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Tauranga Vananga Celebrates the Success of Te Maeva Nui 2025
Rarotonga, Cook Islands – The Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) proudly announces the successful conclusion of Te Maeva Nui 2025, the nation’s premier cultural festival held annually to commemorate Constitution Day. This year’s festival was a vibrant celebration...
Tauranga Vananga Presents Kia Orana Spirit Award to Pacific Resort
The Ministry of Cultural Development (Tauranga Vananga) proudly hosted the Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council Awards 2025 at the Domes last night, bringing together leaders and innovators from across the tourism sector to celebrate excellence and...
Cook Islands Represents at MONDIACULT 2025 in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain – 1 October 2025 The Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) is proud to have represented the Cook Islands at MONDIACULT 2025, the world’s largest global conference on culture, hosted this year in Barcelona, Spain. Secretary and Head of Ministry,...
Cook Islands Takes Leadership Role in Pacific Culture and Arts
The Cook Islands is proud to announce its role as Chair of both the Council of Pacific Culture and Arts and the Pacific Cultural Ministers Meeting, reinforcing its commitment to regional cultural leadership and cooperation. As part of this leadership, the Cook Islands...