AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPacific Rugby Politics: Tonga and Cook Islands rugby leaders have backed the Kanaloa consortium’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika, arguing Pacific rugby’s future must be shaped by Pacific voices as New Zealand Rugby weighs competing proposals. Government & Social Policy: Tonga and UNICEF report shows one in four Tongan children (25.3%) live in multidimensional poverty, with the youngest and rural children hit hardest, pushing calls for stronger safeguards. Sports—Tonga on the world stage: Tonga has named its first ‘Ikale Tahi squad for the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup, with Nations Cup matches running across July and November as teams build toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Regional Aviation: Papua New Guinea is elected chair of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office Council, with Tonga’s Dr Vinolia K Salesi and the Cook Islands’ John Hosking as deputy chairs. Tourism Data: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office released 2024 International Visitor Survey findings, including Niue’s key visitor markets and age profile. Voyaging Update: Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia’s Moananuiākea voyage is delayed again due to El Niño conditions affecting sailing routes. Youth Football: PNG U-19 men’s team departs for OFC qualifiers in the Cook Islands, with Tonga and hosts also chasing the lone qualification spot.
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