Eighteenth Parliament of the Cook Islands
Videos of Parliament Sessions
13th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, May 2025
12th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, February 2025
11th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, December 2024
10th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, September 2024
9th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, June 2024
8th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, May 2024
7th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, February 2024
6th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, December 2023
5th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, September 2023
4th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, June 2023
3rd Meeting of the 18th Parliament, May 2023
2nd Meeting of the 18th Parliament, April 2023
1st Meeting of the 18th Parliament, March 2023
13th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, May 2025
WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025 – FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
Summons
- Summons to attend the Thirteenth Meeting of the Eighteenth Parliament of the Cook Islands – To be confirmed
Business Paper
- Business Paper No. 03 – To be confirmed
Order Paper
- Order Paper No. 40 – Wednesday, 21st May 2025 – To be confirmed
12th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, February 2025
MONDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2025;
MONDAY, 24 FEBRUARY – THURSDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2025
Summons
Business Paper
Order Paper
- Order Paper No. 39 – Thursday, 27th February 2025
- Order Paper No. 38 – Wednesday, 26th February 2025
- Order Paper No. 37 – Tuesday, 25th February 2025
- Order Paper No. 36 – Monday, 24th February 2025
- Order Paper No. 35 – Monday, 17th February 2025
Bills
Papers presented
- 186 – Response to Public Account Committee Annual Review 2022-23 by Cook Islands Investment Corporation- Referred to PAC
- 185 – Response to Public Account Committee Annual Review 2022-23 by Ministry of Transport – Referred to PAC
- 184 – Response to Public Account Committee Annual Review 2022-23 and Other Reviews by Cook Islands Tourism Corporation – Referred to PAC
- 183 – Public Accounts Committee Report on the review of the Appropriation Amendment Bill 2024-25
- 181 – Report on Consultations on Land Law Reforms in New Zealand and Australia – January 2024
- 178 – Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee Final Report on the Review of the “Keep our Water Free” Petition 2024
- 177 – Notice of Motion – Vote of no confidence in the Cabinet
- 176 – Supplementary Budget Speech (Appropriation Amendment Bill 2024-25)
- 175 – Response to Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 2022-23 by Parliamentary Services – Referred to PAC
- 174 – Response to PAC Annual Review 2022-23 by National Environment Service – Referred to PAC
- 173 – Response to PAC Annual Review 2022-23 Recommendations – Ministry of Corrective Services – Referred to PAC
- 172 – Biosecurity (Fees, Charges, and Penalties) Regulations 2025, Serial No. 2025-02
- 171 – Building Controls and Standards Amendment Regulations 2025, Serial No. 2025-01
- 170 – Cook Islands Tourism Marketing Corporation Financial Statement for the year ended 30 June 2024 – Referred to PAC
- 2024/25 Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU)
- 169 – Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority Annual Report 2023-24 – Referred to PAC
Hansard
- Sitting Day 39: Thursday, 27 February 2025
- Sitting Day 38: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
- Sitting Day 37: Tuesday, 25 February 2025
- Sitting Day 36: Monday, 24 February 2025
- Sitting Day 35: Monday, 17 February 2025
Journals
11th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, December 2024
MONDAY 02 DECEMBER 2024 – TUESDAY 03 DECEMBER 2024
Summons
Business Paper
Order Paper
Presentation of Report of Parliamentary Committee
- 164 – Business Committee Report on the recommended Sitting Calendar 2025
- 166 – Constitutional Review Special Committee Interim Report on the review of the
Constitution Amendment Bills, 30, 31 and 32, 2023
Public Bills presented
- Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill 2024 – Refered to Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee (BPPC)
- Financial Transactions Reporting Amendment Bill 2024
- Utilities Regulation (Electricity, Water, and Sewerage Services) Bill 2024 – Referred to BPPC
Papers presented
- 158 – Te Mato Akamoeau Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2022-24 – Referred to PAC
- 159 – Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024 – Referred to PAC
- 160 – Infrastructure Cook Islands Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024 – Referred to PAC
- 161 – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024 – Referred to PAC
- 162 – Seabed Minerals (Minerals and Other Mining) Regulations 2024, Serial No. 2024/11
- 163 – Financial Supervisory Commission of the Cook Islands Annual Report 2023-24 – Referred to PAC
- 165 – Parliamentary Services Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024 – Referred to PAC
- 167 – Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Annual Report 2023-24 – Referred to PAC
- 168 – Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee Final Report on the review of the Companies Amendment Bill 10-1, 2024
- 169 – Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority Annual Report 2023-24 – Referred to PAC
Consideration of Reports of Parliamentary Committees
Presented 17 September 2024
- 155 – Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee-Review of the Cook Islands Amendment Bill 2023 and Land (Facilitation of Dealings) Amendment Bill 2023: Interim Report
- 156 – Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Special Select Committee: Final Report
- 157 – Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 2022-23 and Other Reviews
Papers for Consideration
Presented 13 December 2023
- 113 – Ministry of Agriculture Annual Performance Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 115 – Management Report for the 2017-2021 Financial Statements Audits for the Office of the Prime Minister – Referred to PAC
