AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNRL & Rugby League: Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary faces a long recovery after emergency surgery for a compound ankle fracture from a hip-drop tackle by Newcastle’s Phoenix Crossland, who’s been referred straight to the judiciary and will miss the grand final. Fuel Prices: New Zealand petrol and diesel remain under pressure as global oil stays high, with diesel near its highest level since May and petrol edging toward April highs. Local Government Reform: North Canterbury mayors welcome the merger pause, but councils say the delay adds workload and uncertainty, with Rotorua’s mayor calling it “cruel” and Southland mayors calling it a betrayal. Māori Health: A Waitangi Tribunal lead claimant says the Government is being “very, very short-sighted” by ruling out a standalone Māori Health Authority. Arts & Community: Tributes are flowing for World of WearableArt rigger Nic Balkum, who died after a medical event at Wellington’s TSB Arena, prompting cancellations. Election 2026 Polling: A 1News Verian poll shows the Greens surging to 16% (record high), while preferred PM rankings keep Luxon on top.
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