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THE COOK ISLANDS LOOK AHEAD
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A survey of Cook Islands preparations in 1965 for internal self-government. Traditional village life, religion and new developments in industry, education and health services are examined, as well as the Island’s connections with New Zealand and new Government structures. The first elections, opening of the Legislative Assembly under a new Constitution and the following celebrations in Rarotonga involving Keith Holyoake, NZ Prime Minister, Sir Bernard Frergusson, Governor-General, and Albert Henry, Cook Islands Premier, are also covered.
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Year 1965
Reference number F55063
Collection Film and Video Collection
Media type Moving Image
Place of Production NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA
Genre
Short
Duration 0:30:34
Production company New Zealand National Film Unit
Credits
Director: Frank Chilton
Director: Derek Wright
Photographer: Warren Le Pine
Photographer: Grant Foster
Photographer: Lynton Diggle
Sound: Roy Singleton
Producer: Geoffrey Scott
Producer: Oxley Hughan