AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCook Islands Politics: The Cook Islands Party is set for a powerful fifth consecutive term after preliminary results show Mark Brown’s government jumping from 12 seats to 18, with three newly elected independent women MPs from Mangaia joining the governing side—framed as a way to keep Mangaia at the decision-making table. Election Watch: Overseas observers were in Rarotonga to monitor the 2026 general election, while polling opened across 24 constituencies with cost of living and inflation topping voter concerns. Deep-Sea Governance: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has taken Cook Islands concerns about seabed mining to the International Seabed Authority, opposing a US company’s push for an exploration licence in waters surrounded by the Cook Islands and neighbours. Women’s Health & Rights: A new menopause awareness event, Te Marū o te Vaine, is set to bring trusted information and support to women across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, and LGBTQ+ groups are urging leaders to protect equality, dignity and safety. Sport & Youth: Blue Light’s Life Skills Camp returned to Waiouru Military Camp with sub-zero challenges, while Rhys Ruka was appointed Cook Islands men’s head coach on a long-term deal through 2028.
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