Cook Islands
Country Name |
Cook Islands |
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Official Country Name |
Cook Islands |
Table of Contents
2 Cook Islands Logistics Infrastructure
Overall the current logistics infrastructure is coping with current demands however there are challenges.
ROAD NETWORKS total 295 km of which 70% are sealed. Increased traffic on Rarotonga together with tourist traffic, including an increase in cycling, has created the need for a substantially improved foundation and road surface. A significant factor in road damage is the lack of control of axle weights and the operation of overweight vehicles on the road system The service provider for maintenance is Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), a Government body. New road construction is tendered to the private sector. Constraints to improvement are the limited right of way (about 10 m), and the minimal roadside drainage. On the Outer Islands, other than Aitutaki, most roads are unsealed. The service provider for maintenance on the Outer Islands is each Outer Island’s governing body (Island Council).
Cook Islands Airports Authority (CIAA), a State Owned Enterprise (SOE), manages AIRPORTS on Rarotonga and Aitutaki. A new terminal was opened at the Rarotonga International Airport in 2010 and the airport generally operates efficiently and copes with current demand. The Outer Island airports (Atiu, Mangaia, Mauke and Mitiaro in the Southern Group and Manihiki, Penrhyn and Pukapuka in the Northern Group) have crushed coral runways and are managed by their respective Island Councils Administration Community Groups with technical support from The Ministry Of Infrastructure Cook Islands (MICI) and CIAA. Most have scheduled flights. Only 3 of the outer inhabited islands do not have airstrips.
The Cook Island Ports Authority manages the main PORTS. It is a Crown-owned statutory corporation. Following recent major reconstruction of Avatiu Port together with climate proofing and extension to storage and operational areas, the principal port on Rarotonga is adequate for the next 20 years or so. The port handles about 90% of food imports and 100% of the country’s fuel supply. Currently cargo tonnages are in excess of 150,000 tonnes per annum, comprising petroleum products, building materials, vehicles and assorted consumer commodities.
Blue Sky controls the TELEPHONE network. The government owns 40% of the company, and shareholders 60%. It has a physical presence in all 11 of the populated islands. Connectivity is currently via satellite however there are plans to connect to the Manatua submarine cable. Currently Rarotonga and Atutaki have 4G coverage, and the outer islands have GSM and data through wireless hotspots. BlueSky has a satellite phone for emergencies. Additionally, Red Cross provides a satellite phone to each island.
ELECTRICITY on the island of Rarotonga is generated, distributed and retailed by Te Aponga Uira (TAU), a state-owned enterprise. The power utility provides 90% of the Cook Islands electricity demand. Its goal is the conversion to renewably-sourced electricity by 2020. The outer Islands will all be self-reliant on solar power to every household by end of 2018. Conversion of distribution lines to underground is ongoing.
Energy is currently the only infrastructure sub-sector with a regulating commissioner overseeing the performance of the service provider.
WATER supply is surface-fed from 12 catchment streams distributed over the island, filtered at source and gravity fed to all households. A pipeline and storage reservoir upgrade are underway and the estimated date of completion is 2020. Eastern regions are subject to annual shortages (drought), and supplies are tanked over from the Western side of the island. Water can be sourced from bores but may not be suitable for drinking (brackish).
The Cook Islands face challenges in the provision of infrastructure. The economy is small and open, and economic performance is vulnerable to changes in international markets (particularly tourism source markets). Alongside the economic constraints other issues include the small, decreasing population, dispersed islands, fragile natural environment vulnerable to climate change and natural hazards, and dependence on imported fuel and other goods.
The government is cautious in relation to new borrowing, given projected levels of net debt servicing and the fiscal responsibility ratios.
2.1 Cook Islands Ports
The country has two ports of entry, the main port, Port of Avatiu on Rarotonga and Port of Arutanga, which serves the island of Aitutaki.
Port of Avatiu is capable of accommodating container and fuel tanker vessels up to 200 m in length and is responsible for handling almost all the country’s export and import cargo. A small percentage is taken directly to Aitutaki to service the needs of the locals and tourist resorts there, however large vessels cannot berth and cargo must be transhipped to shore by barge.
All the Outer Island harbours are small and shallow; freight shipped to these islands must be transferred to barges or other small vessels to be landed.
2.1.1 Cook Islands Port of Avatiu
Port Overview
The Ports Authority is a Crown owned Statutory Corporation established by Act of the Cook Islands Parliament. The objective of the Ports Authority is to provide commercially viable port facilities and develop growth opportunities from its assets which include Crown Land and buildings, wharves, port facilities, tug boats, barges, plant and equipment, storage sheds and open storage space
Port website: www.ports.co.ck/amenities.html
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact | |
Country |
Cook Islands |
Province or District |
Rarotonga |
Nearest Town or City Distance from Port |
Avarua 0.5km |
Port's Complete Name |
Port Of Avarua |
Latitude |
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Longitude |
159° 46' 0" W |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Cook Islands Ports Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Nooroa (Bim)
Tou |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Rarotonga International Airport Air NZ, Virgin Australia, Jet Star, Air Tahiti |
Port Picture
1 International Terminal 2 International Cargo (shed 2) 3 Origin Gas Terminal
4 Ports Workshop & Canteen Room 5 Domestic Cargo (shed 1) 6 Domestic Terminal
7 Southern Wall Wharf 8 Maritime Surveillance 9 Police Launch Berth 10 Tug Berth 11 Pleasure and fishing boats
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The Ports Authority is responsible for the port. Its assets include buildings, wharves, port facilities, tugboats, plant and equipment, storage/transit sheds, open storage areas, and stacking areas for commercial purposes. It also maintains the channel, approach, berth depths, navigational aids, and wharves (piers, jetties).
It provides marshalling services for the movement of containerised, break-bulk and homogeneous cargoes. It also provides cargo handling equipment for containers and general cargo, and a container cleaning service.
There is a single stevedoring company; Cook Islands General Transport Ltd and a devanning company: HPM De-vanning that unpacks containers.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
Channel draft is from 30m from outside reef to 13m before entrance. Inside entrance at breakwaters is 10m depth.
Maximum length for vessel of more than 120m and up to 200m can either enter bow into berth and reverse out, or reverse into berth and exit bow first.
There is no congestion currently with about 60% occupancy. It does experience congestion from time to time when domestic vessels, international cargo vessels, expedition cruise ships and yachts (during yacht season, May–August) are all present. There is no established priority for humanitarian cargoes at present however there is in emergency situations.
Average waiting time between arrival and berthing, dependant on weather, is 1 – 2 hours. Winds over 20 knots will result in vessels being held offshore until they abate. This happens occasionally and irregularly.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From April to July but no constraint |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
Vessels will not be unloaded on Sundays (Unless it is during cyclone season, Nov. to March, and prior permission is sought and received from the Island’s religious leaders) |
Handling Figures for 2018 |
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Vessel Calls |
25 Container vessels 17 Tanker vessels |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
3,632 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 (excluding container cargo) |
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Bulk (MT) |
19,000 Revenue Ton 24,0004.611 litres (Fuel) |
Break bulk (MT) |
22,025 revenue Ton |
Fuel can be discharged from tanker vessels directly to the nearby fuel farms via underground pipe from the wharf.
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: www.ports.co.ck
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
160 |
7 |
Maximum turning diameter in Port is 135m. Due to presence in airport flight path, air draft restriction of 27m |
Container Berth |
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Silo Berth |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
Berthing Tugs |
1 |
20 |
3 |
Berths at the Marina |
Water Barges |
1 |
50 |
3 |
Berths at the Marina |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
N/a |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
N/a |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/a |
Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment is owned and managed by the Ports Authority. Maintenance and repairs is carried out by external contractors
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
1 x 12 mt |
Maintained |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
4 x 3 mt 1 x 40 mt |
Maintained |
Container Facilities
Containers are stacked (up to 3 high) on a tar sealed open-air storage area.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Storage areas for up to 238 TEU |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/a |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
20 refrigerated container power point sites |
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Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
Capacity generally limited to trucking companies capacity. There are limited side lifters on the island (approximately 4). |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
20 total |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
150-200 (Provided there is space on the wharf area to stack them (238 TEU maximum) |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
150-200 (Provided there is space on the wharf area to stack them (238 TEU maximum) |
Customs Guidance
Customs require:
- 5 days notice for cargo shipping
- 48 hours for cruise passengers (clearance procedures are required to be made at port of departure prior to Rarotonga)
Average clearance time for cargo shipping 1-2 hours.
Customs are available 24 hours if required (not available on Sundays)
For more information on customs in the Cook Islands, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
There is one terminal. It is used for discharging/loading containerised and/or palletised cargo. It does not have Ro-Ro facilities. It does not have dockside cranes; ships’ cranes must be used.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There are no facilities available for grain and bulk handling at this Port.
Main Storage Terminal
There are 2 warehouse storage units on the international terminal and 1 on the domestic terminal. All these warehouse facilities are leased out to private companies. They are generally at 80% capacity.
There is no permanent cool store facility at the port. Goods requiring refrigeration are bought in chilled from offsite and loaded directly into refrigerated containers within 24 hours of their shipping date.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
Covered (3 sheds). Generally 80% full. Uncovered |
1,800 5,000 |
General Cargo |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
19 connection points for Reefer containers. No other refrigerated storage facilities |
N/a |
Stevedoring
There is only one stevedoring company. They are responsible for unloading vessels using ships’ cranes. All marshalling and stacking of containers, once dockside, is carried out by the Ports Authority using their own equipment.
Hinterland Information
Containers are moved from the port using side lifter trucks owned by private companies. Currently (2018) there are only 4 side lifter trucks on the Island. Other cargo is unloaded from containers and loaded to small trucks for local distribution. Containers may be left on the wharf for 3 days at no charge, demurrage is charged after this time.
Port Security
Port security is in compliance with the ISPS Code and Cook Islands Customs Act. There is security present 24/7 at the International Terminal.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
Yes. x 1 |
Fire Engines |
Yes (Rescue Fire Service) |
Port Location and Contact |
|
Country |
Cook Islands |
Province or District |
Rarotonga |
Nearest Town or City Distance from Port |
Avarua 0.5km |
Port's Complete Name |
Port Of Avarua |
Latitude |
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Longitude |
159° 46' 0" W |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Cook Islands Ports Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Nooroa (Bim) Tou |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Rarotonga International Airport Air NZ, Virgin Australia, Jet Star, Air Tahiti |
2.1.2 Cook Islands Port of Arutanga, Aitutaki
Port Overview
Arutanga Harbour is the only mainstream operation port that serves Aitutaki internationally. It is managed by the Cook Islands Ports Authority, they also own and manage the equipment used dock-side and the barges.
It is a small harbour inside the reef with a narrow pass (about 30m wide) and shallow (about 1.6m)
Large ships anchor off and all cargo is shipped to dock by barge.
A concept proposal for the Port of Aitutaki involving the enlargement and deepening of the Aitutaki main entrance channel to accommodate local inter-Island ships and visiting yachts, and deepening the area in front of the existing fishing club for use as a marina, is to be undertaken as a long term project. No dates have been set for this work.
Port website: No port website
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact | |
Country |
Cook Islands |
Province or District |
Aitutaki |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Arutanga Adjacent |
Port's Complete Name |
Arutanga Port |
Latitude |
18.51S |
Longitude |
159.49W, |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Cook Islands Ports Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Nooroa (Bim)
Tou |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Rarotonga International Airport Air NZ, Jetstar, Virgin Australia |
Port Picture
1 CIPO office and storage 2 Container stacking area
3 Barge berth and container unloading area
4 Container stacking area
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The port is is managed by the Cook Islands Ports Authority, they also own and manage the equipment used dockside and the barges used to transfer from larger ships to wharf. Stevedoring services are supplied by Baxter Boys Seana B Ltd.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.
