Economy
Cook Islands in Executive Council for UNESCO’s Oceanographic Commission
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission (IOC) for 2023 – 2025.
Agriculture staff in para-veterinary class
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Six Ministry of Agriculture biosecurity and livestock staff have been attending a veterinary summer class, and at the end of the year, the successful participants will receive certification from SPC and the Ministry of Agriculture.
Supporting international charter flights to Aitutaki
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
Should there be an increase in international charter flights to Aitutaki, basing border officials in Aitutaki will be explored, says Principal Immigration Officer, Chere Arthur.
Air NZ chief executive to visit Rarotonga amidst tourism anger
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Greg Foran is scheduled to be in Rarotonga in November.
Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas hospitalised following medical event
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has been flown to New Zealand following a medical event, leaving Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown to take the reins.
Fostering new relations: Cooks Prime Minister Brown at the ASEAN Summit
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says one of the key reasons they are at the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit is to foster a new relationship, strengthen cooperation and nurture a partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum and ASEAN- that will drive development and growth in the region.
Cooks delegation at GEF Assembly
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
A Cook Islands delegation co-led by National Environment Service Director Halatoa Fua and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of Treaties, Multilaterals and Oceans Division Sandrina Thondoo have attended the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly.
Cooks' tourism industry upbeat, but anger persists over high air fares
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is getting back to where it was pre-pandemic, but it's still dealing with slow seasons and high airfares. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.
Cooks Parliament adjourned to December
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Parliament has been adjourned to Wednesday, December 13, after a short Parliament sitting on Monday.
Cooks Prime Minister talks ‘deep-water development’ with South Korea President
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown in his capacity as the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Chair has met South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss bilateral corporation in developing deep-water resources.
Cook Islands to spend $150,000 in support of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Cook Islands will spend $150,000 to support hosting the upcoming Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting.
More dialogue and partnership needed between Air New Zealand and the Cooks tourism industry
Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Partnership and true dialogue was the message echoed across the room from the tourism community to representatives of Air New Zealand.
Juggling act at Ministry of Cultural Development as the waiting game on suspended boss drags on
Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, Economy, National
There’s a juggling act going on at the Ministry of Cultural Development as the waiting game continues on what’s ahead for its suspended boss while a medical matter has put the acting boss out of action.
Cooks Prime Minister at ASEAN Summit, Nicholas acting PM
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is out of the country attending a number of meetings this month. The PM's portfolio is allocated to Albert Nicolas- the Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands- who will be the acting PM in Brown’s absence.
Burglary concerns raised in Parliament
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
Each person is responsible for the safety of their own belongings and it's imperative on us individually to ensure the safety of our belongings, says Member of Parliament Tingika Elikana.
Ombudsman office relocates to ensure more community access
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Ombudsman office “Te Mata Akamoeau” has moved to their new premises at Harley Street, Nikao to facilitate more engagement, to ensure their services are more accessible to the community.
4500 litres of waste cooking oil on Raro a week; where is it ending up?’
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A long serving restauranteur remains persistent in his effort to tackle waste cooking oil in the Cooks - giving a rough estimate that more than 4,500 litres of it is being dumped in landfill on Rarotonga each week – and now he has the interest of our National Environment Service.
Pero points out benefits in tapping into North America tourism market
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand based Cook Islander, Mike Pero has advised that interest from both the tourism and accommodation sectors on both main islands - Rarotonga and Aitutaki - continues to gain momentum as he makes a bid for more connection to North America.
Leading tourism player calls for transparency
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
A major tourism player says government needs to do a better job in formulating effective policies in the interests of all Cook Islanders.
Toki-Brown chairs Pacific Islands Women’s Forum
Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown was honoured to chair the first in person Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM) - a significant regional event. in Suva, Fiji, this week.
