AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPacific Health & Culture: A University of Otago PhD researcher, Mary-Ann Rongo Moller, is testing whether naturally warm lagoon bathing could support heart health for Cook Islands Māori—framing the study as reconnecting with elders’ knowledge, not just measuring outcomes. Language Week in Aotearoa: Cook Islands Māori Language Week (2–8 Aug) is underway with a push to reclaim te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani for future generations, including messages that language loss isn’t anyone’s fault and that diaspora communities are vital. Te Maeva Nui on Stage: Te Maeva Nui’s cultural tributes keep landing hard—drumming, choreography and ariki heritage drawing crowds across the week’s performances. Aitutaki Lagoon Plan: Aitutaki residents are weighing in on the Lagoon Management Plan, with ra’ui, stronger enforcement and refreshed island bylaws at the centre of the co-management push. Youth & Traditional Leadership: A young Cook Islands leader is urging uri ariki and aronga mana to engage more directly with youth so culture stays lived, not just remembered. Voyaging & Climate: The Moananuiākea Voyage sail plan is extended by a year as El Niño and rising weather risks reshape routes for Hokule‘a and Hikianalia. Sport, with Cook Islands moments: Cook Islands lawn bowls and Commonwealth Games coverage continues, including Emily Jim’s ranking boost and match results involving Cook Islands athletes.
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