AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMoana Pasifika Rugby: New Zealand Rugby has confirmed there will be no Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific from 2027, citing bids that failed capital and business-plan requirements—though it says the door stays open for a Pacific-based franchise from 2028 onward. Pacific Health: Regional health experts say cervical cancer elimination in the Pacific is realistic, pointing to strong HPV vaccination and screening results in the UK and Australia, with momentum boosted by HPV self-testing. Pacific Music Awards: Finalists for the 2026 Pacific Music Awards are out, with A.R.T and Sam V leading nominations (five each), spotlighting Pacific language, gospel and international reach. Niue Culture & Creative Work: Niue Creative Collective members are taking Hiapo (Niuean tapa) to Auckland’s Pacific Fusion Fashion Show at New Zealand Fashion Week, self-funded and built by community support. Niue Community in NZ: A Christchurch playgroup is growing to 20 children learning Vagahau Niue each Tuesday, helping keep the language and identity alive. Security & Courts: Acting Corporal Jared Deal has lost name suppression and been demoted after a court martial found him guilty of threatening to kill and insulting an army captain.
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