AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFlood Watch: Heavy rain is hammering Northland, Nelson and Golden Bay over the King’s Birthday weekend, with orange warnings and rivers expected to rise, including reports of intense downpours in the Far North. Fuel Security: MBIE says fuel stocks remain above minimum requirements, with petrol and diesel dips but jet fuel up. Defence & Diplomacy: New Zealand’s defence spending is rising amid Indo-Pacific security shifts, with regional leaders meeting at Shangri-La and New Zealand named among countries expanding defence cooperation. Finance Regulation: New Zealand will introduce a prudential levy on insurers, banks and other financial market players to fund Reserve Bank supervision costs. Insurance Industry: ANZIIF sets its general insurance breakfast for July 28, with a “Great Insurance Showdown” debate on regulatory and commercial pressures. Aviation/Transport: Tesla has hired an insurance executive to expand insurer relationships across Australia and New Zealand, while Marsh NZ promotes a commercial risk leader to grow SME risk and insurance solutions. Sports (Local Interest): Killswitch Engage adds a second Melbourne date to its 2026 Australia and New Zealand tour, kicking off in Auckland in late October.
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