AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCook Islands Election Update: Preliminary results suggest Prime Minister Mark Brown’s Cook Islands Party will likely retain control of parliament, winning 12 of 24 seats, with voting delayed on remote Nassau due to bad weather; Brown’s party is one seat short of a majority but is already moving to secure support with independents while opposition leaders signal they may need to unite. Cost of Living & Water: Campaign focus remains on inflation, imported fuel pressures, and water tariffs, with the opposition pushing to remove residential and agricultural water use charges on Rarotonga. Cyber Safety: The government is rolling out a Cyber Safety Awareness Programme aimed at residents and businesses to tackle scams and financial fraud. Deep-Sea Mining & China Ties: The election is also framed around deep-sea mining and expanded dealings with China, after a diplomatic rift with New Zealand over consultation and strategic concerns. Regional Environment Governance: SPREP’s Executive Board met in Samoa, with Pacific leaders stressing the “triple planetary crises” and the need for coordinated priorities and funding.
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