AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S.-Cook Islands Minerals: New U.S. ambassador Jared Novelly says securing Cook Islands seabed critical minerals is now a top Pacific priority, placing the Cooks at “1A or 1B” for Washington and promising to connect island authorities with U.S. firms, while warning that China’s growing influence brings risks for small states. Regional Security Tensions: China’s nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific has drawn sharp condemnation from New Zealand leaders, with Pacific governments urging major powers to stop using the region for missile trials and militarisation. Health & Inclusion: Te Marae Ora and Christian Blind Mission NZ have signed a health collaboration to strengthen inclusive eye care and rehabilitation, including a refractive error vision centre at Rarotonga Hospital. Deep-Sea Tech Moves: Deep Sea Minerals has signed an MOU with Impossible Metals to assess autonomous robotic nodule collection technology, aiming for lower-disturbance seabed harvesting. Sport & Community: Cook Islands swimmers Lanihei Connolly and Jacob Te Atamira Story are bound for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, while Puaikura FC made history reaching the OFC Women’s Champions League semi-finals. Culture: Te Arikinui joined chiefs in Rarotonga to mark 60 years of the Ui Ariki.
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