AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fallout: A new Deep Sea Mining Campaign report warns the International Seabed Authority is moving too fast, flagging “unaddressed” risks from mobilised naturally occurring radioactivity—potentially harming marine life and the seafood food chain. Climate Outlook for the Pacific: SPREP says El Niño can bring both drought risk and opportunities, with Pacific communities urged to plan for changing rainfall and ocean conditions. Survival at Sea: Cook Islands fisher Junior Apiuta Apiuta was rescued after eight days lost following engine failure on a solo trip from Pukapuka. Holiday Home Payments Support: MFEM’s Te Pa’ata initiative targets digital financial literacy for holiday home operators, aiming to smooth e-payments access for OTA-linked bookings. Creative Tourism & Media: Fiji’s FBC has been named host broadcaster for the regional People of the Pasifika 48-Hour Film Challenge, running simultaneously across Cook Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Fiji in September. Road Safety Watch: Cook Islands Police report a 9% rise in road crashes in the first half of 2026, with carelessness and distraction still leading causes. Health Mission: Rarotonga is hosting visiting ENT specialists from Australia for clinics and complex surgeries with Te Marae Ora support.
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