The economy of the Cook Islands is based mainly on tourism, with minor exports made up of tropical and citrus fruit.
Efforts to exploit tourism potential, encourage offshore banking, and expand the mining and fishing industries have been partially successful in stimulating investment and growth.
[5][6] Allegations of being a tax haven re-emerged in 2013 following the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Offshore Leaks.
TCI is a private company owned by Spark New Zealand Ltd (60%) and the Cook Islands Government (40%).
In operation since July 1991, TCI provides local, national and international telecommunications as well as internet access on all islands except Suwarrow.