AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMoana Pasifika Rescue Talks: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says officials have been told to urgently explore options to keep the Super Rugby franchise alive after it was placed into liquidation, with talks starting with New Zealand Rugby and other stakeholders. Rugby Futures Backed by Pacific Unions: Tonga and Cook Islands leaders backed the Kanaloa consortium bid to take over Moana Pasifika, arguing Pacific rugby’s future should be shaped by Pacific voices. Digital Health Boost: Australia delivered $450,000 (AU$260,000) in ICT equipment to support Samoa’s e-Health project, adding to about $7.5m invested since 2021. Plastic Pressure on Coca-Cola: Samoan community leaders and environmentalists protested at CCEP’s London AGM, urging a return to reusable bottles after concerns about rising single-use plastic waste. Samoa Independence Milestones: Samoa marked 64 years of independence, including the opening of the new Samoan Parliamentary Precinct funded by Australia. Fuel Costs Bite: Samoa’s kerosene, petrol and diesel prices are rising again, linked to ongoing impacts from the Middle East conflict.
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