AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBiosecurity & Trade: New Zealand blueberry growers are pushing back on proposed import health rules that would allow fresh fruit from Chile, Peru, Mexico, Morocco and the US, warning soil-contact standards could bring pests and diseases like spotted wing drosophila and Xylella fastidiosa. Finance & Markets: The Reserve Bank has appointed Byron Pepper as deputy chair, while NZX shares slid as global investors focused on higher-for-longer rates after the Fed. Economy & Energy: New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 fell in a broad rout tied to rate worries and Middle East-driven inflation risks. Sports (NZ links): Liam Lawson’s off-track life gets a spotlight, and the Silver Ferns’ Commonwealth Games campaign faces a scare after knee injury to Catherine Hall. Politics: Winston Peters faces fresh backlash after remarks in Parliament sparked racism accusations and calls for him to step down. Tech & Media: TVNZ+ launched a hybrid streaming model with FIFA World Cup 2026 Event Pass, and Spotify rolls out a new Running Mode in NZ.
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