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Media Release - Karere Uira


Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific Grant supports improved health and safety
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM), Major Projects and Procurement Support, Airport Authorities Cook Islands (AACI),...
Apr 33 min read


Japan Fund For Prosperous And Resilient Asia And The Pacific Grant Supports Solar Panel Install
Major Projects and Procurement Support (MPPS), Te Marae Ora (TMO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announce the successful contract...
Mar 263 min read


Northern Group Battery Replacement Project Progresses
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 is to confirm that no delays to this project are attributed to New Zealand despite discussions in Parliament...
Mar 261 min read


How Borrowing Supports the Cook Islands Growth
I tēia ʻatiʻanga nei te mou nei te Kavamani Kūki ʻAirani i tētaʻi au kaioʻu. Karē tēia i te mea mātaukoreʻia me mou tētaʻi au Ipukarea i...
Mar 257 min read

MEDIA RELEASE - Cook Islands and China strengthen Economic and Technical Cooperation- Rarotonga 21 February 2025
The Governments of the Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed their commitment to economic development and...
Feb 211 min read


𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦
Following a month of stakeholder consultations, the 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭...
Feb 212 min read

Request for Quotes (RFQ) - Capacity Needs Assessment Consultant – Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme
Extended Deadline to 7th February 2025 Through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness and Preparatory Programme, we cordially invite...
Dec 30, 20241 min read

Dec 16, 20241 min read

Customs and Police joint operation seize 2kg of cannabis in Aitutaki
Date: Friday 16 August “Just over 2kg of cannabis has been seized in Aitutaki, in what Police are praising as a well-executed operation...
Aug 19, 20241 min read


Sovereign Wealth Fund - Planned Public Consultations
We're looking for everyone's input to help shape our country's Sovereign Wealth Fund. Your thoughts are crucial in achieving shared goals....
Jul 11, 20241 min read


Customs Declarant and Broker Course
The RMD - Cook Islands Customs Service (CICS) successfully completed a 4-day declarant training course with 19 successful participants....
Jul 2, 20241 min read

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – Customs Declarant and Broker Course
The Cook Islands Customs Service is seeking expressions of interest to participate in the Customs Declarant and Broker Course to be held...
May 20, 20241 min read

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – ATOM Project Positions
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) funded project “Akamatutu’anga To Tatou Ora’anga Meitaki (ATOM): Building a healthy and resilient Cook...
May 10, 20241 min read

Cook Islands Customs Public Consultation – Tariff concession and Value Added Tax (VAT) Exemption for the Importation of Disability Motor Vehicles
Introduction The Revenue Management Division (RMD) of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has commenced a public consultation...
May 6, 20243 min read

The Cook Islands delegation to the 57th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank Board of Governors
Led by Prime Minister and ADB Governor, Hon. Mark Brown held its first bilateral meeting with the Pacific Department of the Asian...
May 6, 20241 min read

Acting Director for the Revenue Management Division (RMD) and Customs Service
As of the 1 May 2024, Mr. Garth Henderson, the Financial Secretary, will assume the role of Acting Director for the Revenue Management...
May 6, 20241 min read

Xavier Mitchell's Completion of Service
MFEM has recently farewelled Mr Xavier Mitchell, who served as the Collector, Comptroller and Director of Revenue Management Division...
May 6, 20241 min read

The Annual Budget Breakfast
The Annual Budget Breakfast will be held at The Islander Hotel on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Breakfast starts at 7:30am and the Budget...
Apr 24, 20241 min read


PUBLIC NOTICE - Yachts visiting the Cook Islands
We wish to remind all visitors that it is mandatory for ALL marine craft (including yachts) visiting the Cook Islands to arrive at and...
Apr 4, 20241 min read


PUBLIC NOTICE - Tariff Classification - Fruit Drinks
To all Customs Clients – Importers, declarants and brokers. Please be advised that fruit drinks consisting of a quantity of fruit juice,...
Mar 25, 20241 min read


ELECTRICAL VEHICLE SALE
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) on behalf of Cook Islands Government recently conducted a sale by tender for eight...
Mar 6, 20242 min read

Mangaia Tax Visit 2024
Inland Revenue is scheduled to be in Mangaia next week from Monday 26 February to Thursday 29 February, 2024 and will be delivering tax...
Feb 23, 20241 min read


MEDIA RELEASE - Starlink Kits
Starlink kits are subject to the same rules as all imports to the Cook Islands. There is no import duty payable on the kits, but they are...
Feb 23, 20241 min read


PUBLIC NOTICE - To all our Excise Clients
This is a reminder to all our CCA License Holders for the manufacture of excisable goods. As of 1 January 2024, all excise declarations...
Feb 9, 20241 min read
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