AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoVoyaging & Climate Safety: The Polynesian Voyaging Society has extended the Moananuiākea Voyage by a year after NOAA-linked forecasts point to higher El Niño-driven weather risks across the Western North Pacific, reshaping the route for Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia. Cook Islands Youth & Culture: Ezekiel Tatuava-Enjoy is urging traditional leaders (Uri Ariki) to reconnect with youth, arguing culture survives only when young people understand their role in carrying it forward. Te Maeva Nui Arts & Performance: Tuesday night’s Te Maeva Nui shows at the National Auditorium delivered a standout celebration of Cook Islands culture, with teams performing under “Taku Ui Ariki – E papa ngaueuekore ia noku.” Local Trade & Language in Fashion: At BCI Trade Days, the business “Pepe E Au” drew shoppers with baby and toddler clothing featuring Cook Islands Māori words and phrases, turning everyday wear into cultural learning. Commonwealth Games Spotlight (Cook Islands): Cook Islands lawn bowls and athletes continue to draw attention, including a tough men’s pairs push that nearly upset England, plus Emily Jim’s singles match result in Glasgow.
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