AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFilm & Identity: Award-winning Tongan-New Zealand filmmaker Vea Mafile’o has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a major Oscars-linked milestone that spotlights Pacific and Indigenous storytelling on the world stage. Culture & Faith: Tonga marks 200 years since Christianity was established in the Kingdom in 1826, with thousands of diaspora visitors joining mass feasts and traditional dancing. Youth & Climate: Pacific youth leaders in Vanuatu are pushing for child-centred power in climate decisions, calling for real platforms and resources to lead solutions. Community Voices: Papakura’s next three-year local board plan is open for community feedback until 23 July, with residents asked to shape priorities for youth and local needs. Heritage in Print: Zimbabwean musician Othnell Mangoma Moyo releases a book preserving the Matepe mbira-style tradition, moving oral knowledge into print. Pageantry & Leadership: Miss Heilala 2026 contestants have drawn interview topics covering climate, mental health, tourism, education, digital safety and more ahead of judging. Regional Spotlight: RIMPAC returns to Hawaii with Tonga among participating nations, underscoring Pacific ties through a major naval exercise. Food Culture: Auckland’s Iconic Eats recognition includes Tongan-owned Avondale eatery and palusami dishes, adding Pacific flavours to the city’s culinary spotlight.
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