AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMoana Pasifika rescue talks: New Zealand has stepped in to explore “all possible options” to keep the Super Rugby franchise alive after liquidation moves, with Foreign Minister Winston Peters directing officials to begin urgent discussions with New Zealand Rugby and other stakeholders; the franchise matters to Pacific governments and Polynesian culture, including Tonga and Samoa. Pacific rugby voices: Tonga and Cook Islands rugby leaders have backed the Kanaloa consortium’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika, arguing the future of Pacific rugby should be shaped by Pacific voices, while NZ Rugby weighs proposals and demands a long-term, sustainable plan. El Niño and ocean safety: The Polynesian Voyaging Society says Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will adjust Moananuiākea voyage plans due to a developing El Niño pattern, with routing changes aimed at safer conditions and an expected arrival in Fiji for Pre-COP. Climate-ready media: SPREP-backed support is set to train Pacific journalists to better report weather and climate impacts, including coverage linked to meetings in Tonga. Tonga child poverty and hazards: A Tonga-UNICEF report finds 25.3% of children face multiple deprivations, linking hardship to risks like poor water, health, housing and environmental hazards.
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