AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade & Local Enterprise: Bank of the Cook Islands Trade Days wrapped up with a record 111 vendors at Punanga Nui Market, highlighting local food, crafts and services and marking 25 years of the locally owned bank. Tourism Support: Te Pa’ata, a new digital support programme, is helping Cook Islands holiday home operators strengthen resilience with practical tools and expert advice. Language & Community: Cook Islands Māori Language Week runs 2–8 August in Aotearoa, with a push to protect and pass on te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani for future generations. Aitutaki Lagoon Plan: Aitutaki’s Lagoon Management Plan consultation is focusing on ra’ui-led co-management, stronger enforcement, refreshed island bylaws and financing for long-term protection. Deep-Sea Minerals Watch: NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer is streaming live deep-sea exploration near the Cook Islands as the International Seabed Authority still has no Mining Code, while a US-backed high seas exploration proposal involving the Cook Islands and neighbours is open for public submissions. Regional Fisheries Money: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency says the US-Pacific Tuna Treaty is delivering about US$50.42m in 2026 funds to member parties. Fuel Costs: Fuel prices have eased across several Pacific islands, though supply uncertainty keeps costs high.
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