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Murray appointed ANZ Cook Islands’ country head

Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

International bank ANZ last week announced the appointment of Jason Murray as country head, Cook Islands, subject to regulatory approvals.

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Tourism operators discuss lack of flights with NZ High Commission

Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

Concern about the future of the tourism industry in the Cook Islands has led to operators holding a meeting with the New Zealand High Commission.

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Record vendors for popular BCI Trade Days

Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National

A record number of 64 vendors will feature in the popular three-day BCI (Bank of the Cook Islands) Trade Days event which starts this morning from 9am to 2pm at the Punanga Nui market.

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Women leadership report launched

Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

A major report on women and leadership has placed Cook Islands among the Pacific’s best performers, for the representation of women in business leadership which was launched on Tuesday.

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New studio helping individuals and businesses bring their projects to life

Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

KOCo Studio, an eclectic and industrial vibe space in Cooks Corner, was officially opened to the public last Sunday evening.

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Inspiring Cook Islands women to achieve their career goals

Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

The newly-elected president of the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women (CIBPW) Association hopes to inspire and assist other Cook Islands women in taking risks and achieving their career goals.

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Recruitment continues for workers

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

Accommodation providers in Rarotonga are still looking to Fiji to source extra workers.

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Iconic Trader Jack's up for sale

Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

Iconic Rarotonga eatery and watering hole Trader Jacks is on the market.

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National Environment Service launches communications strategy

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National

The National Environment Service has launched their Environmental Communication (Comms) Strategy, the start of a journey to deliver communication and updates of the agency to the public.

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Cook Islands lawyer opens new office

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National

Barrister and solicitor Michelle Tangimama, 33, is back home to serve.

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Promoting modern Pacific art in Auckland

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

Art dealer Ben Bergman is expanding his operations to launch the first Pacific Island-based art gallery in Auckland.

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PM clarifies Sheraton redevelopment endorsement

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he endorsed the Vaima’amga redevelopment located at the abandoned Sheraton site because he was “thrilled” the project was finally going to be completed after sitting idle for 30 years.

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Worker ‘exodus’ causes problems

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

A Rarotongan businessman is claiming that New Zealand recruitment firms are targeting immigrant workers in the Cook Islands.

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Market plan upsets hut owners

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

A Punangi Nui Market hut owner is concerned about getting kicked out, however, stakeholders involved in the market's future development say there is nothing for the vendor to worry about.

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No taxpayer dollars contributed to Sheraton redevelopment

Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed Government will not contribute taxpayer dollars to the proposed Sheraton redevelopment.

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PM announces Sheraton ‘redevelopment’

Monday 2 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

What looks set to be a multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the abandoned Sheraton site on Rarotonga has been announced by Prime Minister Mark Brown.

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Covid-19 affected businesses offered financial aid

Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

Small to medium sized Cook Islands businesses who have been affected by Covid-19 are being offered financial assistance.

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Businesses ‘pay above minimum wage’

Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

There is a need to protect low-income earners but the removal of government work subsidies timed with the slow return of tourism is not ideal for minimum wage reviews, says Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce.

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Telco launches new internet service, extends reach

Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Business, National

Customers residing in areas that have very limited or no access to Vodafone Cook Islands’ infrastructure that delivers their broadband service will benefit the most from their new product.

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Businesses reduce services as Covid numbers increase

Saturday 2 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

Hospitality and food providers in the Cook Islands are struggling with the spread of Covid-19, with many shutting doors or drastically reducing their services.

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