Port Performance
The port links Aitutaki to the main Island Rarotonga and New Zealand. The port is not congested and receives ships on average every 6 weeks. The shallow channel draft means all shipping anchors off and cargo is transferred to wharf by barge. General turnaround time is 20 containers per day (2/barge trip/hour) however in rough or windy weather unloading may be restricted or not possible at all.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
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Handling Figures for 2018 |
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Vessel Calls |
12 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
470 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for |
|
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Bulk (MT) |
N/a |
Break bulk (MT) |
67MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: www.ports.co.ck
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
A 1.6 m draft at harbour entrance means no ships enter. |
Container Berth |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
|
Silo Berth |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
|
Berthing Tugs |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
|
Water Barges |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
N/a |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
N/a |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/a |
Other Imports |
N/a |
Port Handling Equipment
The port handling equipment, including barges, is owned and operated by the Ports Authority
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
N/a |
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Container Gantries |
No |
N/a |
|
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
20T |
Maintained |
Reachstacker |
No |
N/a |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
N/a |
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
N/a |
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Transtainer |
No |
N/a |
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
|
Maintained |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Uncovered stacking areas dockside for approximately 60 TEU
|
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/a |
N/a |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/a |
N/a |
Other Capacity Details |
N/a |
N/a |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/a |
N/a |
Number of Reefer Stations |
N/a |
N/a |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
20/day |
10/day |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
20/day |
10/day |
Customs Guidance
Customs have an officer based full time on the island who will be available to clear any shipping arrivals. Generally ships pass through the Port of Avatiu (Rarotonga) en route so customs clearance will have taken place there. They are capable of immigration and quarantine duties as necessary.
For more information on customs in the Cook Islands, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
There are no multipurpose terminals available. Large ships are anchored off and unloaded to wharf via barge 2 x 20’ containers maximum load at a time.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There is no bagged or bulk grain handling facilities.
Main Storage Terminal
There is a covered and secure storage building that also houses the Port Authority offices on a mezzanine floor.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
1 |
300 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
There are no refrigerated container points |
N/a |
General Cargo |
1 (same as for bagged above) |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring services are supplied by Baxter Boys Seana B Ltd. a local firm. Local labour is sourced. They are responsible for operating shipboard cranes used to load cargo onto the barges. The Ports Authority employees are responsible for stacking and marshalling container and break bulk cargo once it has been unloaded from the ship to the barge and then wharf. No unloading can occur on a Sunday due to religious beliefs.
Hinterland Information
There is one side lifter truck available for transportation of 20’ containers around the island. Generally cargo is unloaded from containers in the dock area and transferred to small trucks for distribution.
Port Security
Whilst security is not heavy at the port, due to the isolated and compact nature of the island and its population it is not overly required. However the Ports Authority have ensured it is ISP compliant.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
No |
Fire Engines |
No |
2.2 Cook Islands Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
The official source for all aeronautical information including airports and air navigation services is the Cook Islands Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). The AIP can be downloaded free of charge from https://shop.aeropath.aero/collections/cook-islands and www.transport.gov.ck
The Cook Islands are served my several international carriers using Rarotonga International Airport with daily international flights from New Zealand, twice weekly from Tahiti and weekly non-stop flights from Los Angeles and Sydney. Aitutaki Island handles on average five domestic flight arrivals from Rarotonga daily, the outer islands are served by domestic flights less regularly and for the less populated and more distant islands, service is by charter.
The Cook Islands Airport Authority (CIAA) is responsible for management of Rarotonga International and Aitutaki Airports. It is a state-owned but independently operated enterprise responsible for:
• Management – Lead the managing and direction of the Airport Authority.
• Air Traffic Services
• Administration and Finance
• Commercial Operations and Quality Assurance Services
• Airport Security Services
• Rescue Fire Services
• Maintenance
• Terminal Services
CIAA have some oversight of the Outer Islands airports however these airports are non-certified aerodromes with crushed coral runways, run by their respective Island Council’s who manage the state of the runway and daily administration.
Rarotonga International Airport provides efficient service satisfying current demand and has ongoing upgrade plans that includes improvement to passenger and cargo terminals. This development is supported by growing tourist numbers.
Ground handling services are provided by Air New Zealand.
The potential for significantly growing national capacity within the island group is constrained by large distances and small populations.
Cook Islands Airports
Airport name |
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Aitutaki (Araura) |
NCAI |
AIT |
Aitutaki Airport(Araura Airport) |
Atiu (Enua Manu) |
NCAT |
AIU |
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Mangaia (Auau Enua) |
NCMG |
MGS |
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Manihiki (Humphrey Island) |
NCMH |
MHX |
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Mauke (Akatoka Manava) |
NCMK |
MUK |
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Mitiaro (Nukuroa) |
NCMR |
MOI |
Mitiaro Airport(Nukuroa Airport) |
Penrhyn Island(Tongareva) |
NCPY |
PYE |
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NCPK |
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NCRG |
RAR |
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
International flights into, from or over Cook Islands territory shall be subject to the current Cook Islands regulations relating to civil aviation. These regulations correspond in all essentials to the Standards and Recommended Practices contained in Annex 9 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
Aircraft flying into or departing from Cook Islands territory shall make their first landing at, or final departure from Rarotonga International Airport.
The Cook Islands’ Civil Aviation Act 2002, Section 25 details the legislative requirements for aircraft to be registered in the Cook Islands. Foreign registered aircraft are able to operate in the Cook Islands in accordance with the notification and requests for approval requirements as published in the Cook Islands AIP, sections GEN 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4.
Application to register an aircraft is made to the Director of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport on form MOT24047/01. Forms can be download from www.transport.gov.ck
Cook Islands Civil Aviation Rules (CICAR) Part 47 “Aircraft Registration and Markings’ contains the detailed requirements for registering an aircraft onto the Cook Islands Civil Aircraft Register.
Before a Cook Islands registered aircraft can be flown it must also be issued an Airworthiness Certificate. CICAR Part 21 contains the detailed requirements for obtaining Airworthiness
The CICAR can be downloaded from http://www.transport.gov.ck/aviation/rules/
For more information on procedures for foreign registered aircraft, please see the following attachments:
Annex 5.6 Part 2 Entry into the civil aviation system, (25) Requirement to register aircraft
2.2.1 Cook Islands Rarotonga International Airport
Airport Overview
Rarotonga International Airport is capable of handling aircraft up to Boeing B789’s and B747’s. The Terminal has two gates that can accommodate two international aircraft at a time. The apron can be congested at times but apron can accommodate up to 3 internationals provided two aircraft are of medium category and the other a heavy category aircraft. Because the Terminal is small, there can be congestion at the check-in area if there are 3 international airlines checking in at the same time and at screening.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Cook Islands |
Province or District |
Te Au O Tonga |
Nearest Town or City |
Avarua 3 (km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Rarotonga International Airport |
Latitude |
21° 12’ 05”S |
Longitude |
159° 47’ 57”W |
Elevation (ft and m) |
19 ft / 6 m |
IATA Code |
RAR |
ICAO Code |
NCRG |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Cook Islands Airport Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Joseph Ngamata |
Open From (hours) |
ADMINISTRATION 0800 hrs. |
Open To (hours) |
1600 hrs. (Except during Public holidays) |
Airport Picture
List of Areas identified in image:
Aviation Security services office
Rescue Fire Services
Airport Authority Administration & Operations
Customs, Immigration, Quarantine offices
Rental vehicles office
Air New Zealand office
Air Rarotonga office
Cargo
Air Rarotonga Hangar
DHL Courier services
Freight Service Fedex
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
International airlines that serve Rarotonga International airport are Air New Zealand, JETSTAR, Virgin Australia and Air Tahiti. JETSTAR, Virgin Australia and Air Tahiti. Ground handling services are handled by Air Rarotonga.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
There has been a steady increase of passenger and cargo arrivals into Rarotonga over the years. The airport is in the planning process of building a new cargo facility. The size of the new building will be similar the current one.
Performance for YEAR 2017 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
1929 |
160 |
6 |
Total Passengers |
348,017 |
29,000 |
966 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
6,700 MT |
560 MT |
20 MT |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
Av. 3,360 MT |
Av.280 MT |
Varies 2 – 15 MT |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
The Air NZ Cargo office is not capable of holding multiple units of cargo e.g. a fully laden 777-200 aircraft with about 10 PMCs (Prorate Manual-Cargo), would stretch total storage capacity hence large or regular Importers are asked to uplift their cargo immediately on unloading to allow temporary storage of the balance.
Runways
The condition of the runway is good. Plans are already in place for runway rejuvenation and to improve sealing. An extension to one side of the runway 26, RESA, is expected to be completed by year 2020.
Single runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
2329 (m) X 45 (m) |
Orientation |
Runway 08/26 |
Surface |
Concrete |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There are no designated helicopter pads. The apron in front of the terminal has been used for landings in the past and there is ample space to park on the grassed areas adjacent to the runway if overnight parking is required.
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present |
No |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Any size |
Width and Length (m) |
N/a |
Surface |
N/a |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The Airfield is kept in good condition. A new ILS has just been installed with duel PAPI replacing the TVASIS.
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
CATEGORY 8 |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes no lead in lights |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
777-300 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
777-300 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
7,500 |
||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
1600m3 |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (MT) |
N/a |
Max Height (m) |
N/a |
||
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
Other Comments |
They have a 2.5 tonne forklift to load and unload cargo. |
Customs Guidance
Passengers arriving and staying in Cook Islands must clear customs at Rarotonga International Airport including passengers transiting en-route to an outer island. Administration hours of work are from 0800-1600 hours Mon-Friday and during international arrivals and departures at Rarotonga International airport. .
For more information on customs in Rarotonga, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Email: www.customs.info@cookislands.gov.ck
Website: www.customs.gov.ck
Storage Facilities
Storage facilities are limited on the airport, and currently operating at capacity.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Payments for landing charges are to be paid to Cook Islands Airport Authority Administration building in Finance and Accounts section. This can be paid either through handling agent or direct.
Charges | Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) | ||
0 - 7,000 |
Under 400,000kg |
Over 400,000kg |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
NIL (Upper airspace charges with Auckland Oceanic) |
NIL (Upper airspace charges with Auckland Oceanic) |
NIL (Upper airspace charges with Auckland Oceanic) |
Landing USD - $ |
$1.59 |
$9.09 |
$14.25 |
Night Landing USD - $ |
same as above + $35.18 |
same as above + $35.18 |
same as above + $35.18 |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
same as above + $35.18 |
same as above + $35.18 |
same as above + $35.18 |
Parking |
first 4 hours free, Each hour thereafter is $10/hour |
first 4 hours free, Each hour thereafter is $10/hour |
first 4 hours free, Each hour thereafter is $10/hour |
Handling Charges (INTL Pax Terminal charge per handling arriving & departing passenger) |
$4.64 |
$4.64 |
$4.64 |
Fuel Services Charges
The main refueller is Pacific Energy. There are various rates depending on the Customer’s annual volumes. Regular customers are the Airlines that operate in/out of Rarotonga. Adhoc (non-schedule flights) will usually work with international bulk fuel agents that have contracts with PACENERGY:
- WFS
- UVair
- Jetex
- AEG or
- Avfuel
The PAP prices(posted airport price) as follows:
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
435.78 USC/Gal |
Avgas |
N/a |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Import Charges |
||
---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate NZD -$ per Kg or Unit |
Rate NZD -$ per Kg or Unit incl. VAT |
Cargo Administration Fee Applies to all import port master air waybills processed through the Air NZ Cargo terminals in Rarotonga |
$25.00 |
$28.75 |
Storage General Cargo Fee Storage is free for general cargo for the 96 hours following actual arrival time of the aircraft thereafter the storage charge is applicable |
$25 Minimum / 20 cents per Kg |
$28.75 Minimum / 23 cents per Kg |
Storage Consolidated / Chilled & Valuable Cargo Fee Storage is free for Consolidated Cargo for the 24 hours following actual arrival time of the aircraft thereafter the storage charge is applicable. |
$25 Minimum / 20 cents per Kg |
$28.75 Minimum / 23 cents per Kg |
Bag Tag Customs Bond Fee Handling of Customs held Baggage in bonded area |
$30 per piece |
$34.50 per piece |
Loose Handling Fee Import Applies to all Import cargo requiring breaking down for delivery |
$5 Minimum / 5 cents per Kg |
$5.75 Minimum / 5.75 cents per Kg |
AVI Handling Fee Import Handling charges for Import Dog & Cat shipments |
$30 per piece |
$34.50 per piece |
Delivery After-hours Fee |
Pricing on request and by agreement only |
Export Charges |
||
---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate NZD -$ per Kg or Unit |
Rate NZD -$ per Kg or Unit incl. VAT |
Cargo Administration Fee Applies to all export master air waybills processed through the Air NZ Cargo terminals in Rarotonga |
$25.00 |
$28.75 |
Terminal Security Fee Applies to all outbound shipments |
$15 Minimum / 3 cents per Kg (Minimum retail only) |
$17.25 Minimum/3.45 cents per Kg |
Security Screening Fee Applies to all outbound cargo |
$3.50 per piece |
$4.03 per piece |
Storage Valuable Cargo Fee Applies to all valuable shipments that are delivered to the cargo terminal more than 90 minutes prior to the scheduled aircraft departure time. Valuable cargo presented 90 minutes or less from the scheduled aircraft departure time is free of charge. |
$50 Minimum / 40 cents per Kg |
$57.50 Minimum / 46 cents per Kg |
Dangerous Goods Fee Applies to all export shipments that contain dangerous goods that require the certification and cargo checked. |
$70.00 |
$80.50 |
Dangerous Goods Fee IATA Agent – Dangerous goods certified Applies to all export shipments that contain dangerous goods that presented with all cargo and documents fully compliant with the IATA Dangerous Goods regulations. |
$52.00 |
$59.80 |
Loose Handling Fee Export Applies to all export cargo presented loose for carriage |
$5 Minimum / 5 cents per Kg |
$5.75 Minimum / 5.75 cents per Kg |
AVI Handling Fee Export Handling charges for export Dog & Cat shipments |
$30 per piece |
$34.50 per piece |
Acceptance After Hours Fees |
Pricing on request and by agreement only |
Air-bridge Charges
No air bridge available - only step ladder which airlines utilise for international movements for boarding or disembarking.
