| Willie Parau Browne | |
| Office: | Member of the Legislative Council |
| Office2: | Member of Rarotonga Island Council |
| Birth Date: | 17 February 1884 |
| Profession: | Businessman |
William Parau Browne (17 February 1884 – 14 November 1957) was a Cook Islands businessman and politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Council during the 1950s.
The son of a European trader,[1] Browne was one of the most prominent businessmen in the Cook Islands. He owned the Royal Hall, which for many year was the only cinema in Rarotonga.[2] Prior to films being screened, he would drive around the island handing out flyers,[2] and would give running commentaries on the films in Māori.[3] He frequently hosted parties at his home in the village of Nikao.[2]
Browne was also involved in politics was elected to Rarotonga Island Council during World War I. He remained a member until 1947. When he was re-elected in 1950, he also became a member of the Legislative Council covering the whole Cook Islands.[2]
Browne was married twice, remarrying after his first wife Tuvaine Tamarua died.[4] He died in November 1957 at the age of 73.[2]