Economy
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.
Regional workshop for deep sea minerals
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Tonga will host a regional workshop on Law and Contract Negotiations for Deep Sea Minerals in Nuku’alofa, on behalf of the SPC-EU Pacific Deep Sea Minerals Project from March 11-15.
Tax break on books requested
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The public library has asked for a tax cut on imported books, saying the status quo is contributing to the dumbing down of Cook Islanders.
Cooks keep an eye on PNG mining
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Economy
An underwater mining company which has caused dispute while working in Papua New Guinea has indicate it is willing to provide the country with intellectual property rights.
Mining our business
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Vaine has worked extensively throughout the Pacific as a development economist.
Water project to repair damaged roads
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The Project City town water upgrade is continuing at a rapid pace with work on sub-main pipelines beginning late last week, but the work has left roads in a state of disrepair.
Adjust tax bands says Chamber
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Income tax bands should be adjusted to let low income earners take more home at the end of the day, says the Chamber of Commerce.
Review spending: Chamber
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Chamber of Commerce believes it would be more appropriate to review government expenditure rather than the tax system.
NZ to focus aid on tourism
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The New Zealand government will focus on giving Cook Islands aid for tourism, and tourism-related industries such as education, water and sanitation, it said after a ministerial forum.
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