Economy
Cold reception on European tour
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Members of the tourism industry are currently on tour in a snowy Europe to advertise what the Cook Islands has to offer.
Future job cuts?
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Economy
There was no job cuts made in order to stay within the country’s budget, said the finance minister in parliament on Friday.
Seabed minerals mission assigned
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Economy
A rare opportunity to learn more about seabed minerals has been taken up by a Cook Islands scientist.
Budget amendment passed
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Appropriation Amendment Bill 2013 was passed into law on Friday but not without so much debate parliament extended its scheduled sitting by three hours.
Korea gifts $100K for development
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands have been gifted US$100,000 by the Republic of Korea as a symbol of strengthening ties between the two nations.
Tourism awards launched
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourist organisations again have the chance to be recognised as the best in the country.
Volunteering a special experience
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Volunteer work has taken Roy and Suzie Meyer to many a destination around the globe, with their most recent being working for Global Volunteers in the Cook Islands.
No funding causes workshop delay
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Workshops on rules of origin have been delayed due to a delay in the release of funding to the regional organising group.
$3.8 million for project fund
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cooks have signed an agreement with the People’s Republic of China to grant funds for projects to be agreed jointly between the two governments.
Money back for old fridges
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Three new energy saving projects were announced yesterday which will help reduce energy waste and cost at the airport, the market, and the home.
Waterworks progresses through town
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The $2.5 million Asian Development Bank funded ‘project city’ water network upgrade through Te Au O Tonga is progressing at a rapid rate with most of the upgrade on the main road near complete.
Any life in the budget?
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Is there any life left in the budget to develop agriculture in Mangaia, asked Oneroa MP Winton Pickering during parliamentary question time on Monday afternoon.
Hawaii poses threat
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourism head honchos are not predicting such a large increase in tourism numbers as last year due to a challenge to the Cooks from Hawaii.
Smoke alarms for visitor safety
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourists can now sleep easy – since the new tourism accreditation scheme was introduced last October, over 200 smoke alarms have been sold to accommodation providers in Rarotonga.
Nodules presentation at Papaaroa
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Seabed Minerals Authority launched the first in a series of presentations to schools on Rarotonga last Wednesday.
An exit strategy for aid
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Private consultant Petero Okotai has an Honours Degree from the University of Auckland and has recently returned after a year as a leadership fellow at the East West Center in Hawaii.
Steady increase in visitors
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The number of visitors to the Cooks rose by 7.5 percent last year from the year before, which is being credited to a steady increase of tourists from New Zealand.
Agriculture input more than 2%
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Economy
According to official figures, the agriculture sector contributes 2 percent to the economy – but the finance minister does not believe this is accurate.
Excellence the aim, but not there yet
Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Economy
When the economy does well there is more pressure on public servants, says the public service commissioner.
Focus on agriculture at meet
Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Development partners may be sweetened towards agriculture – delegates at an annual roundtable meet were given plates of juicy pineapple, pawpaw and two types of dragonfruit to sample as they listened to a presentation from the agricultural ministry.
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