Cook Islands Party / 2026

Mou tamou i te Tu Oe

Steady hands. From strength to strength.

Across our islands, progress is visible in safer roads, stronger transport links, better support for families, renewed public infrastructure, and an economy rebuilt after COVID-19.

A record of delivery · 15 islands · 2022 → 2026

To the election

25 days

General election — 12 August 2026

Visitor arrivals 2024

170,391

2025/26 Budget — economy near pre-COVID level

Roads programme

$38.2m

Over four years — Road Asset Management, 2025/26 Budget

On the record

16 / 26 projects

Delivered or operational, each with a source

Our commitment to our Iti Tangata

A Future We Build Together

The Cook Islands has never been defined by its size. It has always been defined by the strength of its people. The decisions we make now will shape the nation our children and grandchildren inherit.

This manifesto is our commitment to building that future, where opportunity is shared, families are supported, communities are strengthened, and every island has the chance to prosper.

Our five promises

  1. A Home for Every Family.

    Safe, secure, affordable, and resilient housing.

  2. Healthcare Close to Home.

    Prevention, accessibility, and community wellbeing.

  3. Every Child Starts Strong.

    Children, families, education, and future generations.

  4. Renewable Energy & Resilient Communities.

    Energy security, water security, and climate resilience.

  5. Jobs, Growth and Opportunity.

    Employment, enterprise, innovation, and partnership.

Strong Families. Strong Communities. Strong Economy. Strong Future. Strong Islands.

Read the full plan → · Download the manifesto (PDF)

Explore the record on your island → · all projects

This progress continues if we keep going.

Find the candidate for your island, check how to vote on 12 August, and add your name to help in your community.