AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup on Vaka TV: The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is sponsoring live FIFA World Cup 2026 match streaming on Vaka TV, with the tournament kicking off at 9am Cook Islands time and a full broadcast schedule released for fans to plan their viewing. Sports & community coaching: South Auckland Special Olympics athlete Jared Lutu has swapped competition for coaching at Hauora Inclusion Day, helping neurodivergent and neurotypical students try modified sports and build confidence. Cook Islands food culture: Te Tapora Kai returns to Punanga Nui Market with a “Taste of the Cook Islands” pop-up running 9am–12 noon, featuring local dishes, live music, cultural demos, and new vendors plus itivaine samples. Island arts spotlight: Cook Islands artist Rex Atirai delivered a musical treat in Samoa, performing for the first time there with Tahitian dancers and a mix of Cook Islands and Samoan songs. Pasifika rugby future: Winston Peters says Moana Pasifika can still be saved as new potential backers come forward, while ruling out a direct government bailout and focusing on a sustainable business model. Cruising with Cook Islands stops: Norwegian Cruise Line extended its South Pacific programme through 2027, including an eight-day round-trip from Papeete with a call at Rarotonga.
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