AGP Executive Report

Combat Sports on TV: NBC will televise PNG boxers John Ume and Kondup Samson Wailo as they headline BX-9 Volume seven in New Zealand next Saturday, with Ume facing Hamza Perwaisy and Wailo making his pro boxing debut against Niuean Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Duken Williams. Pacific Media Summit: Around 200 Pacific journalists and media leaders are in Savusavu, Fiji for the 8th Pacific Media Summit, focused on reaching remote communities through digital innovation and reliable local voices. Fashion Spotlight: Mareva Josephine Bower brings a faith-and-heritage story to the Genesis runway, blending Samoan roots, Australian upbringing, and 1990s streetwear energy into a bold PNG Fashion Week 2026 collection. Sports Listings: Global channel details are out for Newcastle United v Hull City, with local viewers directed to the right broadcasters for the Saturday 3pm (UK) kick-off. Ocean Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a Tokelau expedition this week, studying reefs, mid-ocean, and deepwater ecosystems to guide future protection plans and a National Ocean Policy.

Pacific Fashion Spotlight: Mareva Bower lit up the Genesis runway at APEC Haus in Port Moresby, debuting a bold new direction after Paradise Runway in Brisbane—earthy desert tones, deconstructed-to-rebuilt garments, and a mix of Samoan heritage, Australian upbringing, and Christian faith. Niue Youth & Storytelling: PACNEWS Digest says Niue youth are gearing up to share their Loss and Damage stories, turning lived experience into public art and community voice. Pacific Tech & Culture: Pasifika AI creator Kevyn Wahuzue warns that AI can’t truly represent Pacific communities without a mandate—designing for “refusal” and accepting it may be less flashy, but more aligned. Arts-Adjacent Sports Buzz: Newcastle United v Hull City is getting global TV listings coverage, a reminder that entertainment for fans is still very much on the menu.

Sports TV Listings: Newcastle United vs Hull City is set for a Saturday 3pm (UK) kick-off, with global channel options shared for viewers worldwide, including major broadcasters like beIN Sports, DAZN, Sky Sport Premier League, and Disney+ in select regions. Pacific Marine Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition in Tokelau, partnering with Tokelau’s government and MiCORe to survey reef, mid-ocean, and deepwater ecosystems and feed into a future National Ocean Policy and marine spatial plan. Pacific Tech & Culture: Pasifika AI creator Kevyn Wahuzue argues Pacific-aligned AI should be built with “refusal” design and, crucially, cannot speak for Pacific communities without a clear mandate. Niue Youth & Climate Stories: PACNEWS Digest highlights Niue youth gearing up to share their Loss and Damage stories, bringing local voices into the climate conversation.

Sports & Streaming: Newcastle United vs Hull City is set for a Saturday 3pm (UK) kick-off, with global TV listings shared for fans across many countries, including Fiji via Sky Sport Premier League and Premier League TV. Pacific Arts & Music: Tongan tenor Filipe Manu is back in Auckland, returning to Dilworth School where his classical music journey began; he donated his Fortissimo concert performance to support the International Music Fund and credits free singing lessons and educator Claire Caldwell for building students’ confidence. Pacific Tech & Culture: Pasifika AI creator Kevyn Wahuzue says Pacific-aligned AI must be designed for “refusal” and can’t speak for Pacific communities without formal community mandate—accepting it may be less flashy but more respectful of values. Ocean Conservation (Regional Interest): National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition in Tokelau to study reef, mid-ocean, and deepwater ecosystems, aiming to support future marine protection planning and a National Ocean Policy.

Sports on TV: Newcastle United take on Hull City with global channel listings now out, as the Magpies look to bounce back after a Leeds defeat and keep momentum heading into the international break. Ocean & environment: National Geographic Pristine Seas launches an expedition in Tokelau to map reef, mid-ocean and deepwater ecosystems, feeding future protection plans and a National Ocean Policy. Pacific AI & culture: Pasifika AI creator Kevyn Wahuzue says Pacific-aligned AI must be built with community mandate, even if it means the system is less flashy and less fluent. Niue youth & climate stories: PACNEWS Digest highlights Niue youth gearing up to tell their Loss and Damage stories. Music spotlight: Tongan tenor Filipe Manu returns to Auckland’s Dilworth School, where his opera journey began, donating to a fundraiser and reflecting on how free singing lessons shaped his career.

Pacific Arts & Culture: Tongan tenor Filipe Manu is back in Aotearoa New Zealand, returning to Auckland’s Dilworth School to give back after his classical music journey began there—he donated his Fortissimo concert performance to support the International Music Fund, sharing how free singing lessons and educator Claire Caldwell helped Pasifika students find confidence and shape a school singing culture. Ocean Conservation & Film: National Geographic’s Pristine Seas expedition is set to begin in Tokelau, with scientists and filmmakers conducting a baseline study of nearshore reefs, open ocean, and deep-sea environments to guide future protection plans, including a National Ocean Policy and marine spatial plan. Sports on TV (Global Listings): Newcastle United take on Hull City with live TV channel listings shared for multiple countries, including UK coverage at a 3pm kick-off—useful for fans planning what to watch during the season’s run-up to the international break.

