Economy
Lift in maternity leave payment
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Increasing the minimum wage means private sector maternity leave pay will be going up by $40 per week.
Govt back-tracks on vege tariff cut
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Import tariffs on seasonal vegetables originally slated for removal as part of Government’s sweeping tax reforms will now remain in place.
Million dollar baby on the way
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government is about to make its 1000th payment of the new-born allowance and the soon-to-be-born recipient is being dubbed ‘The Million Dollar Baby’.
Sea cucumbers to be exported?
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Local stocks of sea cucumbers were explored in a recent report, along with management techniques for a potential export industry in the Cooks.
$1m local boost from solar project
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Economy
About $1 million will be injected into the local economy through the building of a large solar power system at Rarotonga International Airport, says the Office of the Prime Minister.
Minimum wage gets 20 per cent increase
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Minister of Internal Affairs Nandi Glassie has announced that he will lift the minimum wage to $6 per hour from next week.
Panel suggests $1 wage increase
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Economy
A formal recommendation has been made to Internal Affairs Minister Nandi Glassie that he increase the minimum wage by $1.
Fuel prices among highest in region
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Cook Islanders are paying one of the highest retail prices for fuel in the entire Pacific Region, according to a new report.
Education blitz on under-age workers
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Internal Affairs – Labour & Employment Relations Office has been informed that a young person under 16 years has taken up employment and stopped going to school.
Colagate inquiry next month
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Economy
The long-awaited ‘Colagate’ inquiry will begin next month, an official with Cook Islands Parliament has confirmed.
Auditors discuss govt accountability
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Members of parliament’s Public Accounts Committee are hosting a regional audit official who has travelled to Rarotonga to discuss government financial accountability in the South Pacific.
Western Union electronic draw
Tuesday 3 December 2013 | Published in Economy
One Vaka Eiva paddling crew were winners before they even hit the water, before they walked off the plane in fact! The Paddle Chicks stepped off the plane from New Zealand and were pleasantly surprised when told they had won the Fexco Western Union electronic draw. In previous years winners of the electronic draw have […]
Sovereign wealth fund talks begin
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Economy
Members of the public attended an information meeting on Monday night to discuss the establishment of the seabed mining sovereign wealth fund.
Govt seeks airline options
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Economy
The government is reaching out to international airlines that may be interested in providing long-haul air travel services to the Cook Islands.
New coins for 2015
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Minister of Finance Mark Brown announced yesterday government will be replacing the current circulation of Cook Islands coins with a set of attractive new coins in 2015.
US family on volunteer visit
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The importance of giving back to the community has led one family to travel from the United States to the Cook Islands with Global Volunteers.
Tourism awards entries closing
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards entries for 2013 close in just three days and interest is running high this year with record turnouts to the free workshops run by award partners The Bond Store, Westpac and ANZ.
Paua permit rules tighten
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The rules for taking paua (clam) meat or shells overseas have tightened.
Cook Islands prominent in food show with a conscience
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Economy
A celebrity chef and a film crew are aiming to create long-lasting effects on the way Cook Islands cuisine is viewed by the world.
LA, Sydney flights to be reviewed
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The $13.6 million contracts to provide long-haul flights to Los Angeles and Sydney are under review by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM).