Economy
Cooks' experiences beamed into Aussie living rooms
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Four crew members from an Australian primetime television lifestyle show were in the country last week to make a programme about the Cooks.
Tax system under review
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands tax system is to be reviewed next month by an international financial body.
Defibrillators boost water safety
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Providing an opportunity for members of the community to save lives is behind a donation of a defibrillator to the Cook Islands Canoeing Association.
Minister dismisses George's 'peacocking'
Tuesday 22 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Independent MP Norman George has written a letter to the editor asking the government to come clean on a “huge budget blowout” to the tune of $250,000.
$20,000 soft loan available for exporters
Monday 21 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Exporters needing funding could get a break of up to $20,000 if they apply for a government soft loan scheme.
Cook Islands' walks to be tracked
Monday 21 January 2013 | Published in Economy
A survey of all tracks, trails and walkways in the Cook Islands is being done with the goal to upgrade them and provide proper walkways, signs and maps.
Tourism meeting
Monday 21 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Aitutaki’s tourism industry has its first meeting tonight for the year, where any concerns can be sorted along with the updates given by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Gas prices rise again
Monday 21 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The retail price of liquid petroleum gas has risen by 30 cents after the latest price order, issued January 14.
Former super fund CEO reappointed
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Anne Herman-Fua has been reappointed as the national super fund chief executive after leaving the post in September.
New PI Centre director
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Economy
A new Pacific Islands Centre director has been appointed as Kazuyoshi Ogawa, who started his duties in December.
60 percent more website visits than in 2011
Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourism has been focusing on building an online presence over the last two years – a move which seems to be paying off for the corporation and subsequently the Cook Islands economy.
No living costs adjustment for MFEM staff
Saturday 12 January 2013 | Published in Economy
There will be no more pay increases based on cost of living adjustments for employees of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.
Wholesalers more inclined to sell Cooks
Saturday 12 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The tourism forum was a hit by all accounts, with 1320 meetings between overseas buyers and local operators and 672 accommodation site inspections.
Expedia ranks Cooks 7th
Saturday 12 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands has placed seventh in the top 10 of Expedia.co.nz’s top destinations for 2012, finishing ahead of Las Vegas and the Gold Coast in the process.
'Cooks need to tighten drug and alcohol rules'
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Economy
New Zealand has tightened rules to control drug and alcohol risks in adventure tourism and the Cook Islands tourism chief executive believes it is time the Cooks does the same.
Port building unaffected by delay
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The construction of a new building designed to cater for domestic and inter-island shipping cargo could be delayed because of issues with the cladding.
Landscaping proposed at western end of port
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The Ports Authority is evaluating submissions for a landscaping project at the western end of the Avatiu port.
Matson takes on Reef Pacific service
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Matson, a leading US carrier in the Pacific, announced that it has started operations of the primary assets formerly owned by Reef Shipping.
Average income $15,000 says 2011 census
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The average annual income of all Cook Islands residents was $15,028 – according to the 2011 census.
Same issues
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The same issues have cropped up again during the audit office’s review of the Penrhyn island administration (PIA) financial statements for the year ended June 2009.
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