AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCook Islands Māori Language Week: RNZ Pacific highlights Dr Ake Nicholas’s push to tackle shame and language loss, stressing “it is not your fault” if you didn’t grow up speaking te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani, while Cook Islands High Commissioner Kairangi Samuela says the diaspora is vital to keeping the language and culture alive in Aotearoa. Fuel Costs: Fuel price caps across the Pacific have eased for August, but remain above pre-April levels; Fiji’s diesel and petrol caps have dropped, with Fiji re-exporting fuel to Tuvalu, Tonga and the Cook Islands. Local Politics: A veteran former MP says the party system is “facing extinction” as independents gain ground ahead of the 12 August election, with the Cook Islands Party still fielding the biggest slate. Aitutaki Lagoon Plan: Residents want stronger protection for the lagoon as the Lagoon Management Plan consultation focuses on ra’ui, co-management, enforcement and refreshed island bylaws. Tourism & Business: Te Pa’ata is promoted as a digital support programme for holiday home owners to build more resilient tourism businesses. Regional Environment & Culture: The Polynesian Voyaging Society extends the Moananuiākea Voyage by a year due to heightened El Niño weather risks.
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