Security
Security procedure measures for aviation have been strengthened since 9/11. Security check procedures have been increased for flights to the US mainland. Check-in for passengers commences four hours prior to ETD as per TSA requirement. Airfield is fully fenced.
2.2.2 Cook Islands Atiutaki National Airport
Airport Overview
The original Aitutaki coral airstrip was constructed by American Marines during World War 2. The airport handles on average 5 flights daily from Rarotonga. It is served mainly by domestic airlines Air Rarotonga. Aitutaki Airport Terminal provides basic facilities for arriving and departing passengers. The runway was sealed in 2003 and a rejuvenation of sealing in 2012. It has two direct flights a week to the Island of Atiu.
1 Main Runway 2 Terminal 3 Disused (crushed coral) Runway
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Cook Islands |
Province or District |
Araura |
Nearest Town or City |
Arutanga 6 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aitutaki or Araura Airport) |
Latitude |
18°49’52”S |
Longitude |
159°45’50”W |
Elevation (ft and m) |
19FT / 5.79 m |
IATA Code |
AIT |
ICAO Code |
NCAI |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Cook Islands Airport Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Joseph Ngamata |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,824 m X 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
14/32 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes Air Rarotonga |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes RFF CATEGORY 4 |
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes but limited |
Navigation Aids |
Yes NDB |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
There are no refuelling services available.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/a |
Avgas |
N/a |
2.2.3 Cook Islands All Other National Airports
Airports Overview
The airports listed below have no facilities other than a crushed coral strip and a single small building that acts as cargo and passenger terminal and ticket office.
There is no security screening and refuelling facility in the outer islands, no runway lighting or perimeter fencing, no fire fighting equipment available and other than Penrhyn - no navigation aid. Weather information (AWS) is obtained from Rarotonga Met service or Rarotonga Air Traffic Control, Windsocks are on each of the islands located either end of runway, ground handling to these islands is arranged through Air Rarotonga, main domestic carrier. Aircraft parking is limited. Apart from Manihiki, Penrhn and Pukapuka the airports are located within a short distance of the main village on their respective Island. These airports are non-certified aerodromes, their respective Island Council’s manage state of runway.
2.2.4 Cook Islands Mangaia Island Airport
2.2.5 Cook Islands Mauke Island Airport
2.2.6 Cook Islands Atiu Island Airport
2.2.7 Cook Islands Penrhyn Island Airport
2.2.4 Cook Islands Mangaia Island Airport
Airport Overview
Mangaia - the southern most island in the Cook Islands, lies east south east of Rarotonga by 131 miles (114nm/211km).
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Cook Islands |
Province or District |
Mangaia Island |
Latitude |
21°53'37"S |
Longitude |
157°54'31"W |
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
IATA Code |
MGS |
ICAO Code |
NCMG |
Runway
Runway |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1011m x 30m |
Runway Orientation |
10/28 |
Runway Surface |
|
Runway Condition |
|
This airport is a non-certified aerodrome.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes (arranged through Air Rarotonga) |
Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (but limited) |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
2.2.5 Cook Islands Mauke Island Airport
Airport Overview
Mauke – lies 173 miles (150nm/278km) northeast of Rarotonga in a group of three islands collectively named Nga-pu-toru. Like Atiu, Mauke had an original short grass runway built in 1977 positioned in the island interior. In the early 1980's a new airstrip of compacted coral was built on the Northern coast. It is a non-certified aerodrome.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Cook Islands |
Latitude |
20°08’14”S |
Longitude |
157°20’38”W |
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
IATA Code |
MUK |
ICAO Code |
NCMK |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1592m x 30 metres |
Runway Orientation |
10/28 |
Runway Surface |
|
Runway Condition |
|
This airport is a non-certified aerodrome.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes (arranged through Air Rarotonga) |
Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (but limited) |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
2.2.6 Cook Islands Mitiaro Island Airport
Airport Overview
Mitiaro in the Ngaputoru group is the northern most island of the three, with Atiu to the southwest and Mauke to the southeast. Originally built in 1977 the airstrip was later realigned to allow for an improved compacted coral surface and length in the early 1980's. It is a non-certified aerodrome.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Cook Islands |
Latitude |
19°50’28”S |
Longitude |
157°42’37”W |
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
IATA Code |
MOI |
ICAO Code |
NCMR |
Runway
Runway |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1200m x 30m |
Runway Orientation |
09/27 |
Runway Surface |
|
Runway Condition |
|
This airport is a non-certified aerodrome.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes (arranged through Air Rarotonga) |
Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (but limited) |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
2.2.6 Cook Islands Atiu Island Airport
Airport Overview
At 139 miles from Rarotonga (121nm/224km) Atiu (in the Ngaputoru group) has had air access since 1977 when a short grass runway was built near Areora in the middle for the island. Once local airlines re-equipped with larger aircraft a new airstrip of compacted coral was constructed on the northern coastline that became operational in 1983.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Cook Islands |
Latitude |
19°58’00”S |
Longitude |
158°07’31”W |
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
IATA Code |
AIU |
ICAO Code |
NCAT |
Runway
Runway |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1255m x 30m |
Runway Orientation |
09/27 |
Runway Surface |
|
Runway Condition |
|
This airport is a non-certified aerodrome.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes (arranged through Air Rarotonga) |
Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (but limited) |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
This airport has no facilities other than a crushed coral strip and a single small building that acts as cargo and passenger terminal and ticket office.
Weather information (AWS) is obtained from Rarotonga Met service or Rarotonga Air Traffic Control. Windsocks are on each of the islands located either end of runway, ground handling to these islands is arranged through Air Rarotonga, main domestic carrier.
2.2.7 Cook Islands Penrhyn Island Airport
Airport Overview
The Penrhyn runway was built during World War 2 as part of the allied military initiative along with Aitutaki and Tonga to create an alternative Eastern war time supply route from Hawaii through to Australia and New Zealand. The airstrip stretches along a narrow motu (islet) next to the village of Omoka. Penrhyn has an NDB (non directional beacon) which is operated on request.(O/R)
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Cook Islands |
Nearest Town or City |
Omoka |
Latitude |
09°00’22”S |
Longitude |
158°02’11”W |
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
IATA Code |
PYE |
ICAO Code |
NCPY |
Runway
Runway |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2212m x 30m |
Runway Orientation |
14/32 |
Runway Surface |
|
Runway Condition |
|
The compacted coral runway was originally nearly 3000 metres long but has since been shortened.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes (arranged through Air Rarotonga) |
Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (but limited) |
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
2.2.8 Cook Islands Manihiki Island Airport
Airport Overview
The Manihiki airstrip was built in the early 1980's but not used commercially until 1991 when it was extended to a length sufficient for commercial flights. Nearby Rakahanga also had an airstrip however destroyed by successive hurricanes. Located on the Northeastern motu (islet) of Tukao, it is 750 miles (652nm/1208km) distance from Rarotonga. It is a non-certified aerodrome.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Cook Islands |
Latitude |
10°22’28”S |
Longitude |
161°00’12”W |
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
IATA Code |
MHX |
ICAO Code |
NCMH |
Runway
Runway |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1700m x 30m |
Runway Orientation |
14/32 |
Runway Surface |
|
Runway Condition |
|
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes (arranged through Air Rarotonga) |
Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (but limited) |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
2.2.9 Cook Islands Pukapuka Island
Airport Overview
Built in 1993, the compacted coral airstrip is situated on the atoll’s southern motu. 750nm from Rarotonga and 370nm from Pago Pago, Pukapuka is the Cook Islands northwestern most island. It is a non-certified aerodrome.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Cook Islands |
Latitude |
10°54’55”S |
Longitude |
165°50’43”W |
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
IATA Code |
PZK |
ICAO Code |
NCPK |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1393m x 30m |
Runway Orientation |
07/25 |
Runway Surface |
|
Runway Condition |
|
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes (arranged through Air Rarotonga) |
Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (but limited) |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
2.3 Cook Islands Road Network
Road networks total 295 km of which 70% are sealed.
Rarotonga has a sealed road around the entire island and as generally the population has tended to build close to the road, most households are easily accessed. Recently some high voltage electricity supply has been transferred to underground which has lessened the risk of road closures resulting from high winds felling power lines.
Increased traffic on Rarotonga together with tourist traffic, including an increase in cycling, has created the need for a substantially improved foundation and road surface. Significant factors in road damage is the lack of adequate pavement drainage and to a lesser degree control of axle weights and uncontrolled activities (such as trenching for services).There is not a lot of heavy truck traffic on the roads however the imposition of axle weight limits is under consideration.
The service provider for maintenance is Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) a Government body. New road construction is tendered to the private sector. Constraints to improvement are the limited right of way (about 10m), and the minimal roadside drainage. There are no major new developments planned however there is an ongoing maintenance and upgrade program to improve paved surfaces and better provide for pedestrian and cycle traffic.
On the Outer Islands, other than Aitutaki, most roads are unsealed, this does not present a hazard however as vehicle numbers are low on these islands. The service provider for maintenance on the outer islands is each Outer Island’s governing body (Island Council)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
Distance Matrix
The road that circles the whole island, the Ara Tapu, is only 32 kms long meaning that a non-stop drive right around the island at the designated maximum speed of 40kph can take just 45/50 minutes.
Avarua is the capital and main centre. There are no other major concentrations of population, rather an unbroken series of houses alongside the road for the entire circumference of the Island. The port is 600m from the centre of town.
For this reason the table below is barely relevant.
Avarua |
The Port of Avatiu |
Rarotonga International Airport |
|
---|---|---|---|
Avarua |
600m |
2.8km |
|
The Port Avatiu |
600m |
2.2 km |
|
Rarotonga International Airport |
2.8km |
2.2km |
Travel Time Matrix
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (minutes) |
||
---|---|---|
Avarua |
Rarotonga International Airport |
|
Avarua |
5 |
|
Rarotonga International Airport |
5 |
Road Security
There are no issues with road security.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
There are no weighbridges in the country. There are no axle load limits. Currently the Port Authority ‘unofficially’ monitors the weight of containers as they are unloaded at the port and will refuse to load trucks with containers they consider ‘overweight’ for the roads.
Axle Load Limits |
Cook Islands |
---|---|
Truck with 2 Axles |
No axle weight restrictions |
Truck with 3 Axles |
No axle weight restrictions |
Truck with 4 Axles |
No axle weight restrictions |
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles |
No axle weight restrictions |
2.4 Cook Islands Railways
The Cook Islands has no railways.
2.5 Cook Islands Waterways
There are no ‘internal’ waterways in the Cook Islands however as a nation that is formed by an ‘Island Group’ interisland water transport along with air travel are the only forms of transportation for people and the main form of transport for goods within in the country.
