AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHospital review: Health NZ has launched a review after a patient died in a Waikato Hospital ward bathroom in mid-August, with no further details released yet. Heritage fire: A fire at Kerikeri’s Honey House Cafe, next to Kemp House (1821-22) and the Stone Store, is being treated as suspicious; both heritage buildings were unaffected. Māori health workforce row: ACT leader David Seymour says the MAPAS review into Māori and Pacific medical admissions hasn’t shown it’s not “racial discrimination”, while the University of Auckland backs MAPAS as vital for closing health gaps. Arts and te reo: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa attended a Kerikeri opera performance celebrating te reo Māori and local leadership. Education integrity: A University of Auckland student was penalised after being caught wearing smart glasses during a test, prompting calls for tighter invigilator checks. Pacific youth jobs: Government funding will support Pasifika Festivals Aotearoa’s Pasifika Youth Producers Programme, backing paid placements and leadership pathways for rangatahi. Sports (NZ angle): Liam Lawson took positives from productive Monza practice as he continues with Red Bull. Culture/TV: Andy Lee’s “Do Not Watch This Show” launches on Amazon Kids+ in the US and Canada.
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