- 116 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 – Referred to PAC
- 117 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2022 – Referred to PAC
- 122 – Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 126 – Partner Programs – Indemnities (Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme) and Indemnities (Japanese Grant for the Economic and Social Development Programme FY2023) – Referred to PAC
- 128 – Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund Annual Report to the Members for the year ended 31 December 2022 – Referred to PAC
Presented 19 February 2024
- 130 – Office of the Public Service Commissioner’s Annual Report to Parliament for the
Year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
Presented 20 June 2024
Presented 17 September 2024
- 147 – Cook Islands Investment Corporation Financial Statements under IPSAS for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 148 – Cook Islands Government Property Corporation Financial Statements under IPSAS for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 149 – Te Aponga Uira o Tumu-Te-Varovaro Annual Financial Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 150 – Te Mana Uira o Araura Limited Financial Statements Reporting under PBE IPSAS RDR for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 151 – Airport Authority Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 152 – Ports Authority Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
Hansard
Journals
ENACTED LEGISLATIONS
TITLE | DATE PASSED | DATE OF ASSENT | DATE OF COMMENCEMENT |
02 December 2024 | 04 December 2024 | 04 December 2024 |
10th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, September 2024
MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024 – FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2024
Summons
Business Paper
Order Paper
Presentation of Reports by Parliament Committees
- Public Accounts (Committee Report: Annual Review 2022-23 and Other Reviews)
- Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Select Special Committee: Final Report
- Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee – Cook Islands Amendment Bill 2023 & Land (Facilitation of Dealings) Amendment Bill 2023: Interim Report
- Constitutional Review Special Committee: Interim Update by the Chair – Hon. Tingika Elikana
Presentations of Member’s Bill
Companies Amendment Bill 2024
Papers for Presentation
- 141 – Narcotics Amendment Regulations 2024, Serial No. 2024/04
- 142 – Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2023, Commencement Order 2024, Serial No. 2024/05
- 143 – Ministry of Health (Pharmacy and Therapeutic Products) Amendment Regulations 2024, Serial No. 2024/06
- 144 – Cook Islands Immigration Amendment Regulations 2024, Serial No. 2024/07
- 145 – Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024 Commencement Order 2024, Serial No. 2024/08
- 146 – New Establishment of the Public Accounts Committee to conduct its duty as required by Parliament
- 147 – Cook Islands Investment Corporation Financial Statements under IPSAS for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 148 – Cook Islands Government Property Corporation Financial Statements under IPSAS for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 149 – Te Aponga Uira o Tumu-Te-Varovaro Annual Financial Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2023
- 150 – Te Mana Uira o Araura Limited Financial Statements Reporting under PBE IPSAS RDR for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 151 – Airport Authority Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 152 – Ports Authority Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 153 – Public Health Act 2024 Commencement Order 2024, Serial No. 2024/09
- 154 – Cook Islands Immigration (Award of Honorary Residence) Order (No. 2) 2024, Serial No. 2024/10
- 155 – Report on the review of the Cook Islands Amendment Bill & Land (Facilitation of Dealings) Amendment Bill 2024
- 156 – Report on the review of the Tainted Crypto Currency Recovery Bill 2023
- 157 – Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 2022-2023 and other Reviews
Presentation of Petition
Papers for Consideration
- 110 – Parliamentary Services Annual Report, Financial Statements and Audit Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 111 – Annual Performance Report 2023 and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 for Infrastructure Cook Islands – Referred to PAC
- 112 – Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 and Financial Statements for the Infrastructure Cook Islands for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 113 – Ministry of Agriculture Annual Performance Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 114 – Ministry of Corrective Services Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 115 – Management Report for the 2017-2021 Financial Statements Audits for the Office of the Prime Minister – Referred to PAC
- 116 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 – Referred to PAC
- 117 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2021 – Referred to PAC
- 119 – Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 120 – National Environment Service Annual Report for the financial year 2022-23 – Referred to PAC
- 121 – Ministry of Transport Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 122 – Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 126 – Partner Programs – Indemnities (Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme) and Indemnities (Japanese Grant for the Economic and Social Development Programme FY2023 – Referred to PAC
- 127 – Cook Islands Audit Office Annual Report for the year ended 2022-23 – Referred to PAC
- 128 – Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund Annual Report to the Member for the year ended 31 December 2022 – Referred to PAC
- 129 – Ministerial Statement on the Prerogative of Mercy and pardon in Papa Arapati Royle Henry
Presented 19 February 2024
- 130 – Office of the Public Service Commissioner’s Annual Report to Parliament for the
Year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
Presented 25 May 2024
- 133 – Remuneration Tribunal (Judges’ Remuneration and Expenses) Order 2024, Serial No. 2024/01.
