AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRugby League World Cup: The tournament opens Thursday, with the Cook Islands in Group A alongside Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. The Aitu face Fiji on Sunday, then New Zealand on October 25 and Australia on October 31. Pacific Climate: Pacific Islands Forum chair Surangel Whipps has criticised Australia’s focus on pre-COP attendance and costs, urging more climate investment for the region. Penrhyn Support: A six-week New Zealand Defence Force mission has delivered school and cyclone-centre upgrades, solar water stills, healthcare and maritime surveys on the remote atoll. Stranded in the Cook Islands: A woman who has been unable to leave since November 2023 says she wants to return home, but New Zealand has repeatedly refused her transit visa, citing doubts about her intentions. Teacher Training: Fourteen Cook Islands trainees have travelled to New Zealand for a five-week teaching practicum.
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