AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime Security: New Zealand Defence Force crews backed Cook Islands Police fisheries patrols in May, joining Te Kukupa II under Operation Tui Moana to deter illegal fishing, then later using RNZAF aircraft to photograph vessels of interest in Fiji and Niue’s Exclusive Economic Zones for follow-up. Cultural Heritage: A Niuean-Māori tattoo practitioner is returning to Niue to run a Tātatau Art Workshop aimed at documenting stories, village nuances and identity behind Niuean tātatau symbols. Pacific Regionalism: Australia and New Zealand reaffirmed support for Pacific-led regionalism, climate action and security cooperation ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Palau. Tourism Insights: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office shared findings from the 2024 International Visitor Survey, with New Zealand the top source market and data meant to guide Niue’s next tourism strategy. Climate Resilience Funding: GEF’s LDCF/SCCF council approved new projects including Niue, targeting flood and coastal risks, food and water security, ecosystems and disaster preparedness.
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