AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNZ–PNG Defence Pact: New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have signed a 2026–2029 defence cooperation agreement in Port Moresby, setting up deeper security dialogue, joint exercises, personnel exchanges and regional training as strategic competition rises in the Pacific. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan and Oman’s top diplomats urged all sides to uphold the fragile US–Iran ceasefire and respect international law amid Middle East tensions. Housing & Credit: KPMG says mortgage lending is still driving New Zealand’s credit growth, while arrears have ticked up but remain “manageable”; separate reporting flags the housing downturn as the worst in modern times, with prices down sharply and a long recovery likely. Auckland AI Power Debate: Southland residents are pushing for answers over a proposed $3b AI data centre, warning it could become a major electricity user and calling for more transparency. Markets: NZX trading was mixed, with Meridian and other energy-linked names moving as investors weigh oil prices and AI infrastructure spending. Cricket: West Indies beat New Zealand by two wickets in the 5th ODI, but NZ still won the series 3–2. Sport & Culture: Commonwealth Games coverage continues to raise questions about TV access, while Pacific football sets up an OFC U16 final between Fiji and New Zealand.
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