AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection 2026: New Zealand heads towards Saturday’s general election with no clear polling favourite and early voting surging. National’s vote-splitting strategy is drawing criticism for confusing voters. Health and Safety: Hospital orderlies, cleaners and other low-paid staff face a five-month wait for an agreed 2.5% pay rise and $1,000 payment, due in January. MBIE has also asked Millie Moon to investigate five complaints of rashes or blisters linked to its nappies. Economy: The NZX 50 fell 0.7% on Monday, weighed down by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Meridian and Infratil; KMD Brands rose on exclusive takeover talks. Westpac New Zealand’s annual profit dropped 9% to $1.08 billion. Sport: Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra are out of the Black Caps’ ODI series against India with injuries. New Zealand salvaged the final T20, beating India by seven wickets, but lost the series 3–2. The Kiwis have also booked a Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga.
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