

"... I am really tired of hearing how the government has assisted the private sector with $100 million of help over the past 15 months. As a community of employees and employers we are very grateful, but how about commenting about how much the public sector has been assisted? How many public servants have had reduced hours or pay?"

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OPINION: Our holiday is over, their holiday begins

More bikes and cars driving on once deserted roads; it’s back to life, back to reality – the tourists are coming, writes Ruta Mave.

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OPINION: Looking beyond the smoke and mirrors

In a time when there is so much information, sometimes it is difficult to decide what is true and what is not, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

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OPINION: Permaculture means ‘Less fires, more composting and a chemical free garden’

Rarotonga’s first ever permaculture classes have been running since the beginning of March, at the Permaculture Centre in Nikao. By Te Ipukarea Society.

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LETTER: Find another way to get clean water

"We must find another way to get clean water to our people," a reader writes in response to the ongoing issue of disposal of water treatment waste and byproducts.

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LETTER: Police curfew checks

"Being reasonable and considerate is not a weakness, but a sign of respect and confidence in our people. They in turn will support their Police."

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OPINION: Covid-19 vaccination: Get the facts before jabs

As a Cook Islander I expect robust explanatory or educational efforts by Te Marae Ora and the Cook Islands Government to the people of the Cook Islands about the Pfizer vaccine, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.

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OPINION: When dogs bite

No surprises here – dog bite wounds are one of the most common reasons pet owners contact the vet clinic. But why do dogs bite? And what can we do about it? By Dr Ellen McBryde of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

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