- 134 – Annual Report by the Public Service Commissioner’s Office for the year ended June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 135 – Cook Islands Audit Office Report – Complaint regarding Cook Islands Investment Corporation’s Overspend of its Budgeted Appropriation and Discretionary Expenses – Referred to PAC
Presented 17 June 2024
- 137 – Cook Islands Immigration (Award of Honorary Residence) Order 2024, Serial No. 2024/02
- 138 – Employment Relations (Minimum Rate if Pay) Regulations 2024, Serial No. 2024/03
- 140 – Cook Islands Police Service Annual Report for the year ended 2022-23 – Referred to PAC
Hansard
Journals
9th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, June 2024
MONDAY 17 JUNE 2024 – FRIDAY 28 JUNE 2024
Summons
Business Paper
Order Papers
- Order Paper No. 30 – Friday, 21 June 2024
- Order Paper No. 29 – Thursday, 20 June 2024
- Order Paper No. 28 – Wednesday 19 June 2024
- Order Paper No. 27 – Tuesday, 18 June 2024
- Order Paper No. 26 – Monday, 17 June 2024
Bill
Report Presented by Parliamentary Committee
- 139 – Public Accounts Committee Report on the Review of the Appropriation Bill 2024
- 140 – Cook Islands Police annual Report for the year ended 2022-23 – Referred to PAC
Papers Presented
- 137 – Cook Islands Immigration (Award of Honorary Residence) Order 2024, Serial No. 2024/02
- 138 – Employment Relations (Minimum Rate of Pay) Regulations 2024, Serial No. 2024/03
Papers for Consideration
- 110 – Parliamentary Services Annual Report, Financial Statements and Audit Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 111 – Annual Performance Report 2023 and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 for Infrastructure Cook Islands – Referred to PAC
- 112 – Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 and Financial Statements for the Infrastructure Cook Islands for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 113 – Ministry of Agriculture Annual Performance Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 114 – Ministry of Corrective Services Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 115 – Management Report for the 2017-2021 Financial Statements Audits for the Office of the Prime Minister – Referred to PAC
- 116 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 – Referred to PAC
- 117 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2021 – Referred to PAC
- 119 – Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 120 – National Environment Service Annual Report for the financial year 2022-23 – Referred to PAC
- 121 – Ministry of Transport Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 122 – Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 126 – Partner Programs – Indemnities (Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme) and Indemnities (Japanese Grant for the Economic and Social Development Programme FY2023 – Referred to PAC
- 127 – Cook Islands Audit Office Annual Report for the year ended 2022-23 – Referred to PAC
- 128 – Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund Annual Report to the Member for the year ended 31 December 2022 – Referred to PAC
- 130 – Office of the Public Service Commissioner’s Annual Report to Parliament for the
Year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC - 134 – Annual Report by the Public Service Commissioner’s Office for the year ended June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 135 – Cook Islands Audit Office Report – Complaint regarding Cook Islands Investment Corporation’s Overspend of its Budgeted Appropriation and Discretionary Expenses – Referred to PAC
Hansard
- Sitting Day 30: Friday 21 June 2024
- Sitting Day 29: Thursday 20 June 2024
- Sitting Day 28: Wednesday 19 June 2024
- Sitting Day 27: Tuesday 18 June 2024
- Sitting Day 26: Monday 17 June 2024
Journals
8th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, May 2024
WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2024 – FRIDAY 17 MAY 2024
Summons
Business Paper
Order Papers
Public Bills presented
- Cook Islands Investment Corporation Amendment Bill 2024
- Manatua Cable Protection Bill 2024
- Cook Islands Immigration Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2024
- Cook Islands Public Health Bill 2024
- Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024
- Appropriation Bill 2024
Papers presented
- 133 – Remuneration Tribunal (Judges’ Remuneration and Expenses) Order 2024, Serial No. 2024/01
- 134 – Annual Report by the Public Service Commissioner’s Office for the year ended June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 135 – Cook Islands Audit Office Report – Complaint regarding Cook Islands Investment Corporation’s Overspend of its Budgeted Appropriation and Discretionary Expenses – Referred to PAC
Papers Considered
- 110 – Parliamentary Services Annual Report, Financial Statements and Audit Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 111 – Annual Performance Report 2023 and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 for Infrastructure Cook Islands – Referrred to PAC
- 112 – Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 and Financial Statements for the Infrastructure Cook Islands for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 113 – Ministry of Agriculture Annual Performance Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 114 – Ministry of Corrective Services Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 115 – Management Report for the 2017-2021 Financial Statements Audits for the Office of the Prime Minister – Referred to PAC
- 116 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 – Referred to PAC
- 117 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2021 – Referred to PAC
