AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOFC U19 Football: The Cook Islands host Tonga and Papua New Guinea for the OFC U19 Men’s Championship Qualifiers at the CIFA Complex in Rarotonga, with the winner earning a spot at the 2026 finals in Samoa. Deep-Sea Science: NOAA will lead a 28-day expedition to map and explore deep waters around the Cook Islands this July-August, with live streaming and publicly shared data to support local stewardship. Fuel Security: Government’s new online dashboard says fuel stocks are stable, with Rarotonga up to 57 days and Aitutaki “well-stocked” despite a 10-day petrol baseline. Energy & Governance Skills: A Legal Policy Development Course is building law and policy drafting capability across government and private lawyers, while CIIC continues director training to strengthen board governance. Tourism & Community: “Taste of the Cook Islands” returns to Te Tapora Kai at Punanga Nui Market, featuring local food, music and cultural demos. Environment: A baseline study links Cook Islands beach plastic pollution to tourism and community habits, prompting calls for targeted waste management. Sports & Health: Free spinal health checks run in Rarotonga with NZ chiropractic interns, and the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade raised $43,775 for Blood Cancer NZ. Rugby League: Valentine Holmes is set to make himself available for the Cook Islands at the Rugby League World Cup.
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