AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVisa Overstays: Immigration New Zealand says about 19,153 people overstayed in the last three years, with 925 from America and Tonga topping the “overstayer rate” list by percentage of temporary arrivals; INZ stresses overstayers are a very small share of arrivals. Tongan Arts & Opera: Internationally acclaimed tenor Filipe Manu is back in Aotearoa, returning to Dilworth School and dreaming of the world’s first opera performed entirely in Tongan, while also giving back through fundraising for young singers. Pacific Education: A new PILNA 2025 report shows modest regional recovery, but Tonga’s Year 6 reading challenge remains stark—only 30% met minimum reading expectations in 2021, with many struggling to interpret and think critically. Pacific Rugby Sevens: Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup next month, with Tonga in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Weather & Safety: Tonga’s Deputy PM says Pacific weather warnings must reach outer islands and remote communities, including people with disabilities, women, children and older persons. LGBTQ+ Funding Crunch: A global report finds 90% of LGBTQ+ and intersex rights groups have lost funding since 2025, with many cuts linked to US-backed programmes.
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