Winston Peters calls for reset of relationship with Cook Islands

Wednesday 19 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 19 Feb 2025, 7:59pm

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand needs to reset its government-to-government relationship with the Cook Islands. The call follows the Cook Islands signing agreements with China without consulting Wellington. Speaking at a conference, Peters described the recent agreements as opaque.

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1. The Press via The PostWed 19 Feb 2025, 6:00pm

   New Zealand wants to rewrite Cook Islands relationship (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 19 Feb 2025, 6:34pm

   Winston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook Islands - but how? (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 19 Feb 2025, 6:41pm

   'Reset' needed with Cook Islands, Winston Peters says (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 19 Feb 2025, 7:59pm

   NZ must 'reset' relationship with Cook Islands: Peters (opens in new tab)