Economy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Funding for homecare services
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Four homecare and nursing services have signed on for further funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Cooks take part in WTO forum
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Economy
A regional workshop on trade and services as the main engine for economic growth was recently held in Vanuatu by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Cook Islanders at NZ's premier culinary comp
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Economy
A trio of top culinary students from the Cook Islands has arrived in Auckland to compete at the prestigious Nestl Toque d’Or competition on Monday, August 19.
NZ official surveys Titikaveka farming project
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Economy
An aid group official was recently in Rarotonga to monitor an agriculture project which aims to promote organic farming.
New members on tourism council
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council held its annual general meeting (AGM) at Muri Beach Club Hotel last Tuesday.
Matches need stretchers
Monday 12 August 2013 | Published in Economy
A smoke signaller texts to 188: “I was quite disgusted at the incident that happened at Thursday’s rugby match between the Cook Islands under 19s and the touring Whitgift College team from the United Kingdom.
Squid a potential new fishery
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Fresh diamondback squids may be the latest on our culinary menus after successful fishing trails were carried out in Aitutaki.
Ute and ura pau come alive
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Live props and typical Aitutaki antics made for a lively night of ute singing and drum dancing at the Orongo Centre on Tuesday night.