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20/06/2026

Don Higgins, former Administrator of Tokelau 🇹🇰, has been appointed New Zealand 🇳🇿 Acting High Commissioner to Niue 🇳🇺 until the end of 2026.

20/06/2026

Mr Ron Vivianii new Programme Implementation Analysts of the United Nations 🇺🇳 Development Programme {UNDP). Mr Viviani‘s appointment marks the return of a dedicated UN programme presence in Cook Islands after many years.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration held a courtesy call with Mr Ron Viviani, the newly appointed Programme Implementation Analyst for the Cook Islands under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Mr Viviani's appointment marks the return of a dedicated UN programme presence in the Cook Islands after many years. Based locally, his role will support the implementation and coordination of UNDP programs and strengthen engagement with national stakeholders.

The Ministry welcomed Mr Viviani to his new role and looks forward to working closely with him. Mr Viviani brings extensive experience in governance, business, community development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning to the position

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19/06/2026

Governor-General of Tuvalu HE l Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani GCMG MBE participates Climate Mobility Form in Berlin, Germany.

18/06/2026

James Alcide („Jim“) Gosselin MBE. Born Canadian, now a full blooded Cook Islander. Great achievements in the foreign affairs field.

17/06/2026

Niue 🇳🇺 125th anniversary of becoming part of the New Zealand 🇳🇿 Realm.

17/06/2026

King of Tonga 🇹🇴 and USP chancellor visits the Cook Islands 🇨🇰.

16/06/2026

From Rarotonga to Samarkand.

🇨🇰From Rarotonga to Samarkand. MFAI Director Sandrina Thondoo joined global discussions on the future of climate, biodiversity and environmental action, bringing the Cook Islands perspective to the table.

16/06/2026

Former Prime Minister Henry Puna appointed chairman of To Tatou Vai, the Cook Islands 🇨🇰 water supply authority.

Henry Puna Appointed Chair of To Tatou Vai

Former Prime Minister and former Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has been appointed Chairperson of To Tatou Vai, effective 8 June 2026.

The appointment was announced by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), with Puna succeeding Brian Mason, whose resignation as chairperson has been accepted by the CIIC Board.

CIIC Board Chair Fletcher Melvin thanked Mason for his service and contribution to the organisation during a key period in To Tatou Vai’s development.

“The CIIC Board sincerely thanks Brian Mason for his dedicated service and valuable contribution to To Tatou Vai and the wider CIIC Group,” Melvin said.

Melvin said Puna brings extensive governance, leadership and stakeholder engagement experience gained through decades of service in the Cook Islands and across the Pacific region.

Puna served as Prime Minister of the Cook Islands from 2010 to 2020 and as Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum from 2021 to 2024. He currently serves as Interim Director of the Pacific Islands Development Program in Hawai‘i and is a member of the East-West Center Board of Governors.

During his time as Prime Minister, Puna oversaw the development and implementation of the Te Mato Vai programme, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving the security, quality and sustainability of water supplies in the Cook Islands. The programme laid the foundation for the establishment of To Tatou Vai.

Puna said he was honoured to accept the appointment.

“To Tatou Vai plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of our communities through the delivery of essential water services. I look forward to working alongside the Board, management and stakeholders to build on the progress already achieved and support the organisation’s future priorities,” he said.

His appointment took effect on 8 June 2026.

From CIIC Media Release

Photo taken by Radio Cook Islands in May 2024

13/06/2026

Niue 🇳🇺 Christchurch community celebrates 125 years of Niue-Realm relationship.

13/06/2026

Sie Trevor Charles Clarke knighted.