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Aitutaki communities share views on seabed minerals in SBMA korero sessions

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) recently held community consultations in Aitutaki to provide updates on developments in the seabed minerals sector and to hear directly from our local communities. These consultations form part of SBMA’s ongoing commitment to transparent, community-led engagement as the Cook Islands remains in an exploration-only phase.

Media ReleaseDede Mingi10 February 2026Seabed Minerals Authortiy (SBMA), Community Consultations, Aitutaki, Cook Islands, Korero Sessions, Public Engagement, Transparency, Good Governance, Environmental Protection, Exploration Phase, Science-Led Decision Making, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Community Engagement, Youth Engagement, Araura College

No debt in China deal

The comprehensive deal the Cook Islands will sign with China in the coming week will not involve any borrowing, the Prime Minister confirmed this week.

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