Economy
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.
No plans for cannery
Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Economy
There are no plans for a cannery operation to be set up in Rarotonga.
Tight tax system needed
Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Around 40 members of the public interested in what will happen to their money in the future showed up to a tax review meeting on Friday.
Fish plant denied by BTIB
Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Economy
A Chinese-owned onshore fish processing plant in Rarotonga has not been granted approval by the government.
Tax agreement signed with Greece
Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands and Greece and have agreed to promote international co-operation in tax matters and will exchange information on taxpayers under investigation if needed.
Donors meet today
Tuesday 12 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Discussions are being held today to help the Cook Islands work better with international donors.
Aussies attracted to the Cooks
Monday 11 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Visitors to the Cooks from Australia last year have had a marked increase – and an Australian tourism manager says it is down to targeted advertising.
Have your say on what you pay
Friday 8 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Have your say on the country’s future tax system at a public meeting on the topic today.
Views on tax sought
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The government is conducting a review of the tax system and the public is invited to contribute this week.
BTIB launch new business software
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is making it easier for small business owners to manage their finances by offering new computer software and training.
Mentors offer their support
Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Economy
A free business mentoring programme that pairs experienced New Zealand business owners up with Cook Islands counterparts has been extended to Aitutaki for the first time.
Air NZ awards finalist
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Air New Zealand has been named a finalist in global awards which recognise sustainable tourism best practice.
No government action on Colagate
Friday 1 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The financial secretary says the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management will take no action to rectify the ‘Colagate’ saga.
Town water supply upgrade begins
Friday 1 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Work on the $2.5 million Asian Development Bank funded ‘project city’ upgrade of the water supply network through the main Avarua township has begun.
Westpac's new GM announced
Friday 1 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Westpac Bank will welcome new general manager Brett Hooker mid this month to manage its Cook Islands operations.
Wishart and Winston on air
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Economy
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is to be interviewed on Matariki FM on Friday morning about Colagate.
Cultural heritage awards open
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Entries from the Cook Islands are now being accepted for the 2013 UNESCO Asia-Pacific awards for cultural heritage conservation.
'The Coke Islands' investigated
Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands is in the international media for the wrong reasons this month – labelled the ‘Coke Islands’.
Tourists stayed despite threat
Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Cyclone Garry left the Cook Islands unscathed – but it seems the tourists weren’t too fazed about any possible danger anyway.
Action on safety strategy pushed
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Economy
If the first water safety meeting was about assignment, the second meeting held yesterday was all about action.
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