Australian High Commission in the Cook Islands

Kia Orana to @MarkBrownPM and the people of Cook Islands - wishing you a happy Constitution Day. Our ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership underscores our relationship. Looking forward to deepening our friendship as we work to advance Pacific priorities.

Pleased to meet CDR Travers, LTJG Stanchi and the crew of US Coast Guard Cutter William Hart in Avatiu Harbour. We discussed their training exercises at sea - including with @cipolice - and the value of maritime cooperation. @USCGHawaiiPac

Delighted to host Captain Henry of Aus-gifted Te Kukupa II and those of his crew heading to Cairns for Advanced Seamanship training and wish them fair winds and following seas. A privilege to learn about their work to help Cook Islanders keep safe. @cipolice #AusNavy

The Australian High Commission was honoured to recently mark Australia Day and our countries’ deep and enduring friendship with King’s Representative H.E. Sir Marsters and Lady Marsters, The Hon. Prime Minister Brown and Mrs Brown and guests. @CKI_MFAI

Australia’s story began over 60,000 years ago. On Australia Day, we reflect on what it means to be Australian and acknowledge our history. The High Commission in Rarotonga will mark the friendship between our peoples and reflect on Australia’s ongoing reconciliation journey.

Meitaki to National Environment Service Director Fua and his team for an engaging meeting. The NES works to protect and manage Cook Islands’ beautiful environment – including fighting plastic pollution with Australian support.

In 2022, I had the immense privilege of becoming Australia’s Foreign Minister. Thank you for your support. We have much to be proud of and much more to do. In 2023, we will continue to work to make Australia stronger and shape our region - and the world - for the better.

The Australian High Commission in Rarotonga will close Mon 26 Dec to Tues 3 Jan, and re-open on Wed 4 Jan 2023. For emergency consular assistance, Australian nationals should contact our 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305. Our local duty phone is +682 73379.

Congratulations to Cook Islands Customs Service’s Ms Nancy and Ms Elizabeth for completing the Pacific Women’s Professional Development Program (PWPDP) this year. The PWPDP is an initiative of @AusBorderForce in partnership with @RMIT and @AdminOco

Pleased to meet recently with @USAmbNZ - we discussed our countries’ shared commitment to supporting prosperity and security in the Pacific region. (Photo: Ola Thorsen/US Embassy)

Australia’s Ian Thorpe, Cate Campbell and Matthew Dunn with @fina_president received a warm Kia Orana in Cook Islands recently. They chatted with ‘Swim for All’ school program participants about training hard and aiming for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

11.11.22 The Australian High Commission was honoured to join the Remembrance Service on Armistice Day at the Returned and Services Association Cook Islands and lay a wreath in tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget.

At COP27, Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy was joined by Pacific Leaders, including Prime Minister of Cook Islands Mark Brown, in calling for action to reach the Paris Agreement commitment of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees C.

I was impressed to see the work being done at the Cook Islands Oceans Monitoring Centre, and the upgrades to the Aitutaki Marine Research Centre. With its vast Exclusive Economic Zone, this work is crucial to Cook Islands' economy, safety and security.

Great to see the progress being made on the upgrade to the Cook Islands' Maritime Surveillance Centre, with Australia’s assistance. The Centre will support the crew of the Guardian-class patrol boat Te Kukupa II, and their important work patrolling Cook Islands' waters.

Wonderful to spend time with Sir Tom & Lady Marsters, along with a diverse group of Cook Islands’ community leaders. Appreciated the opportunity to learn about their work supporting Cook Islands' future - from tourism and marine conservation to education and healthcare.

Delighted to be in Cook Islands to sign the 'Oa Tumanava Cook Islands Australia Bilateral Partnership Arrangement with PM Mark Brown. 'Oa Tumanava means enduring friendship - through good times and adversity. It signals our ambition for a new era of deepened cooperation.

An action-packed first week of the Cook Islands Games. Warm congratulations to all those involved. Looking forward to this week’s beach volleyball, boxing, cricket, football, lawn bowls, table tennis, tennis and touch rugby!

The Australian High Commission’s Ruth Baird enjoyed meeting Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s Owen Lewis and Hugh Graham. They discussed the colour and culture of the Cook Islands Games underway and how Australians and Cook Islanders share a love of sport!

The Australian High Commission was honoured to join Cook Islands’ National Memorial Service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today. Australia and Cook Islands have shared in Her Majesty’s long and historic reign. Together, we remember her life of service. Te Atua te Aroa.