New Zealand, Minister Nanaia Mahuta, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Cook Islands

The Cook Islands Government has welcomed further support from New Zealand for pandemic response; $7.5 million in climate finance; and $200,000 to support the Cook Islands assumption of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders (PIFL) Chair responsibilities and hosting of the PIFL Meeting in 2023. 

Prime Minister Mark Brown will next week welcome New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta on her first official visit to the Cook Islands this year.

PM Brown said he was delighted to be able to welcome Minister Nanaia Mahuta to the Cook Islands, for in-person bilateral discussions, and the signing of the statement of partnership.

“This is the first Ministerial visit since our general elections, and it is fitting it is New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Mahuta,” said PM Brown.