AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife & Environment: Te Ipukarea Society reports feral cats are preying on Rarotonga’s ground-nesting seabirds, including the Kōputu, raising alarms because seabirds act as early indicators of ocean health and also support island ecosystems through nesting nutrients. Nutrition & Local Health: Cook Islander Barbara Marsters has returned home with a plan to improve nutrition “one tray at a time,” aiming to boost healthy food intake locally. Spinal Care Access: New Zealand College of Chiropractic interns are back in Rarotonga for free spinal health checks and holistic adjustments at Te Atukura Grounds (Avarua) starting Saturday, June 6. Outer-Island Medicines: Pa Enua residents say medicine shortages persist even as the Cook Islands budget increases healthcare and referral funding, calling for faster, fairer supply. Food Security Focus: An opinion piece argues for stronger local agriculture to reduce reliance on imported food and build resilience. Regional Health Support: India says it has delivered a haemo-dialysis machine with a portable RO unit to Samoa, fulfilling a FIPIC-III commitment.
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