AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOn-the-Job Training Partnerships: La Rose Noire Foundation has signed an MOA with Swissôtel Clark to place underprivileged youth in bread-and-pastry and barista OJT—an alumni pipeline that already reaches the Cook Islands and beyond. Health Workforce: The University of Auckland’s School of Nursing delivered advanced clinical training in Rarotonga for 15 Cook Islands nurses, building a longer partnership to strengthen local care. Migration & Belonging: A permanent residents ceremony drew fresh debate, with columnist Thomas Wynne arguing migration should be treated as people joining the “vaka,” not a political weapon. Democracy & the Environment: Te Ipukarea Society is pushing for open public discussion on deep-seabed mining ahead of elections, saying voters deserve clear positions. Youth & Language: A youth-led candidate dialogue series is set to bring young people into election conversations, while Tāteni Kōrero ʻAtu celebrated Māori language through school speeches. Culture, Learning & Place: A Mauke community-led education and citizen science initiative blends elders’ knowledge with marine monitoring. Local Business Growth: ADB backed Cook Islands fashion brand Manini Wear with growth capital, including expansion to Aitutaki. Sport & Pride: Cook Islands women’s basketball are set for a historic FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B debut in Bangkok, and Puaikura FC made Cook Islands history reaching OFC Women’s Champions League semis.
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