Cook Islands mulls name change to reflect Polynesian identity

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The Cook Islands in the South Pacific is mulling to change its colonial-era name with a new one that reflects its indigenous Polynesian identity, government officials said Tuesday, EFE reports.

"I am quite happy to look at a traditional name for our country which more reflects the true Polynesian nature of our island nation," said Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister, Mark Brown, according to Radio New Zealand.