AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Sector Shake-up: The government says it will cut about 14% of public service jobs—nearly 9,000 roles—by mid-2029, aiming to save $2.4b through budget cuts, merging agencies, and pushing faster AI use across departments. Food Safety Recall: Hellers Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders are being recalled nationwide after New Zealand Food Safety warned packs with a best-before date of 6 June 2026 may contain hard black plastic. Marae Rebuild: Oranga Marae funding helped pay for a $2.8m rebuild as a marae reopens after years of delays. Energy & Cost of Living: A new Greenpeace fuel crisis scorecard puts parties on whether they back practical steps like rooftop solar, EV incentives, and shifting freight off roads—Labour lands mid-pack while ACT/National/NZ First score low. Surf Disruption: Raglan’s World Surf League event at Manu Bay is on days-long hold due to flat conditions. Māori Education: Education Minister Erica Stanford appoints former Labour MP Kelvin Davis to a Māori education advisory group. Defence Contract: Sentinel Boats wins an Australian Special Operations watercraft deal.
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