AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCook Islands Māori Language Week: Aotearoa communities are rallying to protect and pass on te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani, with Cook Islands High Commissioner Kairangi Samuela stressing the diaspora’s role in culture and economy. Health & culture: A University of Otago PhD researcher is exploring whether naturally warm lagoon bathing can support heart health for Cook Islands Māori, linking science with community knowledge. Aitutaki lagoon plan: The Ministry of Marine Resources’ consultation is shaping a co-management Lagoon Management Plan built around ra’ui, stronger enforcement, and a clearer implementation and financing structure. Deep-sea spotlight: NOAA’s Okeanos expedition is set to stream and map deep-sea environments near the Cook Islands, using sensors and ROV surveys to inform future exploration. Regional travel warning: Australia’s Smart Traveller is urging extra mosquito protection for Samoa amid a dengue outbreak. Pacific music honour: Cook Islands icon Will Crummer has been named the 2026 Ministry for Pacific Peoples Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
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