National Library of the Cook Islands

The National Library of the Cook Islands – Runanga Puka is the national library of the Cook Islands.

[1] Planning for the library began in 1961, with a committee backed by the Resident Commissioner Oliver Dare.

[2] A site on Taputapuatea was donated by the Makea Nui Ariki and the Parliament of the Cook Islands agreed to match donations with public money.

[2] Plans for the library were drawn up by New Zealand Ministry of Works architect Kenneth Mills.

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