AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoPenrhyn Port Upgrade: The US and New Zealand have pledged about US$60m to upgrade the Penrhyn (Tongareva) port in the northern Cook Islands, with Washington putting in US$50m and NZ about NZ$17.5m, and NZ managing construction—promising safer landings and better access for fuel, food and supplies. Geopolitics & Mining Concerns: The deal is being attacked by Greenpeace Aotearoa, which calls it a “trojan horse” and “resource grabbing,” warning it could open the door to deep-sea mining tied to critical minerals. Local Governance & Transparency: Separate coverage flags transparency and environmental concerns around how the project is being handled and what impacts it could bring. Pacific Funding Push: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, the US also announced US$150m+ for the region, including energy support, anti-illegal fishing work, and the Penrhyn port component. Tourism & Business: Te Marama o te Manava Tūroto (Tourism Month 2026) runs Sept 1–30, spotlighting tourism awards, a women’s tourism programme and youth pathways. Climate Finance Momentum: Cook Islands officials joined regional meetings on climate priorities, while the Pacific Resilience Facility moves from concept to community projects.
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