Economy
$8m Cooks insurance bill rising
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A government scheme would allow insurers to work together in a natural disaster to help Cooks rebuild. Losirene Lacanivalu and Jonathan Milne report.
Floods and fires fuel pain
Monday 30 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Tourist operators ask government to step up, as big resorts’ flood and fire insurance premiums soar $1m-plus a year.
Economists ask: 'How do we avoid a bust?'
Friday 27 September 2019 | Published in Economy
Government is beginning public consultation to plan the Cooks’ sustainable economic development over the next 10 years.
Cooks tourism goes social
Friday 27 September 2019 | Published in Economy
More tourists are enjoying Cook Islands more than ever – bar a few first-world problems like Chinese frustration with our telecommunications and Scandinavian ‘flight-shaming’.
We would like to be more at the table with government'
Friday 27 September 2019 | Published in Economy
The Chamber of Commerce has voted at its annual general meeting to restructure its leadership framework, with a view toward increasing its productivity as an organisation.
Offshore trust company 'credible and reliable'
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The lawyer for a Rarotonga company named in a $1 million assets freezing order has spoken out to defend the company’s integrity.
Big plans for Northern airstrips
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Published in Economy
Engineers have inspected the Cooks’ most remote runways as the local airline talks with government about upgrading the Northern Group’s coral runways.
New ANZ boss ready to take the heat
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Published in Economy
“Really excited to get into the role and find out how this country operates.”
Nil interest study loans can offset low wages
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Published in Economy
The New Zealand High Commission says student loan borrowers living in the Cook Islands can apply to have interest on their loans written off, just as it is when they stay in New Zealand.
'Business is my baby' says young hospo star
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The day Vaiana Dance opened her new business was her 23rd birthday.
Getting Cooks hospitality up to scratch
Thursday 29 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Tourists have become more demanding, an industry veteran warns, and the Cook Islands have to sharpen up or pay the price.
Tourism warning: Cooks could get too expensive for locals to live in
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Young couple Bernard and Melody Tararo took a month to find a home. They just feel blessed to have a home owner who rented them a flat, long-term.
Local business owners learn how to achieve their goals
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Six enthusiastic participants attended a two-day workshop for all business owners and individuals keen to learn more about labelling, packaging and writing business plans.
New cruise liner to take advantage of better channel
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Any improvement to the cruise infrastructure will help the cruise industry in the Cook Islands, says Cook Islands Tourism.
Sponsors named for 2020 tourism awards
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Published in Economy
The Cooks Islands Tourism industry yesterday launched the biennial awards for excellence and performance among operators.
Channel to be widened for tourist safety
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The channel through Arorangi lagoon is to be widened and deepened to prevent a tragic repeat of the MS Amsterdam fiasco.
Brexit and trade wars hit tourism revenues
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Brexit and trade wars between the world’s largest economies are blamed for dwindling tourist numbers in Cook Islands.
A new world with new rules' for diplomats
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has outlined its strategy for the future – so it was only appropriate that a Cook Islander of the future laid down the ministry’s challenge.
Foreign Affairs sets new five year course
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is set to launch its five year Statement of Strategic Intentions at Tereora College.
Hotel owner: Staff should work harder
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
If workers want an increase to the minimum wage, they should be more productive – or face being replaced with technology.
