AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCommonwealth Games: Team Cook Islands has departed Rarotonga for Glasgow, led by chef de mission Mark Short and CISNOC president Luisa Peters, with swimmers, athletics, weightlifters and lawn bowls among the delegation as preparations build for the 23 July–2 August Games. Health & Travel Readiness: The Cook Islands Breast Screening Programme runs from Monday 20 July to Friday 7 August at Rarotonga Hospital, urging women aged 40+ (and those due after 2024) to book mammograms ahead of the visiting NSW BreastScreen team. Visitor Safety: A 16-year-old tourist was rescued from the cross-island track after a serious head injury from a fall, with Tourism Cook Islands reminding travellers to follow safety procedures before heading out. Local Business Spotlight: Paradise Supplies marks 10 years since starting with a shipping container and a small car, now delivering hundreds of online orders a month and supporting resort housekeeping needs. Regional Travel Policy: Papua New Guinea has published its 2026 visa-on-arrival eligible countries list, including several Pacific nations such as Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and Vanuatu. Tourism Outlook: Experts are urging Kiwis to plan better and travel more responsibly as Pacific borders reopen, with Cook Islands reopening flagged for 14 January. Sports & Culture: Marumaru Atua returned to Avana after a voyage to Mauke and Atiu, while youth-led Kai Vānanga no te Uki o Āpōpō sessions are giving candidates a direct line to young voters on environment, economics, community and culture.
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