AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCook Islands Election Watch: Campaigning is ramping up for the Cook Islands general election on August 12, with Prime Minister Mark Brown’s “snap” timing drawing Opposition criticism over the tight six-week notice, while supporters argue it gives the government a clear run at voters. Wildlife & Holiday Safety: The Department of Conservation warns winter holidaymakers that more than four tonnes of protected corals and clams have been seized in New Zealand over three and a half years, with thousands of travellers bringing restricted CITES items home without permits—Cook Islands, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa are flagged as common sources. Tourism Skills & Digital Payments: MFEM is backing Te Pa’ata, a UNCDF-supported push to lift digital financial literacy for Cook Islands holiday home operators and help them navigate e-payments from OTA platforms like Airbnb. Regional Culture on Screen: Fiji’s FBC has been selected as host broadcaster for the inaugural People of the Pasifika 48-Hour Film Challenge in September, with Cook Islands, Samoa and Solomon Islands also taking part. Health Mission: An Australian-supported RACS ENT specialist team is in Rarotonga this week delivering clinics and complex surgeries for residents of Rarotonga and the Pa Enua. Pacific Spotlight: A Cook Islander, Maxime Teremoana Crocombe, becomes the first Cook Islander to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the New Zealand All Whites as goalkeeper.
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