Ferries and landing craft are used extensively for transportation of people and cargo. Many of the outer Islands do not have docking facilities for large ships and therefore transhipment using small boats and barges from ships anchored off, to beach or wharf is the norm. Landing craft are the preferred option for heavy cargo / vehicle transportation.
Private shipping companies operate non-scheduled inter-island cargo and passenger services, based on demand. Generally they visit the Northern Islands on a 2 monthly basis and the closer Southern Group weekly.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
Company Information
There are 2 companies operating freight shipping services from the Port in Rarotonga, one of which, Taio Shipping Company, has duel purpose vessels fitted for passenger service as well. Due to the large distances and smaller cargo volumes to the outer islands services are cargo dependent on sailing frequency. The other, Cook Islands General Transport’s sea freight division, UMA shipping, operates a barge (landing craft) fitted with 5MT crane. They also have a 12m landing craft that is used to access shallow (5m draft) outer island harbours. A 40 MT mobile crane is used to launch the smaller landing craft from the barge and then load heavy cargo from barge to landing craft for transport to shore.
For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Passenger Carrying Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Taio Shipping Company |
Cook Islands General Transport (UMA Shipping) |
|
Number of Passenger Vessels < 20 Passengers |
N/a |
N/a |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 50 Passengers |
1 x 30 pax (M.V Lady Moana) |
N/a |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 100 Passengers |
1 x 50 pax M.V Maungaroa |
N/a |
Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 Passengers |
N/a |
N/a |
Cargo Carrying Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Taio Shipping Company |
Cook Islands General Transport |
|
Boats |
||
Number of Boats |
2 |
N/a |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
M.V Lady Moana 180MT M.V Maungaroa 180MT |
N/a |
Barges / Landing Craft |
||
Number of Barges/Landing Craft |
N/a |
2 x Landing Craft |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
N/a |
1 x 400MT 468m3 (12 x 20” containers) 1 x 12MT 39m3 (1 x 20’ container) |
Tugs |
||
Number of Tugs |
N/a |
N/a |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
N/a |
N/a |
M.V Lady Moana
M.V Maungaroa
Cook Islands General Transport Barge (Landing Craft)
Travel Time Matrix
Travel Time from Main port to other Ports/Islands on Domestic Cargo Vessel, Fishing Vessels. Average of 7 knots. |
||
---|---|---|
To |
FROM PORT AVATIU, RAROTONGA |
|
Distance: Note: All measurements are taken in nautical miles (nm) to the nearest point of land.
|
Sailing time: Note: Sailing time is worked on distance/average speed and pending on the weather. E.g. Aitutaki - 140nm/7knots = 20hours of sailing time to Aitutaki. |
|
Aitutaki |
140nm |
20 hours. |
Atiu |
116nm |
19.3 hours |
Manuae |
124nm |
17.7 hours
|
Mauke |
150nm |
21.4 hours |
Mangaiia |
110nm |
15.7 hours |
Mitiaro |
142nm |
20.2 hours |
Takutea |
116nm |
19.3 hours |
Manihiki |
650nm |
92.85 hours/3.8 days |
Nassau |
673nm |
96.14 hours/4.0 days |
Palmerston |
270nm |
38.5 hours/1.6 days |
Penrhyn |
737nm |
105.3 hours/4.4 days |
Pukapuka |
715nm |
102.14 hours/4.2 days |
Rakahanga |
674nm |
96.28 hours/4.0 days |
Suwarrow |
513nm |
73.28 hours/3.05 days |
As there are no ‘internal’ waterways in the Cook Islands, the remainder of this section is not applicable.
2.6 Cook Islands Storage
There is no commercial or public sector storage available for rent or lease on the main Island of Rarotonga. Shipping containers are the main form of storage used apart from some warehouses owned and fully utilised by private wholesale companies. Community halls or the community safety shelters would be utilised in case of a natural disaster.
A similar situation exists on the outer islands however there are many churches and community centres that could be utilised for storage in a disaster situation. In addition many islands have unused packing sheds left over from now defunct agricultural operations.
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List
Commercial Storage
There are no commercial storage facilities.
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organisations
Those humanitarian agencies present rely on shipping containers or privately owned buildings for storage of any disaster relief contingency stocks held in country.
Public Sector Storage
There is no public sector storage available.
Cold Chain
There are no cold chain storage facilities available. Refrigerated containers may be used.
Cook Islands - 1 Cook Islands Country Profile
Generic Information
The Cook Islands are in the South Pacific Ocean, northeast of New Zealand, between French Polynesia and American Samoa There are 15 major islands spread over 2,200,000 km2 (849,425 sq. mi) of ocean, divided into two distinct groups: the Southern Cook Islands and the Northern Cook Islands of coral atolls total land area is 240 square kilometres (92.7 sq. mi).
The Cook Islands is self-governing in free association with New Zealand. New Zealand is responsible for the Cook Islands' defence and foreign affairs, but they are exercised in consultation with the Cook Islands. Although Cook Islanders are citizens of New Zealand they have the status of Cook Islands nationals. Population is estimated at 17,400.
The Cook Islands' main population centres are on the island of Rarotonga (estimated population of 14,000) where there is an international airport.
With about 150,000 visitors travelling to the islands in the 2016-17 financial year, tourism is the country's main industry, and the leading element of the economy, ahead of offshore banking, pearls, and marine and fruit exports.
Generic country information can be located from sources, which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a generic country overview, please consult the following sources:
Cook Islands Wikipedia Country Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands
Cook Islands IMF Country Information: No direct link available however some further IMF information can be sourced at: http://www.imf.org/external/ns/search.aspx?NewQuery=cook+islands&submit=
Cook Islands Economist Intelligence Unit Information* :No direct link available however some further information can be sourced at: http://search.eiu.com/default.aspx?sText=cook%20islands
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info
Facts and Figures
Cook Islands Wolfram Alpha Information: http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=cook+islands
Cook Islands World Bank Information: No available link to this page
Cook Islands Population Information: http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/cook-islands-population/
1.1 Cook Islands Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
Rarotonga relies on rainwater for its source of drinking water so is subject to shortages during prolonged dry periods, however this has never resulted in an emergency situation. The Outer Islands are not affected in this way as they use bores for sourcing water. |
Earthquakes |
No |
According to the earthquake hazard predictions, Cook Islands are situated in a relatively quiet seismic area and have low chance of experiencing a strong earthquake in the next 50 years. Nonetheless, the larger tectonic area of Pacific “Ring of Fire” can in the future generate tsunamis that may affect Cook Islands' shores (PCRAFI, 2011). |
Epidemics |
Yes |
Outbreaks of Dengue fever occur from time to time but are quickly contained and there have been no deaths recorded from it in the past 10 years |
Extreme Temperatures |
No |
|
Flooding |
Yes |
Flooding can occur to low-lying areas as a result of king tides and wave surges. This is generally not life-threatening. |
Insect Infestation |
No |
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Mudslides |
No |
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Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
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High Waves / Surges |
Yes |
Disasters like tsunamis may pose threats to human lives and the infrastructure of the Cook Islands in the future. In 1909, a tsunami with waves of up to three metres high caused damage to roads, bridges and crops in Rarotonga. |
Wildfires |
No |
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High Winds |
Yes |
Tropical cyclones are the single most likely natural hazard to affect the Cook Islands, with cyclone season falling between November and April. In the 41-year period between 1969 and 2010, a total of 47 tropical cyclones passed within 400 km of Rarotonga, an average of just over one cyclone per season. The number of cyclones varies widely from year to year, with none in some seasons, but up to six in others. Over the period 1969 to 2010, cyclones occurred more frequent in El Niño years. |
Other Comments |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
No |
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International Conflict |
No |
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Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
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Refugees Present |
No |
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Landmines / UXO Present |
No |
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Other Comments |
|
For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters.
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
From July - Sept |
Some flooding may occur to low lying areas. Effects are short term (3-4 days) |
Secondary Road Transport |
From July - Sept |
Some flooding may occur to low lying areas. Effects are short term (3-4 days) |
Rail Transport |
No |
|
Air Transport |
No |
|
Waterway Transport |
Oct- April |
Cyclones may occur at this time of year causing rough seas and disruption to interisland shipping |
There are no seasonal periods that cause disruption to transport or storage other than those occasional and relatively rare weather events mentioned in the tables above.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Storage |
July - April |
Wet season and running into Cyclone season may cause some problems with low lying storage facilities but generally this is anticipated and goods are moved to storage at higher ground levels |
Handling |
July - April |
As above, avoiding handling some stores in wet conditions can cause minor delays. |
Other |
There are generally no seasonal bottlenecks.
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
The Government is well placed to respond to emergencies and has an on-going program to strengthen the country’s capability.
The Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) is the designated governmental division charged with ensuring the maintenance of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) plan and all necessary sub-plans for the Cook Islands. It is the coordinating body between other humanitarian actors in the region including the UN agencies (regionally based in Fiji and Somoa), Cook Islands Red Cross Society, the Adventist Disaster Relief Association (ADRA) and the civil agencies of Police and Infrastructure Cook Islands. EMCI will also coordinate with the NZ and French military and NZ Aid organisation in events that require their assistance. A cluster system is being finalised whereby specific organisations will take a lead role in key areas such as health, emergency communications, education, protection etc.
It is planned to establish a Cook Islands Civil Defence Organisation by 2023
The declaration of a disaster is the responsibility of the Prime Minister acting upon input from the EMCI, the Police and Meteorological Service At the declaration, the Police Commissioner – as the National Disaster Controller- activates the operation of the National Operations Centre based at Blue Sky, the national telecommunications provider. At this point, all stakeholders and first responders (EMCI, Police, Ministry Of Health, Blue Sky, Red Cross) and other relevant stakeholders and specialists commence response.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Humanitarian Community
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society (CIRCS) and the Adventist Disaster Relief Association (ADRA) are present and active in the Cook Islands. Both organisations have contingency stocks of disaster relief items stored in country. The UN agencies whilst not permanently represented in country work with the EMCI through their regional offices in Fiji and Samoa on disaster preparedness and relief programs
Red Cross has offices on 9 of the 12 inhabited islands implementing programs working with communities to adapt to climate change and tackling communicable and non-communicable diseases in addition to cyclone relief efforts. They maintain contingency stocks of disaster relief supplies on all of the inhabited islands. ADRA provides disaster relief food and shelter funding through its partners, Red Cross and the UN agencies.
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List.
Further information on Cook Islands Disaster Management and Disaster Preparedness can be accessed at: http://www.emci.gov.ck/ and in Appendix 5.8 UNDP Cook Islands Country Preparedness Package
1.2 Cook Islands Regulatory Departments & Quality Control
The politics of the Cook Islands, an associated state, takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democracy within a constitutional monarchy.
The Cook Islands is not a United Nations member state but has had their "full treaty-making capacity" recognised by the United Nations Secretariat and is a full member of the WHO and UNESCO, UN specialised agencies is an associate member of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and a Member of the Assembly of States of the International Criminal Court.
Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI)
EMCI is the designated governmental division charged with ensuring the maintenance of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) plan and all necessary sub-plans for the Cook Islands. This involves combining a high state of preparedness from emergency services to respond to disasters (disaster management) with an on-going investment in activities that reduce the risk and vulnerability of the economy and communities (disaster reduction)
Ministry Of Infrastructure Cook Islands (MICI)
The Ministry Of Infrastructure Cook Islands (MICI) is responsible for the majority of governmental capital infrastructure projects across the Cook Islands and also some of the regulatory responsibilities and projects. MICI works with donor partner, Island Governments, other departments, the private sector and the community to implement activities and projects and carry out operations and maintenance of public infrastructure assets. It is responsible for infrastructure projects in the Pa Enua (Outer Islands).
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM)
The ministry serves four (4) separate functions, namely:
- Treasury Operations concerning Fiscal and financial management of public expenditure
- Revenue collection (tax and customs)
- Collection and dissemination of statistics and
- Responsible for the planning and overall management of donor program and project activities
Jointly with the Office of the Prime Minister it has responsibility and oversight for the Communications/Telecommunications sector.
