AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCook Islands Election Update: Preliminary results from the 2026 general election show Prime Minister Mark Brown’s Cook Islands Party on track for a fifth consecutive term, winning 12 of 24 seats, with voting on remote Nassau delayed by bad weather and expected to finish later; Brown’s party needs 13 seats to govern and is already working with independents to pass laws. Democracy & Turnout: A commentary flags a low turnout in Rarotonga’s preliminary count, with about 40.9% of the roll not represented yet, raising questions about civic engagement. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has taken Cook Islands concerns about seabed mining to the International Seabed Authority, opposing a US company’s exploration push in waters adjacent to the Cook Islands. Regional Diplomacy: The US held a second Pacific summit with leaders, with Washington recognising the Cook Islands and Niue and promising new infrastructure support, including internet connectivity. Sports & Youth: Rhys Ruka is appointed Cook Islands men’s head coach on a long-term deal through 2028, while Michelle Paiti becomes chef de mission for Team Cook Islands at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
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