AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRugby & Tourism Spotlight: Valentine Holmes says he’ll make himself available for the Cook Islands at the Rugby League World Cup, with a Rarotonga culture reconnection trip part of the build-up. Health & Community Travel: New Zealand College of Chiropractic interns return to Rarotonga for free spinal health checks and holistic adjustments, with clinic sessions starting Saturday June 6 at Te Atukura Grounds. Regional Aviation Link: Cook Islands hosted ASPA81 in Rarotonga, bringing aviation and tourism leaders together to push stronger airline–tourism partnerships for better Pacific connectivity. Sustainable Tourism Pressure: Cook Islands tourism stakeholders warn the country is still highly vulnerable to global slowdown risks, while the Destination Stewardship Plan meeting focused on the next phase of sustainable tourism development. Visitor Growth vs Waste: A fresh view on tourism growth argues arrival numbers can’t outpace waste management capacity, as more flights and full resorts mean more plastics and rubbish for small islands to handle. Fuel Crunch (Northern Group): Penrhyn Island used its last 100 litres of diesel, borrowing from Te Kukupa II and restricting power use until a late-June fuel delivery. China Connectivity: PM Mark Brown’s historic visit to Wuzhou, Guangxi, highlighted new cooperation and the launch of the MV Tuitui Moana to improve Cook Islands connectivity.
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