AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Watch: The MFAI says yesterday’s Permanent Residents Ceremony at the National Auditorium “has no connection to the election” and shouldn’t be tied to the political calendar, as nominations near their July 13 close and the Cook Islands Party ramps up campaigning. Democracy & Environment: Te Ipukarea Society urges open debate on deep-seabed mining during the election period, arguing voters deserve clear positions on how it affects the ocean and future of the nation. Tourism & Cost of Living: A hotel boss says tourism may be booming, but households still feel the pinch from power, water and imported goods; fuel is expected to ease in weeks, while food relief could take months. Local Business & Investment: ADB’s Frontier Seed backs Cook Islands fashion brand Manini Wear with US$130,000 to cut ocean freight emissions and expand into Aitutaki. Culture & Language: Matariki was marked at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s residence, while primary students competed in Tāteni Kōrero ʻAtu 2026 to celebrate Cook Islands Māori language. Sport: Cook Islands U18 women prepare for their historic FIBA Asia Cup Division B debut in Bangkok, with Samoa and the Cook Islands drawn together.
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