AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoPasifika Film Challenge: Fiji’s FBC TV has been named the official broadcast partner for the inaugural People of the Pasifika 48-Hour (POP48) Film Challenge, joining the Cook Islands, Samoa and Solomon Islands as host nations, with teams creating short films in just 48 hours across September. Tourism Stay Review: Lagoon Breeze Villas in Rarotonga is highlighted as a family-friendly base near Aro’a Lagoon, with space for kids, a well-equipped kitchen and comfort features like air conditioning. Cook Islands Spotlight (Sports): A Cook Islander, Maxime “Max” Teremoana Crocombe, has made World Cup history as the first Cook Islander to play for the New Zealand All Whites, with another Cook Islander, Ardie Savea, named All Blacks captain alongside coach Dave Rennie (also from Rarotonga). Health & Community: Australian ENT specialists are in Rarotonga (June 22–26) delivering surgeries and specialist clinics with Te Marae Ora support. Road Safety: Cook Islands Police report a 9% rise in reported road crashes in the first half of 2026, while drunk driving incidents appear to be easing. Local Heritage: The Avana Nui Maruarua restoration project in Ngatangiia is nearing completion, with crews tied to the site’s ancestral connections. Economy & Tourism: Prime Minister Mark Brown says the Cook Islands has avoided a worst-case GDP contraction thanks to record visitor numbers, despite global fuel disruptions.
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