Economy

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.

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.

Attention to detail

Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Economy

Salon Culinaire contestants impress

Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Economy

Hospitality and tourism professionals put their skills to the test at the inaugural Cook Islands Salon Culinaire competition on Saturday.

Culinary creations

Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Economy

Pacific Resort chef Kevin Mapu was among the chefs who used local ingredients to create culinary masterpieces for a day of cooking demonstrations at the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre yesterday.

Damage control on 'tax haven' leaks

Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands has been named in an international ‘tax haven’ scandal which has gripped the world and Cook Islands authorities are doing damage control.

Cooks in offshore banking scandal

Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands is embroiled in a worldwide investigation into offshore banking secrecy that has the potential to crack open political corruption, tax dodging and fraud on a scale hard to imagine.

Foreign investors must register: BTIB

Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Economy

The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is looking to tighten the net on foreign investors coming to the Cook Islands without registering with the board.

US wants 'access to resources'

Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Economy

An American professor delivered a public lecture on plans to militise the Pacific last Wednesday night, cautioning Pacific nations to safeguard their resources.

Cooks grow amid regional slowing

Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Economy

Pacific growth softened in 2012 and is expected to moderate further this year, as gains from major investment and public infrastructure projects fade.

Budget discussions start

Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Economy

Most cabinet ministers are in the country this week – as it is time to start seriously discussing the 2013-2014 Budget.

10 billion tonnes of nodules

Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Economy

A comprehensive report into Cook Islands mineral resource has been finished, and its author predicts great things for the country.

$1.3 million for airport upgrades

Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands has received help from Europe to make the country’s airport runway safer.

Public lecture on 'dangerous' military plans for the Pacific

Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Economy

An American professor will give a public lecture today about plans to militise the Pacific.