AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoCommonwealth Games Spotlight: Cook Islands lawn bowlers Jason Lindsay and Epii Poila pushed defending champions England to the brink, bouncing back after a tough loss to the Falkland Islands and nearly stealing a win in men’s pairs. Youth & Culture: A young Cook Islander is urging traditional leaders to “come on our level,” arguing culture survives only when youth understand and see themselves in roles like aronga mana. Te Maeva Nui & Local Business: BCI Trade Days wrapped up with a record 111 vendors, including Pepe E Au selling baby and toddler clothing with Cook Islands Māori words and phrases. Voyaging & Climate: The Moananuiākea Voyage sail plan has been revised, adding a year as El Niño-driven weather risks rise, with Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia adjusting routes for safety. Language & Identity in the Making: A new update to New Zealand’s Ethnicity Standard Classification adds and reinstates categories, including Moriori and Norfolk Islander, reflecting growing recognition of Indigenous and emerging communities. Regional Sports Build-Up: Guam is set to host the inaugural Oceania Volleyball Championships, with the Cook Islands among the 16 national teams.
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