AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPacific Labour & Mobility: New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme marks 20 years, now involving 20,000+ workers from 10 countries; Timor-Leste joins in 2026 after huge demand, with wages reported as low as $26 in some cases. Tonga Reintegration: Tonga has launched its first national policy to help deportees (“returnees”) reintegrate, aiming to reduce reoffending through coordinated support with government, churches, NGOs and returnees. Drugs & Media Safety: Tonga’s Media Association warns that the illicit drug threat is rising, putting pressure on law enforcement and increasing risks for journalists—calling for stronger reporting and journalist protection. Traditional Knowledge in Weather: Tonga Meteorological Service will blend traditional environmental indicators into daily weather bulletins to make forecasts more trusted and easier to act on. Women’s Creative Power: A new regional project, Music for Change: Pacific Women, is supporting women’s leadership through songwriting, performance, filmmaking and storytelling, with Tonga among the key locations. Culture on Screen: Disney’s live-action Moana remake is drawing mixed reviews, but fans are still lining up for Polynesian storytelling on the big screen.
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