- 119 – Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 120 – National Environment Service Annual Report for the financial year 2022-23 – Referred to PAC
- 121 – Ministry of Transport Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 122 – Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 126 – Partner Programs – Indemnities (Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme) and Indemnities (Japanese Grant for the Economic and Social Development Programme FY2023 – Referred to PAC
- 127 – Cook Islands Audit Office Annual Report for the year ended 2022-23 – Referred to PAC
- 128 – Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund Annual Report to the Member for the year ended 31 December 2022 – Referred to PAC
- 130 – Office of the Public Service Commissioner’s Annual Report to Parliament for the
Year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
Gazettes
Hansard
Journals
ENACTED LEGISLATIONS
TITLE | DATE PASSED | DATE OF ASSENT | DATE OF COMMENCEMENT |
15 May 2024 | 20 May 2024 | 21 May 2024 | |
16 May 2024 | 20 May 2024 | 21 May 2024 | |
16 May 2024 | 20 May 2024 | This Act comes into force on a date appointed by the King’s Representative by Order in Executive Council. | |
16 May 2024 | 20 May 2024 | This Act comes into force on a date appointed by the King’s Representative by Order in Executive Council. | |
16 May 2024 | 20 May 2024 | 1. This Act comes into force on a date appointed by the King’s Representative by Order in Executive Council. 2. One or more orders may be made binging different provisions into force on different dates. |
7th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, February 2024
MONDAY 19, WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2024 – 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Summons
- Summons to reassemble for the Seventh Meeting of the Eighteenth Parliament of the Cook Islands
- Summons to attend the Seventh Meeting of the Eighteenth Parliament of the Cook Islands
Business Paper
Order Papers
- Order Paper No. 23 – Thursday 29 February 2024
- Order Paper No. 22 – Wednesday 28 February 2024
- Order Paper No. 21 – Monday 19 February 2024
Bills
- Appropriation Amendment Bill 2024
- (Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill 2024)
- (Cook Islands Immigration Amendment Bill 2024)
Reports of Parliamentary Committees Presented
Papers Considered
- 110 – Parliamentary Services Annual Report, Financial Statements and Audit Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 111 – Annual Performance Report 2023 and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 for Infrastructure Cook Islands – Referrred to PAC
- 112 – Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 and Financial Statements for the Infrastructure Cook Islands for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 113 – Ministry of Agriculture Annual Performance Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 114 – Ministry of Corrective Services Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 115 – Management Report for the 2017-2021 Financial Statements Audits for the Office of the Prime Minister – Referred to PAC
- 116 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 – Referred to PAC
- 117 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2021 – Referred to PAC
- 119 – Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 120 – National Environment Service Annual Report for the financial year 2022-23 – Referred to PAC
- 121 – Ministry of Transport Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 122 – Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 – Referred to PAC
- 126 – Partner Programs – Indemnities (Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme) and Indemnities (Japanese Grant for the Economic and Social Development Programme FY2023 – Referred to PAC
- 127 – Cook Islands Audit Office Annual Report for the year ended 2022-23 – Referred to PAC
- 128 – Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund Annual Report to the Member for the year ended 31 December 2022 – Referred to PAC
- 129 – Ministerial Statement on the Prerogative of Mercy and Pardon in Papa Arapati Royale Henry
Presented 19 February 2024
Gazettes
- Gazette No. 12: Appointment of Assistant to Ministers and Government Whip
- Gazette No. 11: Warrant of Appointment for the Honourable Akaiti Puna as the Leader of the House
- Gazette No. 10: Warrant of Appointment for the Honourable Tukaka Ama as an Associate Minister of the Crown
- Gazette No. 09: Warrant of Appointment for the Honourable Albert Kaitara Nicholas as Deputy Prime Minister
- Gazette No. 08: Public Notice No. 2 – Penrhyn By-Election 2024 Polling Places and Contesting Candidates
- Gazette No. 07: Appointment of Parliamentary Sub-Committee
- Gazette No. 06: 2024 Officiating Ministers and Marriage Celebrants
- Gazette No. 05: Warrant of Appointment for the Honourable Tingika Elikana as Minister of the Crown and Member of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Cook Islands
- Gazette No. 04: Public Bills
- Gazette No. 03: Public Notice No. 1 – Dates for the By-Election for Penrhyn
- Gazette No. 02: Declaration of Vacant Seat in the Parliament of the Cook islands
- Gazette No. 01: Exemption from Requirement in Cook Islands Civil Aviation Rule (CICAR) 139.51 (a) (b) Appendix C for Minimum Runway Strip Widths
Hansard
- Sitting Day 23: Thursday 29 February 2024
- Sitting Day 22: Wednesday 28 February 2024
- Sitting Day 21: Monday 19 February 2024
Journals
- Sitting Day 23: Thursday 29 February 2024
- Sitting Day 22: Wednesday 28 February 2024
- Sitting Day 21: Monday 19 February 2024
ENACTED LEGISLATIONS
TITLE | DATE PASSED | DATE OF ASSENT | DATE OF COMMENCEMENT |
