New Zealand expresses concern over Cook Islands agreements with China

Sunday 9 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 9 Feb 2025, 3:57pm

In this story Winston Peters, New Zealand Government, Mark Brown

The New Zealand government has expressed significant concern after the Cook Islands failed to consult on agreements Prime Minister Mark Brown is signing in China. Foreign Minister Winston Peters stated the Cook Islands is required to share such partnerships as a realm country.

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1. 1NewsSun 9 Feb 2025, 2:01pm

   'Significant concern': NZ, Cook Islands relationship worsens (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 9 Feb 2025, 2:04pm

   Cook Islands PM flying to China without consulting NZ - Government (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 9 Feb 2025, 2:52pm

   NZ Government concerned regarding Cook Islands-China agreements (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via StuffSun 9 Feb 2025, 3:57pm

   Cook Islands China deal: ‘A matter of ‘significant concern’ (opens in new tab)

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