AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation Milestone: Air Rarotonga’s first female pilot, Isabel Drollet Macdonald (23), is turning a childhood dream into reality—she credits a tough entry-interview moment about women being only ~5% of aviation, and says the highlight is “kick-starting” her career in the Cooks, inspiring other Cook Islands girls to follow. Inclusive Education Through Dance: In Rarotonga, Christchurch’s Jolt dance crew is helping Education (IE) and Autism Cook Islands students find confidence through movement—shyness fades fast once the music takes over. Culture on Stage: Ridge Ponini, the first Cook Islands-born and raised professional tenor, is taking his opera journey to London after early resistance at home. Ocean Debate, Again: Deep-sea mining pressure continues as a major 50-year review warns of dire, long-lasting harm—while local voices push for slower, clearer decision-making. Youth in the Spotlight: The Youth Parliament is debating the Education Amendment Bill, keeping young voices in the room.
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