Cooks Islands Independence 4th August, 1965

The Cook Islands became a self-governing nation on 4th August 1965

Woman Ariki or chiefs were often some of the most powerful figures in Cook Islands leadership.

Images that capture 4th August 1965

Stamps to acknowledge Cook Islands Self Goverment with close ties to New Zealand

For more information on this important time in Cooks Islands' history use this link to an informative website

https://www.cookislands.org.uk/Constitutional-history.html