Economy
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.
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.
Upgrade boosts efficiency
Wednesday 17 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The upgraded Avatiu Port will boost efficiency of port operations, said the financial secretary.
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.
Hager to discuss 'tax havens'
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The debate about whether the Cook Islands has been a tax haven will continue today when Matariki FM interviews Kiwi investigative journalist Nicky Hager.
More ships expected in port
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The upgraded Avatiu Port will bring more ships into the harbour, said Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Port upgrade a 'boost to the economy'
Monday 15 April 2013 | Published in Economy
A ceremony was held on Friday to mark the completion of the $27 million Avatiu Port upgrade.
Interest in mining jobs
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Economy
A flood of interest in Australian mining jobs overwhelmed organisers of a meeting to promote the industry on Thursday.
Chinese speaker helps talks
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Cook Islander Tamatoa Jonassen’s language skills were put to the test as he translated for a delegation from China this week.
Logo winner to be announced
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Entries for a competition to find a logo to market the Cook Islands overseas were considered on Tuesday, but a winner has not yet been chosen.
PM addresses tax concerns
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Prime minister Henry Puna has finally spoken to set the record straight on a matter concerning every member of the public – tax.
Cooks seek visitors from Spain
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Two training workshops given to the Spanish travel industry is hoped to spur them to sell the Cook Islands to their clients.
No new tax for pensioners
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Economy
There are no new taxes and the rates have not changed, says the finance secretary after public concern pensioners were being unfairly targeted.
Offshore finance revenue revealed
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Economy
A break-down of what the offshore finance industry has earned in previous years for the Cook Islands economy has been released.
Open day planned at harbour
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Before the newly redeveloped Avatiu harbour is officially opened on Friday members of the public have the opportunity to check out the new harbour.
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