ABOUT TO THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
The Cook Islands Ministry of Transport is a Government department in a country dependent upon maritime and aviation transport, both nationally and internationally. The Ministry of Transport is charged with carrying out all of the functions of maritime and aviation administration necessary under international and national law in a rapidly changing and developing transport environment.
In addition, the Cook Islands Meteorological Service is a division of the Ministry of Transport. The Met Service provides the latest weather updates, forecasts and warnings for the Cook Islands.
The Offices of the Ministry of Transport are also responsible for administering the liquor licensing regime and secretariat to the licensing of public transport such as taxi, buses and tourism transfers transportation.
For general enquiries, please contact [email protected]
Ministry Personnel
| DESIGNATION | NAME | Email address |
| Minister of Transport | Hon. Robert Tapaitau | [email protected] |
| Secretary of Transport | John Hosking | [email protected] |
| Aviation Section | ||
| Director of Civil Aviation | Donald Guinea | [email protected] |
| Aviation Technical Inspector | Makea Pauka | [email protected] |
| Aviation Security Inspector | Simiona Teiotu | [email protected] |
| Aviation Officer | Te Anau Rani | [email protected] |
| Maritime Section | ||
| Director of Marine | Patricia Tuara | [email protected] |
| Maritime Safety Officer | Marah Tairi | [email protected] |
| Maritime Security Officer | Amy Ngatamaine | [email protected] |
| Maritime Officer | Merran Munro | [email protected] |
Land Transport |
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| Director of Land Transport | Michelle Aisake | [email protected] |
| Transport Licensing Officer | Leanne Browne | [email protected] |
Meteorological Services |
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| Director of Meteorological Services | Arona Ngari | [email protected] |
| Operations Manager (Met) | Bates Manea | [email protected] |
| Administration Officer | Rayla Pokino | [email protected] |
| Met Officer |
Michael Rau Nathan Tisam Bates Manea Manea Maretapu Tinomana Naea Bouchard Solomona Romehael Rauraa Tehira Winchester Metuangaro Ngaoire |
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| Technical Services Manager (Met) | Vacant | |
| Technical Officer (Met) | Samuel Nga | [email protected] |
Corporate Section |
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| Corporate Service Director | Mii Rongo | [email protected] |
| Liquor Licensing Officer | Jane Maxwell | [email protected] |
| Dangerous Goods Inspector | Rei Enoka | [email protected] |
| Administration Support Officer | Tai Cummings | [email protected] |
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