AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoTsunami Watch in the Pacific: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, the US Tsunami Warning Centre issued advisories for many Pacific coasts, including French Polynesia, warning of possible sea-level changes under 0.3m and urging coastal authorities to inform residents and keep people out of the water where needed. Ocean Protection Push: French Polynesia says it will expand its fully protected “no-take” zones inside the huge Tainui Ātea marine protected area, adding new areas near the Marquesas and Austral islands to boost strict protection from 1.1 to 1.6 million sq km. Travel Connectivity: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti have activated a codeshare, letting passengers book one ticket for international flights plus inter-island hops to places like Bora Bora. Local Governance & Heritage: The Court of Auditors flags shortcomings in how UNESCO World Heritage sites are managed in French Polynesia, including monitoring and visitor information at Taputapuatea and the Marquesas. Sailing & Sport: Vaimo’oi’a Ripley (Samoa) won top female honours at Tahiti’s 2026 Oceania Championships, while Cook Islands paddler Reuben Dearlove took the Masters Men 50 title at Te Aito 2026.
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