AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup Drama (NZ-Iran): New Zealand’s men’s World Cup opener ended 2-2 with Iran after Elijah Just’s brace, but the match is now overshadowed by visa and travel restrictions. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says the team was forced to leave the US immediately after the game, and the US has reiterated Iranian players must depart after each match; Visa Update: Mehdi Torabi’s issue has been resolved with a new multiple-entry visa so he can play the rest of Iran’s group games. Women’s Cricket (NZ): Sri Lanka stunned New Zealand in the Women’s T20 World Cup chase, winning with Nilakshika Silva’s 54* as NZ’s catching let them down. Netball (NZ): A 12-strong Silver Ferns squad has been named for Glasgow 2026, led by Karin Burger with a mix of debutants and experienced campaigners. Housing & Infrastructure: A new report argues councils can’t afford the pipes and roads needed for new housing, proposing a private-investor funding model to avoid ratepayer and taxpayer pressure. Markets: NZX fell slightly as investors looked ahead to the Fed’s first decision under Kevin Warsh, while the current account deficit held steady at 3.6% of GDP.
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