AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Cook Islands Minerals: New U.S. ambassador Jared Novelly says critical seabed minerals in Cook Islands waters are now a top priority, warning China’s growing Pacific influence poses risks for small island states. Fisheries Monitoring: Cook Islands renewed its FFA aerial surveillance partnership under the Regional Aerial Surveillance Programme to boost EEZ patrols and crack down on illegal fishing. Election Politics: Cook Islands Unity Party leader Te Ariki Heather says major talks with New Zealand can wait until after the 12 August election, pointing to New Zealand’s own election decision in November. Nuclear-Free Tensions: Novelly also floated the idea of hosting a basketball game on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Auckland waters, while stressing he won’t change New Zealand’s nuclear-free law. Census Day: Cook Islands’ 2026 Census “Reference Day” is July 1, with enumerators visiting households through July 24 to guide future planning. Culture & Leadership: Government allocated $161,150 for the Ui Ariki 60th anniversary celebrations, marking Te Ra O Te Ui Ariki on July 3. Sports Spotlight: Cook Islands U18 women make history by debuting in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup – Division B.
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