AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMoana Pasifika Future: Tonga and Cook Islands rugby leaders have backed the Kanaloa consortium’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika’s licence, saying Pacific rugby’s next chapter must be shaped by Pacific voices as NZ Rugby weighs options after the franchise’s 2026 exit. Regional Diplomacy: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters met Samoa and Tonga leaders in Apia to push Polynesian priorities, with climate, security, migration and culture on the agenda. Independence Celebrations: Samoa marked 64 years of independence with 33 recipients receiving honours, while the Police and Fire fautasi crew Malu o Samoa won the Foe Sipuni race to cap the festivities. Youth and Governance: A new survey says Samoa youth feel shut out of political processes, with many believing leaders mainly serve the wealthy and that culture and tradition can limit rights. Safety and Scams: ANZ Samoa warns customers about fake bank advertisements and urges people not to share passwords or one-time passcodes. Sports Pathways: Samoa’s Manu Samoa Sevens squad is named for Dubai and South Africa legs, and PNG U-19 men’s football team departs for OFC qualifiers in the Cook Islands.
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