AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPacific Music Awards buzz: Finalists for the 2026 Pacific Music Awards were announced at Māngere Arts Centre, with A.R.T and Sam V leading the nominations (five each). A.R.T is up for Best Pacific Language, Best Pacific Group, Soul/RnB, Music Video and Album, while Sam V’s nods span male artist, song, producer and album categories. Niue culture on stage: Niue Creative Collective is set to bring reimagined Hiapo to Auckland’s Pacific Fusion Fashion Show this August, aiming to preserve heritage through contemporary design. Fuel crisis fallout: A new timeline shows how the Pacific fuel crisis drove sharp diesel and electricity cost hikes and pushed leaders to seek renewable energy support. Moana Pasifika update: New Zealand Rugby says there will be no Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific from 2027, but it says the door stays open for a Pacific-based franchise beyond 2027. Health focus: Global evidence and Pacific experts say cervical cancer elimination is achievable within a generation, with momentum building around HPV self-testing.
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