AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAlcohol Licensing: Apii Te Uki Ou bar manager licence has been cancelled after police incidents, including a drink-driving case where breath alcohol hit 744 micrograms per litre and the manager allegedly obstructed a blood test. Maritime & Diplomacy: PM Mark Brown’s historic visit to Wuzhou, China, marked the launch of the MV Tuitui Moana, a co-funded inter-island vessel aimed at boosting connectivity and safer domestic shipping. Energy Security: Government has moved into phase two of a five-phase plan to safeguard fuel supply amid global shocks linked to the Middle East conflict. Aviation & Tourism: Cook Islands hosted ASPA81 in Rarotonga, bringing Pacific aviation and tourism leaders together on “Island Economies in Flight” and strategic partnerships. Local Safety: Police warn motorcycle thefts are rising, with complaints nearing 65% higher for the first five months of 2026, urging residents to secure bikes and remove keys. Regional Cooperation: Cook Islands took part in PACER Plus budget and joint committee meetings in Tonga, shaping trade facilitation, customs, standards and biosecurity priorities. Sports Uncertainty: Moana Pasifika’s future remains in limbo as liquidation looms and a Pacific-led takeover bid is debated, with NZ Rugby declining to confirm union backing.
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