AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAll Blacks Tour: Richie Mo’unga has been called back into the All Blacks squad and is flying to South Africa to join up in Johannesburg, after Billy Proctor’s shoulder injury cut his tour short and Damian McKenzie faces an ankle question. Leadership Shake-up: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he took “decisive action” after a confidence vote removed Chris Penk from portfolios and Cabinet, with Luxon refusing to release the vote count. Local Governance: Christchurch’s Ferrymead Heritage Park has won a $30,000 grant after a “tough” recovery, while councillors debate whether it should be funded as a museum. Environment & Tech: DOC trial thermal drones to spot threatened whio in the Tongariro River, and Northland is testing AI to improve council services and decision-making. Transport & Safety: Ford New Zealand issues a targeted recall for the MY2026.5 Ranger Double Cab over a possible curtain airbag deployment issue. Housing Costs: Local Government New Zealand warns councils face costly representation reviews even as amalgamations loom, with Waikato mayors calling them “pointless.” Business & Politics: Parliament backs the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill, and FamilyBoost changes are credited with helping more working families with childcare costs.
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