Cook Islands
United Party
Together, we can build a Cook Islands that puts our people first, protects our environment, strengthens our culture and creates opportunities for every island and every generation.
Let’s Move Forward Together
“By staying connected to you, we have a better understanding of what needs to be done in priority order. We are determined to find solutions that improve our livelihoods and protect the environment entrusted to us for future generations.”
Let us move together, united, to create a future that honours our people, our communities and those who will come after us.
Hon Teariki Heather Leader, Cook Islands United Party
Our Vision and Mission
Leadership that stays connected to our people and responds to the priorities of our communities.
Our Vision
Empowering the aspirations of our people will be our priority.
Our Mission
To stay connected and responsive to the needs of our people.
Guided by Service
Our values guide how we listen, lead and serve the people of the Cook Islands.
Tu Tauturu
To Help
Supporting the elderly, parents, youth, children, people with disabilities and those with special needs.
Tu Akono
To Protect
Protecting our environment, culture, traditions and the inheritance entrusted to us.
Tu Tavini
To Serve
Serving our communities with commitment, responsibility and genuine care for our people.
Tu Akakoromaki
To Persevere
Serving with patience, respect and understanding while working toward lasting solutions.
Putting People and Community First
Practical policies for stronger families, healthier communities, a protected environment and a more resilient Cook Islands.
Putting People First
Better support for our children, elderly, people with disabilities and families facing the rising cost of living.
Free Water
Ensuring water for homes, families and domestic food production remains free and accessible.
Keep and Bring Our People Home
Creating real opportunities and competitive incentives so Cook Islanders can stay, return and build their future at home.
Protect Our Moana
Protecting our ocean, marine ecosystems and natural inheritance for future generations.
Homebased Healthcare
Strengthening home-based support for the elderly, people with disabilities and those recovering from illness or surgery.
Cook Islands Māori Culture
Resourcing our language, values and Akonoanga Māori so they remain strong in our homes, schools and workplaces.
The Cook Islands We Are Working Toward
A confident, connected and resilient Cook Islands that honours its people, culture and environment.
Producing more of our own food and energy and reducing our dependence on imports.
Healthy reefs, lagoons, streams, lands and marine ecosystems.
A nation where our language, traditions, values and knowledge are lived every day.
Sustainable opportunities for every island, community and generation.
A homeland where our people choose to stay, return, contribute and invest.
Meet Our Candidates
United by faith, hope and love, our candidates are committed to serving their communities and building a stronger future for the Cook Islands.
Timi Varu
Ruaau
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Robert Heather
Akaoa-Vaiakura
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Teariki Heather
Murienua
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Taneao Ngamata
Matavera
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Mapi Ioteva
Ngatangiia
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Elizabeth Iro
Titikaveka
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Macan Munokoa
Nikao - Panama
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Teina Rongo
RAPPA
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Rota Williams
Tupapa Maraerenga
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Jackie Tuara
Takuvaine
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Tumutoa Nicholls
Amuri Ureia
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Teariki Tangua
Vaipae Tautu
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Maitoe Henry
Arutanga Reureu Nikaupara
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Makara Murare
Mitiaro
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