AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTravel Rules Update: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown says travel rules are easing: travellers from New Zealand will use supervised Rapid Antigen Tests instead of PCR, with a negative test taken 24 hours before departure; unvaccinated Cook Islanders and permanent residents can enter without MIQ, and the 10-day stand-down in New Zealand is removed for those travelling to the Cooks. Diplomacy & Connectivity: Australia’s High Commissioner Susannah Hodson wrapped historic first visits to Penrhyn, Pukapuka and Nassau, backing community projects including new volleyball courts and sports gear. Safety on the Water: Cook Islands Police report six rescues from rough conditions at Rutaki Passage and urge locals and visitors to heed warning signs. Tourism Events: Te Maeva Nui kicked off in Avarua with a vibrant float parade celebrating Ariki and cultural roots, while Bank of the Cook Islands Trade Days returns with a record 93 vendors. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: Te Ipukarea Society and the Seabed Minerals Authority briefed the tourism sector on the need for caution and clearer dialogue around deep seabed mining. Sports Tourism: OFC Men’s Champions League 2026 is set for Aug 9–22 in Fiji, with Cook Islands opponents among the clubs.
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