Economy
‘A lot of work to be done to retain people’
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) leaders remain confident despite Covid-19 challenges as they meet for their annual strategy retreat.
Cook Islands’ human rights to be measured
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A New Zealand-based human rights initiative is once again looking for buy in from the Cook Islands to ensure the rights of people are not breached by the state or other people in power or with authority.
Are Pa Metua building ready end of Feb
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The new Are Pa Metua building at the eastern end of the Punanga Nui Market (adjacent to the playground) is expected to be completed by the end of this month.
Former Police Commissioner receives recognition award
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Former Cook Islands police Commissioner Maara Tetava has been recognised for his long service, dedication, and commitment to pacific policing by the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Secretariat (PICP-S) law enforcement agency.
Cops to get combat training
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Police officers will soon join prison wardens, probation and justice staff in elite close encounter technical combat system classes.
Cooks police receive new equipment
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Police Service yesterday received some new equipment from the Australian government, including a brand new 4 wheel-drive truck, printer, and projector.
Punanga Nui Market ‘buzzing’
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Three weeks on from the border opening, vendor confidence is on the rise at the Punanga Nui Market thanks to the increasing numbers of tourists on Rarotonga and an extended rent-free period for vendors.
New directors appointed to CIIC
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Seven new directors have been appointed to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Group, announced Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the minister responsible for CIIC.
Over 1100 Kiwi tourists visited Cooks in a week
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Since the country reopened its border to travellers from New Zealand the flow of visitors into the country has run smoothly, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Domestic violence figures still a concern, Police say
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Police are reporting ongoing concerns about domestic violence only one month into 2022.
Reclaiming work in Avatiu’s Vaimutu’uri stream starts
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Contractors have started work on reclaiming the banks of the Vaimutu’uri stream at the Avatiu back road that have been severely eroded by the flash floods late last month.
Inflation forecast to soar
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is feeling the Covid-19 crunch as inflation is forecast to hit 4 per cent in the 2023/24 year. It follows reports New Zealand’s annual inflation has hit a 30-year high of 5.9 per cent while the impacts are being felt across the Pacific and the rest of the world.
Government agencies keen to ‘Give a little love’
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Government agencies will again “Give a little love” on Friday when they kick start their social club fundraiser to support medical referrals who have to travel to New Zealand for further treatment.
Poor turnout for island wide clean up operation
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
There was a disappointing and poor turnout of non-essential public servants for the island wide clean up campaign yesterday.
Govt urged to honour rights of LGBTQ+ people
Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Efforts led by the Cook Islands LGBTQ+ advocacy groups to decriminalise homosexuality has received support from a regional group.
Cozzies ‘quietly’ mark Australia Day celebrations
Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Although the crowd was not as big as last year’s event, a decent number of locals and visitors turned up to celebrate Australia Day at the Vaiana’s Bar & Bistro in Nikao on Wednesday night.
Govt approves ‘pandemic leave’
Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Public servants are in line for pandemic leave as the Omicron variant, when it arrives here, could force many out of the workplace.
Niki Rattle appointed new Ombudsman
Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Former Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament Niki Rattle is the country’s new Ombudsman.
Runway repairs project reaches halfway mark
Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Thirty-two concrete slabs were replaced on the Rarotonga International Airport runway at a cost of $6.5 million.
Govt spends $55m on wage subsidies
Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
More than 50 per cent of Economic Response Plan expenditure totalling $55 million was spent on wage subsidies prior to the last border closure.
