Click here to Download File In determining the minimum wage rate for 2022, the Panel was guided by the following five criteria;prevailing economic conditions in the Cook Islands (including COVID19 pandemic economic and socialimpacts); income distribution (in the community); the need for protection for low-income earners; workincentives; and public submissions. The Panel would like to…
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The development of the Cook Islands National Youth Policy 2021-2026 Te Mana o te Mapu, was the collaborative effort of representatives from the Cook Islands Government, Civil Society and the Pacific Community through its Human Rights and Social Development Programme.To the members of the working group who have contributed and worked on this National Youth…
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English Maori English The Government is required by law to conduct annual reviews of the Minimum Wage rate. In 2020, admist the COVID19 pandemic, the minimum wage increased from $7.60 to $8.00 an hour. Making a decision on minimum wage requires a nation-wide consultation as the outcome will affect everyone in the Cook Islands. In…
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On Wednesday 3 th February 2021, the Minimum Wage Review Panel met for their initialmeeting to prepare for the annual compulsory review of the minimum wage rate. This year’sminimum wage review occurs in an uncertain economic environment, shaped by the globalCOVID19 pandemic and Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) variousresponse plans. Even though many…
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The Cook Islands implemented its first stand-alone Labour Force Survey (LFS) in 2019. The Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon. Mac Mokoroa, hosted a special event to launch the Report, containing the results of the Labour Force Survey. He opened the launch by acknowledging the substantial support received by our regional partners, Pacific Community (SPC) and…
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During COVID 19, working conditions have changed for a lot of businesses and their employees. The Labour and Consumer Services issued a guideline back in March 2020 to assist workplaces on how to navigate the changes in good faith and by respecting the normal employment obligations and rights. As we enter the seventh month in…
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In April 2019, the Minimum Wage Review Panel officially ended with the presentation of the Panel’s list of recommendations to the Minister Mac Mokoroa and approval from Cabinet. After a series of constructive meetings between the Panel members throughout the month of January and February 2019, information was gathered and discussed in light of previous…
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The Social Impact Fund (SIF) is a contestable fund to assist the delivery of priority social services by Civil Society Organisations and is administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Registered Civil Society Organisations are now invited to tender for Project Funding in the following priority areas: Gender Equality; Children & Youth; the Elderly; Disability;…
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