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Polynesian ethnic group from the Cook Islands
Cook Islanders are residents of the Cook Islands, which is composed of 15 islands and atolls in Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean. Cook Islands Māori are
Cook_Islanders
Country in the South Pacific Ocean
Most Cook Islanders have New Zealand citizenship, plus the status of Cook Islands nationals, which is not given to other New Zealand citizens. The Cook Islands
Cook_Islands
The following are islanders from the Cook Islands: Will Crummer, musician Sonny Terei, musician Calum Hood, musician Sam V, singer, songwriter James Tito
List_of_Cook_Islanders
Person from the Pacific Islands
Solomon Islanders (Solomon Islands), West Papuans (Indonesia's West Papua), Moluccans (Indonesia's Maluku Islands), and Torres Strait Islanders (Australia's
Pacific_Islander
Polynesian language of the Cook Islands
as Māori Kūki ʻĀirani (or Maori Kuki Airani), or as Rarotongan. Many Cook Islanders also call it Te Reo Ipukarea, which translates as 'the language of the
Cook_Islands_Māori
gold stars in a circle. The gold was to represent the "friendliness of Cook Islanders and their hope, faith, dedication, love and happiness"; the circle represented
Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands
Cook Islands permanent residents are residents of the Cook Islands who hold permanent residency visas and who are not ethnic Cook Islanders. A person
Cook Islands permanent residency
Cook_Islands_permanent_residency
Prime Minister of the Cook Islands (2020–present)
the Cook Islanders via a referendum. According to BBC News, several Cook Islanders residing in New Zealand questioned whether Brown and the Cook Islands
Mark Brown (Cook Islands politician)
Mark_Brown_(Cook_Islands_politician)
Island of the Cook Islands
Retrieved 16 February 2021. Curson, Peter Hayden (1972). "Cook Islanders in Town": A Study of Cook Island Urbanisation (PhD). University of Tasmania. pp. 38–40
Rarotonga
Topics referred to by the same term
culture of New Zealand Cook Islanders, the Māori people of the Cook Islands Cook Islands Māori, the language of the Cook Islanders SS Maori (1893), a steamship
Māori
While Niue and the Cook Islands are not members of the Pacific Tri-Nations competition, they can supply players for the Pacific Islanders'. The first and
Cook Islands national rugby union team
Cook_Islands_national_rugby_union_team
70%) No religion (13.6%) No response (2.00%) In antiquity, Cook Islanders practiced Cook Islands mythology, before widespread conversion by the London
Religion_in_the_Cook_Islands
United Cook Islanders was a political party in the Cook Islands. It was established on 16 February 1968 in order to challenge the then-dominant Cook Islands
United_Cook_Islanders
was 1,111 in 1997. In recent years, membership has declined due to Cook Islanders migrating for better economic opportunities in Australia and New Zealand
The Girl Guides Cook Islands Association
The_Girl_Guides_Cook_Islands_Association
Mythology
Cook Islands mythology comprises historical myths, legends, and folklore passed down by the ancient Cook Islanders over many generations. Many of the Cook
Cook_Islands_mythology
Cook Islanders to convert to Islam was Tatiana Kautai. Islam is a small religious minority in the Cook Islands. In 2018, the first mosque in the Cook
Islam_in_the_Cook_Islands
People of Pacific Islander descent in the United States
non-Pacific Islander ethnicity. Many Pacific Islander Americans are mixed with other races, especially Europeans and Asians, due to Pacific Islanders being
Pacific_Islander_Americans
Bilateral relations between the Cook Islands and New Zealand
the Cook Islands wanted to be its own sovereign state, it would first need to create its own citizenship. She also confirmed that "Cook Islanders would
Cook Islands–New Zealand relations
Cook_Islands–New_Zealand_relations
Cricket team
against PNG they were all out for 47 from 17.3 overs. In 2014, the Cook Islanders played several exhibition matches against club teams touring the islands
