Economy
Repatriation flight to Tahiti in the works
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A call is being sent out to French Polynesian nationals who desire to return home.
Regional trade agreement brings new hope to growers
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Local growers are excited by the prospect of a regional trade deal aimed at boosting Cook Islands’ export to neighbouring countries.
Quarantine free travel top agenda
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Prime Minister Mark Brown has congratulated New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on her re-election at the weekend.
New Covid-19 case pushes travel bubble talks back to square one
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government will “immediately review” their current settings with regard to incoming passengers following new community Covid-19 case in New Zealand.
The plague of Ponzi and pyramid schemes
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Government officials are working against the odds to alert the public over a plague of misinformation and greed that’s being promoted on social media within the community.
More expat workers head home, 17 residents return
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Since the option to repatriate became available, 22 Filipino workers have said goodbye to Rarotonga and returned to their homeland as their employment contracts ended.
Super fund advice shared through webinar
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
National superfund boss Damien Beddoes has welcomed government’s ‘think tank’ group’s suggestion that members should not withdraw any funds during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Audit report casts doubt on finances
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Opposition Democratic Party slams government over 'deeply concerning' findings by auditor.
Cook Islands expands prospects in Pacific regional hub
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The presence of a Cook Islands High Commission in Fiji is expected to enable some opening of business opportunities for Cook Islands private sector.
Make your vote count
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
If you haven’t already voted in the 2020 New Zealand general election, you still have time to have your say.
Kuk i Net plans to offer cheaper Internet
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Teenagers have begun taking advantage of free Wi-Fi access from local upstart internet provider, Kuk i Net.
Maritime borders formally established
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
A multi-year effort to formally establish the nation’s maritime zones is being described by government as a “demonstration of sovereignty and agency over its extensive oceans resources”.
High demand for domestic travel
Tuesday 13 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Covid-19 has decimated international travel options making domestic tourism and travel “the new normal”.
Making a sale in coronavirus led economic storm
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Along with the many tales of economic hardship brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic are examples of enterprise and resilience.
Survey reaffirms Cooks status as one of hardest-hit nations
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
A recently-completed survey reaffirms previous reports that have found Cook Islands to be among the economically hardest-hit countries in the region from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 'game Changer' for financial sector
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Employing young Cook Islanders and passing on knowledge and expertise should be a priority for service providers at the Financial Services Development Authority.
Audit investigation finalised in work-release probe
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
An audit office investigation into the Corrective Services Minister’s top advisor getting a high-risk offender released from prison to work for his tourism business has concluded.
Unaffected businesses must increase super contributions
Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Businesses deemed by superannuation board to not have been severely impacted by the economic downturn must increase their contributions, but some affected companies could have trouble paying up.
Tourism anticipates 'revenge travel'
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Talks with the Cook Islands regarding a two-way air bridge between the two countries have resumed, and the negotiations are making “good progress”, says the New Zealand prime minister.
Paving a clearer road map for safety in the tourism Industry
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Economy
“The actions of our promise will keep the Cook Islands safe,” stated former Prime Minister Henry Puna during the opening of Kia Orana Plus training video last week.
