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 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…
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…
The Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to announce the reactivation of the Cook Islands Law Commission, an institution established under the Law Commission Act 2007 to promote the systematic review, reform, and development of Cook Islands law. This marks a significant step forward in ensuring that our legal framework is modern, fit for…
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 Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), in partnership with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Financial Supervisory Commission, confirms the formal establishment of a Cryptocurrency Advisory Working Group (CAWG). As directed by the Prime Minister, the CAWG has been established to provide structured, cross-agency advice on a path forward for the Cook Islands…
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…
The Cook Islands Government today officially opened the IORIS Foundational and Leadership Training, a two-week programme designed to strengthen national maritime security, inter-agency coordination, and information-sharing capability. The training is delivered under the European Union-funded CRIMARIO (Critical Maritime Routes Indo-Pacific) project and focuses on the use of IORIS, a secure, web-based platform that enables real-time…