19 February 2024 | 21 February 2024 | 1 March 2024 | |
19 February 2024 | 21 February 2024 | 22 February 2024 | |
29 February 2024 | 3 March 2024 | 30 June 2024 |
6th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, December 2023
WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2023 – THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER 2023
Summons
Business Paper
Order Papers
Reports of Parliamentary Committees Received
- 108 – Report of the Business Committee on Examination of Parliament Paper 93 – House of Ariki Capacity Assessment Report, April 2023
- 109 – Report of the Business Committee on Recommended Sitting Programme for 2024
- 124 – Interim Report of the Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee on the Cook Islands Amendment Bill 2023 and the Land (Facilitation of Dealings) Amendment Bill 2023
- 125 – Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 2021-2022 and Other Reviews
Bills
BILLS REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL SELECT COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2023
- Constitution Amendment (No. 30) Bill 2023
- Constitution Amendment (No. 31) Bill 2023
- Constitution Amendment (No. 32) Bill 2023
THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER 2023
Gazette
Papers Received
PAPERS REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2023)
- 110 – Parliamentary Services Annual Report, Financial Statements and Audit Report for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 111 – Annual Performance Report 2023 and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 for Infrastructure Cook Islands
- 112 – Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 and Financial Statements for the Infrastructure Cook Islands for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 113 – Ministry of Agriculture Annual Performance Report for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 114 – Ministry of Corrective Services Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 115 – Management Report for the 2017-2021 Financial Statements Audits for the Office of the Prime Minister
- 116 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 117 – Office of the Prime Minister’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 119 – Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 120 – National Environment Service Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2022-23
- 121 – Ministry of Transport Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 122 – Ministry of Finance & Economic Management Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023
- 126 – Partner Programs – Indemnities (Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme) and Indemnities (Japanese Grant for the Economic and Social Development Programme FY2023)
- 127 – Cook Islands Audit Office Annual Report for the year ended 2022-23
- 128 – National Superannuation Fund Annual Report to the Members for the year ended 31 December 2022
Paper Submitted to Parliament
Hansard
Journals
5th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, September 2023
MONDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2023
Summons
Business Paper
Order Paper
Procedure Note
Notice of Motion
Bill
Bill referred to the Public Accounts Committee
Paper Received
Papers referred to the Public Accounts Committee
- 78 – Employment Relations (Minimum Rate of Pay) Regulations 2023, Serial No. 2023/10
- 79 – Income Tax Amendment Act 2023 Commencement Order 2023, Serial No. 2023/11
- 80 – Cook Islands National Superannuation Board (Remuneration) Order 2023, Serial No. 2023/12
- 81 – Public Expenditure Review Committee Annual Report 2021-2022
- 82 – Report of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) and for the year ended 2021-2022
- 83 – Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Annual Report and Financial Management & Performance for the year ended 2021-2022
- 84 – Management Report: 2019 – 2022 Financial Statement Audits for the Support Office of Minister Rose Brown
- 85 – Financial Statements for the Support Office of Minister Rose Brown for the year ended 30 June 2020
- 86 – Financial Statements for the Support Office of Minister Rose Brown for the year ended 30 June 2021
- 87 – Financial Statements for the Support Office of Minister Rose Brown for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 88 – Financial Statements under IPSAS for Cook Islands Investment Corporation for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 89 – Financial Statements for Deputy Prime Minister’s Office for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 90 – Ministry of Internal Affairs Annual Performance Report for the year ended 2021-2022
- 91 – Annual Report by the Ministry of Marine Resources for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 92 – Management Report 2019 – 2022 Financial Statement Audits for the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office
- 94(a) – Response by the Public Service Commissioner to Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 2021-2022 Report
- 94(b) – Response by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation to Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 2021-2022 Report
- 94(c) – Response by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 2021-2022 Report
- 94(d) – Response by the Cook Islands Audit to Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 2021-2022 Report
- 95 – Response by MFEM to Parliament Paper No. 34 – PERC Report into the construction of facilities known as the Penrhyn Cyclone Centre
- 96 – Response by Infrastructure Cook Islands on the Report into the construction of facilities known as the Penrhyn Cyclone Centre
- 97 – Complaint regarding the conduct of the Secretary for Cultural Development
