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Media Release - Karere Uira


Northern Group Battery Project Update
MFEM-MPPS recently signed a contract with CBS Power Solutions Ltd for the Northern Cook Islands Battery Systems Replacement (NCIBSR) Project works. Site visits to the Northern islands were originally scheduled for 8-13 December 2025 but due to technical issues with the chartered jet, this was rescheduled to the 19-24 January 2026. CBS Power Solutions took advantage of meeting with Government Agencies for registrations, local contractors, suppliers and logistic companies as t
18 hours ago2 min read


Cook Islands Customs Tariff HS2022
The Cook Islands Customs Service advises the public, importers and all stakeholders that the HS2022 Tariff has been approved by the Executive Council and came into effect on 10 December 2025 . The tariff aligns with international trade standards and includes updated duty rates and concessions . Key Update: Tobacco products – Excise duty rates have been amended to provide for an annual increase of $125.50 per 1,000 cigarettes or per kilogram of tobacco for the first three y
18 hours ago2 min read


Winners of the “Name Our Vessels” Competition Announced
The Cook Islands’ two inter-island vessels currently being procured will soon carry names chosen by our young people, following the...
Sep 162 min read


Blessing and Rededication of the Inland Revenue and Customs Building – Aitutaki
The traditional rauti cutting, led by Teurukura Ariki and Financial Secretary Garth Henderson, symbolised the strong partnership between...
Aug 71 min read


New Inter-Island Vessel Naming
The Cook Islands Government is proud to announce the arrival of two new inter-island vessels, which will play an important role in...
Jun 272 min read


Public Consultation - Part 2 of the Customs Tariff Act 2012
Introduction The Revenue Management Division (RMD) of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is initiating a public...
May 294 min read


Important Notice to Taxpayers - Update to Revenue Management Bank Account details
Date: Wednesday, 07 May 2025 Please be advised that, effective immediately, all tax payments to Revenue Management Division (RMD) must...
May 71 min read


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
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