AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNZ-China Tensions: China has banned four New Zealand MPs for a year after a Taiwan visit, with the Chinese embassy saying it was “interference” and New Zealand’s government calling the response inappropriate and vowing to raise it. Cricket at Lord’s: England’s Ollie Robinson returned after two years away to take 4-10 and help dismiss New Zealand for 61-6 on a chaotic opening day, while Kyle Jamieson also struck with 5-62. Local Travel Hit: Air Chathams will suspend the only direct Auckland–Kāpiti Coast flight from 31 July, leaving Sounds Air as the remaining scheduled option. Economy & Markets: The NZX 50 edged up on Friday but the week was shaky as Middle East tensions and higher oil prices weighed on sentiment; the kiwi stayed near 58.7 US cents. Moana Pasifika Future: A decision on the franchise’s next chapter is expected within weeks as talks continue over a Samoa-and-Tonga-led plan after liquidation. Weather & Safety: Severe thunderstorms and flooding warnings are in place for parts of the North Island, with disruptions reported.
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