AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildlife & Environment: Te Ipukarea Society warns feral cats are threatening Rarotonga’s rare seabirds, including the Kōputu, as local researchers work to understand breeding in the island’s fragile cloud forest. Language & Education: Columnist Thomas Wynne argues early childhood reo learning is slipping through policy gaps, urging action to stop another generation losing Te Reo Māori. Nutrition & Health: Barbara Marsters has returned home with a plan to lift nutrition across the Cook Islands “one tray at a time.” Sports (Football): OFC U19 Men’s qualifying kicks off in Rarotonga today with Cook Islands, Tonga and Papua New Guinea chasing a spot at the Samoa championship. Deep-Sea Science: NOAA will map deep waters around the Cook Islands this summer in a 28-day expedition with local partners, with live streaming and public data sharing. Energy: Government’s new online dashboard says fuel stocks are stable, with Rarotonga up to 57 days and Aitutaki well-stocked. Maritime Security: RNZAF patrols targeted vessels suspected of illegal activity across Fiji, Niue and Cook Islands EEZs as part of Operation Kiwa. Tourism & Community: “Taste of the Cook Islands” returns to Te Tapora Kai at Punanga Nui Market, featuring local food, music and cultural demos. Governance & Law: A Legal Policy Development Course is building skills across Cook Islands Government, while Law Commission public meetings clarify consultations relate only to government-warrant land.
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