AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAll Blacks Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: New Zealand’s tour opener against the Stormers in Cape Town gets a late shake-up as Wallace Sititi is ruled out with a mild illness; Anton Segner starts at openside and Peter Lakai moves to No.8, with Beauden Barrett named at fly-half. Rugby Eligibility Debate: Coach Toutai Kefu says World Rugby should relax eligibility rules so Tonga can better compete at the top level after being outclassed by a makeshift All Blacks side. NZ Wine Industry: New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed Anishka Jelicich as CEO, replacing Philip Gregan as the sector looks to strengthen global markets. NZX Markets: The NZX 50 slips in a mixed Asian session, with heavyweights like Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Infratil and Meridian weighing on the index; former NZX chair James Miller is tapped to chair the Financial Markets Authority. Jetstar Fees: Jetstar will charge for overhead carry-on storage from February 2027, with a paid “Priority Carry-on” option and higher overhead-bin weight limits. Sports & Community: Fast sheep shearers are set for Longford’s Charity Speed Shear on 15 August, raising funds for rural mental health.
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