Economy

Seeds of hope: Support package for growers welcomed

Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy

Government support for growers and home gardeners provides first plan for food security and vision for new export revenues.

Economy


The Islander group cuts to 53 core staff

Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

One of the leading tourism businesses in the country is running special deals on meals to clear their stock.

Economy


Downturn at least 6 to 9 months, says govt

Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy

Finance Minister Mark Brown has spoken candidly about the long months ahead.

Economy

China draws on bitter experience to aid Cooks

Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Covid-19 is our ‘common enemy’, says Ambassador.

Economy


Costs go up but no more pay

Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy

Government asks landlords to cut rents for families who are hurting in the Covid-19 downturn.

Economy

Brown: Country hit by 'economic tsunami'

Thursday 2 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Businesses are relying on government to prop them up – but the finance minister says the money will last only six months.

Economy


'We don't know how long this will last' –Brown

Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Economy

Finance Minister Mark Brown has announced wage subsidy payments will begin from the week of the April 6, as government mounts a fightback against the Covid-19 downturn.

Economy


Tough calls: Saving money to save lives

Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Government reveals the cost-cutting that is helping to pay for the coronavirus economic response package.

Economy


Financial lifeline to growers

Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy

Vital financial support given to farmers and growers in unprecedented times of need due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Economy

Immigration Bill select committee receive extended time

Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

The select committee looking into the Immigration Bill 2020 has been given extended time to report back to Parliament, due to the coronavirus crisis.

Economy


'Be kind' – PM's message as details of economic support announced

Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy

Companies whose revenue has declined 30 per cent or more will be entitled to claim wage subsidies for their workers, from next Wednesday.

Economy


NZ tops up stimulus spending with $7m

Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy

Parliament signs off first half of stimulus package, with balance to come in June Budget.

Economy

Foreign banks' behaviour is 'unacceptable'

Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Government threatens to legislate to force banks to give debt relief to those struggling to make repayments in economic downturn.

Economy


Cargo vessels 'remain on schedule'

Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Freight shipping schedules for the Cook Islands in the coming month will not be affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Economy


Amnesty for illegal workers in crisis

Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Foreigners who have been residing in the Cook Islands and are not on any legal work permit will be part of the registration process to benefit from the unemployment funding.

Economy

'Close the borders'

Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

Opposition Leader offers her support to build cross-party support in Covid-19 response.

Economy

Stores tighten coronavirus controls

Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Leading food outlets on Rarotonga have started putting in measures to restrict the spread of the coronavirus.

Economy


Turama lays off up to 60

Monday 23 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy

Prime Minister Henry Puna imposes supervised quarantine and sends home Pa Enua school children, as one of Cook Island’s most respected international tourism companies announces it’s shutting down.

Economy


The last, momentous tourist weddings in Cook Islands

Monday 23 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy

They may be the last tourist weddings in the Cook Islands for some time. Jonathan Milne meets three couples for whom love conquers all – even coronavirus and travel bans.

Economy


Authority is to hold big banks to account

Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

The Financial Supervisory Commission says they will ensure banks honour the commitment they have made to deliver government’s economic response package.

Economy


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