Named after Captain COOK, who sighted them in 1770, the islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, administrative control was transferred to New Zealand; in 1965, residents chose self-government in free association with New Zealand. The emigration of skilled workers to New Zealand and government deficits are continuing problems.
Bovenstaande gegevens zijn gedeeltelijk ontleend aan het CIA World Factbook 2006.
| 2010-01-05 | | In a cabinet reshuffle, Robert Wigmore is appointed as foreign minister, Apii Piho as internal affairs minister, and Wilkie Rasmussen as finance minister. |
| 2009-12-23 | | Internal Affairs Minister Ngamau Munokoa resigns following the sacking earlier in the week of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign and Finance Minister Sir Terepai Maoate (Robert Wigmore was appointed deputy prime minister while Prime Minister Jim Marurai took over the foreign and finance portfolios). |
| 2009-11-15 | | High Commissioner Tia Barrett dies. |
| 2009-07-28 | | Prime Minister Jim Marurai fires Foreign Minister Wilkie Rasmussen, taking up the portfolio himself. |
| 2008-12-10 | | Tia Barrett is appointed as New Zealand high commissioner. He is to take office later in the month. |
Bron: www.rulers.org
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