AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCook Islands Election Update: Preliminary results point to PM Mark Brown’s Cook Islands Party retaining parliament with 12 of 24 seats, but Nassau voting was delayed by bad weather, keeping the final tally open and raising coalition questions. Voter Mood: Cost of living, inflation and water charges are front of mind, while one analysis flags a large non-voting share as a potential democratic signal. China & Deep-Sea Mining: The campaign is being framed around China ties and seabed mining, with Te Ipukarea Society taking Cook Islands concerns to the International Seabed Authority and a separate poll debate continuing over how mining views are measured. Regional Watch: Overseas observers from the Pacific Islands Forum monitored the vote, and the U.S. held a Pacific summit where Cook Islands was among those recognised, with promises for infrastructure and internet connectivity. Cyber & Skills: A new cyber safety awareness programme targets scams and fraud, while CITTI is running sewing courses to help households manage rising clothing costs. Business & Trade Links: New Zealand-India free trade deal talk surfaced in Independence Day coverage, and the wider week included election-linked governance stability concerns for the private sector.
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