AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPacific Work & Family Livelihoods: New Zealand’s RSE seasonal work scheme is helping Tongans build businesses back home, with one worker (Steven Piukala) using RSE income to run a barbershop, cassava plantation and piggery while he works in Waikato. Migration Support: A new Tonga-to-New Zealand settlement support project is giving migrants practical guidance on jobs, housing, healthcare, education, banking and everyday life before they leave, aiming to reduce stress and help people become independent faster. Sports & Pride: Tonga’s netball debut at Glasgow 2026 is already turning heads after beating Wales and Northern Ireland, with players saying it’s only a matter of time before Tonga becomes a netball force. Community & Culture: Garma Festival continues to spotlight Indigenous connections, including Yolngu and Indigenous Taiwanese artists sharing ceremony, kinship and friendship through dance and song. Education & Identity: Te Pāti Māori has unveiled plans for a Māori Education Authority to restore Māori governance in education and embed mātauranga Māori across learning. US Travel Rules: The US is making its visa bond programme permanent, requiring refundable deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries that include Tonga. Voyaging & Climate: The Moananuiākea Voyage has been extended by a year as weather risks rise, with Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia adjusting routes to keep crews safe. Sport Development: USA Football coaches are set to run flag football clinics in Tonga to grow the sport ahead of its Olympic debut in 2028.
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