Cook Islands Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
Cook Islands High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand
Cook Islands Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Cook Islands may close on the following New Zealand and Cook Islander holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Anniversary Day | Monday, January 19 | 1 week |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks |
| Waitangi Day | Friday, February 06 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Monday, March 09 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Monday, March 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| April Fools | Wednesday, April 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Cook Islander Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Cook Islands currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington and Auckland.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Cook Islands?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to Cook Islands for Visa-free entry (90 days) without having to apply or obtain a Cook Islander visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Cook Islander embassies in New Zealand?
The Cook Islander representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Cook Islander holidays in 2026/2024:
- Wellington Anniversary Day (NZ) Mon, Jan 19, 2026 (1 week)
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Time in Cook Islands vs New Zealand
Avarua, Cook Islands time is 23:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand