Economy
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.
Minimum wage to $8
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Low-income workers’ pay was increased to $7.60 last month and now, government has signed off a further increase to $8 an hour next July.
Pa Enua crafts a Trade Day hit
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Nga Matapo sets up the handmade shell eis of poi poi and the popular ei pupu at the Mangaia Enua stall for the annual Te Maeva Nui BCI Trade Days.
Fiji, Hawai'i and exotic Bali take our New Zealand tourists
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
New Zealand tourist numbers here have levelled off as Kiwis fly further afield to Hawaii and exotic Bali.
Indonesians 'the best workers' – Puna
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
As the influence of Asian countries continue to grow in the Pacific region, Cook Islands’ new diplomatic relations with Indonesia will enable an upsurge in migrant workers coming here.
The final straw
Thursday 11 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Trader Jack’s was the first bar on the island to ban plastic straws, two years ago.
Tourism boss says dogs must get the chop
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Effective control of dogs is critical to ensuring the safety of both locals and visitors, says Tourism’s chief executive officer.
Support for economic growth
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Germany and Canada could help the Cook Islands drive future growth of tourism and the economy says the head of Foreign Affairs.
New support to protect porous islands borders
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
New Zealand will support the Cooks to control the remote coastlines of Aitutaki and the vulnerable Pa Enua. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration admits it has had difficulties delivering immigration services over the past three years.
Cameras catch massive tuna catch
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Seven longline vessels have transferred 850 tonnes of albacore tuna on to the big Chinese freezer ship that has caught the eye of locals.
$12m tax write-off; $19m tax collected in amnesty
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A controversial tax amnesty has succeeded in recovering $19.4 million in unpaid tax, to the delight of the finance ministry.
'Keep customers happy'
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Vaka Cruise, an Aitutaki lagoon tour company, is hoping its big win at the A1 Meitaki Awards last week will help them cement a number one spot in the business.
Chinese products promoted here
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Companies from China are in the country to promote their products to the local market.
