AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCook Islands Politics & Courts: A private prosecution seeking to appeal the March dismissal of fraud and improper payment charges against Prime Minister Mark Brown and Pacific Islands Forum SG Henry Puna is now pending approval, with the Ministry of Justice saying it’s not sure the case will proceed. Maritime Security: New Zealand’s RNZAF carried out May patrols in the Cook Islands, Fiji and Niue EEZs targeting vessels suspected of illegal activity, supporting the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency and Operation Kiwa. Land & Governance: The Cook Islands Law Commission is holding public meetings this week on land acquired by government warrant, stressing it does not affect leases over privately owned land. Energy & Cost Pressures: Penrhyn Island has run low on diesel, borrowing fuel from police patrol boat Te Kukupa II and restricting power use while awaiting a June barge delivery. Community & Health: Free spinal health checks return to Rarotonga with New Zealand chiropractic interns based at Te Atukura Grounds next to the Prime Minister’s Office. Sport & Culture: Valentine Holmes says he’ll make himself available for the Cook Islands at the Rugby League World Cup, while Cook Islands and Tonga rugby leaders back Kanaloa’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika.
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