Economy
Regional talks on minerals issues
Friday 21 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A Vanuatu minister has called for wide consultation before any further activities to do with seabed mineral exploration can occur in Vanuatu.
Minister appoints new BTIB chair
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Pitt Media Group principal George Pitt was named as the new chairman of the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) yesterday.
Budget cut for vaka cleaning
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Vaka maintenance has been reduced by $50,000 a year, according to 2013-14 budget documents.
No quick fix for debt problems
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A local business consultant says Cook Islanders have borrowed too much money from the banks, and now have to deal with the problem.
Visitors revolted by smell
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Economy
An Australian couple’s visit to Rarotonga has been tarnished by the omnipresent putrid smell in Muri, allegedly emanating from a poultry farm in the area.
Toa project still on hold
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A construction project at Toa Petroleum is still waiting approval from the National Environment Service (NES) after the work went ahead without a permit.
Aitutaki resident moving in protest
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Richard Thomson is moving back to New Zealand at the end of the year in protest of the government’s approach to having NZ pensioners pay back taxes.
Promoting industries with photos
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A group of enthusiastic photographers have been improving their skills, at the photography and print media workshop that began on Monday.
Free workshops for businesses
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Business growth and customer care will be the focus of two ANZ-sponsored workshops on Rarotonga and Aitutaki this month.
Price tag on budget PR?
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George demanded costing information for the 2013-14 budget insert printed by Cook Islands News.
New system for Customs clearance
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A new automated system for the lodgement and clearance of all imported goods is about to become operational, and those flouting the new boarder management system will be weeded out.
PM hits back at budget attacks
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Prime Minister Henry Puna addressed the opposition’s attacks on the 2013-14 budget on Monday during parliament.
Roads to be upgraded
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Economy
The 2013-14 budget has allocated $5 million to improve the road from the airport through to Tupapa.
Aunty Mau promotes flower industry growth
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Nikao-Panama member of parliament Ngamau Munokoa took a different tack in the budget debate in parliament on Tuesday.
Local reps at overseas mining meeting
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Two Cook Islands representatives will attend a training workshop in Vanuatu, which will focus on the social impacts of deep sea mining.
Budget neglects agriculture: MP
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George has spoken out against the 2013-14 budget and its lack of support for the agriculture industry.
New fares set for taxis
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Catching a taxi in Rarotonga is about to become a more predictable experience following the introduction of standard fares.
Feasibility study on flight routes
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Economy
The government has been asked to provide information on the future of the underwritten LA and Sydney flight routes.
Fines in store for 17 Muri residents
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Seventeen homeowners in the Muri/Avana area could soon be fined or prosecuted if their sanitation systems aren’t up to scratch.
Economic growth rests on tourism
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Prospects for economic growth in the coming year will rely on tourism growth, said finance minister Mark Brown on Wednesday.