AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarine Stewardship: Mauke and Atiu students have completed the first field pilots of the Te Reinga Aorangi Marine Citizen Science Programme, blending culture-based education and traditional knowledge with reef monitoring tools like photogrammetry to help young people document and care for local kura tapu waters. Education & Skills: The Cook Islands Ministry of Education welcomed New Zealand’s proposed 2029 vocational subjects, hoping they’ll better match local workforce needs while keeping qualifications recognised for Cook Islands students. Realm of NZ Talks: Realm leaders from New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau met in Auckland ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, with Luxon calling it a historic moment and highlighting shared culture, history and constitutional ties. Culture & Identity in Sport: Joey Manu—Cook Islands and Māori heritage—has signed with the PNG Chiefs as Player #007 for the 2028 and 2029 seasons, framed as a Pacific team-building move beyond rugby. Health & Women’s Wellbeing: Cook Islands women’s menopause awareness programming is underway, bringing a long-silenced life stage into open conversation. Governance Appointments: Three Permanent Secretaries were sworn in to lead key ministries, including Finance and Treasury and Culture and Tourism.
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