AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Rugby League: Tonga has signed an AU$250m, 10-year Pacific Rugby League Partnership with Samoa, Fiji, PNG and Australia, aiming to grow grassroots participation, build pathways and support elite rugby league plus education and skills for young Pacific Islanders. Regional Sports Diplomacy: Pacific leaders hailed the deal in Brisbane, framing rugby league as a “language, culture, connection” that links communities across the Pacific and Australia. Child Protection: Crown Princess Sinaitakala Tukuʻaho launched Tonga’s first national child protection policy, Mataʻikoloa, calling it a shared responsibility for families, communities, churches and public institutions. Culture on Stage: USP’s Oceania Centre for Arts will premiere “Sina and the Eel” in August, a contemporary Pacific retelling bringing together dance and music ensembles. Film & Identity: Tonga-born costume designer Liz McGregor says Disney’s live-action Moana is a personal “Polynesian Disney princess moment,” while reviews argue the remake loses the magic of the original. Community & Belonging: A New Zealand school’s “Under One Sky” festival celebrated students from many countries, including Tonga, through shared food and performances.
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