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Cook Islands minimum wage set to rise to $10 per hour from July
Tuesday 20 May 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
The Cook Islands’ minimum wage will increase by 50 cents, from $9.50 to $10 per hour, effective July 1, 2025. GETTY IMAGES
Cook Islands will increase its minimum wage by 50 cents to $10 per hour, a change welcomed by some workers and expats but considered insufficient by others and potentially impactful for small tourism businesses facing rising costs.
Cook Islands will increase its minimum wage by 50 cents to $10 per hour, a change welcomed by some workers and expats but considered insufficient by others and potentially impactful for small tourism businesses facing rising costs.
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