Economy
Inaugural Jetstar Sydney flight arrives to a warm welcome
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Jetstar celebrated a significant milestone as its inaugural flight from Australia touched down yesterday in Rarotonga on a clear crisp morning, arriving to a warm cultural welcome and island hospitality.
National Security policy launched
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has launched the country’s first-ever national security policy, calling on for greater cooperation in the Pacific.
Jetstar launches new route to strengthen tourism and connectivity
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Jetstar, one of the leading low cost airlines made history this morning with the launch of its first direct flight from Sydney, Australia to Rarotonga.
Cook Islands Starlink ‘users’ warned
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology
Starlink is not officially in the Cook Islands market, but several users have already taken advantage of its infrastructure.
Privilege to be in the Cook Islands, says Australian Governor-General
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Australian Governor-General, David Hurley says it is a privilege to be in the Cook Islands and celebrate the friendship between the two nations.
Flight from New York to Auckland makes stop in Rarotonga
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A plane that was returning to New Zealand from New York had to make an emergency landing in Rarotonga after previously being stuck on tarmac for about five hours.
PIFS Secretary-General home on first official visit
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Henry Puna, received a warm welcome home on Monday, on his first official visit to the Cook Islands since becoming the Secretary-General in 2021.
Australian Governor-General arrives in the Cook Islands
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional
Australia Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and his delegation arrived in Rarotonga yesterday morning on an official visit to the Cook Islands. SUPPLIED
Minimum wage increase proposed for next year
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A wide-ranging report on the minimum wage in the Cook Islands suggests a further increase by $0.30 per hour next year.
Air Tahiti direct flights resume
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Air Tahiti is reuniting families with the resumption of their non-stop flights between Papeete, Tahiti and Rarotonga which started over the weekend.
PM Brown to launch Security Policy at regional workshop
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will be launching the inaugural Cook Islands National Security Policy and hosting a two-day regional workshop on National Security Strategies at The Edgewater Resort on Monday (today).
Business community rallies support in bid to review Immigration Regulations
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands business community is collating views from their members on the recently implemented Immigration Regulations, with a hope that the Government will review the regulations.
Fuel groups expand partnership to remove waste oil from Cooks
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Ed Herman is tackling waste motor oil a litre at a time through a business partnership and says it’s set to benefit the Cook Islands.
Herrmann reaffirms commitment to work closely with Fiji
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann reaffirmed Cook Islands commitment to work closely with Fiji to expand air and sea connectivity, to promote trade and investment and people to people links.
Non-resident Ambassadors present their letters of credence to King’s Representative
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) facilitated the presentation of credentials by Ambassadors from the Kingdom of Norway, Italy, the Kingdom of Thailand, and The Swiss Confederation (Switzerland) in Rarotonga yesterday.
Cook Islands to host Australian Governor General
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands will be hosting the Australian Governor-General David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), his wife Linda Hurley, and their delegation next week.
Air NZ ‘recovery flight’ to Raro set up after plane hit by lightning
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
An Air New Zealand flight destined for Rarotonga had to turn back after the plane was struck with lightning early yesterday morning.
Teacher shortage, 24 vacant positions: Minister
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Education, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Education has at least 24 vacancies at the moment, and they’re looking abroad to fill them.
$1.3m agriculture budget insufficient: Heather
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather is calling on the Agriculture Budget to be doubled in the future.
New Zealand recession ‘technical’, says Cook Islands Prime Minister
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is confident the nation can weather the storms of New Zealand’s recession but Opposition leader Tina Browne says she thinks the PM is being naïve.