Cook Islands, New Zealand citizenship and passport

Cook Islands wants its own passport. New Zealand says no
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.
Cook Islands passport would require giving up NZ citizenship, says Winston Peters
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. The Cook Islands operates in free association with New Zealand.
Why does Cook Islands want its own passport? Why has New Zealand rejected it?
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,
New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan
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.
New Zealand Rejects Plan To Introduce Its Own Passports For Residents Of Cook Islands
By Alimat Aliyeva New Zealand has rejected proposals for granting citizenship and issuing its own passports to res
NZ rejects Cook Islands proposal for own passport
Cook Islands have had a proposal to introduce separate passports for its citizens while retaining New Zealand citizenship rejected.  The office of New
Cook Islands passport would require giving up NZ citizenship - spokesperson
The Cook Islands can only have its own passport if they give up New Zealand citizenship, the office of New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Winston Peters said.
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