Economy

Historic Tuna management procedure adopted

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, Environment, National

A management procedure was adopted at the 19th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Da Nang, Vietnam over the weekend but one NGO says it’s “disheartening” the agreement is non-binding.

Business


Navigating new opportunities for Cook Islands tourism

Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

The announcement of direct flights between the Cook Islands and Honolulu and Cook Islands and Sydney has been welcome news for tourism operators wondering what their future held.

Business


Aloha! Direct Honolulu flights to give Cook Islands access to US market

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

Direct flights between the Cook Islands and Honolulu will begin in May next year.

Business


‘Christmas has come early’: Direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga set to return

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Government has signed a new partnership with Jetstar, bringing direct flights between Sydney and Rarotonga.

Business


Innovative new trust product features at STEP Asia 2022

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, National

The new Cook Islands International Relationship Property Trust (IRPT) recently featured at the prestigious STEP ASIA 2022 Conference in Singapore.

Business


Final defects programme to ‘complete’ multi-million dollar Te Mato Vai project

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National

The final defects programme for the Rarotonga water project should be completed in December, bringing an end to the “nearly” $90 million project.

Business


Cooks economy teetering as New Zealand nosedives

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Inflation remains the largest source of pressure for most people in the Cook Islands, as growth in food and energy prices in particular have been high and hard to avoid.

Economy


Sydney flights on the horizon

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

Cook Islands tourism sector is set to receive a timely boost with the return of direct flights to and from Australia.

Business


Petrol prices drop but consumers urged to remain wary

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National

Petrol prices will decrease from today by about 10 per cent, but the Price Tribunal chairman Louis Enoka is urging consumers not to get too far ahead of themselves.

Economy


Phony Cook Islands bond ‘offer’ rears its head again

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands authorities are embarrassed by the re-emergence of a phony bond scheme purporting to be from the Government.

Economy


‘Significant investment’ in low latency data route

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Economy, National, Technology

The Avaroa Cable has made a ‘significant investment’ by buying capacity on a route that promises better internet connectivity.

Business


Struggling during the down time

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National

Tourism operators are likely to go into hibernation over the long summer period as they struggle with the relative lack of flights and visitors. Matthew Littlewood talks to those in the industry about the outlook.

Business


PM calls for more climate funding

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says funding for smaller nations affected by climate change must be accelerated.

Economy


‘Better than expected’: Govt economist paints optimistic picture

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands economic forecast for the coming months is not as dire as some expected, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.

Economy


Industry considers reducing work hours in ‘quiet’ period

Thursday 17 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National

Tourism operators are prepared for an uncertain outlook over the coming months, with more flights unlikely to be in the pipeline for some time.

Economy


Tourism organisations to be updated on economic outlook

Wednesday 16 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is hosting a state of tourism update this morning with speakers from across the industry contributing.

Economy


Flights down by 30 per cent from peak as tourist operators prepare for ‘graveyard month’

Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

Rarotonga-bound flights and seat numbers could be down by more than 30 per cent on pre-Covid-19 times during the December to March period.

Business


‘Communities will decide how tourism is run’

Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Economy, National

Communities are going to decide how tourism is run, just look at Hawaii, says New Zealand Māori Tourism chief executive Pania Tyson-Nathan.

Business


Uncertainty around Cook Islands home loan rates as inflation bites

Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

A leading Cook Islands banker has avoided question on whether interest rates here will drop further as skyrocketing inflation hits foreign markets.

Economy


Cook Islands PM calls out other nations at climate conference

Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on the larger countries to fulfill their climate obligations, and reiterated his support for sustainable deep-sea mining as the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) gets underway in Egypt.

Economy


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