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Winston Peters addresses Cook Islands 60th anniversary of free association

StuffNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesMonday 4 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Winston Peters, Shane Reti

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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters stated that New Zealand has a duty to act if Cook Islands laws offend New Zealand's governing norms. Speaking at a celebration in Auckland, Peters noted that Cook Islanders remain free to choose whether to continue their free association with New Zealand.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 4 Aug 2025, 2:05pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
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  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

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  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'Right to choose' key to Cook Islands-NZ relationship: Peters (opens in new tab)