New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands to introduce a separate passport for its citizens while allowing them to retain New Zealand citizenship. Cook Islands, a self-governing Pacific nation, is in "free association" with New Zealand, which is responsible for the former's foreign affairs and defence.

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New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan


Cook Islanders are citizens of New Zealand, which oversees the island's foreign affairs and defence.

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Cook Islands wants its own passport. New Zealand says no

New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in free association with the larger Pacific country, to allow the creation of its own passports and citizenship but said it could discuss independence.


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WELLINGTON (Reuters) -     New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in free association with the larger Pacific country, to allow the creation of its own passports and citizenship but said it could discuss independence. Read full story

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New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan

The Cook Islands government controls domestic and international affairs but the population has New Zealand citizenship.

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Singapore

A request by the Cook Islands to establish its own citizenship as well as unique passports for the Pacific country has been rejected by New Zealand.

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Australia

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Western Australia

The Cook Islands can only have its own passport if it gives up New Zealand citizenship, the office of New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Winston Peters says.

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New Zealand

Cook Islands passport would require giving up NZ citizenship - spokesperson

New Zealand has declined a proposal by the Cook Islands to issue its own passports and citizenship. The Cook Islands, self-governing yet in free association with New Zealand, could discuss full independence to access those rights. Discussions on future independence are encouraged and may be decided by referendum.

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New Zealand Rejects Cook Islands' Passport Proposal

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) –     New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in free association with the larger Pacific country, to allow the creation of its own passports and citizenship but said it could discuss independence. A spokesperson for New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters said in a statement late Sunday that a separate passport, citizenship and membership of the Unite…

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The Cook Islands, a self-governing Pacific nation, is challenging its constitutional ties with New Zealand by advocating for its own passport. While nearly 15,000 residents enjoy New Zealand citizenship, independence might be required to fulfil this goal. What does this mean for its UN aspirations and shared sovereignty?

New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan

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