AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPacific Arts & Heritage: Samoan artist Ana Teofilo is installing a new Pacific-inspired carpet for Tūhura Otago Museum’s Tāngata Moana gallery, drawing on motifs from Pacific collections including the Cook Islands. Education & Community: Open Polytechnic graduation stories spotlight proud Cook Islander Susan Aretere, earning a Bachelor of Social Work to better advocate for tamariki and support whānau. Health Services: Counties Manukau diabetes dietitian wait times fell after service changes, but demand is rising again as staffing turnover affects capacity. Regional Trade & Climate: Cook Islands delegates joined PACER Plus budget talks in Tonga, while PM Mark Brown urged faster climate action at UN ESCAP in Bangkok, stressing finance for vulnerable communities. Sport & Youth: Cook Islands athletes shine at Oceania Athletics in Darwin with multiple medals and national records, while Aitutaki joins the Rising Stars Championship for netball, rugby and volleyball. Connectivity & Lifestyle: Air New Zealand launches a seasonal non-stop Christchurch–Rarotonga service, adding more direct travel for South Islanders. Governance & Opportunity: Tower appoints Cook Islands-Tahitian executive Michael Skeens as Chief Operations Officer, backing AI-enabled customer service and operational growth.
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