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.
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,
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.
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
New Zealand has rejected proposals for granting citizenship and issuing its own passports to residents of the Cook Islands, but has expressed a willingness to discuss the issue of independence, Azernews reports.
New Zealand Rejects Cook Islands' Passport Proposal
New Zealand has declined a proposal by the Cook Islands to issue its own passports and citizenship. The Cook Islands, self-governing yet in free association with New Zealand, could discuss full independence to access those rights.
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