Economy
Prime Minister wants “more governance” before calling election
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown remains cagey about setting an election date, but opposition MPs are predicting it will be the latest time possible.
New speed guns and motorcycles for Cook Islands Police
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Three laser speed guns and five motorcycles have been presented to the Cook Islands to replace malfunctioning and outdated equipment.
The challenging tourism dollar
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
People visiting the Cook Islands are coming in fewer numbers, but are staying longer and spending more, says a tourism expert.
Biosecurity workshop discusses trade risks
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Swine fever, beetles, worms and giant snails were topics of discussion at the Export and Import Biosecurity Measures Workshop held at the Crown Beach Resort on Wednesday.
Additional charges
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna face additional charges as a date for their trial looms.
New Solicitor General overwhelmed by warm welcome
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has welcomed a new Solicitor General and he comes with an impressive CV.
Defence Advisor on ‘face to face’ mission
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand Defence Advisor to the Cook Islands, Lieutenant colonel (LTCOL) Nick Bowden, is visiting Rarotonga this week for the first time since he was accredited here 18 months ago. It is his first visit to the Cook Islands and he took time on Tuesday to visit the police leadership as part of his round […]
Workshop discusses export biosecurity requirements
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
An export and import biosecurity measures workshop was held at the Crown Beach Resort on Wednesday.
Wage subsidy bill climbs to more than $70 million
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government has extended the wage subsidy to the middle of April, but the initiative has already cost more than $70 million.
Biosecurity meeting gets underway
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A biosecurity workshop for Cook Islands export and import stakeholders runs today at Crown Beach Resort.
Final extension to business support
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government has extended the wage subsidy until the middle of April, but key tourism organisations are concerned it is not long enough.
Covid-19 welfare packages set to increase with cases
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The number of welfare packages delivered to isolating families and individuals is expected to spike over the next week, as Covid-19 numbers increase.
Application for costs hearing goes ahead in long running case involving PM
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
An application for costs hearing involving Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna, Teokotai Noo George and Paul Allsworth got underway at the High Court in Avarua on Monday.
Staycation to stay afloat
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Two of Rarotonga’s largest resorts have extended staycation deals as the sector struggles with mounting costs.
Plea for wage subsidy extension from ‘desperate’ tourism sector
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are pleading with the Government to continue with the wage subsidy scheme beyond the end of March, with one business saying to end it now would ‘cut them off at the knees’.
Raro fuel prices drop, Aitutaki’s up by 25c a litre
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The new maximum retail fuel prices have made petrol on Rarotonga cheaper but more expensive for people on Aitutaki.
‘Debate about current laws play no part in sentencing’
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A father of three has been jailed for nine months after being found with eight cannabis plants.
Tourist arrivals drop in February due to Covid-19
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Visitor numbers in the Cook Islands dropped in February by 466 people compared to arrivals in January when the quarantine free travel with New Zealand resumed.
Teething problems with isolation income support
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational can affect smaller businesses in the community, especially those who have to ‘close shop’ completely due to Covid-19 related isolation needs.
Increase in crashes attributed to return of tourism
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga have jumped significantly in the past 12 months with the return of tourism being tagged as the contributing factor.
