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What is the relationship between the Cook Islands and New Zealand?
It is self-governing in ‘free association’ with New Zealand. Cook Islands is part of the Realm of New Zealand and the Head of State is the Queen of New Zealand. That means that while it administers its own affairs, Cook Islanders are New Zealand citizens who are free to live and work here.
Are the Cook Islands and Niue countries?
The Cook Islands and Niue have been recognised as sovereign states by some countries, and maintain diplomatic relations under their own name. The United States recognises the Cook Islands as a self-governing territory, and has signed treaties with the Cook Islands government.
Can New Zealand citizens live in the Cook Islands?
Cook Islands is located between French Polynesia and American Samoa. It is self-governing in ‘free association’ with New Zealand. That means that while it administers its own affairs, Cook Islanders are New Zealand citizens who are free to live and work here.
Can Kiwis move to Rarotonga?
Visas for Rarotonga It is possible to stay for up to five months more as a tourist visitor. New Zealanders can apply for a three month extension and other nationals for a month at a time, but you’ll need to extend your entry permit – at the Department of Immigration in Avarua.
What is the unique features of Cook Islands?
Here in the Cook Islands, we specialise in beach days, sunsets, tropical temperatures and offering travellers an island getaway unlike any other. The Cook Islands are an easy and safe destination, where travelling and getting around is so easy.
Does NZ own the Cook Islands?
Cook Islands is part of the Realm of New Zealand and the Head of State is the Queen of New Zealand. That means that while it administers its own affairs, Cook Islanders are New Zealand citizens who are free to live and work here. More than 60,000 Cook Island Māori live in New Zealand.
Is Cook island an independent country?
The Cook Islands (Cook Islands Māori: Kūki ‘Āirani) is a self-governing island country in the South Pacific Ocean in free association with New Zealand….Cook Islands.
| Cook Islands Kūki ‘Āirani | |
|---|---|
| • Self-governance | 4 August 1965 |
| • UN recognition of independence in foreign relations | 1992 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 236.7 km2 (91.4 sq mi) (unranked) |
Can Kiwis buy property in Cook Islands?
The only people allowed to buy houses, aside from nationals, are those who have owned a business in the Cook Islands for the last three years. Land in the Cook Islands is customarily owned, and cannot be bought freehold. The maximum lease obtainable by a non-Cook Islander is 60 years.