AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWayfinding Revival: Ten Hawaiian sailors completed a 1,600-mile voyage in Hōkūle’a using stars, swells, birds and cloud cues—no GPS, compass or charts—highlighting a living Polynesian navigation tradition. Pwo Navigator Ceremony: Maui captain Archie Kalepa was inducted as a Pwo Navigator in a sacred rite in Oʻahu, with new leaders including women earning the title for the first time in Hawaiʻi. Pacific Identity in Sport: Cook Islands and Māori star Joey Manu has signed with the PNG Chiefs as Player #007 for the club’s inaugural NRL seasons in 2028–29, with Manu framing it as a “Pacific team” mission. Te Maeva Nui Creators: Vodafone Cook Islands wrapped its inaugural Te Maeva Nui Content Creator Programme, backing emerging storytellers to share behind-the-scenes culture online. Youth Culture & Leadership: Te Maeva Nui youth teams say they won’t let the festival fade, with young leaders stepping up to keep culture front and centre. Local Sport Spotlight: Cook Islands pickleball players departed for the World Cup debut in Da Nang, while National Triples bowling finals were postponed then set for Thursday. Culture & Language in Policy: A Cook Islands political analyst argues for stronger coordination by bringing Education, Culture and Sports together—especially to embed reo Māori and identity through schooling. Community Sport Pathways: Junior Ruckstars clinics are building confidence and active lifestyles through sport, supported by the Australian High Commission and BSP.
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