Economy
Choice for consumers on the way as local company ends internet monopoly
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Local company Kuk i Net is eyeing mobile operation in the Cook Islands after launching its internet service
New chair’s appointment to key government agency questioned
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Questions have been raised over the appointment of ‘controversial’ local broadcaster George Pitt to the role of Business Trade and Investment Board chair.
Tourism industry eager for bubble, ready for visitors
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The tourism industry says it’s ready to welcome visitors, but opening borders before Government financial support ends will be crucial for the sector to retain hospitality workers.
Drive for better tourism stats begins
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is leading an effort to improve the gathering of data that can properly evaluate the impact tourism has on the environment and people’s lives.
PM Brown says travel bubble talks "moving positively", as NZ officials plan to inspect Cooks
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Quarantine free travel between Cook Islands and New Zealand likely to start “a couple of weeks” after both sides have reached an agreement.
Govt suffers deficit of $12m due to Covid-19
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The Government’s numbers from the opening half of 2020 have begun to show the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Government eyes long-term banking reform
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
As government provides interest relief on loans, it’s also working behind the scenes and against the odds to lower the cost of borrowing for homeowners and businesses.
Taskforce caught off guard by Cabinet decision
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Private Sector Taskforce was “surprised” at Cabinet’s decision to lift 14-day supervised quarantine on arrival.
Opposition leader Browne appalled at ‘kerfuffle’ comment
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Demo leader Tina Browne says the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s recent handling of audit reports on the government's finances “has legal implications”.
Audit report concerns ‘kerfuffle’, says FinSec
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Finance Secretary Garth Henderson says concerns over recently-released audit reports are “a storm in a tea cup”.
Tourism chief takes on top regional role
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The appointment of Cook Islands Tourism head as chair of the regional tourism body has got the local industry excited about the future.
High profile public service roles open
Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Police Commissioner role has been advertised and the Public Service Commission is now accepting applications.
Skills gap hinders financial reporting
Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Challenges with attracting talent and a lack of financial skills across government have been cited as perpetual issues that have hampered the government’s efforts to improve its financial reporting.
Kiwis eye Cooks holiday
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Local businesses want government to make way for Kiwis who are suffering “cabin fever” and dying to travel again.
Small business owners receive timely advice
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
A large number of 40 new and existing entrepreneurs attended the Small Business Workshop held at Sinai Hall on Thursday.
Government’s financial statements reliable, says FinSec Henderson
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Finance ministry deny preventing Audit Office from accessing tax records.
New arrivals go straight into supervised quarantine
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Sixteen passengers touched down on Rarotonga yesterday, flying into the country on the weekly Air New Zealand flight.
'Stonewalling audit office unacceptable'
Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
A former director of the Cook Islands Audit Office says preventing audit officials from having access to official tax records to verify Government finances is “totally unsatisfactory”.
Study finds local residents resilient during Covid-19
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Research by a New Zealand university sheds light on the resilience of tourism-dependent Pacific nations, and policymakers should take notice as they envision tourism for the future.
India broadens focus on Pacific
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Published in Economy
A diplomatic push by India to expand relations with Pacific Island states including Cook Islands continues as the Asian country rejigs its foreign ministry. Benefits could be in store for the region.
