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Cook Islands Election: With the general election on Wednesday, a Cook Islands News poll shows a tight race and no clear majority, with the governing Cook Islands Party on 30.5% and the surging Cook Islands United Party on 26.7%, while 25.7% remain undecided—meaning coalition talks look likely. Cost of Living & Water: Campaign focus is on stabilising household finances, with opposition leader Tina Browne pushing to remove Rarotonga water use tariffs and review the To Tatou Vai structure. Deep-Sea Mining Politics: Seabed mining remains a flashpoint as a majority opposes it in polling, while leaders stress current work is limited to exploration and research. Regional Climate Push: Pacific foreign ministers backed stronger climate action ahead of COP31, including more climate finance and ocean-climate priorities, though climate is being challenged by rising geopolitical and fuel-supply concerns. Digital & Connectivity: The Manatua submarine cable fault has degraded internet services in Niue and the Cook Islands, with repairs dependent on securing a specialist cable ship. Governance & Fraud: The Cook Islands FIU, with police and banking partners, is investigating advance fee fraud scams targeting locals.

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Wealth Web refreshes 2026 Cook Islands and Nevis trust guides

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Wealth Web sees surge in demand for Cook Islands trusts

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US doctors increasingly use offshore trusts as malpractice fears rise

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#election2026: Winston Peters on the Coup, leadership, the election, COVID19 & the Cook Island elections

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Cost of living, water tariffs, mining on Cook Islanders’ minds ahead of election

Two-way battle: No clear majority as Cook Islands prepares to head to the polls

Two-way battle: No clear majority as Cook Islands prepares to head to the polls


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Wealth Web Updates 2026 Cook Islands and Nevis Trust Guides

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Wealth Web Highlights Rising Demand for Cook Islands Trusts and Offshore Asset Protection

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Deep Sea Minerals Clarifies Disclosure at the Request of the BCSC

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