AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWaitangi Tribunal & Pacific Māori identity: A new discussion asks what happens when Pacific people in Aotearoa also whakapapa to Māori, as ACT pushes to wind down the Waitangi Tribunal—raising Treaty stakes beyond iwi and hapū. Rarotonga cemetery vandalism: Headstones at historic Nikao Cemetery were knocked over, including the grave of researcher Cate Walker’s mother; the community is calling for prosecution, with the site tied to Cook Islands First World War soldiers. Penrhyn port upgrade debate: The US and New Zealand plan major investment in Tongareva’s Penrhyn harbour, with supporters pointing to safer supply routes and critics urging an open conversation about environmental and social impacts. Women’s sport in the spotlight: Cook Islands women’s teams are making waves—handball heads to Wellington for continental indoor competition, while paddlers return from Hawaiʻi with medals at the Queen Liliʻuokalani Canoe Race. Football results & momentum: Cook Islands U-16 women bounced back with a 0–0 draw against Solomon Islands after an 11–0 opener loss, keeping semi-final hopes alive. Community & culture events: Jehovah’s Witnesses return to Rarotonga for the “Eternal Happiness” convention, inviting the public to a free three-day programme.
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