AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism & Travel Essentials: A new visa guide highlights visa-free entry for travellers including the Cook Islands, plus visa-on-arrival and eVisa options for planning smoother trips. Conservation & Travel Safety: DOC reports more than 4.6 tonnes of protected corals and clams seized over recent years, with thousands of holidaymakers caught without the right CITES permits. Cook Islands Community: A Cook Islander has made World Cup history as the first Cook Islander to feature for the New Zealand All Whites, while ENT specialists from Australia are in Rarotonga for clinics and complex surgeries. Digital Economy for Visitors: MFEM’s Te Pa’ata initiative targets holiday home operators, aiming to lift digital financial literacy and help e-payments work better for OTA bookings. Regional Culture & Media: Fiji’s FBC has been selected as host broadcaster for the People of the Pasifika 48-Hour Film Challenge, with Cook Islands, Samoa and Solomon Islands also taking part. Roads & Safety: Cook Islands Police say reported road crashes are up 9% in the first half of 2026, with carelessness and distraction flagged as key causes.
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