Cook Islands women's national cricket team
Cook_Islands_women's_national_cricket_team
citizenship implications for Cook Islanders if the Cooks sought sovereignty, enabling them to be a member in their own right. If the Cooks wanted to become a sovereign
Political status of the Cook Islands and Niue
Political_status_of_the_Cook_Islands_and_Niue
Australian singer-songwriter
Mali-Koa Hood, often credited as Mali-Koa, is an Australian singer and songwriter based in London, England. In April 2012, at the age of 20, Hood competed
Mali-Koa_Hood
Australian bassist (born 1996)
Calum Thomas Hood (born 25 January 1996) is an Australian musician, known for being the bassist and a vocalist of the pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer
Calum_Hood
New Zealand politician (born 1945)
Peters rebuffed Cook Islands prime minister Mark Brown's proposal for a separate Cook Islands passport. He questioned whether Cook Islanders supported Brown's
Winston_Peters
Marine protected area in the Cook Islands
designation, said this bill and marine park signifies “the sacredness of how Cook Islanders view our ocean space. It links us to our ancestors – it’s more than
Marae_Moana
Military unit
Following the British Empire's entry into World War II in September 1939, Cook Islanders began to take notice of the conflict. Less than two weeks after the
Cook Islands Local Defence Force
Cook_Islands_Local_Defence_Force
New Zealand reggae group
has been multi-ethnic in membership and featured Samoans, Tongans, Cook Islanders, New Zealand Europeans and Māori members. Herbs was led by singer-guitarist
Herbs_(band)
people of Pukapuka, whose language is more closely related to Samoan. Cook Islanders of non-indigenous descent include other Pacific Island peoples, Papa'a
Demographics of the Cook Islands
Demographics_of_the_Cook_Islands
Chileans Chinese Colombians Comorians Congolese (DRC) Congolese (RotC) Cook Islanders Cornish Costa Ricans Croats Cubans Curaçaoans Cypriots Czechs Danes
Lists of people by nationality
Lists_of_people_by_nationality
Political party in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Party is a nationalist political party in the Cook Islands. It was the first political party founded in the Cook Islands, and one of
Cook_Islands_Party
(2010) Te Kura O Te ‘Au People's Movement (2010) Tumu Enua (2004) United Cook Islanders (UCI) (1968–1970?) List of ruling political parties by country
List of political parties in the Cook Islands
List_of_political_parties_in_the_Cook_Islands
Cook Islands politician
known as "Aunty Mau", is a Cook Islands politician and former Cabinet Minister. She was the third woman ever elected to the Cook Islands Parliament, the
Ngamau_Munokoa
New Zealand–Australian musician (born 1992)
in the Waikato of New Zealand's North Island, to a Pākehā mother and a Cook Islands Māori father. At the age of three, Rakei and his family moved to
Jordan_Rakei
New Zealand local politician and language advocate
Tupou Here Tamata Manapori MNZM QSM is a Cook Island New Zealand teacher and Cook Islands Māori language advocate. In 1999, Manapori was appointed a Member
Tupou_Manapori
10th Prime Minister of the Cook Islands
Marurai (9 July 1947 – November 2020) was a Cook Islands politician who served as Prime Minister of the Cook Islands from 2004 to 2010. He was a member
Jim_Marurai
The missionary, John Williams, was instrumental in the conversion of Cook Islanders to Christianity. He brought two Tahitian missionaries to Aitutaki in
Culture_of_the_Cook_Islands
Hollow percussion idiophone instrument
Tōʻere — Tahitian (Tahiti), also Tōkere by Tuamotuans, Mangarevans and Cook Islanders Huiringua – Mexico Mayohuacán – Taino people (Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican
Slit_drum
Cook Islands high chief
Tou Travel Ariki is a Cook Islands high chief (ariki) from Mitiaro who has been the president of the House of Ariki since 2008, and from 2002 to 2006.
