[Formal greetings to the Aronga Mana, Religious Advisory Council, Cabinet, Members of Parliament, and New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs the Rt. Honourable Winston Peters and delegation]. Kia orana tatou katoatoa I te aro’a ma’ata o te Atua. Key moments in the journey of a nation arrive by steady navigation, with clear hearts and minds,…
The Government of the Cook Islands and the Government of New Zealand have today signed a Declaration on Defence and Security, setting out a clear and practical framework for how the two countries will work together in areas of defence and security. This Declaration reflects a relationship grounded in mutual respect, shared values, and a…
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…
The Cook Islands has reaffirmed its enduring relationship with the Kiingitanga following Prime Minister Hon. Mark Brown’s attendance at the 130th Tūrangawaewae Royal Regatta. Prime Minister Brown, accompanied by Te Kaumaitinui, was formally hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia, alongside Waikato-Tainui and leaders from across…
Prime Minister Hon. Mark Brown last night announced a series of new initiatives to better support Cook Islanders living in New Zealand, during a community engagement in Auckland. Speaking to an audience of Cook Islands community members, leaders, and partners, the Prime Minister outlined practical steps the Government is taking to strengthen support for Cook…
Prime Minister Hon. Mark Brown last night delivered a keynote address in Wellington, setting out a clear and confident vision for the Cook Islands as it marks 60 years of self-governance. Speaking to key stakeholders, partners, and members of the Cook Islands community in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the central purpose of…
Prime Minister Hon. Mark Brown will travel to New Zealand next week for a programme of engagements focussed on strengthening ties with our people and reinforcing the enduring relationship between the Cook Islands and Aotearoa New Zealand. The visit comes as the Cook Islands marks 60 years of self-governance and continues to strengthen its national…
The Prime Minister, Hon. Mark Brown, has travelled to Honolulu, Hawaiʻi this week to attend the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit, a senior-level, invitation-only forum designed to advance viable investment across the Pacific. Hosted by the United States Government and the East-West Center, the Summit focuses on mobilising private sector investment to…
Kia orana Mr Speaker, and kia orana to all Members. I want to set out, clearly and transparently, the steps the Cook Islands Government has taken to address our relationship with New Zealand. This is important for Parliament, and it is important for our people. We need clarity about what has happened, what we have…
Our people deserve clarity about where things stand. The Cook Islands Government has been working consistently to address concerns raised by New Zealand, and we remain fully committed to doing that work with the same attention to detail, care and diligence that we have applied throughout this year. Our agencies have been involved in detailed…