AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoForeign Policy: The Cook Islands and New Zealand have formally repaired ties after a dispute over Avarua’s agreements with China. But reconciliation has not shifted the Cook Islands’ stance: it will retain its Beijing partnership, pursue a minerals framework with Washington and reject nuclear weapons. Climate Readiness: Climate officials and media from four Pacific nations are training in Rarotonga to get forecasts to communities as El Niño risks intensify. Fisheries: New Zealand Navy personnel joined Cook Islands patrols in a regional operation targeting illegal fishing across 30.5 million square kilometres of ocean. Visitor Services: A new online driver-licence system lets visitors apply before arriving. Humanitarian: Sri Lanka and a Wellington trust are working to bring home a Sri Lankan woman stranded in the Cook Islands after transit visa refusals. Tourism: The sector is urging visitors to conserve water amid an extended dry spell.
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