AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHospitality & Retail: Paradise Supplies marked its 10th anniversary, growing from a resort housekeeping supply idea using a shipping container and a small car into an online ordering business handling 600+ orders a month—an example of how local logistics and e-commerce are reshaping Cook Islands services. Biosecurity: The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture says H5N1 has not been found locally and the risk is low, but it’s ready to restrict poultry imports from New Zealand if domestic flocks are detected. Ocean Science & Climate: A month-long expedition aims to build the first baseline of ocean conditions across the Cook Islands EEZ, sampling water, mapping the seafloor, and testing for microplastics to track climate-driven changes that affect livelihoods. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Te Ipukarea Society warns that deep-sea mining could release naturally occurring radioactive particles from polymetallic nodules, raising concerns for marine life and the food basket. Energy & Shipping Costs: Oil prices jumped after renewed US-Iran tensions slowed Strait of Hormuz shipping, a reminder that regional security shocks quickly hit fuel and transport costs. Youth & Community: CINYC’s Kai Vānanga no te Uki o Āpōpō brought youth into election discussions on environment, economics, community, and culture, with tourism pressures a recurring theme.
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