Ministry Of Agriculture
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for agricultural development, legislation and sustainability , quarantine and Bio security in the Cook Islands. Biosecurity Cook Islands operates very strict biosecurity procedures at airports and ports to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests and diseases of plants and animals. The main focus of Biosecurity is to manage biosecurity risk and facilitate trade into and out of the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands National Environment Service
The Cook Islands National Environment Service is the central government agency charged with protecting, managing and conserving the environment of the Cook Islands
Ministry Of Health
The Government through Te Marae Ora is the main provider of health care services in the Cook Islands. Services of the Ministry are complemented by a range of Civil Society and Non-government Organisations such as the Red Cross Society, Te Vaerua, Te Kainga, CI Family Welfare Association, CI Child Health and Welfare Association and the Creative Centre. The core function of the Outer Islands Health Services directorate is mainly to provide accessible and equitable health care with a focus on preventative and basic primary and secondary health care services.
Ministry Of Transport
The Cook Islands is a country dependent upon maritime and aviation transport, both nationally and internationally. The Ministry of Transport is charged with carrying out all of the functions of maritime and aviation administration necessary under international and national law
In addition, the Cook Islands Meteorological Service is a division of the Ministry of Transport providing weather updates, forecasts and warnings for the Cook Islands.
Ministry Of Internal Affairs
Among its responsibilities, of relevance to the Logistics Infrastructure, The Ministry of Internal Affairs is the government agency responsible for regular cleaning and maintenance of public roads.
Office Of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister Cook Islands (OPM) is responsible for Central Policy and Planning, Emergency Management, Information Communication Technology, Corporate Services, Cabinet Services and Research.
Ministry Of Police
Responsibility for all uniformed police activity in addition to Meteorological Branch and Disaster Management.
Cook Islands Chamber Of Commerce
Whilst not empowered in regulatory activities it is worth noting this organization is active in the region and with around 100 full members and 204 members with associate membership, the Chamber has wide ranging connections to private enterprise in the Cook Islands and can potentially source many products and services through its database. It coordinates between EMCI and its membership for disaster preparedness.
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List.
1.3 Cook Islands Customs Information
Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link below:
Emergency Response:
[Note: This section contains information which is related and applicable to 'crisis' times. These instruments can be applied when an emergency is officially declared by the Government. When this occurs, there is usually a streamlined process to import goods duty and tax free.]
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
No |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
No. (Government has approved application but no specified date as yet) |
OCHA Model Agreement |
No |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
No |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
No |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):
SECOND SCHEDULE Section 10(3)(b)
Exempt importations
1. Passengers' baggage and personal effects admitted free of duty and import levy under references 85, 86 and 87 of the Customs Tariff Act 1980 and section 7 A of the Cook Islands Amendment Act 1981.
2. Goods admitted free of duty and import levy and entered into a Customs Bonded Warehouse under the Customs Tariff Act 1980.
3. Containers containing goods, being ordinary trade containers for packing of goods; or
4. Goods imported:
(a) by or on behalf of any overseas government for its use in the Cook Islands whether in an office established by that overseas government or in any approved aid project; or
(b) by or on behalf of the United Nations, Pacific Forum Secretariat or the South Pacific Commission or any agency of those organisations for approved project in the Cook Islands; or
(c) for use in any approved aid project in the Cook Islands; or
(d) by or on behalf of the University of the South Pacific for use at its centre on Rarotonga; or
(e) by a non profit body as donation for use in any project in the Cook Islands; or
(f) by any religious organisation, for its own use or for a specific church activity or project in the Cook Islands (except motor vehicles and motor cycles); or
(g) by any organisation for use in public projects in the Cook Islands, being projects designed primarily for the benefit of a particular island, vaka or village community; or
(h) by any school for educational purposes in the Cook Islands; or
(i) by or on behalf of any person or organisation being uniforms or sporting equipment to be donated to any sporting group in the Cook Islands;
(j) by or on behalf of any person requiring life saving medical supplies.
Organisations classed as Non-profit under Section 42 of the Income Tax Act 1996 are entitled to import goods duty free. Other organisations can do so provided those goods are then donated to other organizations such as sporting or community groups and not sold for profit or kept for their own benefit or use.
Organisational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
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United Nations Agencies |
UN Agencies are recognised as being exempt from paying duty on goods they import for use in an office established for that agency or for any approved project or approved aid project |
Non Governmental Organisations |
Require approval from the Cook Islands Tax Department for classification as a Non-Profit Organisation under Section 42 of the Income Tax Act 1996 (3-yearly audits after they are initially classified) |
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure:
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
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Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation) |
Certification of Non-Profit Status or affiliation to UN or other Approved Agency. Certification of approval for project or aid imported goods are to be used for. Documentation for the goods to be imported. |
Process to be followed (step by step or flowchart) |
1. Application to Tax department for Non-Profit Status registration. 2. Registration documentation as Non Profit Organisation forwarded to Customs Comptroller (once registered with Customs this step does not need to be repeated) 3. Documentation verifying (a) goods to be imported and (b) their intended use/recipients forwarded to Customs Comptroller |
Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
Yes copy |
Yes copy |
Yes copy |
Yes copy l |
Yes copy |
Yes copy |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Packing Lists |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Documents |
Documentation detailing where goods are intended to be used i.e proof of Government approval for project or aid project or approved recipient body. |
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Additional Notes |
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Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
The Customs Revenue and Border Protection Act 2012 requires that all goods imported or to be exported must be entered in such form and manner as may be prescribed before they are released from the control of Customs. The Customs Tariff Act 2012 determines the tariff classification of goods to be entered and the duty rate applicable on imported goods. The form of entry may vary according to the value of the goods and the circumstances of their import or export. Details of this information may be found on Customs website (www.mfem.gov.ck/customs) or obtained from any Customs office.
Bill of lading, Cargo release order, Commercial invoice, Customs import declaration, Pre-shipment inspection (Clean report of findings), Technical standard/health certificate, Terminal handling receipts will be required |
Embargoes |
None |
Prohibited Items |
Fruit, Meat, Livestock, Drugs, Narcotics, Indecent pornographic material, Fireworks, Firearms, Gunpowder, Ammunition |
General Restrictions |
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Customs Clearance Document Requirements
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
D&T Exemption Certificate |
copy |
copy |
copy |
copy |
copy |
copy |
Invoice |
Yes copy |
Yes copy |
Yes copy |
Yes copy l |
Yes copy |
Yes copy |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest copy |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Packing Lists |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Packing list / container list, copy |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Documents |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Additional Notes |
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Transit Regime
There is no requirement for transit. The Cook Islands are not used as a transit stop for aid to other countries.
3 Cook Islands Services and Supply
The following section details the services and suppliers available on the Cook Islands.
3.1 Cook Islands Fuel Suppliers
All fuel is imported from Australia, NZ, Korea, Singapore or elsewhere depending on the best market price that can be obtained by the private sector importers, TOA, Pacific Energy and Triad Petroleum. All 3 have their own fuel farms. Supply is regular; tanker vessels arrive usually every 20 days. There are no set reserve stocks maintained as companies look to control cash flow and reserve stock may get as low as 2 days before resupply.
TOA PETROLEUM has a total fuel storage capacity of approximately 1.4 million litres (10 tanks) plus portable ISO tanks but does not fully utilise this capacity. It restocks monthly to 200,000 L petrol and 100,000 L of diesel per month. It has a fleet of tanker trucks and trailers for distribution (1 x 4,000, 1 x 9,000, 1 x 16,000, 2 x 20,000) used to deliver to retail outlets.
PACIFIC ISLANDS ENERGY PTE Ltd supplies Jet A-1 to domestic and International airlines. It has storage capacity of 2.6 mil litres of Jet A-1 plus portable ISO tanks. It uses a 20,000L tanker truck for delivery to domestic airlines; fuel for International refuelling is pumped direct from its storage facility by underground pipe to the tarmac.
Pacific Energy also supplies 700,000 L of diesel/month to TAU for electricity generation.
TRIAD PACIFIC PETROLEUM has storage capacity of 1.4 mil litres (stocking 400,000L of diesel, 300,000L of petrol) plus portable ISO tanks and distributes it to private retail outlets using 1x 4,000L and 2 x 20,000L tanker trucks
There are 28 retail fuel outlets on Rarotonga and a further 11 on the Outer Islands.
While there is strict quality control at source (originating refineries) only Jet A-1 is further tested to international specifications after transit shipping to the Cook Islands. While there have been no issues with fuel quality in the country for some time, there are plans to tighten this aspect of supply in future.
It should be noted that all 3 companies’ fuel farms are situated in a coastal location that is considered risk vulnerable to cyclone or tsunami damage.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
A national body, The Price Tribunal, sets fuel prices. This committee is made up of people from the Government and Private Sector. It convenes 2 monthly to set the wholesale and retail fuel prices for the Cook Islands based on the current purchase market after factoring in the costs of transportation and a margin for the importers. Prices are also set for the outer islands, paying regard to the additional shipping costs faced by the distributors and the retail price can be up to 125% higher in the distant Northern Group of islands relative to Rarotonga as a result (see Annex 5.4 Fuel Price Tribunal).
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 16/07/2018 (local currency and USD - $) |
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Petrol |
NZ$2.28 – USD$1.51 |
Diesel |
NZ$2.26 – USD$1.49 |
Paraffin |
N/a |
Jet A-1 |
NZ$2.28 - USD$1.1512 |
Seasonal Variations
There are no season variations to price or availability.
Seasonal Variations |
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Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No |
Is there a rationing system? |
No |
Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Yes, however there is a 16 – 20 day resupply period that must be factored in. |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation
Fuel is pumped underground from the wharf direct to the fuel farms. The 3 fuel import companies have tanker trucks for further distribution. ISO tanks are used for transportation to the outer islands.
Standards, Quality and Testing
INTAFF carries out monthly audits and checks of local retail and distribution activity to ensure standards however this is not a technical standards test.
Industry Control Measures |
|
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Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
Not required. Aluminium tanks. |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
TOA has 80% adequacy. Pacific Energy and Triad reliant on local Fire Services |
Standards Authority |
|
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Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
No |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
N/a
|
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Not for all standards |
Testing Laboratories |
|
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Are there national testing laboratories? |
No. TOA has a laboratory for testing Quality Compliance to minimum standards only |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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Company |
Independent Petroleum Laboratory (IPL) |
Name |
IPL Ltd. |
Address |
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Telephone and Fax |
+64 6 758 4262 |
Contact |
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Standards Used |
DEF-STAN 091-91) |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.2 Cook Islands Transporters
Although there are a few single vehicle transport operators, one major company dominate the road transport market. Cook Islands General Transport Ltd (CIGT). The relatively small size of the market and expense of importing heavy transport equipment to the islands serves to discourage other small operators from entering. The current capacity of equipment is sufficient to serve domestic requirements and would be sufficient to meet a modest surge demand given the country’s small scale. Generally the equipment on hand is modern and well maintained. There is very little impact from unions in the country; the overriding impediment to foreign operators arriving is geographical isolation.
The outer Islands have sufficient transport options, small trucks and the Island Councils’ heavy machinery, to meet their domestic requirements.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Transporter Contact List
Cook Islands General Transport Ltd. (CIGT) Transport Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
Within the Cook Islands (sea freight) Road transport, Rarotonga |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Container swing lift truck |
4 |
30MT |
20’ and 40’ container capable |
Flat deck |
3 |
1.5MT – 10MT |
8m, 6m, 3m |
Hi-ab |
2 |
|
Lifting 3MT |
Low Boy Trailer |
1 |
|
12m length |
Trombone trailer |
1 |
|
Up to 20 m road lengths |
Telehandler |
1 |
|
3MT hoist to 7m |
T400 Crane |
1 |
|
40MT |
T500 Crane |
1 |
|
50MT |
Kate rough terrain crane |
1 |
|
30MT |
Scissor lift |
2 |
|
12m and 6m |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.3 Cook Islands Manual Labour
Unions are not strong in the country however the Employment Relations Act 2012 sets out very clearly the requirements of employers in the Cook Islands. The unskilled sector has a high dependence on immigrant labour from Fiji, the Philippines and Indonesia (of the estimated 14,000 population on Rarotonga around 3,000 are foreign workers) who tend to stay for only a short time. In the skilled sector workers from NZ also tend only to work 2 or 3 year contracts before leaving.
As a result there is a shortage of labour in all sectors.
