AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHousing & Cost of Living: QV says the winter chill is spreading, with national home values down 1.5% in the July quarter and Auckland (-2.2%) and Wellington (-3.2%) slipping further. Fast-Track Development: Auckland’s Delmore near Ōrewa gets fast-track approval for 1,217 homes and a State Highway 1 interchange, despite water and wastewater concerns. Infrastructure & Jobs: Wellington hosts the Civil Contractors Conference as the election nears, with ministers and industry leaders pushing for a stronger pipeline and better procurement. Climate & Energy: New Zealand Steel’s new electric furnace has started producing steel, aiming to cut emissions by nearly half at the mill. Digital Equity: Spark’s Skinny Jump says it now connects nearly 35,000 households—about one in five of those identified as needing help with home internet access. Community Safety: Fire and Emergency NZ is sending 57 firefighters overseas to support wildfire response, drawing on partners across the country. Sports (NZ interest): All Blacks coach Dave Rennie faces a reshuffle after Billy Proctor’s shoulder injury, with Richie Mo’unga’s return discussed. Arts: Wellington Opera’s Manon sold out at the St James, with a standing ovation for local stars Pene Pati and Amina Edris.
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