AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDrug Crime Crackdown: A Christchurch court heard tech entrepreneur Mannion ran a “business-like” national drug supply operation using darknet shopfronts, encryption, crypto, gift cards, multiple phones and fake ID, with 55 confirmed drug imports to March 2024 including 42kg MDMA, 10kg ketamine and 2kg cocaine, netting “millions.” Pacific Rugby Power Shift: Kanaloa’s takeover bid for Moana Pasifika gained backing from Sāmoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and Niue unions as shareholders moved toward liquidation, while the future of the franchise hangs in the balance. Climate & Security Diplomacy: PM Mark Brown pushed faster climate action at UN ESCAP in Bangkok, while the ADF joined regional efforts to deter illegal fishing under Operation SOLANIA alongside Operation Tui Moana. Tourism & Cost Pressures: MFEM warned global shocks could drag Cook Islands GDP down by up to 5% via fuel and tourism hits, as Air Rarotonga introduced a fuel surcharge and the government’s minimum wage rise to $10.50 from 1 July 2026 sparks business anxiety. Connectivity Boost: The MV Tuitui Moana inter-island vessel was inaugurated in China, set to strengthen Pa Enua shipping links.
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