Labour Rate(s) Overview |
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Cost Rate as of 03-09-2018 |
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Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
NZ$7.25 |
USD$4.79 |
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
$NZ8.00 |
USD$5.28 |
Skilled Worker |
NZ$8.50 - 15.00 |
USD$6 - 9.90 |
3.4 Cook Islands Telecommunications
Like most countries and territories in Oceania, telecommunications is limited by its isolation and low population,with only one major television broadcasting station and six radio stations, one reaching all islands
However, most residents have a main line or mobile phone. Telecommunications are mainly provided by Blue Sky Cook Islands,
Teleraro Limited, a consortium, led by the Bluesky Group,
purchased a 60% interest in Telecom Cook Islands Limited from Spark
New Zealand in February 2015. The consortium includes a Trust which
holds 10% of the Teleraro shares on behalf of participating
employees in the Cook Islands. It also includes a Trust to hold 15%
of the shares of Teleraro for Cook Islanders to
purchase.
Bluesky's product range offers core telecommunication services
of fixed-line, mobile, internet products for the home and
individual users as well as to corporate clients (PABX, dedicated
lines), international and national (long distance) calling
services, prepaid calling cards, wifi/hotspots, e-charges services,
mobile products and accessories.
Although Bluesky currently has a monopoly, Government proposes to open the market to competition. There are no restrictions to obtaining local SIM cards and mobile numbers. All that is required is identification. A range of data plans is readily available 7 days a week.
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List
Telephone Services |
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Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes |
Does it allow international calls? |
Yes |
Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) |
Nil |
Mobile Phone Providers |
Yes. Blue Sky |
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
90% |
Telecommunication Regulation
Currently Blue Sky Cook Islands is the sole telecommunications service provider. But Government is proposing to open up the market to competition later in 2018.
Regulations on Usage and Import |
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Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
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Satellite |
Yes |
Government. Ministry of Finance |
HF Radio |
Yes |
Government. Ministry of Finance |
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
Government. Ministry of Finance |
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
Government. Ministry of Finance |
GPS |
Yes |
Government. Ministry of Finance |
VSAT |
Yes |
Government. Ministry of Finance |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
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N/a |
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Frequency Licenses Required |
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Yes |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
There are no specific humanitarian telecommunications systems. UN agencies do not have a permanent presence in the Cook Islands. Other Agencies (Red Cross) use the public network and although they have VSAT telephones, they are not permanently activated due to the on going monthly cost of maintaining a connection.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
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---|---|---|---|
UNDP |
WFP |
Red Cross |
|
VHF Frequencies |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
HF Frequencies |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
Locations of Repeaters |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
VSAT |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
There is a single ISP, Blue Sky, that organisations contract through; businesses connect using either copper lines or fibre cable.
Internet Service Providers |
||
---|---|---|
Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
|
If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Joint venture ownership |
|
Dial-up only? |
No |
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up |
N/a |
Broadband |
USD$ 0.017/MB |
|
Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth |
100GB |
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
Blue Sky is the sole provider of mobile network. Government owns 40% and shareholders 60%. It has a physical precence in all 11 of the populated islands.Connectivity is currently via sattelite however there are plans to connect to the Manatua submarine cable. Currently Rarotonga and Atutaki, have 4G coverage, the outer islands have GSM and data through wireless hotspots. The network is reliable and has approximately 90% national coverage.
For information on MNOs please visit the GSM Association website.
Company |
Number of Agent Outlets by Area |
Network Strength by Area |
Contracted for Humanitarian or Government Cash Transfer Programmes? |
Services Offered (i.e. Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Blue Sky Cook Islands |
Rarotonga: 5 x offices 24 x e-service resellers Outer Islands – All have an agency office |
Excellent |
No |
Voice, SMS, data, Txt blasts, IOU, Credit transfer |
3.5 Cook Islands Food and Additional Suppliers
Rarotonga has a largely tourism-based economy and as a result is well served by restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores supplying foodstuffs commonly seen in NZ and Australia. Regular international flights and shipping mean stocks are maintained. Local demand is well served and supplies could be scaled up to meet demand provided transport services are maintained. There is no local manufacturing however the country is virtually self-sufficient in meat, fish, poultry, and vegetable requirements.
Outer islands produce root vegetables and have plentiful fish supplies but import a variety of other vegetables, meat and pre-prepared foods via Rarotonga.
Fish products are the main export (60%). Imports are led by recreational boats (18%) and refined petroleum (13%)
All other NFI supplies that an organisation arriving in the Cook Islands might require are readily available. There are several large hardware supply stores affiliated to international retailers that provide any and all items that would be expected available for procurement in Australia or NZ and resupply time from these countries is around 14 days. Prices are competitive.
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a general overview of country data related to the service and supply sectors, please consult the following sources:
The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC): https://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/profile/country/cok/
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.5.1 Cook Islands Food Suppliers
Overview
There is no manufacturing of food other than production of vegetables and meat at a primary level in addition to plentiful fish stocks. The country is largely self sufficient in these food categories. All classes of food commodities principally imported from NZ and are commercially available. Food, largely processed products, makes up approximately 15% of the county’s total imports. The major export commodity is fish, most of which goes to NZ and Japan.
Cook Islands Trading Company (CITC) is the major wholesaler and importer in the country accounting for 85% of all foodstuffs imported. They also operate retail outlets.
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List
Retail Sector
There is a well established retail sector dominated by 2 large local businesses who have supply affiliations with NZ suppliers, they supply numerous smaller retailers and their own outlets. Credit is available to approved customers and the sector is stable.
Types of Retailers Available |
|
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Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
1 |
Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
2 |
Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
3 |
Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
4 |
Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
5 |
Wholesale – Cook Islands Trading Company (CITC)
CITC account for around 85% of food imports and wholesale to all other outlets throughout the Cook Islands. It was founded in 1891 and is the largest and longest serving business enterprise in the Cook Islands Its operations include supermarkets, wholesale food distribution, department store, liquor store, building and hardware supplies, 24hr petrol station/store, pharmacy. It is the exclusive authorised distributor in the Cook Islands of many international brands.
All operations are based on Rarotonga, the principal island of the Cook Islands. |
|
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Supplier Overview |
|
Company Name |
Cook Islands Trading Company (CITC) |
Address |
Main Road, Avarua. Rarotonga |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No. All imported |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes. Has own retail outlets and supplies other retailers |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes. Multiple warehouses |
Approximate Turnover in MT |
N/a |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, electronic transfer and credit to approved customers |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
All operations based in Rarotonga, Supplies wholesale to other, small retailers on the outer islands |
Central Office and administrative functions based in Avarua, Rarotonga |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
No |
|
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
Meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages… |
Local and imported. |
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
Milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs… |
Imported |
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
Fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes… |
Local and imported. |
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
Wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta... |
Imported |
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
Vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices… |
Local and imported. |
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
Sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar … |
Imported |
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
Coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper… |
Imported |
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
Ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts… |
Imported |
41 - Animal oils and fats |
Lard, fats and oils… |
Imported |
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
Soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil… |
Imported |
Wholesale – Prime Foods Ltd.
The company has been operating 7 years, supplying local and imported food.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Prime Foods Ltd |
Address |
St Joseph Road, Avarua. Rarotonga |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No. Processes some meat small-goods product locally |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes. Has own retail outlets and supplies other retailers |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes. |
Approximate Turnover in MT |
N/a |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, electronic transfer and credit to approved customers |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
All operations based in Rarotonga, Supplies wholesale to other, small retailers on the outer islands |
Central Office and administrative functions based in Rarotonga |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
No |
|
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
Meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages… |
Local and imported. |
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
Milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs… |
Imported |
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
Fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes… |
Local and imported. |
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
Wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta... |
Imported |
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
Vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices… |
Local and imported. |
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
Sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar … |
Imported |
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
Coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper… |
Imported |
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
Ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts… |
Imported |
41 - Animal oils and fats |
Lard, fats and oils… |
Imported |
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
Soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil… |
Imported |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.6 Cook Islands Additional Services
Overview
Service providers are almost exclusively based on the main island of Rarotonga. The outer Islands have basic health and telecommunications providers but little more. Due to the country’s relatively small commercial population there are not always multiple providers however most services an agency might require are available in the main centre of Avaru., As a result of catering to the large numbers of international tourists that visit the country and its close association with NZ, the quality of available services is good and up-to-date.
For more information on company contact details, please see the
following link: 4.11 Additional Services
Contact List
Accommodation
There is an abundance of accommodation options on the main Island of Rarotonga ranging from high-end resorts to bungalow Air BnB’s. Standards are high and security is not a problem. Of the outer islands, only Aitutaki has many motels and several larger resorts, generally as any of the outer islands’ resident population decreases, so do the corresponding accommodation options, however all islands have sufficient vacant private houses and large community halls to support a short-term influx of demand.
Electricity and Power
Voltage is 240V
On the main island of Rarotonga electricity is generated, distributed and retailed by Te Aponga Uira (TAU) a State owned Enerprise (SOE) The power utility provides 90% of Rarotonga’s electricity demand. All households on Rarotonga have access to the grid. Its goal is the conversion to renewably sourced (solar) electricity by 2020.
With 5 diesel generators @ 1.6Mw per engine the grid can produce a total 8Mw if needed. At present average daily fuel usage is 20,000L and 1.5 months of fuel stocks are kept in reserve.Current local peak demand is 5 Mw/ Daily. Additionally (at peak) there is a 4.1Mw Photo Voltaic (PV) system located at Rarotonga Airport plus privately owned generators.
Outages are not common, at most two a year, due to an engine fault or an HV cable fault. Once the cause of the outage is discovered it takes about 2-3 hours to get all households back on line.
There are plans to get distribution lines underground, particularly to safeguard the assets during cyclones, however due to the high cost involved there is no timeline set for this.
The Outer Islands will all be self reliant on solar power to every household by the end of 2019. This project was donor funded under administrative guidence of The Office Of The Prime Minister. Once completed the generation equipment and distribution infrastructure is the property and responsibility of the individual Governing Island Councils. Conversion of distribution lines to underground is ongoing. The existing diesel generators are being kept and maintained by the Island Councils’ as back up.
Energy is currently the only infrastructure sub-sector with a regulating commissioner overseeing the performance of the service provider.
Electricity and Power Summary Table |
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Production Unit |
Type (Hydroelectric,
Thermal, etc.) |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (MW) |
Generator |
Diesel |
12Mw |
2200MWh (combined diesel & solar) Peak 5MW |
Panel |
Solar (RE) |
4.1Mw |
16% |
Financial Service Providers
The Cook Islands are well served by mainstream financial services, banks, accountants and insurance companies. An organisation can expect to find all economic services they may require.
ANZ Bank
ANZ Bank is an international banking institution established in Cook Islands since 1988, represented by two branches in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, 6 ATMs, four outer island agencies, and an extensive EFTPOS network. Their staff are bilingual and trained to assist both local and foreign customers with a wide range of personal and commercial banking and investment requirements.
As well as providing a range of financial services, ANZ Cook Islands is able to provide advice on investment opportunities, handle trade inquiries and assist in introductions on behalf of customers interested in doing business in the Cook Islands.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
ANZ Bank |
|
Address |
ANZ House |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
SWIFT code: ANZBCKCR
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Branches Rarotonga and Aitutaki |
|
Bank of the South Pacific
Bank Of The South Pacific (BSB) initially commenced trading as a branch of the National Bank of Australasia Limited Port Moresby, in 1957; through acquisitions of branches of other banks (Wespac and others) it is now represented in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga and Samoa.
Company Name |
Bank Of The South Pacific (BSB) |
|
---|---|---|
Address |
Bank of South Pacific Limited Avarua Main Road PO Box 42 Rarotonga, Cook Islands |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
Swift Code: BOSPCKCR
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Branch Rarotonga, |
Agency Aitutaki, 5x ATM’s Rarotonga |
Bank of the Cook Islands
Bank of The Cook Islands (BCI) is a State Owned Enterprise established in 2001. It has the largest branch-banking network in the Cook Islands (7 branches including the Head Office in Avarua).
Company Overview |
||
---|---|---|
Company Name |
Bank of The Cook Islands (BCI) |
|
Address |
Avarua, Rarotonga |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
Swift Code: BCKICKCR |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
MANGAIA |
|
AITUTAKI Tel: (682) 31001 Fax: (682) 31515 Email: aitutaki@bci.co.c |
|
ANIHIKI – Tukao Branch Tel: (682) 43376 Fax: (682) 43376 Email: tukao@bci.co.ck |
|
MANIHIKI - Tauhunu Branch |
|
MITIARO |
|
MAUKE Tel: (682) 35137 Fax: (682) 35137 Email: mauke@bci.co.ck |
|
APUKE Tel: (682) 41100 Fax: (682) 41100 Email: apuke@bci.co.ck |
|
PENRHYN |
|
ATIU |
|
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
There are a number of experienced and efficient clearing and forwarding agents available in Rarotonga. They are generally reliable and are located in Avarua, adjacent to the port area.
