Economy
Dragon Fruit thrive on Palmerston
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Dragon Fruit have taken off on Palmerston Island with growers looking forward to a good season of fruit.
High cost of living a major concern
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Price controls are needed to curb the high cost of living, says Democratic Party finance spokesperson James Beer.
Kia Orana Cook Islands ready to go
Friday 28 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Kia Orana Cook Islands is set to kick off again with Rarotonga ready to host a number of overseas visitors in the hope of boosting the local market.
Te Mato Vai reaches stage two
Friday 28 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The international engineering consultancy contracted to design stage two of the Te Mato Vai project has completed its work and presented its plan to the Project Steering Group overseeing the project.
Rain delays Te Mato Vai
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Economy
While the recent rain has been welcome relief for households, it has made work on the $64 million water project difficult.
Consultations on future of Cook Islands longline fishery
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has just released the draft Large Pelagic Longline Fishery Plan for public comment.
Vanilla farmers get boost
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Vanilla industry is set to receive a boost with a new scheme and allocation of funding to assist the industry.
Foreign worker abuse increasing: CIWA
Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Employers continue to abuse foreign workers who fill labour shortages, says CIWA president Anthony Turua.
Court decision on Superfund welcome
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Relief has been the reaction of workers and Government alike as a result of the Court of Appeal’s decision on the country’s superfund.
Visitors satisfied with destination
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Visitors and holidaymakers continue to praise the Cook Islands as a holiday destination with many saying they would come again or recommend the islands to a friend.
New blood, and organics needed in agriculture
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Encouraging more part-time growers to complement the present small number of commercial growers in the Cook Islands is being advocated as one of the ways ahead for agricultural development.
A year of measured growth for Maritime Cook Islands
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Shipping as an industry may still be in the doldrums, but Maritime Cook Islands has enjoyed a year of measured growth in 2014 to date.
Workshop on labour force
Sunday 16 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The latest Labour and Economic Activity Report will be introduced at a public workshop next week.
New Trade Commissioner at Pacific Islands Trade and Invest
Thursday 13 November 2014 | Published in Economy
A new trade commissioner has been appointed for Pacific Islands Trade and Invest in New Zealand.
NZ payment network likely for Cooks
Thursday 13 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government is in talks to enable the Cook Islands to move into the New Zealand payment network, with the news coming as music to the ears of businesses stung with transaction charges at both ends of business banking.
Depopulation a growing concern
Thursday 13 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The loss of a productive young labour force to the bright lights and big bucks of New Zealand and Australia continues to have major economic, social, and cultural impacts, says the Government.
Bringing ethics to life in business
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Economy
How do we bring ethics to life in our business or organisation?
Revitalising agriculture 'a must'
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Economy
A report aimed at revitalising the country’s agriculture production will be discussed at a series of meetings around Rarotonga over the next few weeks.
TMV does not live up to master plan
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Criticism has again risen over the Te Mato Vai project with a local man pointing out that plans have not lived up to expectations on the $23.1 million project.
Spark tight-lipped over Telecom sale
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Spark New Zealand is remaining tight-lipped over the sale of their majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands, with the process still ongoing.