Economy
Call to rethink tourism approach
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major Aitutaki tourism provider says the industry should move away from a ‘bodies on the ground’ model, and start looking at ‘higher yield’ tourists.
Petrol supplier out of stock
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Toa Petroleum has confirmed it will be out of petrol until Thursday.
Spending big to make the bucks
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The wheels of commerce keep turning for the Cook Islands tourism industry as the nation moves into what has been traditionally known as a quiet period over our summer months. Resorts are pouring millions of dollars into maintenance and redevelopment as they forecast continued growth in the coming year.
Bid to improve busy mobile network
Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, National, Technology
Vodafone Cook Islands has added additional cell site licences to manage increased demand and usage of its mobile phone network on Rarotonga.
Extra flights fuel optimism
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Accommodation providers are optimistic about 2023, as new flight opportunities open up.
Positive news in NZ slump
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
A Government report is warning that the Cook Islands economy may be stung by the forecast recession in New Zealand.
High hopes for 2023
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National
Small business operators on Rarotonga have given 2022 a thumbs up following a challenging couple of years. They are positive going forward to 2023 despite ongoing uncertainty, Al Williams reports
Fuel Ship 'Media' arrives, and it’s good news for petrol supplies
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Media arrived in town on Thursday afternoon. However, it wasn’t a scrum pack of over-excited international journalists that was involved, but a large and very orange ship bearing the thing the entire island had been eagerly awaiting – supplies of petrol.
Christmas bonanza: Shoppers respond to end of petrol supply fears
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Businesses are welcoming ‘steady’ trading going into Christmas.
Prices projected to rise
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands economy is forecast to have strong growth for the next financial year, but it will be offset by a sharp increase in commodity prices.
Workshop for specialist importers
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Technology
The National Environment Service (NES) has held a training workshop on the Montreal Protocol Licensing system.
Survey: Visitors spend more on longer visits
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Tourists are spending more, staying longer and encouraging more people to come to the Cook Islands, according to the latest International Visitor Survey.
More seats for Raro route
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Air New Zealand has responded to tourism operators’ concerns about capacity in Rarotonga and has added an extra 70,000 seats for the Auckland to Rarotonga route over the winter period next year.
Go easy on the petrol’ , providers urge
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Petrol is back on Rarotonga, but fuel providers are urging people to be conservative.
Soaring fuel costs put Taio fleet addition in doubt
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, Local, National
The fate of a modern vessel purchased in Norway by Taio Shipping two years ago hangs in the balance as the country’s longest-established shipping company decides the ship’s future.
Imua to drop off Aitutaki cargo
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents are counting their lucky stars after Matson Shipping decided to visit the island to drop off essential supplies ahead of Christmas this weekend.
Rush to the pumps as petrol crisis eases
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
There were long queues at leading petrol stations in Rarotonga on Saturday as people scrambled to fill up tanks after almost a week without petrol.
‘The money is in the ground’: Cook Islands farmers and growers hatch ambitious plan
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers placed an ambitious submission before Cabinet this week in a combined effort to market and brand their unique products here and around the world.
Aitutaki’s Xmas supplies in limbo
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Shipping delays and cancellation caused by bad weather has put Aitutaki’s Christmas plans on hold.
Aloha greets Kia Orana as Hawaiian Airlines prices go online
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Tourism operators now have the North American market in their sights, with the first airfares of the Honolulu- Rarotonga flight going online this week.
