AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew Airline Access: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti have launched a codeshare that lets travellers book one ticket to reach the Cook Islands via Tahiti, with coordinated connections and typically through-checked baggage—making the journey logistics much easier. Health & Travel Safety: Australia’s Smart Traveller has updated dengue advice for Samoa, urging mosquito bite protection as outbreaks continue across the Pacific; CDC has also refreshed its dengue destination list, with the Cook Islands previously listed but now removed. Aitutaki Lagoon Protection: Aitutaki residents are pushing for stronger action through the Lagoon Management Plan, with a co-management approach centred on ra’ui, refreshed island bylaws, and enforcement involving government agencies and community leadership. Tourism Resilience Support: A new digital support programme is helping Cook Islands holiday home owners build more resilient tourism businesses with practical tools and expert guidance. Culture & Youth Debate: A youth leader is challenging traditional leaders to engage more directly with young Cook Islanders, arguing culture survives only when the next generation understands its role. Community Fundraising: The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation’s inaugural Beehive Ball in Wellington on Saturday, Aug 8 features Dame Lynda Topp and other major entertainers raising awareness and support for life-saving screening.
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