Economy
Sovereign wealth fund talks begin
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Economy
Members of the public attended an information meeting on Monday night to discuss the establishment of the seabed mining sovereign wealth fund.
Govt seeks airline options
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Economy
The government is reaching out to international airlines that may be interested in providing long-haul air travel services to the Cook Islands.
New coins for 2015
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Minister of Finance Mark Brown announced yesterday government will be replacing the current circulation of Cook Islands coins with a set of attractive new coins in 2015.
US family on volunteer visit
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The importance of giving back to the community has led one family to travel from the United States to the Cook Islands with Global Volunteers.
Tourism awards entries closing
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards entries for 2013 close in just three days and interest is running high this year with record turnouts to the free workshops run by award partners The Bond Store, Westpac and ANZ.
Paua permit rules tighten
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The rules for taking paua (clam) meat or shells overseas have tightened.
Cook Islands prominent in food show with a conscience
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Economy
A celebrity chef and a film crew are aiming to create long-lasting effects on the way Cook Islands cuisine is viewed by the world.
LA, Sydney flights to be reviewed
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The $13.6 million contracts to provide long-haul flights to Los Angeles and Sydney are under review by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM).
Taxis go green in the Cooks
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The new-look taxis in the Cooks are now much easier to spot - more than half of the fleet have been painted a vibrant green.
Tax policy on royalties under fire
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Members of the local business community are saying efforts by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to collect a specific tax may be a case of casting the net too wide.
Paul Gauguin visits
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Cruise liners will be seeing more of the Cook Islands in coming years, after cuts to European destinations.
Cooks ideal for cruise ships
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands ticks many boxes as a destination for cruise ships, according to facilitators of a ‘port preparedness’ workshop this week.
Grey Power reiterates vow
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Pensioner activist group Grey Power met yesterday during a general meeting, reiterating their vow to march to parliament if government fails to meet their demands.
Visitor numbers not 'real picture'
Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Some tourism operators are expressing disbelief at the latest round of statistics showing a decrease in the number of visitors to the country.
Visitor arrivals down in July
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Economy
After another slip in July, visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands have now dipped in five out of the last seven months in 2013, compared to the previous year.
Nu not just for celebrities
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The wonder of coconut water is the newest health drink for international celebrities, and Pa Marie Ariki wants more Cook Islanders to drink it too.
Trio win medals at Toque D'or
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands trio that competed in this year’s premier Toque D’or Competition has swept up two bronze medals and one silver medal.
No Cook Islands rep at the WTO workshop
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Lack of time meant no Cook Islands representation at the recent World Trade Organization (WTO) regional workshop in Vanuatu, according to the financial secretary.
Pacific Resort Group nominated for awards
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Pacific Resort Hotel Group has two properties on the list of finalists for a ‘property of the year’ competition.
Tax haven label 'absolute nonsense'
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Minister of Finance Mark Brown has come out in full defence of the nation’s financial industry in an article published by a regional business magazine.