AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Cook Islands diplomacy: New US Ambassador Jared Novelly says the Cook Islands is “1a or 1b” on his priority list, pointing to seabed resources and promising to connect US firms—while stopping short of pushing exploration licenses. Cook Islands politics: Unity Party leader Te Ariki Heather says major talks with New Zealand could wait until after the Aug 12 election, with a reset planned after NZ’s own election in November. Tourism data skills: The Pacific Tourism Organisation wrapped a five-day workshop in Nadi, training Cook Islands and other Pacific tourism officers to use visitor survey data for better planning. Ocean health & travel risk: A new report warns deep-sea mining could mobilise naturally occurring radioactivity, raising concerns for marine life and seafood. Marine litter at home: A Cook Islands-focused ocean care piece highlights beach litter findings on Rarotonga and Aitutaki, with plastics dominating rubbish collected near tourist areas. Conservation reminder: New Zealand’s DOC reports tonnes of protected corals and clams seized from holidaymakers—often without permits—flagging a compliance risk for travellers. Sports with Pasifika ties: All Blacks’ Nations Championship win over France featured Cook Islands heritage through coach David Rennie and Pasifika leadership.
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