AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEconomy Watch: Stats NZ says GDP rose 0.2% in the June 2026 quarter, with construction up 2.7% as residential building lifted activity, while transport and retail fell. Housing & Building Reform: A new self-certification scheme is already approving plumbers and drainlayers without routine council inspections, aiming to cut delays and costs. Asbestos Demand: MBIE links a construction recovery and ageing building stock to strong nationwide demand for asbestos identification and removal. Health Workforce Planning: Aged care providers warn the Government must plan the whole health workforce, not freeze hiring in one area and then scramble later. Māori Support in Budget: Māori ministers say the Budget includes over $900m to support whānau and tamariki as New Zealand rebuilds together, including trades training funding. Auckland Crime: Police are investigating after a man was seriously injured near LynnMall, with reports of a stabbing. Te Ao Māori & Inclusion: Dunedin Kmart has introduced low-sensory shopping hours for autistic shoppers, with wider benefits for families and older people. Trade & Business: New Zealand’s India free-trade deal has cleared Parliament, with tariff relief for most exports. Sports: Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is retained through 2027, and Warriors tickets for their Eden Park semi-final have sold out.
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