Economy
Amnesty for tax suggested
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked finance minister Mark Brown in parliament yesterday whether he would consider an amnesty period for those struggling to pay their tax.
Lawyer bids for legal aid
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked finance minister Mark Brown whether the government is making any provision to help out with legal aid “because there are some struggling lawyers who are working without payment”.
No such thing as a free lunch
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Back in time I remember bartering hard to swap my humble bread and butter sandwich with the school kids across the fence at Nikao Maori for their milk biscuit handouts. Sad to say my lunch never appealed to them – they swapped with other delicious lunches at the time.
Trade days build Cooks' contacts
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Local tourism operators this week met with international buyers to showcase the Cooks at the Kia Orana Cook Islands trade days.
Free cash for Aussie visitors
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Economy
All Australians flying to the Cook Islands over the next six months will be given $100 cash – no strings attached.
Travel agents ask if Cooks' fishing is sustainable
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The island’s fishing charters were well represented at the annual Kia Orana Cook Islands trade days.
Coinsave's application denied by BTIB
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The Samoan-based, Chinese-owned business which illegally set up shop in Arorangi has been denied a licence to operate.
Leaders Forum came under budget
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Written by webmaster | Published in Economy
The government managed to come in under budget for their allocated Pacific Leaders Forum spend.
Invite them to the party!
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Business Trade and Investment Board Minister Mark Brown told parliament yesterday that he wouldn’t bother donating money towards the BTIB Christmas party unless he was invited.
Young achievers thrive at MFEM
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Three young accounting and economic trainees are proving their value to the finance ministry as part of its young achievers programme.
Businesswomen lack mentors
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Women in businesses throughout the Pacific islands are not being given enough mentoring, according to a conference held in Fiji last month.
No deadline for fishing vaka
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Master carver Mike Tavioni is disappointed but satisfied with the vaka building workshop he ran for 11 students over the last two weeks.
Capturing the spirit of tourism
Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Newly-appointed tourism chief executive Halatoa Fua gave a very real example of how tourism impacts the Cooks at the opening of the third Kia Orana Cook Islands tourism forum yesterday.
Tourism has new CEO
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation yesterday named Halatoa Fua as its new chief executive.
Minister gives update on Reef receivership
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Minister of Transport Tom Marsters says he knows of 15 entities that have expressed interest in buying the Reef Group, which went into receivership last week.
Over 60,000 Facebook users like the Cooks
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s facebook fans have reached 63,831 – over four times the number two years ago.
Tourism forum starts tomorrow
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The annual tourism forum is being held in the Cook Islands this week, with over 60 international travel wholesalers and agents from 13 countries here to see what the country has to offer.
Clever Cook Islanders excel
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Two young Cook Islanders are taking a step up in their Kiwi careers.
6% increase in visitor numbers
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The annual Cook Islands tourism industry forum will begin this week on a high note following news of a six percent quarterly increase in visitor numbers from the same period last year.
Quality assurance back in place
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Overseas travel wholesalers and agents attending the tourism forum this week may be reassured to know the tourism industry accreditation scheme is up and running again.