Economy
New laundry for resort
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Pacific Resort unveiled a new $150,000 laundry facility yesterday.
No influence on Coin Save case
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Economy
A special licence has been granted to allow Samoan-based franchise Coin Save to temporarily operate – and both the public and the minister-in-charge are concerned at how the stock was allowed into the Cooks in the first place.
Superannuates expected to pay tax
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Getting wayward superannuates to pay their tax is being focused on by the revenue management division.
Chance to win $500
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Design a logo to be used to market the Cook Islands overseas and you could win $500.
Market vendors' tax a focus
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Market vendors are the focus of this year’s tax compliance drive to make sure people are declaring all income.
Help on the way for trade
Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Government officials met yesterday to discuss ways to assist the Cook Islands’ private sector in trading overseas.
Buyers must on-sell Coin Save stock
Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The Business Trade and Investment Board are hoping stock at a temporary shop in Arorangi will sell quickly so the business can pack up and leave the Cook Islands.
Cooks talk aid for trade
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Economy
A meeting for government officials to discuss aid and trade is being held at the Cook Islands Red Cross headquarters in Tupapa today.
Nearly 100,000 through expo doors
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands have made a big impact during recent promotional tours in Australia that attracted up to 100,000 potential tourists.
Reduce tax burden: Koutu Nui
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Traditional leaders are seeking tax relief for low income workers, an amnesty on back taxes and more help for elderly Cook Islanders.
Tourism a 'double-edged sword'
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourism is a “double-edged sword”, said vice director of the World Heritage Institute Ron van Oers at the second day of the four-day World Heritage Workshop on Tuesday.
Temporary licence for Coin Save
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Samoan-based franchise Coin Save – which was denied a licence to operate in the Cooks last December – has been granted permission to sell to businesses only.
Project City in Tupapa
Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Motorists are being warned to expect road diversions from Tupapa towards the town centre as the next stage of Project City water pipe upgrades is underway.
Bank struggles with surcharges
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Economy
It is difficult to stop stores adding extra charges to Eftpos transactions, said Westpac Cook Islands general manager Brett Hooker.
'Island hop 'til you drop' at Pasifika
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Economy
It will be a time of music, dance, art and food in Auckland this weekend, at Pasifika Festival 2013 in Western Springs.
Paw paw cleared for export
Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands will soon be able to export paw paws again after a heat treatment plant was given the green light to start operating.
Cooks 'designed for tourists'
Thursday 7 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands are designed to benefit tourists rather than locals, says private consultant Petero Okotai.
Forum: Pacific should learn from Asia
Wednesday 6 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Pacific countries like the Cooks should find their niche in a century dominated by Asia, says the head of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Tax equity not oppression: CIWA
Tuesday 5 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The country’s workers’ union hopes the government will put the people’s interest first instead of revenue generation during the tax system overhaul.
Students take NCD challenge
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Titikaveka College students had an active morning break on Friday, swapping kaikai for a zumba workout.
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