AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDrug Overdose Legal Protections: New Zealand’s Police Minister Mark Mitchell says he needs advice before backing a “Good Samaritan” bill after suspected GHB overdoses in Wellington left one dead and five hospitalised, while the Drug Foundation urges stronger legal protections for people who call 111 and help at the scene. Tonga NCD Law Review: TongaHealth has released a review of Tonga’s non-communicable disease laws, flagging gaps in alcohol advertising and labelling, unhealthy food marketing to children, limits on salt/sugar/trans fats, and protections around breastfeeding promotion and health-related taxes. Pacific Youth at Climate Forum: Save the Children’s youth ambassadors are calling for child-centred power in climate decisions at a major regional forum in Vanuatu, arguing young people need real agency and resources. Safe Water Still Missing: A new data map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, with more than 2 billion people lacking safe services at home. Fiji Drug Crisis Warning: Fiji’s Ratu Tevita Mara warns the “window to act” on the drug crisis is closing as more than 60 parcels of “white substances” wash up across provinces, prompting calls for urgent national security action. Miss Heilala Health & Safety Topics: Tonga’s Miss Heilala 2026 contestants have drawn interview topics including mental health, domestic violence, digital safety, drug trafficking, and cost of living, with the pre-pageant interview set for 30 June. Respiratory Health Access in Samoan: During Samoan Language Week, Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ says translating key asthma and COPD resources into Samoan is helping reduce barriers for Pacific communities.
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