AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMeth & Drugs Watch: New Zealand’s Justice Ministry says estimated meth consumption hit a record in April 2026 (39.6kg in a week), up 21% versus the prior 12 months, with wastewater testing also showing MDMA up 21% in Q1; the minister says June saw a drop in the latest data. Pacific Diplomacy: At the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, the Philippines pushed closer Pacific ties via its Philippine-Pacific Initiative and highlighted shared archipelagic challenges, with French Polynesia among the forum members. Security & Geopolitics: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese sharply criticised China’s missile tests in the Pacific, with Palau’s president and other leaders saying Beijing’s actions showed “disrespect,” including claims of missiles passing near French Polynesia. Ocean Economy & Policy: French Polynesia’s President Moetai Brotherson used the Palau forum to call for a regional response to threats to the “Blue Pacific” (deep-sea mining, plastic pollution, climate change), stressing the ocean’s role in food, trade routes, and security. Water Infrastructure: French Polynesia will host the 10th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting and PWWA conference in Papeete (Aug 31–Sept 4), aiming to strengthen governance and climate-resilient service delivery. Air Moana Financing: Air Moana is seeking up to €17m to fund fleet replacement and schedule growth for its ATR operations.
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