AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoNutrition & local business: Cook Islander Barbara Marsters has returned home after decades in government and business in NZ and Australia with a plan to lift nutrition “one tray at a time,” aiming to improve what families eat. Deep-sea resources & stewardship: NOAA will lead a 28-day expedition this July–August to map and explore deep waters around the Cook Islands, working with the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority; live streams and publicly shared data are promised to support local management. Food safety & trade access: EU rules on freezer vessels are set to affect about 97% of Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the EU, with Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu training on the new requirements to protect seafood market access. Maritime security: RNZAF patrols in May targeted vessels suspected of illegal activity in Fiji, Niue and the Cook Islands EEZ as part of Operation Kiwa, supporting fisheries protection and organised-crime disruption. Energy costs & resilience: Penrhyn Island has run down to its last 100 litres of diesel and is borrowing fuel from the police patrol boat while restricting power use, as regional fuel prices rise. Tourism & community activity: Te Tapora Kai returns at Punanga Nui Market with a “Taste of the Cook Islands” pop-up featuring local dishes, crafts and cultural demos, while tourism leaders also push for stronger stewardship planning as visitor growth pressures waste and services.
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