AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Islands Forum in Palau: Pacific leaders are heading to Palau for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, but pull-outs are already raising alarm about regional unity, with some officials privately blaming Chinese pressure. Realm talks in Auckland: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hosted the first meeting of the Realm leaders (Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau) to talk through constitutional relationships. Cook Islands election result: Mark Brown is set to return as Prime Minister after the Cook Islands Party won 13 of 24 seats, with support from six independents strengthening his majority. Drugs on Mitiaro reef: Cook Islands Police are investigating 19 packages of suspected cocaine, about 26.49kg, washed ashore on Mitiaro on 28 July. Tourism & business support: BTIB’s free Mangaia workshop runs Sept 15–17, covering business planning, costing/pricing, forecasting and bookkeeping. Aitutaki stays in the spotlight: Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort (adults-only) has been named in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best 2026. Sports with a travel angle: Pickleball Cook Islands players depart for the World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam (Aug 30–Sep 6). Cruise planning: Norwegian Cruise Line opened Summer 2028 bookings with more time ashore and late departures across the South Pacific and beyond.
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