Business
Billionaire’s Rarotonga visit attracts widespread condemnation online
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National
While Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s visit to Rarotonga has attracted widespread attention and discussion - much of it has been negative.
Tasty treats added to market offerings as reorganisation plan goes to consultation
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Punanga Nui Market has a new addition as vendors prepare to meet today to discuss the market’s reorganisation plan.
Bringing back millions banked in accounts offshore
Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
The Cook Islands Government is seeking to bring back home some of the more than $30 million a year in international banking transactions.
‘We will protect it and we will harvest it’: PM
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Economy, National
Seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana has been blessed and named as she prepares for research work in Cook Islands waters.
Cooks financially secure for natural disasters, says PM
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Local, National
With tropical cyclones creating havoc in neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Mark Brown says Cook Islands is ‘financially prepared’ for extreme weather events.
Promoting ‘good vibes’ with gemstones
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National
Designing and creating unique jewellery pieces using natural healing gemstones like aventurine and sunstone are known to fill your soul with good happy energy and inspiration.
Minimum wage debate: Suggestion for $9 per hour new rate gains momentum
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
A public meeting on the minimum wage was held this week with minimum wage panelists fielding a host of questions. Matthew Littlewood, who attended the meeting, reports.
Brown assumes Forum chair
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has assumed the position of chair of the Pacific Islands Forum in lead up to the regional leaders meeting in the final quarter of the year in Rarotonga.
Making a living on an island
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National, Outer Islands
Manihiki entrepreneurs Jemina Samson-Tangi and Toka Charlie have joined forces to boost and grow their ‘side hustle’ businesses from their remote northern group island.
PM holds bilateral meetings, Puna and Maamau embrace as Pacific unites again
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National, Politics, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has been on a busy visit to Fiji ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum later this year.
Cook Islands maintains high levels of employment
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National
The median income for people in Rarotonga is about $18,000, while the island continues to have high employment rates.
Gallery director cautious as global market ‘fairly immune so far’ . . .
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National
Rarotonga Bergman Gallery owner Ben Bergman has labelled 2022 as “unprecedented” and is looking forward with a positive attitude to a busy 2023 calendar in Rarotonga and New Zealand.
Infrastructure a concern as Muri business district grows
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National
New businesses have been popping up along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” through Muri as the Cook Islands recovers from Covid-19, but concerns have been raised about whether the infrastructure is there to support further growth.
Women at the helm of new Muri business venture
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National
Cook Islands businesswomen have banded together to erect a new block of shops offering style, beauty, and refreshments along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” in Muri.
Research ship arrives in Cooks to explore seabed
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Environment, Local, National
The impressive scientific equipped seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana ship docked at Avatiu Harbour yesterday morning, having started her maiden journey to the Cook Islands from Amsterdam, Netherlands in August 2022.
Forum summit in ‘final quarter of the year’: PM
Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands is looking at the final quarter of the year to host the 52 nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit.
Daring to dream: Young women turn ‘side hustles’ into fulltime businesses
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend
Businesswoman Ana File-Heather who is the founder of the Taki Tahi ‘start-up’ project facilitated a free online business incubator ‘Dreambuilder’ course for Cook Islands women last week.
Women entrepreneurs pushing forward
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National
The number of women in business in the Cook Islands has increased within the past three years indicating that during times of adversity women persevere.
Economic uncertainty, rising costs a concern for businesses
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
Two-thirds of Cook Islands businesses say they performed poorly over the past year as the impact of Covid-19 continues to ripple through the country, according to the latest Business Confidence Index report.
Submissions on minimum wage open to public
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Economy, National
The 2023 Minimum Wage Review will be considered against a backdrop of rising costs for both living and running a business as the island nation continues to recover from Covid-19, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday.
