AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCook Islands Māori Language Week in Aotearoa: Cook Islands communities across New Zealand kick off Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani, with events in Tokoroa and Wellington urging families to keep te reo alive as a foundation for future generations. Language & identity in practice: Whakaata Māori educator Jolyn Iro reflects on growing up with barriers to reo, while senior lecturer Dr Ake Nicholas tackles shame and reminds people it’s “not your fault” if you didn’t grow up speaking the language. Te Maeva Nui 2026 culture spotlight: The festival closes with dramatic cultural tributes, including Mangaia’s ura pau and Atiu’s kapa rima, but one writer also questions whether the “boot camp” intensity is cultural devotion or abuse. Aitutaki lagoon protection: Residents weigh in on the Lagoon Management Plan, aiming to strengthen ra’ui-based stewardship, enforcement, and co-management for the lagoon’s long-term health. Deep-sea mining debate: A Pacific-wide conversation keeps heating up as the Cook Islands weighs economic potential against calls for a moratorium, with “do no harm” and science-led governance at the centre. Sport with cultural resonance: Afghan Women United reunites in New Zealand for training after FIFA recognition, and Cook Islands athletes continue Commonwealth Games campaigns as the diaspora and youth pathways stay in focus.
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