Economy
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.
Upgrade boosts efficiency
Wednesday 17 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The upgraded Avatiu Port will boost efficiency of port operations, said the financial secretary.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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