AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPacific Tourism Reopening: Tourism experts are urging Kiwis to be “better tourists” as borders slowly reopen, noting Fiji is already open and the Cook Islands reopening is booked for 14 January. Local Youth & Elections: The Cook Islands National Youth Council delivered the first two sessions of Kai Vānanga no te Uki o Āpōpō, with candidates discussing environment, economics, community and culture—especially the pressures of tourism on land, lifestyle and the environment. Voyaging Update: Marumaru Atua returned safely to Avana after a voyage to Mauke and Atiu, with weather forcing a change of plans to prioritise crew and vaka safety. Health Workforce: The University of Auckland’s School of Nursing is training Cook Islands nurses, delivering advanced clinical training to 15 nurses in Rarotonga as part of a wider Pacific partnership. Sports & Travel Costs: Rarotonga netballers in the extended squad are fundraising to attend final World Cup qualifier trials in Brisbane in August. Regional Diplomacy: NZ’s Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni will travel to Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders’ retreat, with Cook Islands PM Mark Brown set to take chairing responsibilities.
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