AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Watch: Former finance secretary Sholan Ivaiti is back in the political arena, contesting the Titikaveka seat for the Democratic Party, while incumbent Toanui Isamaela has rejoined the Cook Islands Party to contest Amuri/Ureia; nominations also confirm an uncontested Ivirua seat for Agnes Helen Armstrong. Health & Community: Women across the outer islands and Rarotonga are being urged to book mammograms as the 2026 Breast Screening Programme runs from July 20 to August 7. Public Safety: Cook Islands authorities are on alert after H5N1 bird flu was detected in New Zealand, with possible poultry import restrictions if the virus spreads locally. Environment & Policy: Te Ipukarea Society warns deep-sea mining could release radioactive material from naturally occurring particles, as a Cook Islands election debate heats up; a separate report details a scientific voyage building an ocean baseline across the Cook Islands EEZ. Sports & Tourism: Team Cook Islands has departed for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and a 16-year-old tourist was rescued after a fall on the cross-island track, prompting renewed safety reminders. Regional Links: New Zealand and Fiji renew the Duavata Partnership, with priorities including trade, security and climate.
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