Niue Arts & Culture: Tongan tenor Filipe Manu is back in Aotearoa New Zealand to give back to Dilworth School, donating his Fortissimo concert fundraiser performance and crediting free singing lessons for launching his opera path. Pacific Environment & Film: National Geographic’s Pristine Seas expedition begins in Tokelau, with scientists and filmmakers surveying reefs, mid-ocean and deepwater life to guide future protection plans and a National Ocean Policy. Pacific Tech & Community Voice: Pasifika AI creator Kevyn Wahuzue says Pacific-aligned AI must be built with community mandate, even if it means the system is less flashy or fluent. Sports on TV (Global Listings): Newcastle United vs Hull City is set for Saturday’s 3pm UK kick-off, with a wide range of international channel options listed for viewers.

Sports on TV: Newcastle United take on Hull City with global listings now out, including UK coverage at 3pm BST and a full country-by-country channel guide for fans. Pacific arts & culture: Tongan tenor Filipe Manu is back in Aotearoa, returning to Dilworth School to give back after his Fortissimo fundraiser performance, sharing how free singing lessons helped shape his opera career. Pacific environment & storytelling: National Geographic’s Pristine Seas expedition begins in Tokelau, with scientists and filmmakers set to survey reefs, mid-ocean and deepwater ecosystems to support future ocean protection plans. Pasifika AI & community voice: PACNEWS reports Pasifika AI creator Kevyn Wahuzue says Pacific-aligned AI must be designed with refusal in mind and cannot speak for communities without formal mandate. PACNEWS DIGEST (Niue youth): Niue youth are gearing up to tell their Loss and Damage stories, bringing local voices into wider climate conversations.

Ocean & Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas has launched an expedition in Tokelau to deliver the first comprehensive baseline analysis of nearshore reefs, offshore waters, and deep-sea environments—aimed at guiding future protection work, including a National Ocean Policy and marine spatial plan. Music & Community: Pacific-classical star Filipe Manu has returned to Auckland’s Dilworth School to give back, donating his Fortissimo concert fundraiser performance and crediting free singing lessons and educators for shaping his opera journey. Sports TV (Global Listings): Fans can find where to watch major Premier League fixtures, including Leeds United vs Newcastle United and Tottenham vs Everton, with broadcaster options varying by country. Sports TV (More Fixtures): Additional viewing guides cover Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest, plus worldwide channel listings for Monday and Saturday match coverage.

Arts & Culture Spotlight: Internationally acclaimed Tongan tenor Filipe Manu is back in Aotearoa, returning to Auckland’s Dilworth School where his love of classical music began. He donated his Fortissimo concert fundraiser performance to support the International Music Fund, crediting free singing lessons and educator Claire Caldwell for helping Pasifika students build confidence and find their voices. Fashion & Identity: Pacific Fusion Fashion Show wrapped up New Zealand Fashion Week celebrating 10 years of Pasifika artistry, culture and heritage, with 13 designers and a “Legacy” theme that looks back at the founders’ breakthrough and forward to what’s next. Sports & Community: Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup next month, featuring Niue in both the men’s and women’s competitions, with the tournament set for Rotorua International Stadium. Education Debate (NCEA): Consultation on replacing New Zealand’s NCEA found strong support for improvements, but many educators, students and families want refinement rather than scrapping the system.

Arts & Culture Spotlight: Tongan tenor Filipe Manu is back in Auckland to give back to Dilworth School, donating his Fortissimo concert fundraiser performance and crediting free singing lessons there for launching his opera career that’s since taken him to major houses including Covent Garden and the Vienna State Opera. Fashion & Identity: Pacific Fusion Fashion Show closed New Zealand Fashion Week with a 10-year milestone, celebrating Pasifika artistry through 13 designers and a “Legacy” theme that looks back at pioneers while pushing a bold, Pacific-centred future. Education Update: A Ministry of Education consultation on replacing NCEA found strong support for improving the national school qualification, but many educators, students, and families want it refined rather than scrapped, with the government’s staged replacement plan starting from 2028. Sports (Niue in the Mix): Niue is set to compete in the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup in Rotorua next month, with both men’s and women’s tournaments featuring Pacific teams including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and Niue. Sports TV Listings: Separate match coverage and global TV channel listings were published for Leeds United vs Newcastle United, plus viewing details for Tottenham vs Everton and Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest.