Tou_Travel_Ariki
Christmas Island Christmas Island Christmas Islanders Cocos (Keeling) Islands Cocos Island Cocos Islanders Colombia Colombian Colombians Comoros Comoran
List of adjectival and demonymic forms for countries and nations
List_of_adjectival_and_demonymic_forms_for_countries_and_nations
Inhabitants of Pacific Ocean islands
Pitcairn Islanders, also referred to as Pitkerners and Pitcairnese, are the native inhabitants of the Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory including
Pitcairn_Islanders
The music of the Cook Islands is diverse, with Christian music being especially popular. Imene tuki is a form of unaccompanied vocal music known for its
Music_of_the_Cook_Islands
Cook Islands politician (1951–2020)
1951 – 4 September 2020) was a Cook Islands politician who served as a Cabinet Minister. He was a member of the Cook Islands Party. Glassie was born
Nandi_Glassie
Cook Islands politician
Kete Ioane (30 October 1950 – 13 February 2015) was a Cook Islands politician. He was a Cook Islands Democratic Party Member of Parliament from 1999 to
Kete_Ioane
seats, a gain of two from the 1965 elections. The newly formed United Cook Islanders won the other six seats to become the parliamentary opposition. CIP
1968 Cook Islands general election
1968_Cook_Islands_general_election
The son of Christian converts, he was born in Tamarua, Mangaia Island, Cook Islands. In about 1868 he attended Takamoa Theological College, Rarotonga
Ruatoka
Political Party in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands United Party is a political party in the Cook Islands. The party was founded in October 2018 by former Cabinet ministers Nandi Glassie
Cook_Islands_United_Party
Political party in the Cook Islands
The One Cook Islands Movement, formerly called Cook Islands One, is a political party in the Cook Islands. It was established in May 2014. The party was
One_Cook_Islands_Movement
Name for a resident of a particular geographical area
Islanders Christmas Island → Christmas Islanders Cleveland → Clevelanders Cocos (Keeling) Islands → Cocos Islanders Connecticut → Connecticuter Cook Islands
Demonym
Cook Islands general election
Ligaiula (14 June 2022). "Cook Islands Parliament dissolved, election 01 August". PINA. Retrieved 16 June 2022. "Cook Islanders go to the polls on August
2022 Cook Islands general election
2022_Cook_Islands_general_election
village responsibilities, Cook Islander women serve as "primary administrators" of religious and community affairs. In Cook Islander society, any person who
Women_in_the_Cook_Islands
British explorer and naval officer (1728–1779)
the Royal Navy. Glyndwr Williams states that on the day of Cook's death, seventeen islanders were killed on or near the shore (Kaawaloa), and eight were
James_Cook
Atoll in French Polynesia
and the current carried the ship onto the reef. During World War II, Cook Islanders were sent to the French Polynesian island of Makatea to maintain New
Makatea
New Zealand education academic
language." (2004). Ka'ai is of Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu, Native Hawaiian, Cook Island Māori, and Samoan descent. Charlie-Puna, Diane (2018). Aue'anga Ngakau
Tania_Ka'ai
New Zealand footballer
heritage from the Cook Islands. He plays as a midfielder for Eastern Suburbs in the New Zealand Northern League. He played for the Cook Islands during the
Alex McGregor (Cook Island footballer)
Alex_McGregor_(Cook_Island_footballer)
Prime Minister of the Cook Islands from 2010 to 2020
borders and repatriating Cook Islanders overseas. In early June, Puna announced plans to re-open borders to Cook Islanders and work permit holders who
Henry_Puna
Subregion of Oceania
on Rakahanga in 1606, calling it Gente Hermosa (Beautiful People). Cook Islanders are ethnically Polynesians or Eastern Polynesia. They are culturally
Polynesia
Island country
British did not initially take up the offer. In 1900 a petition by the Cook Islanders asking for annexation included Niue "if possible". In a document dated
Niue
Former electorate of the Cook Islands Parliament
her mind when she was appointed to Cabinet. Cook Islanders voted on its future as part of the 1994 Cook Islands referendum but voted to retain it by
Overseas (Cook Islands electorate)
Overseas_(Cook_Islands_electorate)
Cook Islands international rugby union player (born 1978)
Stan Wright (born 29 September 1978) is a retired Cook Islands international rugby union player, who played in the prop position for Leinster, Blues and
Stan_Wright_(rugby_union)
