AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPort Upgrade & Geopolitics: The US and New Zealand will co-fund a US$60m upgrade of Penrhyn/Tongareva port, with Washington putting in US$50m and NZ about NZ$17.5m, framed as a “lifeline” for safer access and supplies but also drawing fresh criticism over transparency and links to critical minerals and deep-sea mining. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Greenpeace Aotearoa calls the Penrhyn deal “colonialism” and urges Indigenous knowledge to carry real weight in mining decisions, not just be consulted. Pacific Islands Forum Outcomes: Leaders in Palau backed urgent climate action, set new rules for external powers at future meetings, and agreed on a West Papua human rights mission led by Rabuka and Marape. Aitutaki Power Relief: Government approved a $700,000 one-off payment to TMU and a 20% electricity tariff rise for Aitutaki residents facing higher fuel costs. Sports—Pacific Games Build-Up: Five Cook Islands triathletes raced in Mo’orea ahead of next year’s Pacific Games, while the Cook Islands also take part in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Solomon Islands. Culture & Community: Cook Islands High Commission joined Kiingitanga celebrations at Koroneihana in Aotearoa, strengthening ties with the Māori King movement.
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