Economy
Govt received additional $132m from New Zealand
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is not sure whether the Government will receive any additional Covid-19 relief from the New Zealand Government.
Budget 2022/23: ‘Easing cost of living key focus’
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The upcoming Cook Islands Budget to be revealed on Monday has something in store for old age pensioners, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
‘I feel optimistic about the future of the economy here’
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New Zealander Bernadette Shaw has helped lead a Cook Islands bank through a period of ‘unique challenges’.
2022/23 Budget is ‘bit tighter’: PM Brown
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
In lead up to the tabling of the country’s 2022/2023 Budget on Monday, the Prime Minister gives a sneak peek into what it will look like and stakeholders weigh in with what they want to see.
‘PM owes nation apology for misleading statement’
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown owes the people of this country an apology for issuing false, misleading statements, says Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne.
PM retracts on Crown Law advice
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown last night admitted he did not receive any ‘formal’ advice from Solicitor General Graham Leung regarding lifting the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.
Over 200 applications received for Cook Islands PR
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
More than 200 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Cook Islands Permanent Residence has been received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) with 71 online submissions pending.
Fuel prices go up
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The price at the petrol pump has increased substantially, with supply issues and Russia’s conflict with Ukraine being two major factors.
New Bill to regulate state owned service providers
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Government agencies are set to discuss a proposed Bill that aims to regulate state-owned monopoly service providers.
Crown Law denies advising PM on Tapaitau’s reinstatement
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Solicitor-General Graham Leung has denied giving advice to Prime Minister Mark Brown over the reinstatement of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.
Tapaitau reinstatement could bring nation into ‘disrepute’: NZ academic
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A New Zealand political scientist has described the situation of Robert Tapaitau’s reinstatement as a cabinet minister as “highly unsatisfactory”.
Deputy PM Robert Tapaitau reinstated
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A seven-month suspension on Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau who is facing fraud related and theft charges has been lifted ahead of the general election later in the year.
$6.1 million for Rarotonga road works
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
A Rarotonga-based contractor will undertake road renewal work spanning 4.5 kilometres and contract value of over $6 million.
Tourism yield should be top priority: MP
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A senior Opposition Democratic Party MP says pressure must be brought on Cook Islands Tourism to initiate innovative strategies that will change the current focus of attracting high numbers of visitors to the country to getting better economic yield.
Minimum wage increase brings mixed reactions
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The move to increase the minimum wage in the Cook Islands by 50 cents per hour to $8.50 has drawn a mixed response.
Tourism yield versus numbers
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands needs to focus both on returning to previous traveller numbers and increasing yield, says Tourism Minister Patrick Arioka.
Minimum wage rises to $8.50
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Minimum wage in the Cook Islands is set to increase by 50 cents to $8.50 per hour from July 1, 2022.
Indonesia Ambassador makes history as first to visit Cook Islands
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia for the Cook Islands has made history as the first to visit the country.
CIIC addresses market vendors
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A Punanga Nui Market vendor meeting was held to clarify “misinformation or misunderstandings” in relation to future market plans, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Price at the pump is set to bite
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Pressures on the supply of oil and the situation in the Ukraine will likely lead to increased pain at the pump later this month, according to the Price Tribunal.