Cook Islanders

The Cook Islanders are Maoris, a branch of the Polynesian race. —continue at Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition.

Cook Islands The World Factbook 2008

The emigration of Cook Islanders to New Zealand in large numbers and resulting loss of skilled labor and government deficits are continuing problems.

The 1999 CIA Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Within New Zealand, the Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church (PIC) is the predominant denomination of Cook Islanders, but it does not produce material in Cook Islands Mäori.

Book & Print in New Zealand: A Guide to Print Culture in New Zealand Penny Griffith 1885

Cook Islands Mäori is the language of the majority of Cook Islanders, most of whom are from the island of Rarotonga, the dialect of which has become predominant.

Book & Print in New Zealand: A Guide to Print Culture in New Zealand Penny Griffith 1885

Mr Baxter said locals were upset that the bank, which holds money belonging to Cook Islanders, was targeted.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

Casey council has started discussions with the community, and councillor Geoff Ablett said the Cook Islanders were passionate about continuing to develop a harmonious world.

Star News Group 2010

Many Cook Islanders didn't have the confidence to find out about services or further education in Casey, Ms Hosking said.

Star News Group 2010

Pastor David Jonassen said they wanted to build a church in Casey to cater for the many Cook Islanders who were moving to the area.

Star News Group 2010

President of the Cook Island Community Services of Victoria, James Henry, said Cook Islanders needed to "adapt to be able to survive".

Star News Group 2010

The House of Refuge church is already established in Keysborough, but Pastor Jonassen said more than 3000 Cook Islanders lived in the Cranbourne, Hampton Park and Narre Warren South areas.

Star News Group 2010