AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStreaming & Culture: HBO Max launched 16 June across New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Tokelau, giving subscribers an ad-free plan from NZ$10.99 (promo) and a chance for Pacific creators to pitch “Pacific ideas” to bigger platforms. Fisheries Skills: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) opened nominations for Cohort 12 of its Certificate IV in Fisheries Enforcement and Compliance (USP partnership), starting 7 Sept 2026, to strengthen frontline enforcement. Health Alert: Dengue activity is rising across the Pacific, with outbreaks reported in American Samoa, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu; Cook Islands is among locations with elevated cases. Tourism & Sport Fishing: Palau is pushing sport fishing to attract high-value visitors, showcasing conservation and cultural heritage at a San Diego trade show. Cook Islands Spotlight: KL Iro marked 50 NRL games and returned home to inspire at the Cook Islands Sports Awards. Public Safety & Travel: A New Zealand visitor was hospitalised after a rare marine-bacteria infection following a Cook Islands holiday, while another NZ man was jailed for smuggling cocaine and cannabis into Rarotonga. Environment & Waste: Work is underway on a Cook Islands National Action Plan to tackle plastic pollution under the Pacific Ocean Litter Project. Regional Funding: The ADB is rolling out a $4b package to help countries hit by the Middle East conflict, with tourism and fuel costs among the pressures.
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