Economy
2022: A defining year
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
This year we’re not only reopen for business but seek to diversify our economy and the opportunities for our people by turning to the wealth of our ocean, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Improving coordination of emergency services
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
To strengthen the National Institutional Arrangement for Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in the Cook Islands, a contract was awarded to and signed with lawyer Tai Nicholas’ consulting firm a week ago.
Giving Tree initiative brings smiles to kids
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
The Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands branch had one of its most successful years yet with their annual Christmas Giving Tree initiative. Over 640 gifts successfully made it into the hands of children across the 12 islands.
Yala recognised in New Year's honours
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
A well-known Cook Islander has been acknowledged among the New Zealand Pacific Community in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Business support extended
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday announced that the wage subsidy and sole trader grants will continue until the end of February, to allow businesses to build up after the border opening on January 13, 2022.
Government unfazed by Omicron in NZ
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government has ‘no plans’ to revisit the January 13 border reopening despite two Omicron community cases in New Zealand.
Retailers, shoppers benefit from after Christmas deals
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga’s gift and liquor stores are bracing for another eventful weekend following a busy period leading up to Christmas and bumper Boxing Day sales on Monday.
Cops go on Christmas ticket frenzy
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands police have issued close to 200 tickets on Rarotonga over the Christmas period as patrols have been ramped up with traffic enforcement checks.
Mauke gets into festive spirit with annual ‘teretere’
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
On the island of Mauke or Akatokamanava, sisters, Joanne Stevens (left) and Ngavaine Makitai representing the village of Oiretumu, danced and sang with families and friends as they walked through the village of Kimiangatau on Christmas day for the island’s ‘teretere’ or ‘roni’.
Chief economist ‘resigns’
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government chief economist has resigned and returned to New Zealand amid unconfirmed reports of internal rift and substantial financial settlement with his employer, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.
Community projects receive $120,000 boost
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Multiple Cook Islands community projects have received a Christmas boost courtesy of the New Zealand High Commission.
300 workers needed ‘immediately’
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
A survey issued by the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, Cook Island Tourism Corporation and the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has revealed at least 300 people are needed to ease labour shortages in the tourism industry and related sectors.
Cook Islands News’ Cook Islander of the Year 2021 nominees
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Social and community workers, a human rights activist, health leader, sports mentor and rare bird only found in the Cook Islands are among the nominations for the Cook Islander of the Year 2021 award.
Motorcyclists not getting the message: Cops
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Three motorcyclists aged between 27 and 61 were involved in separate incidents overnight on Wednesday, prompting more warnings from police.
Christmas Messages
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Kia Orana tatou katoatoa, Te rauka nei iaku e toku tokorua a Daphne, ta maua anau i te oronga atu i te reo aroa e te akamaroiroi kia tatou katoatoa no teia kiritimiti. On behalf of my wife Daphne, my family and myself, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and the very […]
Pineapple in season
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
The summer months have arrived and along with them have brought an abundance of fruit and vegetables, harvested and made available to Rarotonga residents just in time for Christmas.
Tourism operators seek clarity on rapid antigen testing
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism operators are seeking clarity around the use of the Covid-19 rapid antigen tests and associated costs as they prepare for the border reopening with New Zealand on January 13, 2022.
Permaculture class teaches participants worm farming
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
A permaculture class focused on worm farming has been held by the newly formed non-governmental organisation called ‘Matie Ethical Care’ at the Permaculture Centre in Nikao on Monday.
Crew abandoned on Cook Islands-flagged vessel
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A Cook Islands-flagged vessel the MT Ocean Pride was found abandoned by its crew of 12 with more than $1.7 million of diesel stolen in South East Asia according to news publication, Free Malaysia Today.
Aitutaki taro headed for New Zealand
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Aitutaki has once again shown its flair for innovation by initiating its first airfreight trial of export taro to New Zealand.