Handling Equipment
There is sufficient supply of handling equipment available to cope with current demand and a surge demand if required. There is equipment owned by the Port’s Authority (Government Agency) that is kept at the port and additionally there are private contractors that would lease or hire equipment as necessary to assist with an organisations needs. There is a reasonable supply of good quality pallets available and more could be accessed from cargo vessels if required.
On the Outer Islands the Island Councils’ all have some construction equipment that can be used for lifting and transporting cargo.
Postal and Courier Services
International courier companies including DHL and FEDX are available on Rarotonga. Their services are reliable and operate to international standards.
Cook Islands Post operates mail and parcel delivery service in the Cook Islands delivering to communities and businesses. Services include express mail service (New Zealand only), flypost (placing flyers in the post boxes), permit post service (franking service), assurance service (registered mail) and postal boxes. Bluesky, a State Owned Enterprise (SOE) is the agency that handles collection and distribution services.
On the Outer Islands, Bluesky offices on each island handle the collection and distribution of mail for their respective islands and forward or receive the mail from Cook Islands Post. The Ministry Of Finance and Economic Management and Office Of the Prime Minister have a joint responsibility for oversight of this sector (Telecommunications, Communications).
Further information on postage rates, postal services and deposit locations can be found at: http://www.telecom.co.ck/content/page/cook-islands-post/m/122/
See also Annex 5.7 Cook Islands Postal Costs
Printing and Publishing
There are a number of printing and publishing companies on Rarotonga that are all capable of producing quality work using the latest technologies. They are all readily available and located in the main centre of Avarua.
Taxi Companies
There are a number of taxi companies operating on Rarotonga; most have only 1 or 2 vehicles. There is a bus service run by a private company that leaves every hour and half-hour to circumnavigate the island. Speed limit on the island is 40km/hour, which keeps road travel generally safe.
Vehicle Rental
There is an abundance of rental vehicles available and an organisation should expect to be able to satisfy their requirements given there is likely to be very little demand from tourists in the aftermath of a disaster occurring in the region.
Waste Management and Disposal Services
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) oversees waste management and disposal. Collection of kerbside waste is tendered to private contractors. This service is free of charge to domestic dwellings. Commercial activities are required to pay for collection. Initial sorting for recycling is carried out kerbside and further sorting at the landfill site. The landfill is close to capacity so further sorting is occurring at the landfill into waste that can be incinerated while other waste is re-compacted to prolong the life of the facility. Further excavation will be required in the future.
Outer Islands’ waste management is the responsibility of the individual Island Councils. Apart from Aitutaki where there is a more comprehensive management program, all waste goes to landfill with little or no sorting. Most of these councils are reviewing their policies on this and working toward educating the local inhabitants on waste minimisation strategies.
Waste Disposal Non-Hazardous
As above. Non-hazardous waste is disposed of either by incineration if practical or otherwise to landfill.
Waste Disposal Hazardous
The private contractor who manages the recycling operation also collects hazardous waste (such as e-waste) and it is transported in shipping containers out of the country. Waste oil is stored in barrels then also shipped off the island. All sewerage on the main island of Rarotonga is collected in septic tanks, which are then emptied and transported by tanker to settling and sedimentation ponds managed by ICI. Grey water from the ponds goes to surface as irrigation. De-watered sludge eventually goes to landfill. On the smaller, less populous outer islands, septic waste goes to drainage pits.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Electricity and Power Summary Table |
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Production Unit |
Type (Hydroelectric, Thermal, etc.) |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (MW) |
Generator |
Diesel |
12Mw |
2200MWh (combined diesel & solar) Peak 5MW |
Panel |
Solar (RE) |
4.1Mw |
16% |
4 Cook Islands Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for Cook Islands will be presented.
4.1 Cook Islands Government Contact List
Ministry |
Department |
National or Provincial/State Authority |
City / Town |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) |
Customs Telecommunications |
National |
Rarotonga, Avarua |
above the Bounty Bookshop |
(+ 682) 29365 |
(+ 682) 55368 |
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Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) |
Customs |
National |
Au tutaki |
|
(+ 682) 31187 |
|
|||||
Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI).
|
Infrastructure |
National |
Rarotonga |
Main Road, Arorangi
|
|
|
infrastructure@cookislands.gov.ck
|
+682 20321
|
|
|
|
Ministry Of Agriculture |
Biosecurity, Quarantine |
National |
Rarotonga |
Ara Tapu |
|
|
+682 28 711
|
|
|
||
Cook Islands National Environment Services |
Waste management , compliance |
National |
Avarua |
|
Joseph Brider
|
Director
|
|
(682) 21256
|
|
|
|
Ministry Of Health |
|
National |
Avarua |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ministry Of Transport |
Maratime |
National |
Avarua |
Port of Avatiu |
Ned Howard
Stephen Simpson |
Secretary of Transport
Director of Marine
|
|
+682 28 810
|
|
|
|
Ministry Of Transport |
Aviation |
National |
Avarua |
Port of Avatiu |
John Hosking
|
Aviation (Safety & Security) Oversight Manager
|
john.hosking@cookislands.gov.ck
|
+682 28 810
|
|
|
|
Ministry Of Internal Affairs |
Road maintenance |
National |
Avarua |
Tupapa, |
|
|
|
+682 29370
|
|
|
|
Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
|
National |
Avarua |
2nd Floor, Takuvaine Rd
|
|
|
|
+682 29 347
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI)
|
Disaster response and planning |
National |
Avarua |
Cook Islands Police Headquarters,
|
Charles Carlson |
Director |
charles.carlson@cookislands.gov.ck
|
+682 29 609
|
(+682) 54 005
|
|
|
Ministry of Internal Affairs |
Fuel quality control and pricing |
National |
Avarua |
Ara Tapu, Road |
Sandrina Thondoo |
Director Labour and Consumer Services
|
+682 29 370
|
|
|
4.2 Cook Islands Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organisation |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cook Islands Red Cross |
Avarua Rarotonga |
Ms. Lesley KATOA |
Acting President |
(682) 22598 |
||||
Cook Islands Red Cross |
Avarua Rarotonga |
Mata Hetland
|
Disaster Coordinator |
|
|
|
|
|
Cook Islands Red Cross |
Avarua Rarotonga |
Fine Arnold |
Secretary General |
|
|
|
|
|
Adventist Disaster Relief Association |
Avarua Rarotonga |
Eliu Eliu |
President Seventh Day Adventist Church |
4.3 Cook Islands Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent Petroleum Laboratory Ltd (IPL) |
+64 9 4328567 or +64 6 758 4262 |
Testing of Petroleum fuel products to provide certification to international standards |
4.4 Cook Islands Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Key Role |
Description of Duties |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ports of Avatiu & Arutanga |
Cook Islands Ports Authority |
Avarua, Rarotonga |
Nooroa (Bim) Tou |
General Manager |
+682 21921 |
+682 55750 |
Port Authority, management |
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Port of Avatiu |
Matson Rarotonga Agents: EXCIL SHIPPING LTD |
Avarua, Rarotonga |
|
|
+682 25-193/25-196 |
|
|
|
|
International Shipping Lines |
|
Port of Avatiu |
Transam Cook Islands |
Avarua, Rarotonga |
|
|
+682 27-674 |
682 55-674 |
|
|
|
International Shipping Lines |
|
Port of Avatiu |
Taio Shipping Ltd
|
Avarua, Rarotonga |
|
|
+682 24-905 |
|
|
|
|
National shipping lines |
|
Port of Avatiu |
Cook Islands Towage Ltd |
Avarua, Rarotonga |
|
|
+682 27-674 |
|
|
|
|
National shipping lines |
|
Port of Avatiu |
Cook Islands General Transport Ltd (UMA Shipping and Cook Islands Towage) |
Avarua, Rarotonga |
|
|
|
+682 24441
|
|
|
|
|
Stevedore services - inner service departs Auckland every 22 days,calling directly Rarotonga and Aitutaki barge/tug service from Rarotonga to the Northern and Southern Cook Islands |
Port of Avatiu |
HPM De-vanning
|
Avarua, Rarotonga |
|
|
+682 27187 |
|
|
|
|
Unpacking containers |
|
Port of Avatiu |
Cruise Cook Islands |
Avatiu, Rarotonga |
Stuart Henry |
Managing Director, Rarotonga Agency |
682 25761 |
+682 54966 |
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Shipping agents |
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Aitutaki |
Cruise Cook Islands
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Aitutaki |
Mike Henry
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Director & Aitutaki Agency
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682 55105
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Shipping agents |
Port of Avatiu |
Hawaii Pacific Maritime Ltd
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Avarua Rarotonga
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Mrs Agnes Armstrong
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Managing Director
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+682 27185 |
+682 55185 |
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Shipping agents |
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Port of Avatiu |
Excil Shipping Limited |
Avarua, Rarotonga |
Maru Apera |
Manager [shipping] |
+682 25193 |
+682 55303 |
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Shipping agents |
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Port Of Avatiu |
Transam Cook Islands |
Avatiu, Rarotonga |
Tekau Anguna |
Agency Manager |
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+682 27674 |
+682 27674 |
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Shipping agents |
Port of Avatiu |
Matina Travel Ltd |
Avarua, Rarotonga |
Christine [Vina] Manuel |
Shipping Manager |
+682 21780 |
+682 55251 |
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Shipping agents |
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Port of Arutanga |
Baxter Boys Stevedoring-Seana B Ltd |
Main Road Ureia, P O Box 49, Aitutaki |
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+682 31325 |
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Stevedoring services, Port of Arutanga. Side lifter truck |
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Port of Avatiu |
Triad Petroleum |
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+682 20374 |
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Sidelifter licensed for fuel tanks |
4.5 Cook Islands Airport Companies Contact List
Airport |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
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Rarotonga International Airport |
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Rarotonga International Airport |
Air NZ Office |
682 26300 |
682 23300 |
International airline serving Cook Islands |
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Rarotonga International Airport |
Air NZ Cargo |
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682 26306 |
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682 23300 |
Ground Handling services |
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Rarotonga International Airport |
Air Rarotonga |
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682 22888 or 682 22890 |
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682 23288 |
International airline serving Cook Islands |
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Rarotonga International Airport |
Air Tahiti |
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International airline serving Cook Islands |
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Rarotonga International Airport |
Jetstar Airways |
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www.jetstar.com/au/en/contact-us
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International airline serving Cook Islands |
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Rarotonga International Airport |
Virgin Australia |
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ww.virginaustralia.com/uk/en/help/contact-us
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+61 732952296 |
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International airline serving Cook Islands |
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Rarotonga International Airport |
Fedex |
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682 23361 |
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682 21391 |
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Freight Services |
Rarotonga International Airport |
DHL Express Services |
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682 25101 |
682 55262 |
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Freight Services |
Rarotonga International Airport |
Pacific Energy |
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m.nicholls @p.energy
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682 22377 |
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Aircraft fuel services |
Rarotonga International Airport |
Customs Immigration Quarantine |
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682 29365 682 29347 682 28710 |
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Customs, immigration and quarantine services |
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Rarotonga International Airport |
Avis Rental Cars |
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682 22833 |
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Rental Cars |
4.6 Cook Islands Storage and Milling Companies Contact List
There are no milling or storage companies in the Cook Islands.
4.7 Cook Islands Fuel Companies Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
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Triad Pacific Petroleum Ltd |
Rarotonga |
Ara Tapu, Avarua District
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+682 20437
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TOA Petroleum Ltd |
Rarotonga |
Ara Tapu, Avarua District
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+682 27001 |
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Pacific Islands Energy |
Rarotonga |
Ara Tapu, Avarua District
|
Mark Vaikai |
Ountry manager |
+68226250 |
+68255895 |
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4.8 Cook Islands Transporter Companies Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
Vehicle Type |
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle |
Condition |
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Cook Islands General Transport Ltd. (CIGT) |
Rarotonga |
Cook Islands General Transport, Avarua |
(+682) 24441 |
(+682) 24446 |
Transport and freight handling |
Rubbish Disposal |
See section 1 3.2 Transporters for details |
See section 1 3.2 Transporters for details |
Good |
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T & M Contractors |
Rarotonga |
Ara Metua, Arorangi District |
Teinah Heather |
Manager |
+682 24 249 |
Transport and freight handeling |
Rubbish Disposal, heavy machinery hire and truck transport |
See section 1 3.2 Transporters for details y |
See section 1 3.2 Transporters for details y |
4.9 Cook Islands Railway Companies Contact Lists
There are no railways in the Cook Islands.
