Economy
Changes modernise board memberships
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
Amendments to the governing structures of the Cook Island’s State-Owned Enterprises have been modernised after a long-awaited update.
Visitor hails Australian office plan
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Frequent visitor to the Cook Islands Cate Walker has acknowledged the set-up of the Australian High Commission office in Rarotonga.
Cargo vessel finally in port
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy
There would have been sighs of relief around the island yesterday morning when the event everyone had been waiting for - arrival of the cargo ship Olomana, finally happened. The vessel, which had been unable to enter Avatiu Harbour because of bad weather, docked at around 9am.
Jet leaves with no passengers
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy
The Air New Zealand jet which arrived from Sydney yesterday morning pictured on the tarmac at Rarotonga International Airport. Its scheduled flight to Auckland was cancelled.
Air NZ flight is cancelled
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy
Today’s Air New Zealand flight NZ60 from Rarotonga to Auckland was cancelled yesterday due to a crew shortage.
Revenue expectations high
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Tax gains will boost result, says Finance Minister.
Frequent visitors affected by flight delay
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A couple who have been visiting Rarotonga for the last 20 years, have aired their frustration on the flight delay and luggage offload they experienced with Jetstar Airways.
What do you give those who staff paradise?
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
Looking for a better way than Secret Santa to say thank you to the staff who welcome this country’s guests?
Busy with three cruises before Christmas
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
MS Amsterdam, Costa Atlantica and the AIDAaura are the last three cruise ships to visit Rarotonga this year.
Air NZ schedules honeymoon flight
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
American newly-weds will be feeling the love from Cook Islands.
OECD doesn't see vulnerability
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The climate crisis will cause natural disasters to become ever more intense, scientists warn, so Cook Islands must call upon the Green Climate Fund to mitigate the risk. That’s according to Finance Secretary Garth Henderson, who says government can fasttrack access to the Fund if needed.
Smiles beat luxury
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Friendly Vasco Da Gama cruise passengers Peter and Irena Macielinski were delighted to pose for a photo with Kia Orana Ambassador Aunty Nane on dry land yesterday.
Agriculture key to economic development
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Investing in industries that can complement the thriving tourism sector is key to economic development in the Cook Islands, says Halatoa Fua.
Country 'not prepared' for a pandemic
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Cook Islands needs better disease surveillance, bio-security and border controls, say experts.
New financial services ease life Cash in, cash out, cashed up
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
From money-lenders in Aitutaki to money-changers in Muri, there growth in the numbers of tourists and expat workers is bringing with it more financial services.
PMs challenged to broach climate change
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has announced he will visit his Australian counterpart in Canberra this coming week.
Resorts welcome the pink dollar
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Tourism operators are opening their arms and their doors to same-sex couples.
Cook Islands tops list of breakout destinations
Wednesday 6 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Cook Islands is No 3 on a list of the top emerging travel destinations in the world.
Cook Islands asks: What about China?
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Economy
New Zealand Defence Force promises to invest security and resilience in the Pacific.
Pipelayers to be held to highest standards
Thursday 31 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Government promises quality control measures to ensure future work on Te Mato Vai project is up to international standard.