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Cook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher Luxon

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown survived a no-confidence motion in parliament, as confirmed by a source close to the situation.
Concerns over China's growing power in the Pacific have increased, particularly following a flotilla of Chinese warships conducting drills, which are being monitored by the New Zealand Defence Force.
Opposition MP Teariki Heather initiated the no-confidence motion against Brown, citing the need for MPs to make independent decisions while acknowledging Brown's majority support in parliament.
A letter requesting talks between Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was received, and a response will be forthcoming, according to a source with knowledge of the letter.

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South China Morning Post

Cook Islands PM beats no-confidence vote over China deals

Prime Minister Mark Brown struck a strategic partnership with China this month, irking Cook Islands’ opposition and New Zealand.

Cook Islands PM beats no-confidence motion, attacks NZ

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will retain his role after fighting off a no-confidence bid from the opposition.

Cook Islands PM survives no-confidence vote over China pact

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown survived on Wednesday (Feb 26) a vote of no confidence in parliament brought by the opposition over deals he struck with China that strained relations with New Zealand. Members of parliament voted 13-9 to defeat the motion introduced by the Cook Islands United Party.

6 days ago·Singapore

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NZ Herald

Cook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher Luxon

The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mark Brown, has written to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as the crisis in the region deepens. There has been...

6 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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RNZ

No-confidence motion against Cook Islands PM Brown moves forward

Mark Brown is facing a motion of no confidence in parliament today after his controversial moves to have a Cook Islands passport and sign deals with China.

6 days ago·New Zealand

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islandsbusiness.com

Cook Islands PM's challenges go beyond China

It’s a cold weekend in one of the coldest cities in Northeast China. Just before heading back to Rarotonga from a controversial mission to China, Prime Minister Mark Brown stepped outside to film one of his regular ‘postcards to the people’. Ahead of the official release off the government website, Brown in video selfie mode, […] The post Cook Islands PM’s challenges go beyond China appeared first on Islands Business.

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