AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSevere Weather: Orange warnings cover parts of the South Island and central New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong winds raising flooding and damage risks. Cricket: India beat New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth ODI at Mount Maunganui, taking the series 3-1 and ending the Black Caps’ run of 11 straight home series wins. Rugby League: Australia defeated the Kiwis 32-12 and the Kiwi Ferns 34-10 in the World Cup finals, extending both sides’ title droughts. All Blacks: Wales claimed a historic 35-28 win, their first over New Zealand since 1953. Pacific Funding: New Zealand backed a $17.5 million contribution to a Cook Islands port upgrade despite officials acknowledging there was no formal business case. Māori Fisheries: Industry groups warn a bottom-trawling ban could affect settlement rights and prompt legal action. Immigration: A new resident visa lets eligible partners of New Zealanders live, work and study indefinitely; couples must show they have lived together in a genuine relationship for at least 12 months. Media Rights: MBIE has agreed to pay NBR $251,133 over unauthorised sharing of its paywalled articles.
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