AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaritime Security: RNZAF and NZ Customs carried out May surveillance patrols in Fiji, Niue and the Cook Islands’ EEZ, photographing vessels of interest as part of Operation Kiwa and Pacific fisheries protection. Rugby Pathways: Cook Islands and Tonga rugby leaders say Pacific voices must be protected as support grows for Kanaloa Rugby’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika after 2026. Governance & Land: CIIC continues director training to strengthen board governance, while Cook Islands Law Commission public meetings this week clarify consultations relate only to government-warrant land, not private leases. Health Access: New Zealand College of Chiropractic interns return to Rarotonga for free spinal health checks and holistic adjustments starting June 6. Energy Pressure: Penrhyn Island has run down its last 100 litres of diesel and is borrowing fuel from police patrol boat Te Kukupa II, with power use restricted as deliveries are due mid-to-late June. Tourism & Aviation: SPTO highlighted the need for tighter tourism-air connectivity at the ASPA81 meeting hosted in the Cook Islands. Sport on the International Stage: Afghan Women United players in Auckland are set to play the Cook Islands, marking a major step after FIFA approved their eligibility following years of Taliban restrictions.
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