AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTravel Access: A Sri Lankan woman has been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years after Australia and New Zealand repeatedly refused transit visas. A Wellington charity has offered to escort her home, but a route has yet to be secured. Hospitality Workforce: The Cook Islands Restaurant and Hospitality Association is still awaiting a response to its proposal for a fast-track working-holiday visa, saying staff shortages are affecting service as visitor numbers grow. Cultural Heritage: A workshop focused on protecting Maungaroa Valley, a sacred historic site in Rarotonga, and exploring its potential for World Heritage recognition. Events: The Cook Islands won the bid to host the 2028 World Va’a Distance Championships, bringing an international paddling event to the islands. Ocean Environment: Debate over deep-sea mining continues, with scientists warning that damage to fragile marine ecosystems could be irreversible.
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