AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Government: Taupō mayor says councils are ready to apply a new rates cap earlier, after Local Government Minister Simon Watts set a 4% average annual limit from 2029, with water services excluded and possible exceptions for extreme events. Māori & Indigenous Media: Whakaata Māori and Canada’s APTN are partnering on an international Indigenous co-production, bringing children’s series Māui & Elvis to Aotearoa and beyond, as Indigenous broadcasters meet in Sápmi. Security & Business: PMT Security Systems is expanding in New Zealand with a new Auckland office and local leadership after landing a major customer win, aiming to integrate physical security with IT and analytics. Justice & Accountability: Real estate agency One Up Realty Limited was found guilty of misconduct over trust account audit breaches and fined $18,000, with further training ordered. Health: Endometriosis advocates say a new guideline approach could cut diagnosis delays, but warn it’s not enough without system-wide change. Sports & Culture: Bruno Mars adds a third Auckland Eden Park show for March 16, 2027, after strong demand. Public Safety: Waikato police warn teens about “very impressive, very illegal” petrol-powered modified bicycles, saying they’ll seize them if used dangerously.
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