Business – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:32:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Positive trends in the Cook Islands property market https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:32:34 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275706 November’s 2024 visitor arrivals and migration numbers are continuing on a positive trend, driving a solid economic recovery in the Cook Islands. Visitor numbers reached 13,419, showing a 7.7% increase over last year, with notable rises from Australia, Europe, and the USA. Beyond tourism, the return of 732 Cook Islanders and a net gain of […]

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market/feed/ 0 Families navigate inflation, businesses stock up for festive season https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/economy/business/families-navigate-inflation-businesses-stock-up-for-festive-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=families-navigate-inflation-businesses-stock-up-for-festive-season https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/economy/business/families-navigate-inflation-businesses-stock-up-for-festive-season/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:50:58 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275616 As Christmas approaches, local families and businesses in Rarotonga are feeling the seasonal buzz. While the island’s shops are busy preparing for the influx of shoppers, families are making sure they have everything needed for the festive season.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/economy/business/families-navigate-inflation-businesses-stock-up-for-festive-season/feed/ 0 Christmas stock lost in devastating Mangaia fire https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/outer-islands/business/christmas-stock-lost-in-devastating-mangaia-fire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-stock-lost-in-devastating-mangaia-fire https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/outer-islands/business/christmas-stock-lost-in-devastating-mangaia-fire/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:24:11 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275606 Over the weekend, a blazing fire in Oneroa, Mangaia, originating from faulty electrical wiring destroyed a shop, a storage building and the neighbouring home.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/outer-islands/business/christmas-stock-lost-in-devastating-mangaia-fire/feed/ 0 Staying on budget in Cook Islands construction https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/staying-on-budget-in-cook-islands-construction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=staying-on-budget-in-cook-islands-construction https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/staying-on-budget-in-cook-islands-construction/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:38:50 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275598 Embarking on a construction project in the Cook Islands is an exciting venture, but it comes with its own set of financial challenges. While sticking to a construction budget is indeed possible, it requires more than relying solely on square meter cost estimates. Some key basic knowledge is necessary at the start of your project […]

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/staying-on-budget-in-cook-islands-construction/feed/ 0 Cousins bring cool treats https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/business/cousins-bring-cool-treats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cousins-bring-cool-treats https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/business/cousins-bring-cool-treats/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:15:56 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275586 Tiki Ice Cream Café, the new ice cream shop located near the airport in Nikao, is offering a refreshing addition to the area’s food scene.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/business/cousins-bring-cool-treats/feed/ 0 Police to increase visibility during holiday season: PM Brown https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business/police-to-increase-visibility-during-holiday-season-pm-brown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-to-increase-visibility-during-holiday-season-pm-brown Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:07:15 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275535 Prime Minister Mark Brown has emphasised the government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community policing following a recent attempted burglary in Avarua.

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]]> Promoting local crafts for Christmas gifts https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/business/promoting-local-crafts-for-christmas-gifts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=promoting-local-crafts-for-christmas-gifts Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:18:50 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275515 As the festive holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving and community shines brighter than ever.

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]]> Bank urges caution against scams during festive season https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/economy/business/bank-urges-caution-against-scams-during-festive-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bank-urges-caution-against-scams-during-festive-season Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:53:26 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275507 With the festive season underway, ANZ Cook Islands is reminding customers in the Pacific to be vigilant against scammers who take advantage of this busy time of year.

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]]> Mother jailed for stealing thousands from elderly https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/court/business/mother-jailed-for-stealing-thousands-from-elderly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mother-jailed-for-stealing-thousands-from-elderly Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:59:52 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275498 A former employee of the Bank of South Pacific has been sentenced to 17 months in prison after admitting to eight charges of theft.

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]]> Trust industry booms in Cook Islands https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/business/parliament/trust-industry-booms-in-cook-islands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trust-industry-booms-in-cook-islands Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:20:56 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275477 The trust industry has proven to be resilient, robust and growing over the past four years from 2020 to 2023, according to the Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority Report 2023-2024.

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