AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining: The Trump administration has announced a proposed deep sea mining lease sale in federal waters near American Samoa, drawing fresh Pacific opposition and raising concerns for the wider region, including the Cook Islands’ role in ocean mapping linked to U.S. critical-minerals plans. Elections Watch: Cook Islands nominations have confirmed that Ivirua’s seat will be uncontested, with Agnes Helen Armstrong set to be declared elected ahead of the 12 August general election. Tourism Reopening: Pacific tourism experts are urging Kiwis to travel more thoughtfully as borders reopen, with the Cook Islands scheduled to reopen to tourists on 14 January. Rugby League World Cup: Fiji Bati coach Mick Potter’s work visa has been approved, and the team is preparing for a World Cup pool that includes the Cook Islands. Community & Culture: A new multilingual poetry anthology, The Ocean Remembers, is putting Cook Islands Māori and other Pacific languages and stories at the centre. Health Workforce: The University of Auckland’s School of Nursing is delivering advanced training to Cook Islands nurses to strengthen the local health workforce.
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