AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNetball & Community Sport: Netball Cook Islands has named a 19-member extended squad for the 2026 World Cup Regional Qualifiers in Tonga, with five Rarotonga-based players fundraising to attend final trialling in Brisbane this August, where the top 12 will be selected. Youth & Elections: Cook Islands National Youth Council delivered the first two sessions of Kai Vānanga no te Uki o Āpōpō in Titikaveka and Ngatangiia, livestreamed online, with candidates debating environment, economics, community and culture—especially the pressure tourism puts on land, lifestyle and wellbeing. Voyaging & Culture: The Marumaru Atua returned safely to Avana after a voyage to Mauke and Atiu, with plans adjusted due to weather, while newer crew gained experience and senior sailors shared traditional knowledge. Health Workforce: University of Auckland’s School of Nursing is training 15 Cook Islands nurses in advanced clinical skills during a two-day course, building on six months of collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer. Tourism Outlook: Tourism experts say Kiwis should plan better as Pacific borders reopen, with Cook Islands reopening booked for 14 January and calls for tourism to support culture and the environment. Hospitality Recognition: Rarotongan Beach Resort and Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach held annual staff awards, celebrating guest-facing and behind-the-scenes teams behind memorable stays.
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