Polyfest 2026

Prime Minister concludes successful New Zealand visit with clear direction for partnerships and people

Prime Minister Hon. Mark Brown has concluded a week of engagements across New Zealand, reinforcing connections with Cook Islanders abroad, advancing key partnerships, and setting a clear direction for the next phase of the Cook Islands–New Zealand relationship. The visit, held during the Cook Islands’ 60th anniversary of self-governance, brought together community, cultural and government…

CIDANZ

Strengthening partnership to support Cook Islanders in New Zealand

The Cook Islands Government and the Cook Islands Development Agency New Zealand (CIDANZ) have agreed to progress discussions towards a formal partnership to better support Cook Islanders living in New Zealand and, to explore the deepening of mutually beneficial trade, educational, sporting, cultural and professional exchanges. The discussions took place this week as part of…