AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOckhams Awards Drama: In Auckland, Ockham NZ book awards principal sponsor Mark Todd abruptly ditched his prepared remarks to launch an angry, improvised rant against “tribalism,” after author Sam Mahon’s onstage political comments sparked a heated moment involving arts minister Paul Goldsmith. Cyber & Drugs Push: Samoa’s PM urged church, community and government leaders to team up during Cyber Week to curb online abuse, scams and illegal drug activity—backed by the wider Pacific Police Education Program anniversary. Child Labour Reality Check: A new Samoa-focused survey flags hundreds of child vendors (ages 5–16) already sighted, warning the true scale could be higher and calling out years of talk with too little action. Culture in Motion: From Rotuma Language Week in Aotearoa to Samoa’s Ne’i Galo school festival in Savai’i, heritage is getting a spotlight—while local sport keeps moving, with Lepea FC celebrating another strong year. Health & Lifestyle: A push for better nutrition and fitness continues, with voices calling for change to tackle NCDs and live longer, healthier lives.
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