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Ministry of Finance & Economic Management

Our Vision

MFEM shall be a competent and professional organisation, inspiring public trust in managing public finances in pursuit of our national development aspirations.

ECONOMIC PLANNING

Provides fiscal and economic advice to the Government and oversees the preparation and implementation of a national budget.

TREASURY MANAGEMENT

Manages the Public Financial Management and Government Payroll Systems, scrutinises public spending and reports on the Crown financial statements to Parliament.

REVENUE MANAGEMENT

Collects tax and customs revenue, facilitates trade and protects the Cook Islands’ border.

STATISTICS OFFICE

Collects and publishes Cook Islands statistics.

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION

Plans and manages development assistance for the Cook Islands.

MAJOR PROJECTS + PROCUREMENT

Oversees the management of strategic Government-wide infrastructure projects, including domestic Shipping.

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Oversees Government of the Cook Islands’ finances and enforcement of the MFEM Act 1995-96; and associated legislation and policies.

Media Releases - Karere Uira

Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific Grant supports improved health and safety

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM), Major Projects and Procurement Support, Airport Authorities Cook Islands (AACI),...

Apr 33 min read

Japan Fund For Prosperous And Resilient Asia And The Pacific Grant Supports Solar Panel Install

Major Projects and Procurement Support (MPPS), Te Marae Ora (TMO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announce the successful contract...

Mar 263 min read

Northern Group Battery Replacement Project Progresses

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 is to confirm that no delays to this project are attributed to New Zealand despite discussions in Parliament...

Mar 261 min read

Media Release & Public Notices

About the agency - Ko ʻai Mātou

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management was formed during the 1996 Reform Process and is frequently referred to by its acronym MFEM. The Ministry is a central agency in the Cook Islands Government responsible for advising the Government on financial and economic issues. The Minister responsible for MFEM is Hon. Mark Brown. The Ministry is headed by Financial Secretary Garth Henderson.

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