Economy
Resorts make staff redundant
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Muri-based resorts forced to make staff redundant after fallout from Covid-19 crisis continues with no end in sight.
Prime Minister Henry Puna to step down
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The Prime Minister has announced he will step down in September – an unprecedented resignation.
Covid-19 setback: Pop goes the bubble!
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
New Covid-19 cases in New Zealand are a setback to hopes Kiwi tourists could return next month.
Australia the real Covid threat
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Government concerns about Australians spreading Covid-19 through a Pacific bubble.
No need to rush' to reopen borders
Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Amid loud calls for the Cook Islands-New Zealand border to be reopened to tourists, there are some who are urging greater caution.
Crisis Budget next week
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Parliament will return on Monday to pass the Budget and other bills.
Helen Clark and Air NZ want Kiwis to spend July school holidays in Cooks
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Air New Zealand hopes to be flying tourists into Cook Islands "sooner rather than later" – and earlier than the August or September creation of a trans-Tasman bubble.
Jetstar up in the air
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Budget airline Jetstar has started selling tickets to Rarotonga as early as next month.
Sue Fletcher-Vea's legacy: 'Look out for each other'
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
The loss of the tourism industry’s hard-working and compassionate leader reminds us to support each other through these difficult times, friends and family say.
Ready to come home
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Two hundred returning Cook Islanders and work permit holders who have registered with Te Marae Ora as part of the fourth repatriation process will be given priority to purchase tickets for the Air New Zealand June 19 flight from Auckland.
Plea to NZ: 'We are family, family support each other'
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
New Zealand Government’s travel ban serves as an effective blockade on the Cook Islands economy. Now business leaders are calling for the restrictions to be lifted.
Vexed travellers can't book flights
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern damps down hopes of an imminent Pacific travel bubble, as locals and tourists wait in frustration.
Innovation shown by upcoming entrepreneurs
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Locally made tiare maori perfume, a child safety motorbike harness, organically made ice cream and ice blocks and a device to monitor water flow.
Big Asian banks offer Covid help
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Two international development banks are working with government to provide medical supplies or finance.
Our favourite tourists return
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
One of the regular visitors to Cook Islands is back – and earlier than expected.
End to Sydney, LA flights puts subsidy up in the air
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
New questions over $12 million Air New Zealand subsidy amid plans to resume flights.
Puna takes on Police portfolio
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Prime Minister Henry Puna has taken over the Police portfolio in a Cabinet reshuffle.
'We need tourists, not aid'
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Pressure is mounting for the New Zealand government to make a Pacific bubble a priority along with – or ahead of – opening its borders with Australia.
Covid cover is jeopardised by lax employers
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Super Fund is in talks with government to crack down on employers defaulting on their contributions and premiums.
$100 saving off monthly power bill
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Household will receive a $100 monthly discount on their electricity, for the next three months.
