AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSamoan Language Week: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) wrapped up Samoan Language Week with a family-friendly night of legends, history, screen printing, coconut “valu le popo,” and traditional food, music and songs—highlighting the theme “E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu’u.” Local Culture in Action: Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson joined Pacific leaders and families at Manurewa Library to mark the end of the week, saying libraries and community spaces help others understand Pacific languages and culture. Regional Security: RNZAF patrols using an MC-12K King Air and P-8A Poseidon targeted vessels suspected of illegal activity in Fiji, Niue and the Cook Islands’ EEZs, supporting Operation Kiwa and fisheries protection. Climate Funding for Niue: The GEF approved new LDCF/SCCF projects worth over US$67m for vulnerable countries including Niue, aiming to cut flood and coastal risks and strengthen resilience through 2030. Tourism Data for Niue: The Niue Tourism Office, with SPTO, shared findings from the 2024 International Visitor Survey, with New Zealand the top source market (84%). Pacific Rugby: Cook Islands and Tonga rugby leaders backed Kanaloa’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika, arguing Pacific-led decision-making must be protected.
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