AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTravel Disruption: A 49-year-old woman has been stranded in the Cook Islands since November 2023 after New Zealand and Australia declined transit visa applications. New Zealand says it doubts her intention to transit; Cook Islands officials have offered to escort her through Auckland so she can return home. Visitor Economy: Rarotonga will host more than 600 delegates at an international Indigenous conference from 9–13 November, with organisers aiming to direct benefits to local businesses and showcase Cook Islands products and culture. Rugby League: The Cook Islands face Fiji on Sunday, 18 October, at the World Cup, which opens this week across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Ocean Conservation: The Bezos Earth Fund is providing more than $25 million for Pacific conservation, including support for advancing the Cook Islands’ Marae Moana vision. Event Tourism: Rarotonga is set to welcome overseas teams for Masters Rugby League in 2027, alongside women’s competition and two international tests.
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