Cook Islands
News in Cook Islands Maori for 28 June 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 27 June 2025
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Deep sea mining decision already made, Cook Islands opposition leader says
Tina Browne, who has called for a pause on deep sea mining, says she is fine with exploration and the actual mining if it is deemed environmentally safe.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 26 June 2025
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Seabed mining consultations raise fishery concerns
Moana Minerals, one of the licenced companies in the Cook Islands to explore deep sea mineral resources, conducted engagement tours across the Southern Group islands last week.
NZ poll reveals nearly half of Kiwis oppose automatic citizenship for Cook Islands
Thirty percent of the 1000-person sample supported Cook Islanders retaining citizenship, 46 percent were opposed and 24 percent were unsure. Audio
New poll shows respondents' views on Cook Islands
A new poll by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union shows almost half of respondents oppose the Cook Islands having automatic New Zealand citizenship. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 25 June 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 24 June 2025
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Mark Brown slams NZ for its 'patronising approach' over China deal
The Cook Islands prime minister has suggested a double standard, after the New Zealand government cut its development assistance to the tune of nearly $20 million.
NZ's pause on funding is 'patronising' - Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says pausing nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance is "patronising" and "inconsistent with modern partnership". Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 21 June 2025
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China could be major beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - expert
A Massey University security and defence observer says the New Zealand government's tactic of trying to punish partners over their decision-making is short-sighted. Audio
NZ pauses millions of dollars in funding for the Cook Islands
New Zealand has paused nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance to the Cook Islands for the upcoming financial year. Audio
China could be beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - Powles
The decision by New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, to suspend payment of aid to the Cook Islands, could backfire on the government. Audio
Getting ready for the biggest Cook Islands festival in Aotearoa
Te Maeva Nui NZ is seen as the largest Cook Islands cultural festival outside of the Cook Islands. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 20 June 2025
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Why has NZ paused funding to the Cook Islands over China deal?
New Zealand has halted more than $18 million in development assistance to its realm country. But the island's prime minister said his government was "aware" it was coming. Audio
Political editor Jo Moir on Cook Islands funding latest
New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands. Audio
NZ pausing funding to Cook Islands
New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands. Audio
