AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSustainable Tourism Spotlight: Vanuatu’s Havannah Boat House is being held up as a model for “sit lightly on the land” tourism—built on slim piers with no glass or air-conditioning, using cyclone-recovered timber and local craft, and designed to adapt as the trade winds shift. Cook Islands–Pacific Links: Central Province and the Cook Islands renewed their long-running relationship by signing a Sister Province Partnership Arrangement at APEC Haus, aiming for cultural exchange, youth and women’s empowerment, tourism, climate work, agriculture, and trade. Geopolitics Watch: The Cook Islands and New Zealand have started defence and security talks after signing a new pact that eased last year’s China-related diplomatic strain. Ongoing Governance Debate: Letters continue to question governance and accountability at the Airport Authority Cook Islands, including concerns raised about remote leadership arrangements.
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