AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth & Safety: A New Zealand Medical Journal case report links a rare bloodstream infection in a Cook Islands holidaymaker to a marine bacterium (Shewanella), with doctors pointing to likely exposure via raw fish consumed on an outer island stay. Local Living & Navigation: A letter urges Rarotonga to adopt formal street names and house numbering to improve public safety as tourism growth and holiday rentals make addresses harder to find. Air Travel Connectivity: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti have activated a codeshare, letting travellers book one ticket from Europe/US/Japan/NZ to Tahiti and then connect on inter-island flights to destinations including Rarotonga. Environment & Waste: The National Environment Service is developing a Cook Islands National Action Plan to tackle plastic pollution under the Pacific Ocean Litter Project, focusing on waste systems, behaviour change and practical alternatives. Community & Culture: “Taste of the Cook Islands” returns to Te Tapora Kai at Punanga Nui Market, spotlighting local food, crafts and cultural demos. Sports: Cook Islands paddler Reuben Dearlove wins Masters Men 50 at Te Aito in Tahiti, with more Cook Islands va’a crews heading into the Vodafone Channel Race. Governance Skills: A Legal Policy Development Course in Rarotonga builds law-drafting and policy design capability across Cook Islands agencies.
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