AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMatariki (Māori New Year) in the spotlight: New Zealand’s Matariki celebrations kick off with this year’s theme, Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone, as the holiday marks its fifth year as a public observance. Culture & Heritage: The live-streamed hautapu will broadcast from Takaparawhau in Auckland, hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, with organizers stressing shared traditions, remembrance, and looking ahead. French Polynesia & sport legacy: President Édouard Fritch signed an agreement confirming French Polynesia’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay, tied to the planned surfing venue at Teahupo’o on Tahiti. Ocean stewardship & education: The Polynesian Voyaging Society, with pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson, joined World Oceans Day events and Tainui Ātea workshops, with Thompson named the first international ambassador for Tainui Ātea. Research for conservation: Two FIU graduate students received Guy Harvey Fellowships to advance shark research, including how recreational fishing affects shark interactions with spawning fish.
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