Pacific Arts Spotlight: Tongan tenor Filipe Manu is back in Auckland to give back to Dilworth School, donating his Fortissimo concert fundraiser performance and crediting free singing lessons there for launching his opera journey. Fashion & Culture: The Pacific Fusion Fashion Show wrapped NZ Fashion Week’s 10-year milestone with “Legacy: A heritage of strength, a future of promise,” spotlighting 13 Pasifika designers and the founders’ push to keep Pacific people at the centre of mainstream fashion. Sport (Rugby Sevens): Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup next month, featuring Niue in both the men’s Cup and women’s competitions, with teams from across the Pacific plus an international women’s invitational. Sport (Pickleball): Pickleball’s fast growth in Aotearoa is being driven by Pasifika communities, with Tongan-born Semisi Fanguna rising through church and community pathways toward bigger international stages. Education (NCEA): A major consultation on replacing NCEA found strong support for improvements, but many educators, students, and families want the system refined rather than scrapped.

Opera & Community: Pacific tenor Filipe Manu is back in Auckland, returning to Dilworth School to give to the International Music Fund after his Fortissimo concert fundraiser, crediting free singing lessons and educator Claire Caldwell for shaping his path to major opera houses. Fashion & Culture: The Pacific Fusion Fashion Show wrapped New Zealand Fashion Week’s 10-year milestone with “Legacy: A heritage of strength, a future of promise,” spotlighting 13 Pasifika designers and founder Nora Swann’s push to keep Pacific people at the centre. Sport (Rugby 7s): Niue is set to feature in the Oceania Rugby 7s Cup in Rotorua next month, with men’s teams including Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands and Niue, plus women’s contests that also include Niue. Sport (Pickleball): Pickleball’s fast rise in Aotearoa is being powered by Pasifika clubs, with Tongan-born Semisi Fanguna among top players aiming for bigger international pathways. Education (NCEA): A Ministry of Education consultation on replacing NCEA found strong support for improvements, but many educators, students and families want refinement rather than scrapping the system. Football (TV Listings): Global broadcast listings are out for Leeds United vs Newcastle United, alongside watch info for Tottenham vs Everton and Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest.

Opera & Community: Pacific tenor Filipe Manu is back in Auckland to give back to Dilworth School, donating his Fortissimo concert fundraiser performance and crediting free singing lessons there for launching his path to major opera houses. Fashion & Culture: Pacific Fusion Fashion Show wrapped New Zealand Fashion Week’s 10-year milestone with “Legacy” at Shed 10, spotlighting 13 designers and Pasifika artistry, from Nora Swann’s early “make or break” idea to a now-established platform. Sport (Rugby Sevens): Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup next month, featuring Niue in both the men’s Cup and women’s competitions, with SVNS 3 qualification places on the line. Sport (Pickleball): Pickleball’s Pacific-led growth is building pathways in Aotearoa, with Tongan-born Semisi Fanguna rising through church and community clubs and aiming for a bigger pro scene overseas. Education (NCEA): Educators back NCEA tweaks after a consultation, but many still argue it shouldn’t be replaced—while the government’s staged replacement plan targets 2028–2030. Football (Live TV): Global listings are out for Leeds United vs Newcastle United, plus TV/streaming details for Tottenham vs Everton and Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest.

Opera & Community: Pacific tenor Filipe Manu has returned to Auckland’s Dilworth School to give back, donating his Fortissimo concert fundraiser performance and crediting free singing lessons and educator Claire Caldwell for shaping his opera path. Fashion Spotlight: Pacific Fusion Fashion Show closed New Zealand Fashion Week’s run with a 10-year celebration of Pasifika artistry, featuring 13 designers and the theme “Legacy: A heritage of strength, a future of promise.” Rugby Sevens: Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup next month, with Niue among eight men’s teams and Niue also in the women’s Oceania 7s Women’s Cup, plus SVNS 3 qualification places on the line. Sport Pathways: Pickleball’s Pacific-led growth is building new pathways in Aotearoa, with players like Tongan-born Semisi Fanguna rising from church courts to national recognition and aiming for bigger pro opportunities abroad. Education Debate: A Ministry of Education consultation on replacing NCEA found strong support for improving the system, but many educators, students, and families want it refined rather than scrapped. Live Sports Listings: Global TV and streaming options were published for Leeds United vs Newcastle United, plus local viewing details for Tottenham vs Everton and Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest.

Pacific Rugby & Sport: Rotorua is set to host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup next month, with Niue named in both the men’s Cup (alongside Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands) and the women’s Oceania 7s Women’s Cup (with Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands). Pasifika Fashion: Pacific Fusion Fashion Show wrapped New Zealand Fashion Week’s 10-year milestone, celebrating “Legacy” with 13 designers and a message that Pacific people must stay at the centre of the space. Music & Community: Tongan tenor Filipe Manu returned to Auckland’s Dilworth School to give back, donating his Fortissimo concert fundraiser performance; he credits free singing lessons and educator Claire Caldwell for shaping his opera path. Education Policy: A Ministry of Education consultation on replacing NCEA found strong support for improvements, but many educators, students and families want refinement instead of scrapping the system. Sport Pathways: Pickleball’s Pacific-led growth is building pathways in Aotearoa, with players like Tongan Semisi Fanguna rising from church courts to national recognition. Match Viewing Guides: Fans can also find global TV listings for Leeds United vs Newcastle United and watch info for Tottenham vs Everton and Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest.