AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNRL Semi-Final: The Warriors’ season is on the line at Eden Park tonight (6.05pm) against the Newcastle Knights, with a sold-out crowd of about 48,500 and a spot in the preliminary final at stake after last week’s Dolphins loss. Election & AI: A pollster warns the 2026 election may be the first where many Kiwis use AI tools to shape how they vote, with campaigns losing control as decisions get delayed. Pacific diplomacy: Nanaia Mahuta says New Zealand is “not defined by China” and shouldn’t react in a way that looks “desperate” to Chinese activity in the Pacific. Local government & rates: Ashburton is modelling a possible 10% rates cap transition ahead of the Government’s 4% limit, while New Plymouth councillors were criticised for rushed, shallow engagement with mana whenua. Infrastructure & councils: Hutt City is one step closer to fixing Petone Wharf with an $11.6m contract, and Ōpōtiki’s Matekerepu Bridge repairs are delayed until warmer weather. Water & drought: Kaikōura’s water services shift to a new entity changes how performance is measured, and Wairarapa farmers brace for a potentially severe El Niño dry spell. Sports (international): West Indies named Kamil Pooran for his maiden T20I call-up and included Shimron Hetmyer for the India tour.
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