AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElection logistics: The Cook Islands Electoral Office says final results are now expected next week after weather, logistics delays and uncounted declaration ballots slowed vote transport and verification in Rarotonga, with a second police patrol vessel deployment to Nassau to complete the delayed count. Political outlook: Preliminary results point to Prime Minister Mark Brown’s Cook Islands Party retaining control with a narrow majority, but one seat still depends on Nassau voting, keeping coalition talk alive. Cost-of-living focus: Campaign attention remains on inflation and household bills, including fuel, water and power, plus proposed changes to water tariffs. Deep-sea mining debate: The election is also being shaped by public concern over seabed mining and China-linked deals, with local arguments continuing over how exploration and research are being framed versus what people fear could follow. Regional climate push: Separate from the vote, Forum foreign ministers backed stronger climate action ahead of COP31, including more renewable investment and climate finance.
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