Economy
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.
Successful European road show
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourism could get a boost from European visitors after a successful industry road show on the other side of the world.
Leaning into it
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation European marketing co-ordinator Teumere Koteka-Heather plays with optical illusions at the Leaning Tower of Pisa on a recent trip to Naples in the heart of Southern Italy.
Chinese visit to inspect resource
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
A delegation from China arrives in the country this week to find out for themselves whether the Cook Islands mineral resource is all it’s cracked up to be.
Tax haven days in the past, says Neves
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The financial secretary believes the days of the Cook Islands being labelled as a tax haven are “well and truly over”.
NZ to probe tax dodger claims
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The New Zealand government is going to investigate its country’s link to the Cook Islands, amid claims that the Cooks has been used to harbour tax dodgers.
Industry support for Salon Culinaire
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The organiser of the inaugural Cook Islands Salon Culinaire competition has urged more industry members to get involved next year.
Funding to develop destination
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The final call is being put out for people wanting funding for projects that fit under the destination development umbrella.
Tourism inspector impressed
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Economy
A New Zealand tourism accreditation inspector reports she is impressed with the standard of accommodation in Rarotonga, after checking 25 properties over a week.
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