AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoCost of Living & Competition: Labour promises to make “excessive prices” illegal for big firms on essentials like food and power, while National pushes to split Foodstuffs into two competing grocery chains—both moves aimed at lowering prices but likely to face tough scrutiny from the Commerce Commission. Infrastructure Funding: Government outlines a new development levy system councils can use from 2029, replacing one-off development contributions for key services. Reserve Bank Leadership: RBNZ assistant governor Karen Silk is resigning mid-December, with her monetary-policy role split into two new assistant governor positions. Superannuation: NZ Super Fund lifts to $94.4b in the June year, up $9.3b, reporting a strong return. Trade: Parliament passes the India free trade agreement by 93–29, with 57% of exports duty-free from day one and tariffs reduced on 95% overall. Public Safety: Fire and Emergency apologises after an inquiry into fleet management found delays and governance weaknesses. Culture & Community: Mini Motorways gets a full te reo Māori overhaul, and the Bupa Foundation opens a bigger grants round with up to $60,000 per organisation. Sport: Warriors’ Eden Park semi-final tickets sold out fast; BNZ Breakers sign Mojave King as an injury replacement.
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