4.10 Cook Islands Supplier Contact List
Company |
Commodity Types |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Cook Islands Trading Company (CITC) |
Groceries, hardware, pumps tools, tarpaulins, tents clothing, pharmacy, liquor |
Rarotonga
|
Main Road, Avarua |
Gaye Whitta |
General Manager |
+682 22000 |
+682 20857 |
Wholesale and retail groceries, hardware, clothing, pharmacy, liquor |
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Prime Foods Ltd |
Groceries, vegetables and meat |
Rarotonga
|
St Josephs Road, Avarua |
+682 22259 |
Wholesale and retail groceries, vegetables and meat |
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Vonnia Hardware |
General Hardware supplies, tools, pumps, tarpaulins etc. |
Rarotonga
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Ara Tapu, Avarua District |
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+68220 928 |
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Hardware, Tools and equipment. Pumps etc.
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4.11 Cook Islands Additional Services Contact List
Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Point of contact for private enterprises in Cook Islands |
Cook Is. Chamber of Commerce |
Avarua |
Ground Floor, BTIB Building, Ruatonga |
+682 20925 |
Pont of contact for private enterprises in Cook Islands |
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Banking |
ANZ Bank |
Avarua, Rarotonga |
ANZ House |
Glen Stewart |
CEO |
+682 21750 |
+682 21 760 |
personal and commercial banking and investment requirements. |
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Banking |
Bank Of The South Pacific (BSB) |
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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Avarua Main Road PO Box 42
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(682) 22014
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personal and commercial banking and investment requirements. |
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Banking |
Bank Of The Cook Islands (BCI) |
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
|
Avarua Main Road P O Box 113 |
Vaine Nooana- Arioka
|
Managing Director
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(682) 29-341
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(682) 29-343
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personal and commercial banking and investment requirements |
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Money Transfer |
Western Union |
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
|
Ara Tapu, Avarua District
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+682 29 907
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http://locations.westernunion.com/ck/-/rarotonga/f5cafee88804701810e9a92d1bc6da56 |
Telegraphic money transfers |
Accountant |
KPMG
|
Rarotonga, |
Avarua |
Mike Carr |
Accountant |
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+682 20 486
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+682 21 486
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Accountancy Services |
Accountant |
Cook Islands Business & Accounting Services
|
Rarotonga, |
Avarua |
Justin Rous
|
Accountant |
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+682 24 538
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Accountancy Services |
Accountant |
JMA Chartered Accountants Ltd |
Rarotonga, |
Avarua |
J oanne Archer
|
Accountant |
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+ 682 79872
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Accountancy Services |
Taxi |
Atupa Taxi |
Rarotonga |
Avatiu |
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+682 25517 |
+682 58252 |
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Van & car taxi services |
Bus hire |
Raro tours |
Rarotonga |
Avatiu |
|
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+682 55407 |
+682 54068 |
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ww.rarotours.co.ck |
Bus for hire |
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Postal Services |
BlueSky |
Rarotonga & Outer Islands |
Parekura Avarua Rarotonga
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ck.info@blueskypacificgroup.com
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Collection and delivery of mail and other postal services |
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Couriers |
DHL Express Cook Islands |
Rarotonga |
Airport Services Road, Avarua district, |
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|
+682 25101 |
+682 55262 |
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National and International courier services |
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Couriers |
Rarotonga Freight Services Ltd. |
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Airport Services Road, Avarua district, |
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+682 23361 |
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National and International courier services |
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Printers and Publishers |
CIPS Electronics |
Rarotonga |
Avarua. Main Street |
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+682 26238 |
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Printing, copying, book making, signage |
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Printers and Publishers |
Cook Island News |
Rarotonga |
Avarua |
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+682 22999 |
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Printing, copying, book making, signage |
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ISP and VSAT provider |
TS2 Ltd. |
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ISP and VSAT provider |
Zenbu |
New Zealand |
Newmarket, Auckland |
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+64 9 2823691 |
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Accommodation |
There are numerous accommodation options in the Cook Islands with a wide variation in style, quality and price. The websites give a comprehensive list of these with direct web links that provide photographs, addresses/locations and prices 1. Rarotonga accommodation 2. Outer islands accommodation |
(1) http://enjoycookislands.com/stay/rarotonga (2) http://enjoycookislands.com/stay/aitutaki http://enjoycookislands.com/stay/atiu http://enjoycookislands.com/stay/mangaia http://enjoycookislands.com/stay/outer-islands
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Bungalow, hotel, motel and guest house accommodation.
All Islands |
5 Cook Islands Annexes
The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Cook Islands LCA.
5.1 Cook Islands Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym |
Full Name |
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ADRA |
Adventist Disaster Recovery Agency |
AWB |
Airway Bill |
BL |
Bill of Lading |
C&F |
Cost & Freight |
CAA |
Civil Aviation Authority |
CARE |
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
CFS |
Container Freight Stations |
CIAA |
Cook Islands Airport Authority |
CIRSC |
Cook Islands Red Cross Society |
DRM |
Disaster Risk Management |
EMCI |
Emergency Management Cook Islands |
FAO |
Food and Agriculture Organization |
GPRS |
General Pocket Radio Service |
GRT |
Gross Register Tonnage |
IATA |
International Air Transport Association |
ICAO |
International Civil Aviation Organization |
ICI |
Infrastructure Cook Islands |
\IDPs |
Internally Displaced Persons |
ILS |
Instrument Landing System |
IMF |
International Monetary Fund |
INGO |
International NGO |
IOM |
International Organization for Migration |
ISPs |
Internet Service Providers |
KVA |
Kilo Volt Ampere |
LCA |
Logistics Capacity Assessment |
MICI |
Ministry Of Infrastructure Cook Islands |
MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
MT |
Metric Tons |
MW |
Megawatt |
N/A |
Not Available |
NDB |
Non-directional beacon |
NFI |
Non-food Items |
NGO |
Non-governmental Organization |
nm |
nautical miles |
NZ |
New Zealand |
OCHA |
Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
Pa Enua |
Outer Islands |
RC |
Resident Coordinator |
RoRo |
Roll on Roll off |
TAU |
Te Aponga Uera (Electricity Provider) |
T |
Tons |
T&D |
Transmission and Distribution |
TEUs |
Twenty Foot Equivalent Units |
THC |
Terminal Handling Charge |
SOE |
State Owned Enterprise |
UNAIDS |
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS |
UNCT |
United Nations Country Team |
UNDP |
United Nations Development Programme |
UNEP |
United Nations Environmental Programme |
UNESCO |
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
UNFPA |
United Nations Population Fund |
UNHAS |
United Nations Humanitarian Air Service |
UNHCR |
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
UNICEF |
United Nations Children's Fund |
(V)HF |
(Very) High Frequency |
VOR |
VHF omnidirectional radio range |
V-SAT |
Very Smart Aperture Terminal |
WASH |
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
WCO |
World Customs Organization |
WFP |
World Food Programme |
WHO |
World Health Organization |
WVI |
World Vision International |
5.2 Cook Islands Employment Relations Act 2012
Find the Cook Islands Employment Relations Act 2012 here
5.3 Cook Islands Dangerous Goods Act 1984
Find the Cook Islands Dangerous Goods Act 1984 here
5.4 Fuel Price Tribunal
5.5 Cook Islands Taio Shipping Fares to Outer Islands
5.6 Cook Islands Entry into the Civil Aviation System
PART 2
ENTRY INTO THE CIVIL AVIATION SYSTEM
25. Requirement to register aircraft - (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Act or rules made under this Act, every person lawfully entitled to the possession of an aircraft for a period of 28 days or longer of an aircraft which flies to, from, within, or over Cook Islands territory must register that aircraft and hold a valid certificate of registration for that aircraft from-
(a) The Director; or
(b) The appropriate aeronautical authorities of a contracting State of ICAO; or
(c) The appropriate aeronautical authorities of another state that is party to an agreement with the Government of the Cook Islands which provide for the acceptance of each other's registrations.
(2) No aircraft may be registered in the Cook Islands it is registered in any other country.
(3) The Director may decline to register any aircraft in accordance with the rules.
(4) Any person in respect of whom any decision is taken under this section may appeal against that decision to the High Court under section 73.
26. Requirement for aviation document - (1) The rules may specify that an aviation document is required by or in respect of all or any of the following:
(a) Cook Islands registered aircrafts;
(b) Aircraft pilots;
(c) Flight crew members;
(d) Air traffic service personnel;
(e) Aviation security services personnel;
(f) Aircraft maintenance personnel;
(g) Air services;
(h) Air traffic services;
(i) Aerodromes and aerodrome operators;
(j) Navigation installation providers;
(k) Aviation training organisations;
(l) Aircraft design, manufacture, and maintenance organisations;
(m) Aeronautical procedures;
(n) Aviation security services;
(o) Aviation meteorological services;
(p) Aviation communications services;
(q) Any persons, services, or things within any of the classes specified in paragraphs (a) to (p) of this subsection;
(r) Such other persons, aircraft, aeronautical products, aviation related services, facilities, and equipment operated in support of the civil aviation system, or classes of such persons, aircraft, aeronautical products, aviation related services, facilities, and equipment operated in support of the civil aviation system, as may, in the interests of safety or security, be specified in the rules.
(2) The requirements, standards, and application procedure for each aviation document, and the maximum period for which each document may be issued, must be prescribed by the rules.
(3) Subject to any rules, an aviation document may be issued by the Director for such specified period and subject to such condition as the Director considers appropriate in each particular case.
(4) Any person in respect of whom any decision is taken under this section may appeal against that decision to the High Court under section 73.
27. Application for aviation document - (1) Every application for the grant or renewal of an aviation document must be made to the Director in the prescribed form or, if there is no prescribed form, in such form as the Director may require.
(2) Every applicant for an aviation document must include in the application the applicant's address for service in the Cook Islands including, where applicable, telephone and facsimile numbers.
(3) The Secretary must ensure that a record of all information order this provided under this section is maintained at the Civil Aviation Registry.
(4) Every holder of an aviation document must maintain the currency of the information provided under subsection (2) by promptly notifying the Secretary of any changes to the address, telephone number, or facsimile number.
(5) Service of any notification under this Act on a holder of, or applicant for, an aviation document is effective service if served on the address last provided by that holder or applicant under this section.
28. Grant or renewal of aviation document - (1) After considering any application for the grant or renewal of an aviation document, the Director must, as soon as is practicable, grant the application if he or she is satisfied that-
(a) All things in respect of which the document is sought meet the relevant prescribed requirements; and
(b) The applicant and any person who is to have or is likely to have control over the exercise of the privileges under the document-
(i) Either holds the relevant prescribed qualifications and experience or holds such foreign qualification as are acceptable to the Director under subsection (2); and
(ii) Is a fit and proper person to have such control or hold the document; and
(iii) Meets all other relevant prescribed requirements; and
(c) It is not contrary to the interests of aviation safety or security for the document to be granted or renewed.
(2) In considering any application for the grant or renewal of an aviation document, the Director-
(a) Must have regard to, and give such weight as the Director considers appropriate to, the advice and recommendations provided by approved organisations contracted by the Minister under section 6(2)(b); and
(b) May, subject to any provisions in the rules, accept such foreign qualifications or recognise such foreign certifications as he or she considers appropriate in each case.
(3) It is a condition of every current aviation document that the holder and any person who has or is likely to have control over the exercise of the privileges under the document continue to satisfy the fit and proper person test specified in subsection (1)(b)(ii).
(4) Any person in respect of whom any decision is taken under this section may appeal against that decision to the High Court under section 73.
5.7 Cook Islands Postal Costs
Find the Cook Islands Postal Costs guidance here
5.8 Cook Islands UNDP Country Preparedness Package
Find the Cook Islands UNDP Country Preparedness Package here