AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSearch and Rescue: A Pukapuka fisherman, believed to be 42-year-old Pone Apiuta, was found alive after more than a week adrift in a 4-metre skiff, spotted by an RNZAF Poseidon crew and recovered by nearby fishing vessels—bringing relief to his family and community. Tourism Policy: The Cook Islands says it will only accept fully vaccinated tourists aged 12+ when travel bubble arrangements resume, with medical exemptions and a continued cautious approach to reopening. Environment: Te Ipukarea Society marks 30 years of stewardship, taking Grade 5 and 6 students from Apii Takitumu to the landfill and Takitumu Conservation Area to highlight waste sorting and biodiversity. Cyber Safety: Cook Islands Police Cybercrime Unit and NZ specialists ran a cyber safety roadshow for Tereora College Year 10 students. Culture & Learning: USP Cook Islands graduation celebrated 36 graduates, while Māori Language Week (June 29–July 5) includes a poetry and short story competition with an extended, broadened theme.
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