Mine Eyes Dazzle, in 1950 (Christchurch: Pegasus Press). In 1960, Cook Islanders Tom Davis and Lydia Davis published Makutu, "perhaps the first novel
Cook_Islands_literature
Britain Amateur teams. Nonetheless, the sizeable number of expatriate Cook Islanders living and playing in New Zealand has ensured that they have never been
Cook Islands national rugby league team
Cook_Islands_national_rugby_league_team
Cook Islands politician and educator
mismanagement of the government by Henry. Strickland joined the United Cook Islanders party and served in the parliamentary opposition after the 1968 election
Mana_Strickland
New Zealand doctor and epidemiologist
He conducted pioneering epidemiological studies of Māori, Cook Islanders and Tokelau Islanders in the 1960s. He was active in a number of environmental
Ian_Prior_(doctor)
group: South Island First Cook Islands proposed state: Cook Islands Political party: Cook Islands Party Ethnic group: Cook Islanders Tokelau Proposed state:
List of active separatist movements in Oceania
List_of_active_separatist_movements_in_Oceania
Topics referred to by the same term
Māori people, the native population of the main islands of New Zealand. Cook Islanders The Moriori people, of the Chatham Islands This disambiguation page
Indigenous_New_Zealanders
Human rights activist
Sonya Apa Temata is a takataapui human rights activist and nurse of Cook Islander, Māori, and Tahitian descent. She specialises in advocacy for the LGBTQ
Sonya_Apa_Temata
Territory that does not possess full political independence as a sovereign state
share the same governor-general and constitute one monarchic realm. The Cook Islands and Niue are officially termed associated states. Puerto Rico (since
Dependent_territory
Australian rugby union player
is a Cook Islander-Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Reds. His preferred position is prop or hooker. Blake was born in the Cook Islands
George_Blake_(rugby_union)
United Cook Islanders party was disbanded, with its members joining the new Democratic Party founded by Thomas Davis after he returned to the Cook Islands
1972 Cook Islands general election
1972_Cook_Islands_general_election
Cook Islands chief, educator and politician (1912–1986)
candidate, he was elected again in 1968 as a representative of the United Cook Islanders party, which he led from 1970 to 1971. He subsequently joined the new
Vainerere_Tangatapoto
New Zealand politician
Takoto iwi from Northland, New Zealand. His father, also named Teanau, was Cook Islands Māori, born in Atiu. His grandfather, Teariki Tuiono, was a railways
Teanau_Tuiono
Cook Islands politician
2010) was a Cook Islands politician, Cabinet Minister, and Deputy Leader of the Cook Islands Democratic Party and also the first Cook Islander to become
Tepure_Tapaitau
Cook Islands politician
on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2010. "Cook Islanders Receive New Year Honours From Queen". Cook Islands Government. Archived from the original
Mapu_Taia
Member of Parliament and Queen's Representative (1921–2009)
in the Parliament of the Cook Islands until 1983. In 1969 to 1970, he was the leader of the now-defunct United Cook Islanders party. Tangaroa later became
Tangaroa_Tangaroa
Mika, Talaia (18 February 2025). "Cook Islanders rally to protect NZ citizenship, protest government decisions". Cook Islands News. Archived from the original
2025_in_the_Cook_Islands
Sporting event delegation
2024 Games, no Cook Islander has won an Olympic medal. The 2024 Summer Olympics were held from 26 July to 11 August 2024 in Paris. The Cook Islands sent
Cook Islands at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Cook_Islands_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics
he volunteered for the Māori Reinforcements and became one of 500 Cook Islanders who joined the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. He was initially stationed
Pa_George_Karika
Topics referred to by the same term
Zealand. Rangatira may also refer to: Rangatira (Cook Islands), a minor chief among the Cook Islanders. Rangatira Island, in the Chatham Archipelago, New
Rangatira_(disambiguation)
Minor partner in a formal, free relationship with a typically larger state
citizenship on their own and the Cook Islanders and Niueans have New Zealand citizenship. Mika, Talaia (4 January 2025). "Cook Islands not qualified for UN
Associated_state
Political party in the Cook Islands
party in the Cook Islands. As a result of the 2022 Cook Islands election, it is currently in opposition, holding five seats in the Cook Islands Parliament
