AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCommonwealth Games travel: Team Cook Islands has left Rarotonga for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (23 July–2 August), with chef de mission Mark Short saying swimmers, athletics and weightlifters are building well after the Pacific Mini Games. Health & tourism readiness: Women are being urged to book mammograms for the 2026 Cook Islands Breast Screening Programme (20 July–7 August at Rarotonga Hospital), with the NSW BreastScreen team arriving this weekend. Visitor safety on the move: A 16-year-old tourist was rescued after a fall on the cross-island track, prompting Cook Islands Tourism to remind visitors and locals to read safety procedures before trekking. Local business & stays: Paradise Supplies marks 10 years in the accommodation supply sector, celebrating growth from a shipping container and van to an online ordering platform handling 600+ orders monthly. Community, culture & elections: Youth-led Kai Vānanga no te Uki o Āpōpō sessions in Titikaveka and Ngatangiia heard candidates discuss balancing tourism growth with land, lifestyle, culture and the environment. Health workforce boost: University of Auckland nursing teams are delivering advanced training to 15 Cook Islands nurses as part of a wider Pacific workforce push. Sport fundraising: Rarotonga-based netballers are fundraising to attend final World Cup qualifier trials in Brisbane, aiming for selection of the top 12. Voyaging returns: Marumaru Atua completed a successful voyage to Mauke and Atiu and returned to Avana after weather forced a change of plans.
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