AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoCook Islands Election: The King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, has set the Cook Islands general election for Wednesday, 12 August 2026, with Parliament entering caretaker mode ahead of the poll. Aitutaki Infrastructure: Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has issued an ultimatum to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation to complete the Arutanga Harbour project within the next fiscal year, or continue at the board’s own cost. Digital Economy & Tourism Payments: MFEM is rolling out Te Pa’ata, a UNCDF-supported initiative to lift digital financial literacy for holiday home operators and improve e-payment readiness for OTA platforms. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A fresh pushback against deep-sea mining highlights risks from unregulated radioactivity and argues the industry’s promised payoffs remain unproven for Cook Islanders. Regional Conservation: Pacific leaders and Indigenous groups are meeting on Indigenous-led conservation, with Cook Islands participation focused on customary governance, climate resilience and sustainable financing. Maritime Safety: A Pukapuka fisherman missing for a week was found alive after being spotted by a NZDF aircraft and rescued by a Taiwanese fishing vessel.
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