AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaternal Health: Te Marae Ora has strengthened Cook Islands maternal care with a new cohort of intern midwives completing a six-month Midwifery Internship Programme, adding more hands to support safer births. Food Safety: Woolworths New Zealand recalled its Multi Grain Cereal (500g) after reports it may contain blue plastic pieces; the product was also exported to the Cook Islands, with shoppers urged to check best-before dates and return affected boxes for a refund. Climate & Health: ChildFund New Zealand is warning Pacific communities to prepare for a strong El Niño, with risks to safe drinking water, food supplies and children’s health—especially where fuel and costs are already under pressure. Health Workforce: The midwife training push follows ongoing efforts to build local capability in the health system, aiming to improve continuity of care across the islands. Community Infrastructure & Health Access: A US–NZ plan to upgrade Penrhyn (Tongareva) port is framed as a lifeline for safer transport of food, fuel and medical supplies to the northern Cook Islands, while environmental groups raise concerns about long-term impacts.
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