Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced the Cook Islands’ intention to establish Ra’ui To’ora, a Dynamic Ocean Protection Zone for whales, a Pacific-led innovation grounded in Indigenous stewardship and cutting-edge marine science. Unveiled at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), Ra’ui To’ora will provide seasonal protection for the endangered Oceania sub-population of humpback whales as…
Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, the Honourable Mark Brown, attended the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) earlier this week at the invitation of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, reaffirming the Cook Islands’ leadership in sustainable ocean governance and blue economic development. Held on the margins of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC),…
United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), Cook Islands National Statement delivered by Prime Minister Mark Brown As a proud Large Ocean State, the Cook Islands brings a clear message: Let those who call the Ocean home be trusted to lead its protection. The Ocean is not what separates our islands—it is what connects, defines, and sustains…
The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, the Honourable Mark Brown, is attending the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) this week in Nice, France, affirming the country’s leadership in ocean governance, innovation, and regional cooperation. The Cook Islands delegation includes senior officials from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Prime Minister Mark Brown has concluded a constructive and forward-looking meeting with Australia’s Minister for International Development and Pacific Island Affairs, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, building on recent dialogue including a phone call between Minister Conroy and Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Tingika Elikana, last week. Held in Sydney, the bilateral engagement reaffirmed…
The Government of the Cook Islands is proud to acknowledge the significant advancements made by Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in strengthening disaster resilience through the successful completion of a series of comprehensive field missions to the Pa Enua, concluding most recently in Aitutaki, and the international…
The Government of the Cook Islands today welcomed delegates from across the Pacific and Asia to the opening of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Regional Dialogue, held at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga. The event, co-hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister, Climate Change Cook Islands, and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management,…
As the Cook Islands approaches 60 years of self-governance, Prime Minister Mark Brown has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to expanding its global and regional engagement through strengthened diplomatic ties, regional leadership, and practical partnerships that deliver for the people of the Cook Islands. In recent weeks, the Government has advanced a series of key bilateral…
On the eve of ANZAC Day 2025, Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on all Cook Islanders to pause and reflect on the powerful legacy of service, sacrifice, and solidarity that ANZAC Day represents, particularly as this year marks the 110th anniversary of the first ANZAC landings at Gallipoli and the 60th year of self-governance…
The Cook Islands Government has today launched the Itiki’anga Ora Series, a powerful new digital storytelling initiative celebrating 60 years of self-governance and national identity. Prime Minister Mark Brown said the series is a timely reflection on the journey of the Cook Islands and its people. “The Itiki’anga Ora Series is more than a celebration,…