AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoCook Islands Culture & Youth: Master navigator Peia Patai says a new locally filmed immersive documentary will spotlight traditional navigation and ra’ui, aiming to spark young people’s interest when it premieres at the Melbourne International Film Festival next month. Northern Group Connections: Australian High Commissioner Susannah Hodson completes historic first visits to Penrhyn, Pukapuka and Nassau, meeting island leaders and backing community projects like new volleyball courts, school sports gear, street lighting, and diaspora-linked initiatives. Local Business & Heritage: Bank of the Cook Islands Trade Days opens at Punanga Nui Market with a record 111 vendors, celebrating 25 years of the locally owned bank and urging visitors to value quality, uniqueness, and a trading culture rooted in heritage. Sports Spotlight (Cook Islands at CWG): Veteran lawn bowler Teokotai Jim leads the Cook Islands at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, competing alongside her daughter Emily in her fifth Games appearance. Safety on the Water: Cook Islands Police report six rescues from rough waters at Rutaki Passage after a tourist was swept into the current, urging everyone to heed warning signs. Regional Governance & Women’s Leadership: 29 women parliamentarians from across the Pacific gather in Wellington for a three-day wānanga on decision-making, leadership, and tackling online harm and gender-based harassment.
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