Economy
Further border opening will be in line with NZ, says PM
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is planning to open its border to the rest of the world and ‘get back into business as soon as possible’ regardless of Omicron.
Jetstar halts Raro flights for three months
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Jetstar has cancelled all flights on its trans-Tasman and Rarotonga routes for the next three months.
Nikao seawall mural ‘longest in the South Pacific’
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Marae Moana – the largest multi-use marine park in the world that covers the whole of the Cook Islands – is the inspiration for the Nikao Seawall mural.
Public bid final farewell to police vessel
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Members of the public got the opportunity to get up close to Te Kukupa at Avatiu Harbour for one last time on Thursday as she prepares to say farewell to the Cook Islands for good.
Covid-19 and the financial cost to the Cook Islands
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands’ Covid-19 medical response cost more than $2 million in the six months to January.
Departure tax takes $1m leap
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Revenue from departure tax took a massive leap in 2021 adding more than $1 million to the Cook Islands economy and up more than 600 per cent on the previous year, thanks to the brief border reopening last year.
VAT revenue up, company and individual tax collection down
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Government has ramped up its Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue by more than 40 per cent at the same time as it tightens the purse strings.
Govt cash flow shows $15.5m operational cuts
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
There is still money in Government coffers as it tightens its belt while Covid-19 challenges continue.
Reappointed Agriculture head wants to deliver further support and assistance
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Temarama Anguna-Kamana is looking forward to her second term as the Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture following her reappointment earlier this month.
Pacific nations participate in food and agriculture forum
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
High-level delegations from Australia, New Zealand and 14 other Pacific Island nations are expected to join government Ministers and officials from 30 other Asia-Pacific countries next month to address the damage done to economies and livelihoods in the food and agriculture sectors caused by the global pandemic.
Financial support for those isolating
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will provide financial support to people who cannot work because of isolation or quarantine.
New police recruits set to graduate
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New police recruits have had a taste of elite close encounter technical combat system classes as they prepare to hit the streets.
Police vessel on show for one last time
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
In the lead-up to the departure of Te Kukupa early next month, the public is welcome at Avatiu Harbour to have a final close-up look at the patrol boat, this week.
Joseph reappointed head of Corrective Services ministry
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Teokotai Joseph has been re-appointed as the Secretary for the Ministry of Corrective Services for a second three-year term.
Tourism arrivals in January ‘good start’
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands recorded 3712 visitors last month following the border reopening on January 13, 2022.
Responding to Covid-19 in the community
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) has prioritised working with the 10 Puna on Rarotonga (including one Puna in Aitutaki), in an effort to provide health and work programmes aimed at responding to Covid-19.
Hosking reappointed Ministry of Transport head
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Safety and security regulatory oversight of aviation, maritime, land transport, dangerous goods and hazardous materials, and the Cook Islands Meteorological Services will be key focus of the reappointed Secretary of Transport.
PM ‘disappointed’ by lack of consultation
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is disappointed that no prior consultation was made with the Cook Islands regarding Henry Puna’s exit as secretary-general from the Pacific Islands Forum in June.
Head Hunters gang ‘active’ in the Cooks
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Notorious New Zealand-based Head Hunters gang has been labelled active in the Cook Islands, according to a report from an ‘independent, nonpartisan’ Sydney-based international policy think tank.
‘Thankful for the support’
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
The voluntary fire service is expecting its first round of government funding.
