AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoRarotonga Community Shock: Nikao Cemetery headstones were vandalised, with an Australian researcher calling for prosecutions after damage including her mother’s grave. Sports Spotlight: Cook Islands bounced back in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship with a 0–0 draw against Solomon Islands after a heavy opener loss to Fiji; goalkeeper Leah Schuster starred. Handball on the Rise: Cook Islands women’s senior team heads to Wellington for the inaugural Oceania Nations Trophy (Sept 10–14). Weather & Resilience: Cook Islands highlighted El Niño’s split impacts at the Pacific Meteorological Council in Tonga, pushing for early warning systems that reach every community. Regional Rugby 7s: Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup next month, with Cook Islands in both men’s and women’s competitions. Tourism & Culture: Pacific Tourism Organisation returns to New Zealand via the Treasures of the South Pacific roadshow, featuring Cook Islands among destinations. Local Innovation: Smartie Rides launches in Rarotonga as a home-grown ride-hailing alternative to international apps. International Win: Cook Islands paddlers won medals at Hawaiʻi’s Queen Liliʻuokalani Canoe Race, placing third overall and second in Open Women.
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