AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRugby & Sovereignty: Tonga and Cook Islands leaders have backed Kanaloa Rugby’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika, saying the franchise’s future must be shaped by Pacific voices as NZ Rugby weighs competing proposals after the club’s 2026 exit from Super Rugby Pacific. Climate Finance: The GEF has approved new LDCF/SCCF projects, including Niue, with over US$67m in fresh funding to boost resilience through flood/coastal risk reduction, food and water security, disaster preparedness and resilient livelihoods. Tourism Data: Niue Tourism, via the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, shared key findings from the 2025 International Visitor Survey, with New Zealand the top source market and older visitors forming a large share. Honours & Service: Police inspector Neru Leifi was recognised in New Zealand’s King’s Birthday Honours, and the wider Pasifika presence in the honours list highlights long-running community and public service. Local Relevance: Niue’s fisheries and ocean protection work continues to feature in regional efforts, including Operation Tui Moana 2026 and longer-term resilience financing models.
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