AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPolitics: PM Christopher Luxon has called an urgent in-person National caucus meeting after fresh speculation about his leadership, with senior MP Chris Bishop urging colleagues to stop briefing media anonymously. Media watchdog: The Broadcasting Standards Authority upheld complaints against Sean Plunket’s The Platform over “mumbo jumbo” remarks tied to Māori tikanga, and also found a serious privacy breach. Health & safety: A new study links maternal vaping and bed-sharing with sudden infant deaths, raising concerns about nicotine exposure during pregnancy. Transport & comms: Chorus says a North Shore Auckland fibre outage caused by a configuration issue has been fixed after thousands were affected. Sports: Wellington Phoenix has signed Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop, while the All Blacks’ Springboks tour squad news continues to ripple. Community & environment: Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard announced a $1m community fund to help grassroots wilding pine control. Money & ageing: MoneyHub published a consolidated guide to over-65 entitlements, saying most retirees claim only a fraction of what they’re eligible for.
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