AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRugby Rights & Tour Buzz: Sky Sports has secured a five-year SANZAAR deal, bringing New Zealand’s South Africa tour to UK viewers and locking in future Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup coverage. All Blacks Build-Up: The “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” tour is back after 30 years, with the All Blacks set to face the Stormers in Cape Town and play eight matches, including four Tests. Local Economy & Markets: NZX 50 closed at a record high as investors digested June jobs data and looked ahead to possible Strait of Hormuz easing; fast-track approvals also landed for Auckland projects. Unemployment Pressure: New Zealand’s job market remains under strain, with unemployment figures again in focus. Boxing: Joseph Parker’s provisional ban is lifted after a failed drug test, clearing him to fight again. Māori & Community: A reminder that the Māori roll switch deadline is looming, with real-world impacts for voters. Wildlife Win: A notorious feral cat blamed for killing rare pāteke ducks has been trapped after years of effort.
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