Economy
Promoting industries with photos
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A group of enthusiastic photographers have been improving their skills, at the photography and print media workshop that began on Monday.
Free workshops for businesses
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Business growth and customer care will be the focus of two ANZ-sponsored workshops on Rarotonga and Aitutaki this month.
Price tag on budget PR?
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George demanded costing information for the 2013-14 budget insert printed by Cook Islands News.
New system for Customs clearance
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A new automated system for the lodgement and clearance of all imported goods is about to become operational, and those flouting the new boarder management system will be weeded out.
PM hits back at budget attacks
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Prime Minister Henry Puna addressed the opposition’s attacks on the 2013-14 budget on Monday during parliament.
Roads to be upgraded
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Economy
The 2013-14 budget has allocated $5 million to improve the road from the airport through to Tupapa.
Aunty Mau promotes flower industry growth
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Nikao-Panama member of parliament Ngamau Munokoa took a different tack in the budget debate in parliament on Tuesday.
Local reps at overseas mining meeting
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Two Cook Islands representatives will attend a training workshop in Vanuatu, which will focus on the social impacts of deep sea mining.
Budget neglects agriculture: MP
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George has spoken out against the 2013-14 budget and its lack of support for the agriculture industry.
New fares set for taxis
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Catching a taxi in Rarotonga is about to become a more predictable experience following the introduction of standard fares.
Feasibility study on flight routes
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Economy
The government has been asked to provide information on the future of the underwritten LA and Sydney flight routes.
Fines in store for 17 Muri residents
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Seventeen homeowners in the Muri/Avana area could soon be fined or prosecuted if their sanitation systems aren’t up to scratch.
$196.5 million budget tabled
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Finance minister Mark Brown presented 2013-14 budget to parliament on Wednesday outlining $196.5 million in spending.
Economic growth rests on tourism
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Prospects for economic growth in the coming year will rely on tourism growth, said finance minister Mark Brown on Wednesday.
Barbs traded in first day of parliament yesterday
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Parliamentarians traded barbs as Speaker of the House Niki Rattle delivered her opening statements for the 47th session of parliament Tuesday.
Teachers' pay to be 'realistic'
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Teachers will be the major beneficiaries of the extra money being allocated to the education ministry in the 2013-14 budget to be tabled tomorrow.
Withholding tax scrapped
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Withholding tax will be scrapped as of 2014.
Film Raro returns 'to be proven'
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Film Raro will only receive financial backing from Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CITC) if organisers prove the monetary benefits, said the chief executive officer.
Budget to be tabled mid-week
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Economy
The 2013-2014 national budget is set to be tabled next Wednesday, accompanied by a statement from Finance Minister Mark Brown on the state of government’s finances.
Repossession 'last resort': bank manager
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Economy
As industry insiders express concern about Rarotonga’s real estate market, a local bank manager says he’s dedicated to helping citizens stay in their homes.
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