Economy
Kia Orana Plus to 70 businesses
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism’s Kia Orana Plus which is in its fifth and final week has had over 70 businesses across Rarotonga and Aitutaki taking part.
Resort opens the border for a day
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Edgewater Resort and Spa celebrated World Tourism Day yesterday with a “border opening” programme.
Travel talks still bubbling away
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Keeping borders closed means no new money is moving within the economy, says Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council.
Embarking on new beginnings as Kiwis
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands Tui Dewes says people choosing New Zealand as the place they want to link their identity to is something that gives her a sense of pride.
Learning tips and tricks for business success
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Mario Caffery signed up for the free business course at the University of the South Pacific and now he feels more empowered as a businessman.
NZ quarantine 'totally unnecessary'
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
It is totally unnecessary for people travelling from Cook Islands to New Zealand to be required to complete and pay for 14-days managed quarantine, Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown says.
Bank waives online money transfer fees
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
It will now be cheaper for families and friends in New Zealand and Australia to send money to their loved ones in the Cook Islands. Only if they are ANZ bank customers.
'Our GDP drop is far greater'
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
It won’t be until the end of this year that the level of the country’s economic decline is known, Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown says.
Government defends quarantine process
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Government has touted the benefits of its quarantine process after three confirmed breaches this week led to calls for change.
Maintaining maritime security
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Te Kukupa maritime police force have returned from a maritime surveillance operation ensuring that non-essential vessels are forbidden from entering Cook Islands ports during this Covid period.
More returnees arrive home in Rarotonga
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Rarotonga resident Aaron Tunupopo was relieved when he touched down at home yesterday afternoon.
Cook Islands views sought on the Pacific's future
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Cook Islands will play an active role in charting the future of the Blue Pacific over the next 30 years.
Uptick in bank card fraud continues
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Banks urge customers to be wary of disclosing sensitive information such as online login credentials, passwords and credit and debit card numbers.
Govt tighten surveillance for returnees
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Twenty-eight passengers are expected to arrive on tomorrow’s flight from Auckland.
More returnees to Rarotonga this Friday
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Te Marae Ora will confirm the details of a 24/7 monitoring plan for households in quarantine before the next flight arrives from Auckland in Rarotonga this Friday.
Private sector lobbies Govt to allow long-term tourism
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Push to allow financially secure New Zealanders with sufficient health insurance coverage to stay in Cook Islands for up to 180 days.
Preparing for the 'new normal'
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
As a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, business owners and managers need to be prepared for the “new normal”, says Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Cook Islands coins high on value, low on culture
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Quirky Cook Islands collector coins are highly sought by collectors around the world, but is an opportunity to export local culture being missed? Emmanuel Samoglou investigates.
Covid survey highlights hunger
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Survey shows that despite an effective Covid-19 pandemic response, ordinary people in Cook Islands have not escaped the harmful effects of the virus.
Jet stopover for refueling
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Rarotonga International Airport saw a rare visit from a jet plane late on Sunday.