AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPolitics: Chris Hipkins has officially ruled out working with New Zealand First in any government he leads, citing “overt racism” and saying his caucus was unanimous after escalating incidents involving Winston Peters and Shane Jones. Local Government Reform: Councils across Taranaki and the Bay of Plenty are racing to shape Head Start proposals before deadlines, with New Plymouth spending $660,000 on a reform pathway despite not meeting criteria, Tauranga and Western Bay weighing a unitary merger, and Kawerau’s mayor saying the process feels like being forced to “take the bat” under threat. Housing & Rights: A report warns Māori housing policy is going backwards, with concerns over emergency housing evictions and a lack of clear plans for where people go next. Health & Community: St John says ambulance demand is hitting record levels, and a new survey finds Asian New Zealanders’ mental health has improved slightly but stress remains high, with discrimination still a major driver. Tech & Skills: A new report urges New Zealand to strengthen the digital skills pipeline as AI and cybersecurity demand grows. Justice: The Serious Fraud Office is asking the public to help identify three people in an alleged mortgage fraud syndicate worth nearly $5m.
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