‘No one left behind’, Brown outlines vision for prosperous, connected Cook Islands Monday 10 August 2026 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Election 2026 ShareCook Islands Party (CIP) leader Mark Brown has unveiled an ambitious vision for the nation, calling for a future in which economic growth, opportunity, and cultural revitalisation are accessible to all citizens. Cook Islands Party (CIP) leader Mark Brown has unveiled an ambitious vision for the nation, calling for a future in which economic growth, opportunity, and cultural revitalisation are accessible to all citizens.