AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAuckland Crime & Justice: Court documents from RNZ detail the criminal history of Hapai Otene, fatally shot by police after allegedly carrying a stolen air rifle while approaching Sylvia Park. Health: The New Zealand Sepsis Trust has launched endorsed Infection Cards for GPs and urgent care clinicians to prompt safety-netting when infections worsen after patients go home. Education & Food Security: The Greens pledge to restore and permanently fund the Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunch programme, expanding to about 400 more schools for 150,000 more students. Agriculture & Regulation: Drone reform plans would scrap some certification for lower-risk agricultural spraying, but aviation and drone groups warn it’s not safe enough for the public or environment. Economy: Infometrics says NZ’s June quarter recovery grew 2.6% year-on-year, with momentum strongest in the South Island. Business & Markets: NZX says it’s working with Government and regulators to strengthen capital markets, while conditions remain mixed. Weather: MetService warns of a fine, frosty Friday turning into a wet weekend with heavy rain and strong winds in parts of the South Island. Sports: Silver Fern shooter Georgia Heffernan signs with Super Netball’s Sunshine Coast Lightning.
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