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Seabed Minerals Authority donates books, stationery

Prior to last month’s consultations in Pukapuka, Palmerston and Nassau, the Seabed Minerals Authority put together a donation of books, stationery and activity sets for the schools of each island.

Dede Mingi15 March 2021Seabed Minerals Authority, Donations, Books, Stationary, Toys, Alex Herman, Seabed Minerals, Seabed Minerals Commissioner, Pae Tokerau, Palmerston, Nassau, Pukapuka

Seabed minerals consultations reach the most remote islands of the Cook Islands

Overall, Prime Minister Brown was pleased with the three Pa Enua consultations.

“It was great to see our people’s interest in our SBM sector, and to receive their questions and feedback,” he said, “This is the whole purpose of our consultations: to engage with our people and to hear their views and concerns. It takes a lot of effort, but we are committed to it.” One of the Seabed Minerals Authority’s key priorities for 2021 is stakeholder engagement, in particular with its Cook Islands people.

Press ReleaseDede Mingi19 February 2021SBMA, SBMA Commissioner, Alex Herman, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Seabed Minister Mark Brown, Seabed Minerals Authority, Cook Islands EEZ, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Consultations, Palmerston, Nassau, Pukapuka, stakeholders, engagement

Government Delegation Heads North

A government delegation led by Prime Minister Mark Brown has taken advantage of a scheduled voyage to the northern group to visit the islands of Palmerston, Suwarrow, Pukapuka and Nassau for a series of consultations on matters regarding Marae Moana, seabed minerals and quarantine-free travel.

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