Economy
Tourism launches business survey
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism is seeking the input of businesses across the country to identify the key challenges and opportunities they face.
Cook Islands joins global youth call for urgent action on global climate change
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Young leaders from around the world are demanding action with the Cook Islands raising its voice in highlighting the real threat climate change poses for Pacific nations.
Cook Islands elected to two key UNESCO committees
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands was elected to two key committees during the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) this month.
Cook Islands welcomes NZ’s coalition government
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government has congratulated New Zealand’s newly sworn-in government and expressed its eagerness to engage with them in the new year.
Cook Islands highlights demographic transition at Asia-Pacific Population Conference
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Tingika Elikana led the Cook Islands delegation to the 7th Asia and Pacific Population Conference held earlier this month.
October visitor boom: Tourism enjoys healthy bump in visitor numbers
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands tourism industry has been buoyed by impressive visitor arrival figures for October, providing a much-needed boost as the low season approaches.
PM Brown briefs Solomon Islands counterpart on Pacific Islands Forum outcomes
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown paid a courtesy call on Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during his visit to Honiara to witness the Pacific Games.
Global climate fund needs to be ‘easier, more accessible’
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands residents dedicated to combating climate change have urged representatives of the world’s largest climate fund to make its application process ‘easier and more accessible’.
Mangaia celebrates completion of major infrastructure upgrade
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
A ceremony was held on Mangaia on Tuesday to commemorate the successful completion of a two-year programme of extensive infrastructure improvements and investments in the island’s people, writes Pam Steele on Mangaia.
Electric cars to go up for sale
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
A number of cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held earlier this month, will go up for sale next week.
Cook Islands, Mexico forge diplomatic ties
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands and Mexico formalised diplomatic relations via an Exchange of Note Verbales on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration confirmed.
Conserve or be prosecuted: To Tatou Vai takes steps to address water scarcity
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga’s water system agency, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has issued a warning that it has the authority to prosecute individuals for wasting water amidst concerns about declining levels at the island’s intakes.
Cook Islands eligible for ADB’s new ‘concessional funding’
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is one of the eight small island developing states (SIDS) eligible for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) “highly concessional funding”.
Te Tau Papa o Avarua: A 20-year masterplan to revitalise Avarua township unveiled
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
Dignitaries unveiled the Phase 1 Te Tau Papa o Avarua project signboards, marking the official start of the plan which includes infrastructure and landscaping activities to be carried out in Rarotonga’s main central business district.
Pacific financial intelligence units unite to combat financial crime
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) from the Pacific convened in Rarotonga last week to bolster regional partnerships in the fight against serious financial crimes.
It’s not as colourful: Cook Islanders working to make tourism regenerative
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Visitors to the Cook Islands are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect post-card and give back to the environment when holidaying there. By Eleisha Foon of RNZ Pacific.
Lawyer warns against interference, Sheraton road relocation approval stands: Arnold
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Any attempts by the executive government or its agencies to undermine the ongoing Sheraton redevelopment project will be met with legal action in the High Court, warns the landowner's lawyer.
Airport Workshop focuses on sustainability, connectivity and collaboration
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Sustainability, connectivity, and collaboration are the key topics for representatives from various Pacific Islands airport authorities at the Airport Day workshop hosted by the Airport Authority of Cook Islands.
Hawaii flights off to slow start but momentum growing, says Tourism
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is hoping that the Hawaii flights, which are earmarked to bring in much-needed North American visitors, will improve on their loading as the country enters low season.
Cook Islands tourism booms as airline reaffirms commitment
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday met with Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer, Greg Foran, engaging in high-level discussions about what lies ahead for the Cook Islands and its key commercial airline partner.
