Tourism
The big problem at Air NZ
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Opinion, Tourism
Kiwis trying to book a trip to Rarotonga will be frustrated with reduced flights to Rarotonga. On many days the airline is now only flying one daytime flight from Auckland to the Cook Islands, which was an astonishing $1800 return when I tried to book for June this year, writes Brook Sabin of Stuff.
Outbound Air NZ flight returns to Raro in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism, Weather
An Auckland bound Air New Zealand flight which left Rarotonga on Monday afternoon was forced to turn around close to midway through its journey due to weather playing havoc in Auckland.
Jetstar adds extra flight
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, National, Tourism
Excellent demand even before the inaugural flight takes off, has seen Jetstar increase their year-round non-stop service from Sydney to Rarotonga to three times a week during peak travel periods.
TC Gabrielle affects Auckland-Raro flight
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, National, Tourism
Cook Islands tourism operators are hoping flights out of Auckland which is facing the wrath of Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle, resumes today following cancellations yesterday.
Promoting Cook Islands
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism was invited to present at Hawaiian Airlines' (HA) annual global sales conference held in Honolulu late last month.
Air New Zealand legal cost details still up in the air
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
New information is likely to emerge this week as the total cost to Cook Islands taxpayers in a multi-million-dollar tax case involving Air New Zealand is still to be revealed.
Tourists stranded as Backlog of flights continues
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
A backlog of flights is likely to remain for at least another week in Rarotonga, as the Auckland floods disrupt travel plans for thousands of visitors, with some people having to rebook for the end of the week.
Auckland flooding leaves travelling Cook Islanders stranded
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
It was a surreal night for New Zealand-based Cook Islander Thomas Wynne as he came to the rescue of six Cook Islanders who were trapped in Wellington.
From Houston to Rarotonga: Tourists stranded in Cook Islands
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Tourists from as far as Houston are stranded in Rarotonga due to the massive flooding in Auckland.
Flights cancelled: Auckland under state of emergency
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism, Weather
Air New Zealand flight from Rarotonga to Auckland was cancelled this morning.
Concerned turtle tour operators await ‘clear mandated guidelines’
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Several months after it was first mooted, turtle tour operators are still waiting for clear mandated guidelines for their operations.
Promoting traditional navigation
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Tourism
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation will continue its Iriiri Kapua No Runga i te Tuku Kaveinga Maori a te Ui Tupuna (workshop series and discussions on how our ancestors navigated), early next month.
Award winning photographer under fire with customers left waiting
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
A high profile Cook Islands tourism operator is under fire for not delivering the goods.
Resorts undergoing multimillion dollar redevelopment
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
Edgewater Resort and Spa and its sister resort Club Raro are undergoing a multi-million dollar redevelopment.
Positive news in NZ slump
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
A Government report is warning that the Cook Islands economy may be stung by the forecast recession in New Zealand.
Showcasing Cook Islands in Japan
Thursday 29 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands will be shown off to an audience of millions in Japan, thanks to a travel show series.
Weather, welcoming people win with the tourists
Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The country’s environment, cleanliness and weather, the friendly and welcoming local people remain drawcards for visitors of the Cook Islands, while poor public service, and stray animals are still turnoffs.
Cruise passengers strike it lucky with the weather
Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Tourism
Passengers who disembarked from the luxury cruise ship Silver Whisperer in relatively calm seas yesterday were treated to some brilliant – if a little hot and sticky, weather yesterday morning.
Tourists’ mixed reactions to our Covid response
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands approach to Covid-19 has received a mixed response from tourists in the latest visitors’ survey.
Pa Enua visitors keep Air Raro busy
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
While Air Rarotonga festive season flights to the Southern Group islands aren’t quite as busy as in the pre-Covid epidemic years, they’re still running at a good level, says the airline’s founder and chief executive, Ewan Smith.
