AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCook Islands Election: Preliminary results point to Prime Minister Mark Brown’s Cook Islands Party retaining government, winning 12 of 24 seats, with voting delayed on remote Nassau; Brown says he’s grateful to voters as the final seat count is still pending. Parliament Numbers: The CIP is also edging toward a two-thirds supermajority after three independent Mangaia MPs agreed to join, potentially lifting the party’s tally close to the threshold. Seabed Mining Pushback: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has taken Cook Islands concerns about deep-seabed mining to the International Seabed Authority, opposing a US company’s exploration bid in the South Penrhyn Basin. Cyber Safety: A new Cyber Safety Awareness Programme is being rolled out to help residents and businesses protect against scams and fraud. Bird Flu Watch: Pacific governments, including the Cook Islands, are seeking guidance on preparing for H5 avian influenza as it spreads in Australia and New Zealand. Sport (Cook Islands links): Cook Islands men’s football has appointed Rhys Ruka as national head coach on a long-term deal through 2028.
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