Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority
Runanga Takere Moana
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The Authority

The Authority

The Seabed Minerals Authority (Authority) is the key regulator of seabed minerals (SBM) activities under the Cook Islands jurisdiction. The Authority administers the Seabed Minerals Act 2019 (Act) on behalf of the Cook Islands Government.

Our Functions

  • To effectively implement the objectives and authority of the SBM Act

  • To regulate SBM activities under CI jurisdiction via monitoring and enforcing actions in non-compliant situations

  • Undertake due diligence in respect of applicants for licences

  • Assist the work of the Licensing Panel

  • Develop policies, standards, and guidelines for the purpose of regulating and monitoring the development of the Cook Islands SBM sector

  • Advise the Minister responsible for Seabed Minerals

  • Co-operate with other government agencies who have a role or interest pertaining to the SBM of the Cook Islands.


Our Vision

“Transforming the Cook Islands through the sustainable extraction of seabed minerals, for the benefit of our Cook Islands people”


Meet the Team

 
 

Alex Herman

seabed minerals Commissioner

The Commissioner overlooks and manages the day-to-day proceedings of the Authority. Responsible for the implementation of the SBM Act and regulatory framework, based on government policies, in cooperation with other ministries, agencies and legislation, including Marae Moana.

 

Knowledge Management (KNO) Division

Dr. John Parianos

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT director

Rima Browne

SENIOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT officer

Tanga Morris “TJ”

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT officer

 

Policy & Regulatory Oversight (PRO) Division

 
 
 

Latishia Maui-Mataora

POLICY & REGULATORY OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR

 
 

Teara Henderson

Senior LicensING & compliance officer

 

Partnerships & Cooperation (PAC) Division

Edward Herman

Partnerships & cooperation director

Dede Mingi

communications officer

Kaitini Herman

communications officer

 

Corporate Services (COR) Division

 
 
 

Beverly Stacey

corporate services DIRECTOR

 

Last updated: 31 January 2024