AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoEnvironmental Education: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) marks 30 years with hands-on learning for Grade 5 and 6 students, taking them to the Rarotonga landfill and the Takitumu Conservation Area to spotlight waste sorting gaps and the need for better action across homes, businesses and tourism. Border Rules: The Cook Islands says vaccinated tourists aged 12+ will be required when travel bubble arrangements resume, with limited medical exemptions and conditions tied to New Zealand’s Covid alert status. Health & Travel Safety: Hawai‘i reported a travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu involving a visitor, with officials stressing low local transmission risk but urging travellers and residents to remove standing water and prevent mosquito breeding. Tourist Conduct at Airport: Cook Islands Police warn vaping breaches at Rarotonga International Airport continue, with offenders facing tougher scrutiny and enforcement, including incidents on aircraft and in restricted areas. Local Access to Medicinal Cannabis: A letter argues the Cook Islands’ medicinal cannabis law isn’t working for residents because there’s no local pharmacy supply and medicine can’t be posted, forcing patients to travel abroad. Culture & Sport: Cook Islands Aitu star KL Iro returns home after his 50th NRL appearance, speaking at the Cook Islands Sports Awards and inspiring the next generation. Regional Spotlight: HBO Max launched in New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Tokelau, raising hopes for Pacific creators to pitch content and build demand for local storytelling.
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