Economy
Borders should open in July, says private sector
Saturday May 23, 2020One-fifth of companies say they are considering shutting down, and need the tourists back.
Vodafone shuts down excessive data
Thursday May 21, 2020Customers have welcomed a new circuit-breaker on Vodafone’s mobile plans, to stop people blowing their data budget.
Diversify – but ‘not overnight’
Tuesday May 19, 2020Cook Islands are being encouraged to dream big for the future: anything from opening language or medical schools to establishing a performing arts platform targeting online users.
New funding is sought for debt repayment holidays
Monday May 18, 2020Government in talks with New Zealand about under-writing two-year loan repayment holidays for small tourism operators.
China woos Pacific nations
Saturday May 16, 2020Cook Islands government treads careful line in supporting both New Zealand and China contributions to the Pacific.
No business voice on economic think tank
Friday May 15, 2020The private sector is disappointed at being left out of government’s Virtual Think Tank developing a Covid-19 economic response plan.
Cautious hopes for return of NZ, Aussie tourists
Friday May 15, 2020Momentum is growing to include Cook Islands in a New Zealand-Australia travel bubble – but leaders are choosing their words carefully.
Petrol price to plummet
Friday May 15, 2020Good news for consumers: there will be a sharp decline in fuel and gas prices from Monday.
Retirement fund on Covid-19 roller-coaster
Wednesday May 13, 2020Finance Minister rules out borrowing money from super fund to pay for Covid-19 economic recovery package.
