AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoTourism & Media: NateJourneys has wrapped up its Cook Islands visual film series for 2026, with coastal footage and soundscapes continuing to be reshared by resorts, hospitality and destination accounts. Pa Enua Connectivity: A new wharf for Penrhyn/Tongareva is set to be funded by the US and New Zealand, with feasibility work to follow—aimed at improving safe, reliable access for the northern islands. Sport & Travel Demand: The Cook Islands men’s team returns home to Rarotonga for international matches against Tahiti (26 and 30 Sept), kicking off a new era under coach Rhys Ruka. Netball: Cook Islands missed out on the 2027 Netball World Cup after a 50–72 loss to Samoa in the Oceania qualifiers. Local Transport: Rarotonga’s new ride-hailing service, Smartie Rides, launches—while highlighting gaps in the 1967 transport licensing framework for app-based services. Tourism Awards: Voting is open for Te Mato Manava Tūroto’s 2026 People’s Choice “Kia Orana Champions” awards, with 12,000+ votes already cast in the first day. Environment & Ocean: Bezos Earth Fund announced US$25m in grants to protect Pacific ocean areas, including marine protected areas in the Cook Islands.
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