AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection 2026: Labour has launched its campaign with a promise to wipe 10% off student loan balances for eligible New Zealand-based graduates, with loans of $2,000 or less cleared entirely, starting from April 1, 2027, after a three-year stay in Aotearoa. Election 2026: National has also kicked off its campaign, with Christopher Luxon focusing on growth, infrastructure and household finances, arguing it’s time to “build the future” after fixing the basics. Cost of living & health: Kidney specialists are urging all parties to act on kidney disease, warning it affects more than one in 10 Kiwis and hits Māori, Pacific peoples and rural communities hardest. Weather & travel: A strong cold front is bringing heavy rain, gales and snow disruptions, with road closures and chain requirements expected to affect school-holiday travel. Sport (NZ): Mitchell Santner has turned down a lucrative Big Bash offer to prioritise New Zealand commitments, including upcoming series and the T20 World Cup. Trade: The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is set to enter into force on October 20, 2026, with duty-free access for key exports. Community: Hundreds packed Taupō for New Zealand’s National Guinea Pig Show, where Claremont Girl Clash of Hearts took Best in Show.
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