AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndigenous Culture in Sport: The NZ Warriors say they’ll likely keep their newly composed Nga Tamatoa haka for special moments, after it wowed fans during Indigenous Round—co-captain James Fisher-Harris credits cultural advisers and team connection, not a push to repeat it every week. Climate & Gender: Pacific delegates at CSW66 urged the world to put women and girls at the centre of climate resilience, linking gender equality to safer, stronger communities as COP31 approaches. Pacific Arts & Music: Sam V and the Signature Choir racked up major wins at the Pacific Music Awards in Auckland, celebrating Pacific excellence and gospel creativity. Tonga’s Cultural Policy: Tonga has ratified UNESCO’s 2005 Convention on protecting cultural diversity, with the commitment set to take effect in October 2026. Tonga Visa Update: New Zealand has named Tonga as one of four Pacific nations eligible for the 2026 Pacific Access Category Resident Visa ballot, offering indefinite residence for selected applicants. Friends of Tonga Recognition: Friends of Tonga has been named a finalist for the 2026 .ORG Impact Awards for community-led environmental stewardship across the Kingdom. Moana Music Spotlight: A new SiriusXM special highlights Moana: Voices Across the Ocean, featuring more than 25 Polynesian artists, including Tongan voices. Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Forum foreign ministers backed a stronger regional climate push ahead of COP31, calling for more climate finance and Pacific leadership.
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