- 98 – Ministry of Health Annual Report and Annual Performance for the year ended 2021-2022
- 99 – Ministry of Agriculture’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2021-2022
- 100 – Ministry of Agriculture’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2022-2023
- 101 – Ministry of Education’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 102 – Cook Islands Police Service Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2021-2022 and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2019-2020
- 103 – Financial Statements for the Prime Minister’s Support Office for the year ended 30 June 2022 and Management Report 2019-2022 Financial Statement Audits
- 104 – Ministry of Cultural Development Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 105 – Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 106 – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 107 – Ministry of Justice Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2022
Hansard
Journal
4th Meeting of the 18th Parliament, June 2023
MONDAY 19 JUNE 2023 – FRIDAY 30 JUNE 2023
Summons
Business Paper
Order Papers
- Order Paper No. 17 – Thursday 29 June 2023
- Order Paper No. 16 – Wednesday 28 June 2023
- Order Paper No. 15 – Tuesday 27 June 2023
- Order Paper No. 14 – Monday 26 June 2023
- Order Paper No. 13 – Friday 23 June 2023
- Order Paper No. 12 – Thursday 22 June 2023
- Order Paper No. 11 – Wednesday 21 June 2023
- Order Paper No. 10 – Tuesday 20 June 2023
- Order Paper No. 09 – Monday 19 June 2023
Bills
Consideration of Reports of Parliamentary Committees
- 34 – Public Accounts Committee Report on the review of the PERC Report into the construction of facilities known as the Penrhyn Cyclone Centre – PAC 18/01
- 35 – Public Accounts Committee Report on the review of the PERC Report into the Complaint regarding Integrity of Information produced by Revenue Management Division (RMD) – PAC 18/02
- 36 – Public Accounts Committee Report on the review of the PERC Report on the Complaint received regarding Revenue Management Division (RMD) at Ministry of Finance and Economic Management MFEM – PAC 18/03
- 37 – Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 2021-2022 – PAC 18/04
- 50 – Public Accounts Committee Report on the review of the Appropriation Bill 2023/24
Papers Received
- 55 – Welfare (Benefits and Pension Rates) Amendment Order 2023, Serial No. 2023/09
- 72 – National Environment Services Budget and Activities in this Financial Year
- 77 – Financial Statements for the Financial Services Development Authority for the year ended 30 June 2022
PAPERS REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Wednesday 28 June 2023
- 73 – Te Mato Akamoeau – Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2021-2022
- 74 – Financial Statements for the Financial Services Development Authority for the year ended 30 June 2019
- 75 – Financial Statements for the Financial Services Development Authority for the year ended 30 June 2020
- 76 – Financial Statements for the Financial Services Development Authority for the year ended 30 June 2021
Monday 26 June 2023
- 69 – Management Report: 2019-2022 Financial Statements Audits for the Office of the Honourable Minister George Angene
- 70 – Financial Statements for the Office of the Leader of the Opposition for the year ended 30 June 2021
- 71 – Financial Statements for the Office of the Leader of the Opposition for the year ended 30 June 2022
Friday 23 June 2023
- 65 – Indemnity for the legal expenses (and disbursements) of Henry Puna and the Honourable Mark Brown resulting from a failed private prosecution headed by the Group ‘Citizens against Corruption” (CaC) at a time when both were Ministers of the Caretaker Government following the 2018 General Election
- 66 – Declaration – Crown Guarantee – Loan $500,000 for Te Mana Uira o Araura Limited from the Bank of the Cook Islands
- 67 – Various Development Partner Programs – Indemnities
- 68 – Financial Statements for the Office of the Minister George Angene for the year ended 30 June 2022
Thursday 22 June 2023
- 61 – Management Report and Financial Statements for the Ministry of Agriculture for the year ended 30 June 2019
- 62 – Annual Performance Review, management Report and Financial Statements for the Ministry of Agriculture for the year ended 30 June 2020
- 63 – Annual Performance Review and Financial Statements for the Ministry of Agriculture for the year ended 30 June 2021
- 64 – Annual Performance Review 2021/22 for the Ministry of Agriculture
Wednesday 21 June 2023
- 56 – Management Report 2019-2022 Financial Statement Audits for the Support Office of the Honourable Minister Vaine Mokoroa
- 57 – Financial Statements for the Support Office of the Honourable Minister Vaine Mokoroa for the year ended 30 June 2019
- 58 – Financial Statements for the Support Office of the Honourable Minister Vaine Mokoroa for the year ended 30 June 2020
- 59 – Financial Statement for the Support Office of the Honourable Minister Vaine Mokoroa for the year ended 30 June 2021
- 60 – Financial Statements for the Support Office of the Honourable Minister Vaine Mokoroa for the year ended 30 June 2022
Monday 19 June 2023
- 46 – Public Expenditure Review Committee Report Report on the Parliament Building Extension: Budget Overspend of $353,406
- 47 – Financial Statement for the Ministry of Health for the year ended 30 June 2019
- 48 – Financial Statement for the Ministry of Health for the year ended 30 June 2020
- 49 – Financial Statement for the Ministry of Health for the year ended 30 June 2021
- 51 – Financial Statement for the Ministry of Transport for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 52 – Ministry of Corrective Services Annual Report and Financial Statement 2021/22
