Media Release: Celebrating Cook Islands identity while preserving our relationship with New Zealand

In response to recent media discussions, Prime Minister Mark Brown reaffirms the Cook Islands government’s unwavering commitment to preserving the nation’s constitutional relationship with New Zealand while celebrating Cook Islands’ unique heritage and identity. Our constitutional bond remains unchangedPrime Minister Brown addressed concerns raised about the introduction of a Cook Islands passport: “Let me be…

Media Release: Prime Minister Mark Brown hosts visit by Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma of the People’s Republic of China

The Cook Islands has achieved a historic milestone, hosting the Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), His Excellency Dr. Zhaoxu Ma, marking the highest-level visit from PRC Government. The visit coincided with the dedication ceremony for the Te Mato Vai (TMV) Project, the largest infrastructure initiative in the…

Media Release: Cook Islands Government Concludes Successful Diaspora Consultations in New Zealand

Highlighting Seabed Minerals and 60 Years of Self-GovernmentPrime Minister Honourable Mark Brown led the Cook Islands Government delegation through a week-long series of consultations with Cook Islands communities across New Zealand. These engagements provided valuable opportunities to share updates on the Seabed Minerals (SBM) sector and outline plans for the country’s 60th anniversary of self-governance…