AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRugby Spotlight: The long-awaited Nations Championship kicks off in Christchurch with New Zealand set to face France, with squads headlined by Ardie Savea and Codie Taylor for the hosts. Road Rules: Transporting New Zealand backs “common sense” changes to road user rules, including footpath cycling for kids and e-scooters in cycle lanes, plus a proposed 1.5-metre overtaking gap. Aviation Update: Air New Zealand has returned its final Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, clearing the way for more widebody capacity and new network opportunities. Animal Welfare: A pig sold at a Tararua District Council auction for slaughter has sparked an urgent rescue push by Animal Justice Party supporters, after public backlash over how the story was framed. Climate & Power: New Zealand’s 3D Coastal Mapping program has released new LiDAR-based coastal data for hazard modelling and planning, while research warns warmer summers will strain cooling and electricity systems. Local Government: Invercargill councillors question the cost of a new elderly housing complex, calling it “exorbitant,” as procurement scrutiny grows.
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