Economy
Tourism down from previous year
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Future bookings from the lucrative Northern markets are slightly down from a similar time period last year.
Careful growth and human dignity
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Development economist Vaine Wichman has worked extensively throughout the Pacific and Cook Islands as a development economist.
Cook Islander on trust board
Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Economy
A Cook Islands national has been appointed to the board of the Pacific Business Trust, bringing his skills and expertise to the economic development organisation.
$16m in tax owed
Monday 15 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Over $16 million in outstanding tax debt remains to be collected by the finance ministry.
Super fund worth $64m
Monday 15 July 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has released its 2012 annual report, which provides details on the fund’s progress as well as insight on investment strategy.
Shut down haven, says reverend
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Economy
A prominent Cook Islands religious leader says the trust industry should be shut down, because he believes it attracts tax evaders and criminal elements.
Tourism to target Asian markets
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Some of the extra $6.5 million in funding for the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will go towards marketing in Asia.
Regional business grants up for grabs
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Economy
A regional organisation is taking applications from local businesses for its latest round of business development grants.
BTIB crackdown on food sellers
Wednesday 10 July 2013 | Published in Economy
The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is cracking down on non-Cook Islanders selling food, after discovering several offenders.
Pacific economies focus on Asia
Tuesday 9 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Pacific region finance ministers, fresh from a meeting in Tonga, will be bringing home the message that the emerging economies of Asia are key for growth at home.
Film Raro awaits funding
Tuesday 9 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Film Raro executive producer Stan Wolfgramm is waiting on replies from potential funders for next year’s event.
BPW accepting nominations
Tuesday 9 July 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands BPW, Women of the Year (WOTY) awards are accepting nominations up until Friday July 12.
Offshore laws 'world class'
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Economy
New Zealand politician Winston Peters has said he is satisfied legislation around the offshore tax industry has improved in the Cook Islands in recent years.
$6.5m injection for tourism
Thursday 4 July 2013 | Published in Economy
An extra $6.5 million in aid funding from New Zealand will see the country’s tourism sector, and economy go to a whole new level.
Smell an issue: MP
Thursday 4 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Ngatangiia MP Atatoa Herman has weighed in on the issue of a foul smell radiating from a poultry farm located in Muri.
Water safety info for tourists
Thursday 4 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Thousands of brochures with information about water safety are being distributed to tourist accommodation sites on Rarotonga.
Finance ministers meet in Tonga
Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Finance Minister Mark Brown has travelled to Tonga to attend the 17th Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM).
Night markets on Wednesday
Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Forget cooking and grocery shopping tomorrow and get down to the Punanga Nui for the popular night market happening on July 3.
Officials discuss Muri smell
Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Government officials from a number of ministries met last week to discuss a cross-government approach in addressing the ongoing issue of a bad smell emanating from the Muri area.
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Monday 1 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Those in attendance at last Thursday’s Dragons Den left the event convinced the future of the nation’s economy is in good hands.