AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCook Islands Election: A tight race is shaping up ahead of the 12 August polls, with the Cook Islands Party (CIP) leading at 30.5% and the Cook Islands United Party (CIUP) close behind at 26.7%, while 25.7% of voters remain undecided—meaning coalition talks look likely. Preferred PM Poll: Caretaker PM Mark Brown is the top pick at 35.2% in a separate “preferred PM” survey, but a large undecided group (32.4%) could still swing outcomes. Seabed Mining Backlash: A Cook Islands poll shows majority opposition to seabed mining, as leaders and campaigners urge caution and stress current work is only exploration and research. Deep-sea Mining Deal Scrutiny: A US SEC filing tied to a proposed US$1billion merger raises new questions about how interests in Cook Islands exploration licences are being acquired. Netball Legacy: Tributes continue after former Silver Fern captain Ana Noovao died aged 58, remembered for her leadership and for coaching and playing for the Cook Islands. Digital Inclusion: Maureen Hilyard says digital inclusion is “fundamentally a human issue,” drawing on her Cook Islands experience to argue connectivity must meet real community needs. OFC Champions League: Rewa FC has apologised to supporters after a 4-1 opening loss, and will face Tupapa Maraerenga FC at 4R Stadium in Ba as the Cook Islands side looks to bounce back.
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