AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCook Islands Politics & Elections: Former finance secretary Sholan Ivaiti is back in the political arena, contesting the Titikaveka seat for the Democratic Party, while incumbent Toanui Isamaela has rejoined the Cook Islands Party to contest Amuri/Ureia; youth-led Kai Vānanga no te Uki o Āpōpō sessions in Titikaveka and Ngatangiia put environment, economics, community and culture front and centre for candidates ahead of the 12 August election. Local Business & Community: Paradise Supplies marked 10 years in hospitality supply, growing from a container and van into an online ordering business handling 600+ orders a month. Public Safety & Partnerships: Cook Islands Police received two new Toyota Landcruiser SUVs from Australia under the Oa Tumanava Partnership to strengthen frontline operations. Environment & Ocean Economy: Te Ipukarea Society warns deep-sea mining could release radioactive material from polymetallic nodules, while a month-long scientific voyage is building a baseline of climate impacts across the Cook Islands EEZ. Regional Trade & Tourism: Tourism experts urge Kiwis to travel better as borders reopen, with Cook Islands reopening booked for 14 January.
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