AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection 2026: National rose four points to 32% in the latest 1News-Verian poll, opening a five-point lead over Labour, which fell to 27%. Neither bloc can command a majority without Opportunity, leaving coalition talks in focus. Health: Seven in 10 voters say the health system is in crisis, adding pressure to the election debate over hospital waits and care. Trade: The India–New Zealand free trade deal took effect, giving Indian exports duty-free access to New Zealand while opening new opportunities for Kiwi exporters; India has set quotas for New Zealand apples, kiwifruit and mānuka honey. Public safety: Police oppose a temporary licence for a Manurewa bottle shop whose owners pleaded guilty to selling an illegal opium-containing medicine. Palmerston North: A house fire destroyed a home in Takaro, drawing a crowd of about 200 onlookers.
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