AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoCommunity Arts & Culture: Canby’s Big Weekend (Aug 28–30) is set to blend live music, dancing, classic cars, local art, fresh produce and family farm fun, with Friday’s free street dance featuring Paradise of Samoa and other acts. Pacific Rugby League Partnership: Fiji has officially joined the Pacific Rugby League Partnership after Rabuka and Sports Minister Jese Saukuru signed in Parliament, adding Samoa and Tonga as partners and aiming to grow school and community rugby league with major Australian funding. Samoa–France Cooperation: Samoa and France discussed education exchanges, maritime and security cooperation, anti-illegal drugs efforts, and a plan to showcase Samoan filmmakers at a film festival in Papeete. Pacific Music Awards: Sam V and Signature Choir dominated the 2026 Pacific Music Awards in Manukau, with Samoa Mo Samoa winning Best Pacific Music Video and Fiji taking Best International Pacific Artist. Sporting Spotlight (Samoan ties): Josh Papali’i confirmed his NRL retirement and will be honoured as Canberra renames GIO Stadium “Papa’s House,” while Samoa’s boxers Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali and Marion Faustino Ah Tong prepare for Tokyo Olympics competition. Inclusive Rugby: Te Papapa Wolves in Auckland are building an inclusive, rainbow Pasifika-led rugby space, arguing rugby is at its best when it reflects everyone in the community.
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