AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 hours agoPublic Health: A new Auckland Council technical report warns climate warming could make the city more “tropical,” helping mosquitoes spread fatal diseases like malaria and dengue—an issue with clear Pacific relevance as conditions shift. Penrhyn Infrastructure & Defence: More than 50 NZDF personnel have started community projects on Penrhyn/Tongareva under Exercise Tropic Twilight, while the US says any future military presence tied to the port upgrade is “being negotiated,” with the project framed as dual-use infrastructure. Finance & Trusts: Cook Islands trust registrations hit a record 433, up 42% in a year, driven largely by US demand for asset protection structures. Ocean Conservation: The Bezos Earth Fund announced US$25m in grants to protect tropical Pacific ocean areas, including marine protected areas in the Cook Islands. Regional Fisheries: Pacific delegations at FAO COFI37 pushed for stronger recognition and support for Pacific-led fisheries strategies. Tourism & Community: Cook Islands Tourism opened voting for the People’s Choice Kia Orana Champions awards, with more than 12,000 votes cast in the first 24 hours. Netball: Cook Islands missed out on the 2027 Netball World Cup after losing to Samoa in the Oceania qualifier.
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