AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRacing Reform: New Zealand’s Racing Industry Reform Programme moves ahead as the Establishment Board begins work on racing governance and structures to tackle the sport’s structural deficit and secure long-term sustainability. Drug Crime: Police have uncovered a third crystal meth lab in under four months, with raids targeting remote farm sites and raising fresh concerns about drug manufacturing outside major cities. Mental Health Breakthrough: Medsafe has approved pharmaceutical-grade MDMA for severe PTSD treatment, making New Zealand only the second country worldwide to green-light the party drug for therapy. Economy & Jobs: ANZ is considering closing its Dunedin contact centre and shifting roles elsewhere, with staff and MPs warning it could hit the lower South Island hard. Trans-Tasman Push: New Zealand and Australia are accelerating work toward a more ambitious single economic market, including regulatory alignment and standards cooperation. Community & Culture: Bunnings launches its first NZ loyalty programme, while Wellington’s “Squiggla by Train” invites commuters to draw and create public art at the railway station this October. International Education: International education export earnings have surged past pre-COVID levels, with nearly $5b earned in the year to June 2026.
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