AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoVisa squeeze on Pacific ties: The Government says cutting Pacific visa fees and extending visa timeframes could knock $1–2m a year off revenue, even as a 25% fee cut from $216 to $161 is set to run for 12 months. Tower leadership: Insurer Tower has appointed Michael Skeens as newly created Chief Operations Officer, tasking him with running operational hubs and processes. Tourism friction: Viral “hidden gem” travel is backfiring—tourists are damaging rentals and blowing tires on rough access roads, with limited phone coverage making recovery harder. Fisheries crackdown: Pacific nations wrapped Operation Tui Moana 2026, with Cook Islands, Fiji and others taking part in patrols and inspections to deter illegal fishing. Air Rarotonga cost pressure: The airline has introduced a fuel surcharge as Middle East-linked fuel prices nearly doubled, while it also pushes a stewardship-focused tourism approach. Minimum wage debate: The $10.50 minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is welcomed by workers but feared by businesses to raise prices and trigger layoffs.
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