AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation Clash: Home-schoolers say last-minute changes to the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill are “wrong and undemocratic”, warning the Ministry could impose “anything” and threaten families with losing exemptions. Politics & Māori Representation: Veteran MP Hone Harawira has ruled out a return to Parliament for 2026, endorsing Aperahama Edwards instead, as Te Tai Tokerau’s political landscape continues to shift. Sports Spotlight: Auckland FC and Sydney FC meet in the A-League Men grand final, with the Black Knights aiming to become the first NZ club to lift the trophy. Defence Budget: The Government’s pre-Budget defence push includes a major $1.58b investment, while the PSA warns civilian Defence workers must get pay rises too. Energy Resilience: Spark is set to upgrade battery backup at 295 cell towers, aiming for 24 hours of power during outages. Community Climate Action: Solar is being installed at marae along the Whanganui River, with more sites planned after an initial pilot. International Pressure: New Zealand joins Western leaders calling for an end to Israeli settlement expansion and accountability for settler violence in the West Bank.
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