Democratic Party (Cook Islands)
Democratic_Party_(Cook_Islands)
Defunct political party in the Cook Islands
members went on to participate in the United Cook Islanders. Stone, David (1966). "Self-Government in the Cook Islands 1965". Journal of Pacific History
United_Political_Party
memorial service was held for local Cook Islanders in Sinai Hall in the Cook Islands. The former prime minister of the Cook Islands Geoffrey Henry, who attended
Bob_Worthington
Mythology of the Samoan Archipelago
Tūli Tutū ‘Ū Upolu Vā vai’i vavē Culture of Samoa Hawaiian religion Cook Islanders religion Samoan proverbs Religion in Samoa Philip Culbertson; Margaret
Samoan_mythology
American model and actress
Tahitian, French, Cook Islander, English, and German-Jewish descent. Her mother is related to the Royal House of Makea Karika Ariki in the Cook Islands. She
Vaitiare_Bandera
Cook Islander rugby league footballer
Andersson is a Cook Islander former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played at representative level for Cook Islands, as
Michael Andersson (rugby league)
Michael_Andersson_(rugby_league)
STOL utility transport aircraft series, 1965
primary manufacturing site for the Islander. In 1977, IRMA received a contract for the production of a further 100 Islanders; from that point on, the firm
Britten-Norman_BN-2_Islander
Cook Islands politician
(born 21 March 1958) is a Cook Islands politician and former Cabinet Minister. From 2013 to 2015 he was leader of the Cook Islands Democratic Party. Rasmussen
Wilkie_Rasmussen
Event with a special significance in certain cultures and religions
the Wayback Machine there are doubts on the reliability of the source Cook Islanders – Haircutting ceremony, Porirua – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
First_haircut
by Cook Islanders has been in Australia and New Zealand where there are strong Cook Island populations.[citation needed] In more recent times, Cook Islands
Rugby league in the Cook Islands
Rugby_league_in_the_Cook_Islands
television in the Cook Islands, with four NRL games shown per week, fuelling the popularity of the sport amongst the islanders. The Cook Islands national
Sport_in_the_Cook_Islands
Cook Islands politician (1936–2021)
1936 – 1 March 2021) was a Cook Islands politician and member of the Cook Islands Parliament. She was a member of the Cook Islands Democratic Party and
Ngai_Tupa
Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Kahungunu and later many Cook Islanders; the Waikato and Taranaki tribes refused to enlist or be conscripted
Māori_history
Cook Islands international rugby league footballer
Meti Noovao is a former Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for Otahuhu Leopards
Meti_Noovao
Political organisation in the Cook Islands
Origins of Cook Island Migration to New Zealand, 1920-1950" (PDF). University of Otago. p. 127. Retrieved 13 September 2020. "Cook Islanders". Auckland
Cook Islands Progressive Association
Cook_Islands_Progressive_Association
Cook Islands international rugby league player (born 1975)
Queensland Cup,. Tuakura was born in South Auckland, New Zealand. He is of Cook Islanders descent. He first played rugby league for the Mangere East Hawks in
George_Tuakura
Surname list
Branden Turepu (born 1990), Cook Islander footballer Kiriau Turepu, Cook Islander politician Paul Farrell-Turepu, Cook Islander football manager This page
Turepu
Cook Islands telecommunications company
Introduces First 64 kbps DAMA Service in Cook Islandss. (2001, Jun 04). PR Newswire Pacific: Isolated Cook Islanders to get telephone service. (2002, May
Vodafone_Cook_Islands
Non-member observer states of the UN
change in their constitutional relationship, in particular the right of Cook Islanders to New Zealand citizenship. The Republic of China (ROC), commonly known
United Nations General Assembly observers
United_Nations_General_Assembly_observers
Japan international rugby union player
Japan. In July 2011, he received Japanese citizenship. Although he is of Cook Island Maori heritage, he has played internationally for Japan since 2008
Ryan_Nicholas
Culture of the Indigenous people of the Polynesian islands
analysis suggests that Polynesians, including Samoans, Tongans, Niueans, Cook Islanders, Tahitians, Hawaiians, Marquesans and Māori, are genetically linked
Culture_of_Polynesia
Cook Islands politician
a Cook Islands politician and former Cabinet Minister. He is a member of the Cook Islands Democratic Party. Vavia was born in Mitiaro in the Cook Islands
Tangata_Vavia
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