AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPlastic Policy & Community Action: The Cook Islands’ National Environment Service is developing a National Action Plan under the Pacific Ocean Litter Project, aiming to cut plastic entering landfill and the lagoon through behaviour change, better recycling, and practical single-use alternatives. Water Governance: Former PM Henry Puna has been appointed chair of Rarotonga’s water authority, To Tatou Vai, after Brian Mason’s resignation, with CIIC citing Puna’s governance and partnership experience. Fuel Security: A new government online dashboard says fuel stocks are “stable,” with Rarotonga up to 57 days and Aitutaki “well-stocked” despite a 10-day petrol baseline. Legal & Policy Capacity: Officials and private lawyers attended a Legal Policy Development Course in Rarotonga to strengthen law and policy design skills across government agencies. Maritime & Fisheries Enforcement: NZDF support continued in Cook Islands waters, with RNZAF and RNZN personnel backing Operation Tui Moana to identify vessels of interest. Regional Security (Cyber): Fiji is pushing Pacific-wide cybercrime coordination through PILON, including a regional handbook to help countries strengthen legal responses. Sports & Community: Cook Islands women beat Afghanistan United 1-0 and 3-0 in Auckland, while the OFC U19 qualifiers in Rarotonga get underway with Tonga and PNG.
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