AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCook Islands election: A veteran former MP says the party system is losing its “magic touch” as independents surge, while the opposition also rejects any pre-election coalition deals and the Cook Islands Party counts on continued independent support ahead of the 12 August vote. Democracy reminders: A columnist stresses how small margins can decide seats and urges voters to turn out, noting fragmentation and turnout trends from 2022. Aitutaki lagoon plan: The Ministry of Marine Resources’ consultation is pushing a co-management, ra’ui-led approach with stronger enforcement and financing, with multiple agencies expected to be involved. Legal aid strain: Court delays tied to legal aid backlogs are raising constitutional concerns about fair trials. Language week in Aotearoa: Cook Islands Māori Language Week events highlight the scale of reo loss and call for communities to reclaim te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani for future generations. Regional environment & oceans: Pacific GIS professionals meet to strengthen environmental data use, while deep-sea minerals debate keeps shifting toward “follow the science” and “do no harm” principles. Commonwealth Games (sport): Cook Islands decathlete Max Teuruaa is in record contention after five events; lawn bowlers nearly upset England; and the wider Games wrap spotlights standout performances.
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