AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection 2026: Voting is underway after the final leaders’ debate, while a 1News poll put National at 32%, five points ahead of Labour. Trade: The India–New Zealand free trade agreement took effect on October 20, removing New Zealand tariffs on Indian goods and opening new opportunities for exporters, with safeguards for sensitive sectors. Health: Allied health leaders want the next government to make community-based care and prevention standard. Separately, a new report records 169 accidental overdose deaths in 2025—about three a week—and finds Māori face disproportionately high death and hospitalisation rates. Emergency Readiness: More than 615,000 people are expected to take part in Wednesday’s ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill. Markets: The NZX 50 fell for a third straight day as rising oil prices and bond yields weighed on local shares.
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