Mark Brown
August 1st is election day in the Cook Islands
Cook Islanders go to the polls on the first of August local time (2 August NZ Time) to choose a new 24 member parliament. Audio
Cook Islands gear up for national election
Cook Islanders go to the polls on the first of August local time (2 August NZ Time) to choose a new 24 member parliament. Audio
Cooks PM calling for international recognition of climate debt
The Cook Islands PM is calling on the international finance community to recognise the debt small island states are taking on for climate adaptation and mitigation. Audio
Cook Islands PM perplexed by lack of virtual voting at COP26
Cook Islands PM perplexed by lack of virtual voting at COP26. Audio
Council for international development looks at Pacific
New Zealand's Council for International Development's annual conference has kicked off. Audio
Cooks looks to turn exodus around
The Cook Islands is pondering how to entice an exodus of young people back to the country. Audio
Opposition to seabed mining still strong in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands remains divided over seabed mining despite the opposition joining the government in saying no to a ten year moratorium on the controversial practice. Audio
Pacific civil society calls for global ban on deep sea mining
Pacific civil society organisations call for a global ban on deep sea mining. Audio
New Zealand commemorates Pacific service people
Significant contribution of Pacific service people to New Zealand efforts in times of conflict commemorated with a new war memorial. Audio
Cook Islands PM confident NZers will be arriving in May
Don't dust off your passport just yet. A much-mooted travel bubble with the Cook Islands will not be on the cards until at least May.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Cook Islands Prime Minister… Video, Audio
Cook Is rapid response to NZ's recent case of Covid-19
The Cook Islands government is taking a 'wait and see' approach to the resumption of flights from New Zealand. Audio
Covid-19: Cook Islands cancels flight bound for Rarotonga
The Cook Islands government has cancelled a flight bound for Rarotonga in response to the recent community case of Covid-19 in Northland.
Thirty Cook Islanders were expected on the flight, which is… Audio
Cook Islands invites seabed mineral exploration
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says his country is taking a precautionary approach as it opens up to companies for seabed mineral exploration in parts of its territory. Audio
Cook Islands govt pledges support for national games
The revived Cook Island Games will be back in 2022, after staging the biggest event in the Pacific this year. Audio
Cook Islands travel bubble could open next month
Quarantine-free travel to the Cook Islands could be a reality for New Zealanders from as early as next month.
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The Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown, says with New Zealand… Audio
Cooks Deputy PM promises changes to water system set up
The Cook Islands Government is promising changes to the legislation to establish the agency that will manage the huge new water system on Rarotonga. Audio
NZ Realm travel bubble appears a step closer
Travel between New Zealand and some Pacific countries appears to be a step closer, with confirmation officials are working on a "travel bridge" with the realm countries. Audio
Challenges laid out for a Pacific-NZ-Aus bubble
Hopes grow for a Pacific travel bubble, but the challenges are laid out. Audio
Cook Islands Deputy PM wants developed status revoked
Mark Brown, the deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of the Cook Island's has called for the country's recent status of "developed nation" to be revoked, to help the country access funds to… Audio
Cook Islands to formally ratify Pacer Plus in June
The Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown says Pacer Plus will have immediate benefits for his country when it comes into force later this year Audio
