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US, New Zealand, and Cook Islands Partner for Major Penrhyn Port Upgrade

01 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 150 views

The United States, Cook Islands, and New Zealand have announced a partnership to upgrade the port on Penrhyn island, with the US and New Zealand co-funding the project totaling approximately $60 million USD. This initiative aims to enhance safety, transport links, and economic opportunities for the northern Cook Islands and reflects strong regional cooperation and historic ties. The project will be implemented by New Zealand in close coordination with the Cook Islands and the US, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure development for the island's connectivity and prosperity.

Tags: Mark Brown Winston Peters Christopher Landau Cook Islands New Zealand United States Penrhyn Tongareva Pacific Islands Forum Congress

New Zealand and Pacific Leaders Unite in Historic Realm Meeting in Auckland

28 Aug 2026 | 1 week ago | 168 views

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with the leaders of the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau in Auckland for the first-ever Realm of New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting to discuss regional priorities and the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Luxon emphasized the deep historical, cultural, and constitutional ties that bind these nations as part of the Realm of New Zealand. He also acknowledged Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi for initiating and co-hosting the meeting, highlighting the unique but connected relationships within the Realm partnership.

Tags: Christopher Luxon Dalton Tagelagi Mark Brown Alapati Tavite Cook Islands Niue Tokelau Realm of New Zealand Pacific Islands Forum Auckland

Foreign Minister Winston Peters to Visit Cook Islands for Talks with PM Brown

31 Mar 2026 | 5 months ago | 752 views

Foreign Minister Winston Peters will visit the Cook Islands on April 1-2 for talks with Prime Minister Mark Brown. This visit follows a private meeting between the two leaders in Auckland earlier this month. Peters last visited the Cook Islands in February 2024.

Tags: Winston Peters Mark Brown Foreign Minister Prime Minister Cook Islands New Zealand Auckland visit talks February 2024