- 53 – Ministry of Education Management Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 2021/22
- 54 – Environment (Seabed Minerals Activities) Regulations 2023, Serial No. 2023/08
Wednesday 24 May 2024
- 31 – Public Service Commissioner’s Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2021
- 32 – Public Service Commissioner’s Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2022
- 33 – Competition and Regulatory Authority Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2022
- 38 – Cook Islands Audit Office Annual Report 2016-2022
- 39 – Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit for the year ended 30 June 2016
- 40 – Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit
- 41 – Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit for the year ended 30 June 2018
- 42 – Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit for the year ended 30 June 2019
- 43 – Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit for the year 30 June 2020
- 44 – Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit for the year ended 30 June 2021
Papers for Consideration
- 28 – Cook Islands Immigration Regulations 2023, Serial No. 2023/06
- 29 – Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021 Commencement Order 2023, Serial No. 2023/07
- 30 – Parliament of the Cook Islands Financial Statement for the year ended 30 June 2022
- 45 – Financial Statement (Appropriation Bill 2023-2024)
Gazettes
Hansard
- Sitting Day 17: Thursday 29 June 2023
- Sitting Day 16: Wednesday 28 June 2023
- Sitting Day 15: Tuesday 27 June 2026
- Sitting Day 14: Monday 26 June 2023
- Sitting Day 13: Friday 23 June 2023
- Sitting Day 12: Thursday 22 June 2023
- Sitting Day 11: Wednesday 21 June 2023
- Sitting Day 10: Tuesday 20 June 2023
- Sitting Day 9: Monday 19 June 2023
Journals
- Sitting Day 17: Thursday 29 June 2023
- Sitting Day 16: Wednesday 28 June 2023
- Sitting Day 15: Tuesday 27 June 2023
- Sitting Day 14: Monday 26 June 2023
- Sitting Day 13: Friday 23 June 2023
- Sitting Day 12: Thursday 22 June 2023
- Sitting Day 11: Wednesday 21 June 2023
- Sitting Day 10: Tuesday 20 June 2023
- Sitting Day 9: Monday 19 June 2023
ENACTED LEGISLATIONS
TITLE | DATE PASSED | DATE OF ASSENT | DATE OF COMMENCEMENT |
29 June 2023 | 30 June 2023 | 30 June 2023 | |
29 June 2023 | 30 June 2023 | 30 June 2023 |
3rd Meeting of the 18th Parliament, May 2023
WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2023 – THURSDAY 25 MAY 2023
Summons
Business Papers
Order Papers
Reports of Parliamentary Committees
- Parliament Paper No. 34: Public Accounts Committee Report on the review of the PERC Report into the construction of facilities known as the Penrhyn Cyclone Centre – PAC 18/01
- Parliament Paper No. 35: Public Accounts Committee Report on the review of the PERC Report into the Complaint regarding Integrity of Information produced by Revenue Management Division (RMD) – PAC 18/02
- Parliament Paper No. 36: Public Accounts Committee Report on the review of the PERC Report on the Complaint received regarding Revenue Management Division (RMD) at Ministry of Finance and Economic Management MFEM – PAC 18/03
- Parliament Paper No. 37: Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 2021-2022 – PAC 18/04
Papers Received
- Parliament Paper No. 28: Cook Islands Immigration Regulations 2023, Serial No. 2023/06
- Parliament Paper No. 29: Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021 Commencement Order 2023, Serial No. 2023/07
- Parliament Paper No. 30: Parliament of the Cook Islands Financial Statement for the year ended 30 June 2022
Papers referred to the Public Accounts Committee (Wednesday 24 May 2023)
- Parliament Paper No. 31: Public Service Commissioner’s Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2021
- Parliament Paper No. 32: Public Service Commissioner’s Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2022
- Parliament Paper No. 33: Competition and Regulatory Authority Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2022
- Parliament Paper No. 38: Cook Islands Audit Office Annual Report 2016-2022
- Parliament Paper No. 39: Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit for the year ended 30 June 2016
- Parliament Paper No. 40: Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit
- Parliament Paper No. 41: Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit for the year ended 30 June 2018
- Parliament Paper No. 42: Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit for the year ended 30 June 2019
- Parliament Paper No. 43: Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit for the year 30 June 2020
- Parliament Paper No. 44: Financial Statements for the Office of the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit for the year ended 30 June 2021
- Parliament Paper No. 45: Financial Statement (Appropriation Bill 2023-2024)
Regulations and Orders
- Cook Islands Immigration Regulations 2023, Serial No. 2023/06
- Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021 Commencement Order 2023, Serial No. 2023/07
Bills
Budget Estimates 2023/24
Gazettes
- Gazette No. 33: Cook Islands Amendment Act 2023
- Gazette No. 34: Public Notice – Introduction of a Members Bill to Parliament, Cook Islands Amendment Bill 2023
- Gazette No. 35: Public Bill – Appropriation Act 2023
Hansard
Journals
2nd Meeting of the 18th Parliament, April 2023
TUESDAY 11 APRIL 2023 – FRIDAY 14 APRIL 2023
Summons
Business Papers
Order Papers
- Order Paper No. 04 – Tuesday 11 April 2023
- Order Paper No. 05 – Wednesday 12 April 2023
- Order Paper No. 06 – Thursday 13 April 2023
- Order Paper No. 07 – Friday 14 April 2023
