AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTuakau Chemical Scare: Residents in northern New Zealand were evacuated after an unknown chemical entered town drains near a water treatment plant, with people told to stay indoors and avoid fumes while authorities work to flush the system. Inflation Watch: Statistics NZ says annual inflation hit 4.1% in the June quarter, driven largely by petrol, keeping pressure on the Reserve Bank to keep hiking. ACC Leadership: Sid Miller has been appointed ACC’s next chief executive, set to start from September 21 as the agency pushes its turnaround targets. Rugby Safety Debate: World Rugby is urged to outlaw the hip-drop tackle after a “catastrophic” injury in the under-20s, with calls to document it in the laws. Sports Spotlight: Ryan Fox’s British Open win and New Zealand’s ODI series drama against West Indies are in the mix, alongside news of Marcelo Montoya retiring from the NRL. Tech & Business: Preciser and Glory League are partnering to bring AI basketball analytics to grassroots players across Australia and New Zealand.
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