AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup (Bangkok): Cook Islands’ debut campaign continues after a tough start, falling 51-54 to Lebanon, then preparing for Kazakhstan and Samoa as the semi-final race tightens. Youth & Culture in Politics: CINYC’s Kai Vānanga no te Uki o Āpōpō brings Titikaveka and Ngatangiia youth into livestreamed talks with candidates on environment, economics, community and culture—especially the pressure tourism puts on land and identity. Voyaging Homecoming: The Marumaru Atua crew returned to Avana after a voyage to Mauke and Atiu, with the Cook Islands Voyaging Society citing safety-led route changes and hands-on learning for newer sailors. Immigration & Community: The MFAI says a Permanent Residents Ceremony was scheduled for practical reasons and “not” tied to election timing, while a columnist reflects on PR recipients as known community members—not numbers. Deep-sea Mining Debate: Te Ipukarea Society calls for open public discussion of deep-seabed mining during election season, arguing voters deserve clear positions on impacts to ocean, culture and democracy. Education & Health: University of Auckland nursing teams delivered advanced training to Cook Islands nurses, strengthening local workforce skills through ongoing Pacific partnerships. Election Watch: Incumbent Toanui Isamaela rejoined the Cook Islands Party to contest Amuri/Ureia, and the final candidate list confirms a busy August 12 race.
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