AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoPublic Health: A new report argues scabies isn’t “just an itchy rash” in the Pacific—linking it to skin infections and serious outcomes like kidney disease and rheumatic fever, with researchers pointing to high rates in South Auckland preschools. Sport & Community Pride: Cook Islands’ Emily Jim wrapped up her Commonwealth Games singles campaign in Glasgow with a hard-fought run, while the men’s pairs team of Epii Poila and Jason Lindsay pushed England and Namibia in tight matches. Culture Under Pressure: Te Maeva Nui 2026 closed with standout performances, but one writer questions the “boot camp” intensity for youth dancers—asking whether tradition is being turned into harm. Language Revitalisation: Cook Islands Māori Language Week is underway across Aotearoa, with calls to reclaim te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani as a foundation for future generations, including reflections from Cook Islanders who missed out on learning reo growing up. Health Through Culture: A Cook Islands Māori PhD researcher is exploring whether warm lagoon bathing could support heart health—grounded in community knowledge and elder-led connections to water. Environment & Stewardship: Aitutaki’s Lagoon Management Plan consultation highlights ra’ui, stronger enforcement, and community-led governance to protect the lagoon. Voyaging Update: The Moananuiākea Voyage has been extended by a year as climate risks rise, reshaping stops across the Western North Pacific.
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