AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoRarotonga Market Buzz: “Taste of the Cook Islands” returns to Te Tapora Kai at Punanga Nui Market today (9am–12noon) with local dishes, itivaine samples, live music and cultural demos—plus new registered vendors joining the line-up. Va’a & Sport Tourism: Cook Islands paddlers have flown to Tahiti for the Te Aito Tahiti va’a races (June 5–6), with seven in the V1 singles and a gruelling 22km open ocean event on Saturday. Local Rugby Spotlight: The 2026 Cook Islands Rugby League Origin Series kicks off this weekend at Nukupure Park, with Town Blues vs Country Maroons and a pathway to the National Residents squad and the Mantis-Hoff Series in September. Governance & Skills: A Legal Policy Development Course (June 3–today) brought government officials and private lawyers together in Rarotonga to strengthen law and policy drafting capability. Sustainability Pressure: Tourism leaders and stakeholders are mapping next steps under the Destination Stewardship Plan as visitor growth raises waste and environmental strain. Fuel Cost Reality Check: Penrhyn Island has run down its last 100 litres of diesel and is borrowing from the police patrol boat, while power use is restricted as fuel prices keep climbing.
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