AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS–Pacific Diplomacy: New US Ambassador to New Zealand Jared Novelly says “critical minerals” in the Cook Islands are a top priority and warns Pacific nations about China’s growing influence, with plans to meet leaders in Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa soon. Climate & Oceans for Niue: Niue secured about US$9m (NZ$11m) for a five-year climate resilience and ocean protection push, backing the Niue Nukutuluea marine park and long-term conservation funding via the NOW Trust. Regional Fisheries: Niue’s Mona Ainu’u wrapped up leadership at the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee ministerial meeting in Wellington, with ministers backing the next chair and priorities for Pacific fisheries cooperation. Health Tech in the Pacific: Vanuatu launched the HeartCare app to help community health workers screen for heart disease risk earlier and link people to care. Sports & Culture: Niue is mentioned in regional travel access lists, while Niue’s presence also shows up in sport and arts coverage—from a Niue-linked vaa event opening in Samoa to a documentary tracing weaving and identity. Niue in the spotlight: A Niue lawn bowler challenges her Commonwealth Games exclusion, disputing the reasons given by team management.
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