AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCook Islands Basketball: The Cook Islands U18 Women make history with a debut at the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup – Division B in Bangkok (July 13–19), after a breakthrough run through youth ranks. Mauke Education & Environment: A new community-led education and citizen science pilot lands in Mauke, pairing elders and students with marine monitoring and reef learning. Fashion & Investment: Manini Wear secures a USD 130,000 ADB Frontier Seed growth investment, backing lower-carbon shipping and expansion to Aitutaki. Democracy & Migration: The Ministry says a Permanent Residents Ceremony is unrelated to the election, while columnist Thomas Wynne argues migration should honour Iti Tangata and Ipukarea. Environment & Voting: Te Ipukarea Society calls for open debate on deep-seabed mining during election season. GBV Support: Punanga Turuturu Itivaine highlights strengthened Cook Islands gender-based violence response, urging ongoing collaboration. Sport (Football): Puaikura FC reaches OFC Women’s Champions League semis for the first time, while Hekari Women push toward the final after a 1-0 win over Puaikura. Language & Identity: Kayla Moe shares her journey reclaiming Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani, and a youth council dialogue series gears up for the General Election.
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