AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoHealth & Business: Tend Health is buying Green Cross Health’s 65-clinic “The Doctors” network for $270m, with shareholders to vote in July—one of the biggest primary-care deals in NZ. Banking: Heartland Group has signed to buy TSB for $620m, creating a larger “challenger bank” with a regional focus, pending approvals. Energy Security: NZ’s first diesel reserve shipment is en route to Marsden Point, expected mid-June, with a second arrival early July to boost resilience. Immigration & Investment: Government is reviewing tax settings for migrants and the Active Investor Plus visa, with questions over whether changes are needed to keep investors in NZ. Foreign Affairs: New Zealand joins partners in placing travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers, targeting individuals linked to expanding illegal settlements through violence. Roads & Weather: Okaeria Road is closed after a crash in Maramarua Forest; in Tasman, extreme rainfall has triggered flooding and further road closures. Public Safety: Police watchdog calls grow after allegations of excessive force and cover-ups following NSW Police footage aired on Four Corners. World Cup Prep (NZ link): England’s squad has landed in Miami for warm-ups ahead of a pre-tournament friendly against New Zealand.
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