Economy
Te Mato Vai work sub-standard?
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Ring mains work not up to international standards: former TMV project engineer
Important Super Fund meeting today
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Workers Association president Anthony Turua is urging all members of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (NSF) to attend its general meeting this week.
Record levels for education budget: Government
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Next week's budget will feature over $14 million in actual spending on education, says the Government, which it describes as “the highest amount ever allocated” for the sector.
TCI share sale process continues
Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The sale of a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands has yet to be finalised, with the process described as “ongoing”.
Water tank programme in final stages
Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government subsidised water tank programme is entering its closing stages with 1,479 tanks installed to date.
Grey Power mark pension tax victory
Thursday 16 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Members of pensioner activist group Grey Power gathered together to celebrate their lengthy struggle to have back taxes on their New Zealand superannuation cleared by the Government.
System simplified under 2013 Tax Review
Monday 13 October 2014 | Published in Economy
MFEM has released a progress update on the implementation of the 2013 Tax Review.
Cooks 'very enjoyable'
Monday 13 October 2014 | Published in Economy
A survey of cruise ship visitors to the Cook Islands is indicating that 75 per cent of those who make it to the shores of Rarotonga and Aitutaki rate their trip very highly.
Pearl promotion promises a “one-of-a-kind” affair
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands black pearl industry will be the focus of tonight’s exotic ‘Marina Long Table Dinner’ – an event designed to put our local product on the international stage.
Machinery agreement with CCECC signed
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Economy
A fleet of heavy machinery is set to be deployed to all of the inhabited outer islands after the signing of a deal between government officials and a delegation from the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
'Cooks benefits from US tuna deal'
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia says a tuna fishing deal hammered out between Pacific Nations and the United States could provide a significant boost in local fisheries revenues.
No changes to foreign fishing company's trading license: BTIB
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Local company Ocean Fresh’s concerns that government will approve the expansion of a foreign fishing firm’s operations in Rarotonga are baseless, says an official with the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB).
Crocombe selling local business interests
Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Businessman Tata Crocombe has announced he is selling all of his business interests in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands baseline data on labour force, youth has started
Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Economy
In September 2014, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Cook Islands Statistics Office, commenced work on improving the Cook Islands baseline data relating to the labour force and youth.
Government posts deficit for 2013-14
Friday 26 September 2014 | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has released a financial report for the 2013-14 financial year, indicating a $5.1 million deficit.
Cook Islands noni industry booming
Monday 15 September 2014 | Published in Economy
Noni juice has been the number one agricultural export product from the Cook Islands since 2001 and by Christmas – 70 tonnes of pure organic noni juice will reach the global market.
TMV crews working their way around Rarotonga
Saturday 6 September 2014 | Published in Economy
Over one tenth of Rarotonga’s ring mains project has been completed.
Milestone meeting of 'NZ-Realm' country leaders
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Economy
Leaders of ‘NZ-Realm’ countries including Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna discussed the difficulties of their countries being heard in their own right around the table at international meetings.
Cooks coin highlights natural beauty
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Economy
A new coin minted under the auspices of the Cook Islands highlights one of the most beautiful regions in the world.
Triad opposes foreign company's plan to become 'sole supplier of fuel'
Wednesday 27 August 2014 | Published in Economy
A local player in the fuel industry is concerned with the plans of a foreign energy firm to expand its operations in the Cook Islands.
