Economy
Cabinet discuss budget recommendations
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Economy
All cabinet ministers are in the Cook Islands this week in order to hold serious discussion about the 2013-2014 Budget, which is due to be tabled in parliament in June.
Tourism board members appointed
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Two new members have been appointed to the board of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation as one long-standing member leaves.
Cooks boosts reputation in Australia
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism ‘it takes a village’ roadshow in Australia showcased a growing destination that is committed to developing opportunities for its “most important market”.
E-marketing help could target Cooks
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourism in the Cook Islands could receive a boost – but a regional tourism body has not yet decided who to award the extra support to.
Pensioner supports tax reduction
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Economy
A Cook Islander who receives the Australian pension is voicing concern the tax here on receiving the NZ pension is too high.
Innovation means business
Friday 3 May 2013 | Published in Economy
It’s no mean task to address the collective Pacific Islands’ $1 billion trade imbalance with New Zealand.
Less tax could keep people here: DPM
Thursday 2 May 2013 | Published in Economy
The solution to the exodus of Cook Islanders to Australia is to adjust the tax system in the Cooks, said the Deputy Prime Minister.
Agriculture goes on paw paw tour
Thursday 2 May 2013 | Published in Economy
The agricultural ministry has high hopes the paw paw will become the ‘icon produce’ of the Cook Islands.
Hope for delicious cactai market
Thursday 2 May 2013 | Published in Economy
The associate minister of agriculture showed ministry staff around his daughters’ delicious cactai plantation yesterday.
Paw paw partnership
Thursday 2 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Agriculture Minister Nandi Glassie, secretary Dr Mat Purea and Associate Minister Kiriau Turepu inspected grower Tauei Solomon’s paw paw plantation yesterday.
Subsidy in exchange for old fridges
Thursday 2 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Households are being offered a subsidy for a new fridge and freezer, in exchange for their old one.
Rumours celebrates luxury spa award
Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa in Rarotonga has gained international recognition for its quality and service.
Mangaia vanilla takes the lead
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Mangaia has taken the lead with vanilla production in the outer islands, as of last week.
Select growers to focus on paw paw
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Ten growers have been handpicked by the agricultural ministry to focus all their efforts on paw paw.
A pensioner's view on tax
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Pensioners living in the Cook Islands receiving New Zealand superannuation have been surprised by the government’s announcement the pension has always been taxed.
Fiery chillies to be tested for fruit fly
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The agriculture ministry has managed to get New Zealand to accept frozen habanero chillies, but hopes fresh exports will be soon be declared fruit fly free.
The justice of taxing
Saturday 20 April 2013 | Published in Economy
By Vaine Wichman Development Economist Taxes are a levy by a government on a transaction, product or activity in order to finance governance expenditure.
Investigation opens secret door
Wednesday 17 April 2013 | Published in Economy
World money is disappearing into black holes through the use of secrecy jurisdictions like the Cook Islands, says an investigative journalist working on the recent tax haven investigation.
Tax haven controlled by tight-knit group: Hager
Wednesday 17 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Investigative journalist Nicky Hager believes the Cook Islands are being taken advantage of by foreigners and multinationals.
'Rosy picture' not full story
Wednesday 17 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Two very different sides of the secrecy jurisdiction debate were played out on radio yesterday morning.
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