AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoCook Islands Sports: The U18 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup debut is underway in Bangkok, with Cook Islands narrowly going down 51-54 to Lebanon in their opening game, then preparing for Kazakhstan and Samoa as the group tightens. Te Maeva Nui Build-Up: Vaka Takitumu and other cultural teams are gearing up for Te Maeva Nui 2026, even as election and census tasks continue across the country. Local Governance & Immigration: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration says the Permanent Residents Ceremony schedule “has no connection to the election,” as 236 new permanent residents were sworn in. Health Workforce: The University of Auckland’s School of Nursing is delivering advanced training to Cook Islands nurses, aiming to strengthen the local health workforce through ongoing Pacific partnerships. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Te Ipukarea Society is urging open discussion of deep-seabed mining during the election period so voters can hear where candidates stand. International Links: A French senatorial delegation visited Rarotonga to deepen ties on maritime security, connectivity, and shared environmental concerns.
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