Reports of Parliamentary Committees (Adopted: Friday 14th April 2023)
Bills
- Income Tax Amendment Bill 2023
- Income Tax Amendment Bill 2023 – Explanatory Note
- Value Added Tax Amendment Bill 2023
- Value Added Tax Amendment Bill 2023 – Explanatory Note
- Departure Tax Amendment Bill 2023
- Departure Tax Amendment Bill 2023 – Explanatory Note
- Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023
- Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023 – Explanatory Note
Papers Considered and Adopted
- 15. Parliamentary Services Annual Report 2022
- 16. Annual Report by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation for the year ended 30 June 2014
- 17. Annual Report by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation for the year ended 30 June 2015
- 18. Annual Report by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation for the year ended 30 June 2016
- 19. Annual Report by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation for the year ended 30 June 2017
- 20. Annual Report by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation for the year ended 30 June 2018
- 21. Annual Report by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation for the year ended 30 June 2019
- 22. Annual Report by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation for the year ended 30 June 2020
- 23. Annual Report by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation for the year ended 30 June 2021
Papers referred to the Public Accounts Committee (Tuesday 11 April 2023)
- Parliament Paper No. 07A: Cook Islands Government 2022/23 Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update – 16 December 2022
- Parliament Paper No. 08: Marine Resources (Purse Seine Fishery) Amendment Regulations 2023
- Parliament Paper No. 09: High Court Fees, Costs, and Allowances Regulations 2023
- Parliament Paper No. 10: Marine Resources (Licensing Fees) Amendment Regulations
- Parliament Paper No. 11: Police (Reappointment of Deputy Commissioner) Order 2023
- Parliament Paper No. 12: High Court Fees, Costs, and Allowances Amendment Regulations 2023
- Parliament Paper No. 13: Report into the construction of facilities known as the Penrhyn Cyclone Shelters 2020-2022
- Parliament Paper No. 26: The Public Expenditure Review Committee Report on Complaint regarding integrity of Information produced by Revenue Management Division (RMD)
- Parliament Paper No. 27: The Public Expenditure Review Committee Report on complaints regarding Revenue Management Division at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management
Regulations and Orders
- 141. Employment Relations (Minimum Rate of Pay) Regulations 2022, Serial No. 2022/13
- 01A. Welfare (Benefits and Pension Rates) Amendment Order 2022, Serial No. 2022/01
- 02A. COVID-19 (Border Entry Requirements) Amendment Regulations 2022, Serial No. 2022/02
- 03A. Ministry of Health (COVID-19) Regulations 2022, Serial No. 2022/03
- 04A. Building Controls and Standards (National Building Code) Order 2022
- 05A. Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit (Appointment of Director), Serial No. 2022/05
- 06A. Cook Islands Immigration (Award of Honorary Residence) Order 2022, Serial No. 2022/06
- Marine Resources (Purse Seine Fishery) Amendment Regulations 2023, Serial No. 2023/01
- High Court fees, Costs and Allowances Regulations 2023, Serial No. 2023/02
- Marine Resources (Licensing Fees) Amendment Regulations 2023, Serial No. 2023/03
- Police (Reappointment of Deputy Commissioner) Order 2023, Serial No. 2023/04
Gazettes
Hansard
- Sitting Day 4: Tuesday 11th April 2023
- Sitting Day 5: Wednesday 12th April 2023
- Sitting Day 6: Thursday 13th April 2023
- Sitting Day 7: Friday 14th April 2023
Journals
- Sitting Day 4: Tuesday 11th April 2023
- Sitting Day 5: Wednesday 12th April 2023
- Sitting Day 6: Thursday 13th April 2023
- Sitting Day 7: Friday 14th April 2023
Acts Passed
TITLE | DATE PASSED | DATE OF ASSENT | DATE OF COMMENCEMENT |
12 April 2023 | 18 April 2023 | 01 July 2023 | |
12 April 2023 | 18 April 2023 | 01 July 2023 | |
14 April 2023 | 18 April 2023 | 1. This Act comes into force on a date appointed by the King’s Representative by Order in Executive Council. 2. One or more orders may be made appointing different dates for the commencement of different provisions. 3. Section 11 comes into force on 28 February 2018. | |
14 April 2023 | 18 April 2023 | 01 June 2023 |
1st Meeting of the 18th Parliament, March 2023
TUESDAY 21 MARCH 2023 – THURSDAY 23 MARCH 2023
Summons
- Appointment of the First Meeting of the Eighteenth Meeting of the Parliament of the Cook Islands
- Summons to Attend the First Meeting of the Eighteenth Meeting of the Parliament of the Cook Islands
- Appointment of the Second Sitting to the First Meeting of the Eighteenth Session of the Parliament of the Cook Islands
- Summons to the Second Sitting of the First Meeting of the Eighteenth Parliament of the Cook Islands
- The Ceremonial Opening of the Eighteenth Parliament of the Cook Islands
Business Papers
Message from the King’s Representative
Order Papers
- Order Paper No. 01 – Tuesday 21 March 2023
- Order Paper No. 02 – Wednesday 22 March 2023
- Order Paper No. 03 – Thursday 23 March 2023
Gazettes
- Gazette No. 23: The Cook Islands Party, Standing Order 30 Notification
- Gazette No. 24: The Cook Islands United Party, Standing Order 30 Notification
- Gazette No. 25: One Cook Islands, Standing Order 30 Notification
- Gazette No. 26: Parliament Mace – Te Taiki Mana
- Gazette No. 27: The Black Rod – Te Mato Mana
Hansard
- Sitting Day 3: Thursday 23rd March 2023
- Sitting Day 2: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
- Sitting Day 1: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Journals
