AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMāori Language Week: Whanganui’s first street parade is set for Wednesday, Sept 16, with Te Reo o Te Arepa leading, plus kapa haka and live performances after road closures around the route. Public Safety & Community: Volunteers are stepping in at Nikao Cemetery after shock vandalism of First World War graves, including broken headstones and removed markers; police say they have a lead. Climate & Health: Te Marae Ora’s Bob Williams backed a Pacific Network for Health and Climate Change Action Plan 2026–2028, calling for Pacific leadership to turn priorities into practical action. Economy & Resilience: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown urged the Asian Development Bank to make climate resilience funding easier to access and be lenient on debt servicing. Sports (Cook Islands): The Cook Islands netball squad heads to Tonga for Oceania Qualifiers (Sept 14–19) aiming for a top-three finish and a 2027 World Cup spot. Governance & Voice: A columnist questions who “we” and “our” really represent in Cook Islands decisions, pointing to Rarotonga’s lack of local council structures. Environment: Te Ipukarea Society highlights humpback whales’ return to Cook Islands waters and the role of education in protecting marine life.
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