AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRugby Rivalry: Springboks take a 2-1 lead over the All Blacks after a 29-24 win in Soweto, with injuries piling up for New Zealand including Ardie Savea’s dislocated shoulder and other players heading home ahead of the Baltimore finale. Local Economy & Tourism: Michelin’s first stars are starting to show up in real-world trading—restaurants report extra jobs, longer opening hours and more supplier spend across Queenstown, Wellington and Christchurch, with Tourism NZ’s earlier forecasts pointing to wider visitor and regional flow-ons. Construction Fallout: Samson Corp’s $2m-plus problems linked to failed builder Vivian Construction have moved into liquidation, with liquidators appointed and work now set to restart under a new head contractor. Health & Policy: New Zealand’s drug watchdog and foundation voices warn fentanyl could become the next crisis, while the country has also approved MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD. Finance: The NZX 50 slipped in a mixed Asia session as rate expectations and oil prices weighed on sentiment, with power companies providing some support. Student Visas: NZ is rolling out a Pathway Student Visa allowing up to three consecutive courses under one approval, up to five years. Environment: A nationwide rural recycling scheme for farm plastics is set to launch in March, replacing voluntary take-back systems with a national network.
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