| Cook Islands Local Defence Force | |
|---|---|
.svg) Location map of the Cook Islands | |
| Active | 9 April 1941 – 14 September 1945 |
| Disbanded | 14 September 1945 |
| Allegiance |  British Empire  Dominion of New Zealand |
| Role | Garrison duty, civil defense |
| Size | Territorial unit |
| Garrison/HQ | Rarotonga, Cook Islands |
The Cook Islands Local Defence Force was a military and civil defense force active in the Cook Islands from 1941 to 1945. The force was created in response to World War II, which threatened the security of the islands.