AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRugby Politics: Cook Islands and Tonga leaders have backed the Kanaloa consortium’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika, arguing Pacific rugby’s future must be shaped by Pacific voices as New Zealand Rugby weighs competing proposals. Energy Security: Penrhyn Island has run down its diesel and is borrowing 5,000 litres from the police patrol boat Te Kukupa II, with power use restricted while a June fuel delivery is awaited. Regional Aviation Governance: The Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) has elected Papua New Guinea’s Benedict Oraka as chair, with Cook Islands director John Hosking re-elected as deputy chair. Disaster Preparedness & Community Safety: The Rarotonga Safety Shelter Programme has completed renovations to the Ngatangiia CICC Ekalesia Sunday School Hall, adding accessibility upgrades and improved shelter infrastructure. Tourism Sustainability Debate: Tourism stakeholders say the country is still vulnerable to global slowdown risks, while others warn that growth driven by visitor numbers is outpacing waste and environmental capacity. Government & Foreign Affairs: PM Mark Brown says the Cook Islands passport ID stamp is “purely voluntary,” and leads a China visit highlighting the MV Tuitui Moana as a connectivity milestone. Fuel Prices Watch: Regional fuel increases continue, with Samoa’s kerosene, petrol and diesel all rising again in June.
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