The prime minister of the Cook Islands is the head of government of the Cook Islands, a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand. The office was established in 1965, when self-government was first granted to the islands. Originally, the title "Premier" was used, but this was replaced by the title of "Prime Minister" in 1981.
Image: Joe Williams 7 April 2011
Image: Henry Puna 2015
Image: Mark Brown Oct 2020
Mark Brown (Cook Islands)
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Mark Stephen Brown is a Cook Islands politician and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands. He had previously served as Deputy Prime Minister under Henry Puna. He is a member of the Cook Islands Party.
Brown signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House on 17 September 2022