AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStranded in the Cook Islands: A Sri Lankan woman says she has been unable to leave the islands for three years because New Zealand and Australia have refused transit visas. She hopes to return home for her son’s wedding. Rugby League World Cup: The Aitu led Australia 6-4 before losing 66-6 in their final match. Coach Karmichael Hunt wants eligibility rules expanded to include players with Cook Islands great-grandparents, arguing it could strengthen the team’s player pool. Climate funding: A new US$1.2 billion Pacific programme, co-chaired by the Cook Islands, will fund upgrades to at least four Southern Group airports. Tourism workforce: Hospitality businesses are seeking a fast-track working holiday visa to ease staff shortages, but say they are still waiting for a response to their proposal. Cultural heritage: A workshop highlighted Maungaroa Valley’s historic settlements and ceremonial sites, as the Te Ipukarea Society explores a future World Heritage bid.
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