AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNorthern Group diplomacy: Australian High Commissioner Susannah Hodson wrapped up historic first visits to Pukapuka and Nassau as part of a Cook Islands Red Cross-led tour, also visiting Penrhyn; she backed community projects including new volleyball courts, school sports gear, and diaspora-supported street lighting. Te Maeva Nui culture: Avarua kicked off the 2026 celebrations with a vibrant float parade, with local and international groups showcasing outer-island identity and cultural performances ahead of the House of Ariki’s 60th anniversary. Trade Days boost: Bank of the Cook Islands Trade Days returns during Te Maeva Nui with a record 93 vendors across food, crafts, and produce, plus outer-island stalls and youth fundraising. Tourism policy debate: Te Ipukarea Society and the Seabed Minerals Authority briefed the tourism industry on deep seabed mining, urging caution, clarity, and open national dialogue. Safety reminder: Cook Islands Police rescued six from rough waters at Rutaki Passage after a tourist was swept in, urging swimmers and visitors to heed warning signs. Connectivity milestone: New passenger/cargo vessel Tuitui Moana departed Nansha, Guangzhou for its 46-day delivery voyage home via Cebu, Lae, and Suva.
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