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Tourism Resilience: PM Mark Brown says Cook Islands has avoided a worst-case GDP hit despite global fuel shocks, pointing to record visitor numbers (187,018 arrivals in 2025, up 10% on 2024) and continued growth. Fuel Crisis Response: Pacific leaders warn the fuel crisis is now an economic security threat, with ministers pushing regional cooperation and faster energy resilience as prices feed into inflation and cost of living. Ocean Monitoring: Climate Change Cook Islands begins a month-long ocean research voyage on the Kaharoa II from June 24, building a baseline on temperature, salinity, currents and plastic pollution for future climate impact planning. Business Rights: PM Mark Brown clarified permanent residents have equal business rights with Cook Islanders, while foreign nationals need approval to operate amid local competition concerns. Public Health Push: A letter urges action after Cook Islands ranks highly for non-communicable diseases, calling for easier healthy choices, tougher promotion of unhealthy products, and stronger links between health and food security. Diplomacy & Appointments: India appoints IFS officer Vishvas Vidu Sapkal as ambassador to Slovakia; he previously served as High Commissioner to Fiji and concurrently represented India in Cook Islands. Environment Milestone: Te Ipukarea Society marks 30 years, highlighting ongoing waste sorting problems and the need for better home and tourism practices. Regional Finance Talks: Pacific Finance Ministers meet in the Marshall Islands to address Middle East-driven uncertainty and coordinate resilience measures. Medicinal Cannabis Access: A letter says medicinal cannabis law still leaves residents without local pharmacy supply, forcing travel abroad for treatment. Trade & Policy Link: EU fisheries policy talks cite progress including amendments affecting fishing opportunities and partnerships involving the Cook Islands. Health & Security: Health chief Bob Williams calls for a coordinated Pacific approach to drug trafficking, arguing health, climate, peace and security must be treated together. International Spotlight: Foreign Minister Winston Peters gifts US Secretary of State Marco Rubio a customised All Blacks jersey during Washington talks.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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Jun. 10, 2026

Wealth Web Highlights Rising Demand for Cook Islands Trusts and Offshore Asset Protection

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