AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNRL: Referee Ashley Klein is out of the NRL Grand Final after recent controversial calls, with Adam Gee taking charge of the decider; Chris Butler goes to the bunker and Tyson Brough will touch-judge. All Blacks: Ruben Love is ruled out of the Bledisloe Cup Tests with an ankle injury, while Shannon Frizell is set to return; Quinn Tupaea is back after knee trouble and Richie Mo’unga gets a shot at the No 10 jersey. Auckland voting: Auckland Council will ditch postal voting for future local elections, moving back to in-person booths after fraud concerns and turnout issues. Economy & rates: New Zealand’s pre-election fiscal outlook points to a return to surplus, while the Reserve Bank has lifted rates to 4.6% in Australia, adding pressure to mortgage holders. Health & work: Unions are pushing for a public investigation into the cancelled care and support workers’ pay equity claim. Arts Pasifika: The Arts Pasifika Awards return to Tāmaki Makaurau after 15 years, with grants for Pacific artists. Transport: Waka Kotahi warns Bay of Plenty drivers about major roading disruption, including a full SH1 closure at Waiotaka Bridge in early October.
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