AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFIFA Fallout: New Zealand Football has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino’s 2027 re-election and is demanding a fully independent review of FIFA’s scrapped “Forward Enterprise” plan, saying there’s been a breakdown in trust and governance. Local Economy & Markets: The NZX 50 rose for a second week, helped by recovering visitor numbers lifting SkyCity, while Heartland and ANZ held up as property sentiment cools across the Tasman. All Blacks Rotation: Dave Rennie will rest key players for Saturday’s Bulls clash at Loftus Versfeld, with Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie out, and Codie Taylor returning to captain. Cricket Focus: India begin a crucial two-Test series in Sri Lanka at Galle with World Test Championship pressure, while conditions are expected to be warm and humid with a real chance of showers. Sport—Darts: The SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters in Auckland delivered major shocks on day one, knocking out big names including Stephen Bunting and Ross Smith. Wildlife & Health: A study highlights how bird flu has been evolving and migrating for decades, with deadly H5N1 now reaching Australia’s wild birds.
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