AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoReserve Bank Leadership: Assistant Governor Karen Silk has resigned and will leave in December, with leadership changes now underway at the OCR committee. Housing & Infrastructure: The Government has confirmed next steps for development levy reform, including how levy areas work, Crown payment of levies, and independent Commerce Commission regulation. Cost of Living & Competition: National is pushing a Foodstuffs break-up (Pak’nSave separated from New World/Four Square) subject to Commerce Commission review, while Labour pledges to outlaw price gouging by big firms on essentials. Māori Energy Sovereignty: Te Pāti Māori unveiled a $1b Energy Sovereignty Fund to boost Māori/community ownership of renewables and tackle excessive pricing. Local Government: The PSA says Local Government Bill changes weaken mana whenua representation by removing voting rights for council-appointed committee members. Health & Community: Otago mourns Emeritus Prof John Broughton, a pioneer in Māori health and dentistry; and Watercare is investing $95m to expand Ōtara wastewater capacity and cut wet-weather overflows. Road Disruptions: Lyttelton Tunnel in Christchurch is closed after a truck exhaust fire; Terrace Tunnel on SH1 has reopened after a crash. Cyber & Identity: Semperis received IMDA accreditation for its identity resilience platform as AI-era cyber threats grow.
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