Economy
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.
Parliament building extension ‘overspend’ heavily criticised
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
A wide-ranging investigation has heavily criticised the processes which led to the extension of the Cook Islands Parliament building being more than $350,000 over-budget once completed.
Infrastructure Minister clarifies Arorangi CICC roadworks
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Infrastructure Minister Albert Nicholas said the roadworks at Arorangi in front of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) was carried out on the request of Mama Tinomana Tokerau Ariki and former MP William “Smiley” Heather.
Schools ‘pump up the beats’ in preparation for 2023 Tangi Kaara
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
Rarotonga schools have been practising fiercely for the new and exciting junior drumming competition, the “CITC Pump the Beats 2023” Emo’anga Tangi Kaara, to be held on Friday, June 30 at the Are Karioi National Auditorium.
Dame Cindy’s visit brings to life commitments made under Waka Hourua Vaka Purua
Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Aotearoa New Zealand Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro GNZM QSO visited Rarotonga and Aitutaki on her first official visit to the Cook Islands last week.
Proposed policy to improve and strengthen social welfare services
Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Consultations have been held in Rarotonga and Aitutaki to share reviews and have discussions with members of the public on the proposed Cook Islands National Social Assistance Policy.
Retailers ‘all but out of rice’, shipment expected next week
Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The next shipment of rice should be arriving next week, providing relief to supply-constrained retailers.
Cook Islands stakeholders wary of New Zealand recession
Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
There is uncertainty as to how New Zealand’s economic woes could affect the Cook Islands.
CIGT barge undergoing extensive maintenance
Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
The MV Taunga Nui barge is undergoing a five-year class survey in Whangārei, Aotearoa New Zealand and is scheduled to return to Rarotonga towards the end of this month.
