AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Media Integrity: Pasifika AI creator Kevyn Wahuzue warns Pacific newsrooms risk becoming “consumers” of outside-built AI that can blur Pacific languages and cultures, urging use of regional archives and community control to correct outputs. Tourism Outlook: Cook Islands Tourism says the islands are set for another strong year into 2027 despite global pressures, while CITIC re-elected Liana Scott and flagged priorities like workforce, regulation and keeping growth sustainable. Pa Enua Connectivity: Funding intentions of about NZ$101.5m for a safer Tongareva/Penrhyn wharf are in focus, with US ambassador Jared Novelly denying any military base discussion tied to the project. Community & Culture: Ngakau Toa Vaka youth paddlers (12–17) are preparing for an overseas Sunshine Coast challenge, and Atiu Villas’ Jackey Tanga was named Tourism Woman of the Month. Environment & Health: Te Ipukarea Society convened stakeholders on practical plastic pollution solutions, and the Te Marae Ora mammogram programme flagged women needing follow-up specialist care.
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