AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth & Safety: Australia’s Smart Traveller has updated dengue advice for Samoa, urging travellers to prevent mosquito bites with repellent and protective clothing as cases continue across the Pacific. Travel Rules: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown says travel curbs are easing—RATs under supervision replace PCR for arrivals from New Zealand, MIQ is dropped for unvaccinated residents, and isolation/quarantine rules are aligned with NZ. Environment & Tourism: Aitutaki residents are pushing for stronger protection through the Lagoon Management Plan, with co-management, ra’ui-led cultural enforcement, refreshed bylaws and wider government and community involvement. Sustainable Waste Debate: Te Ipukarea Society argues incineration isn’t the answer for Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, citing scale and operational realities for small island waste streams. Tourism Business Support: Te Pa’ata is promoting a digital support programme for Cook Islands holiday home operators, offering practical tools and expert guidance to build more resilient tourism businesses. Northern Group Links: Australian High Commissioner Susannah Hodson completed historic first visits to Pukapuka and Nassau, highlighting community projects and strong Australia ties. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer is running ROV dives in Cook Islands waters as the international mining regulator leaves a key environmental science gap unresolved.
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