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…

Media Release – Akakite’anga no runga I te Kimikimi’anga – National Research update

On January 25th 2022, the Cook Islands Research Policy was updated and endorsed by Cabinet. This led to the establishment of Cook Islands Research Ethics Committee (‘CIREC’) in May 2022 who work in partnership with the Cook Islands National Research Committee (‘CINRC’). The Cook Islands Research Ethics Committee ensures that all research undertaken in the…

MEDIA RELEASE:  25 August 2023 – National Sustainable Development Agenda (NSDA) 2020+ Annual Indicator

National Sustainable Development Agenda (NSDA) 2020+ Annual Indicator Report Highlights Cook Islands’ Progress and Challenges in Sustainable Development Rarotonga, August 2023 – The Cook Islands is pleased to unveil the National Sustainable Development Agenda (NSDA) 2020+ first Annual Indicator Report, a crucial document providing an encompassing overview of key indicators assessing wellbeing, social, economic, and environmental…