AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate Finance: Prime Minister Mark Brown is urging world leaders to turn Pacific climate pledges into funding communities can access, saying island nations cannot wait. Mental Health: Te Kainga is using October to raise awareness and connect Cook Islands families affected by mental illness and alcohol addiction with support. UN Partnership: Government and UN representatives reviewed a US$15.4 million programme covering 78 activities through 2027, including work on health, climate, tourism and national planning. International Bowls: Tiare Jim finished among the world’s top eight women after wins over six opponents at the World Bowls Champion of Champions in Australia. Water: Growers have been told to manage water use as a prolonged dry season looms, with calls for households and hotels to conserve too. Deep-Sea Mining: Te Ipukarea Society says economic risks must be assessed alongside environmental and technical concerns as exploration continues. Sport: Cook Islands teams are preparing to host the Oceania Beach Volleyball Championship, with more than 50 athletes expected from across the region.
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