AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolitics and Business: Business confidence has reached a nine-year high, but company leaders remain wary of policy uncertainty and question Labour’s readiness to govern. Trade: The India–New Zealand free-trade deal is now in force, cutting tariffs and opening new export opportunities; Wellington is also pursuing trade dialogues with Canada and Brazil. Health and Courts: Starship nurses warn staff shortages have delayed some cancer treatments by up to a week. Otago will add 12 funded dental places, though cost remains a major barrier to care. The High Court has overturned the ban on puberty blockers for gender-diverse young people. Markets and Housing: The NZX 50 rose 1%, with Infratil rebounding after easing data-centre concerns. Solar company Lodestone raised $75 million and drew about 10,000 investors in a rare major market float. Housing values remain subdued, with national prices down 1.3% year-on-year and a report forecasting further falls. Road Safety: ACC recorded 286 crash injury claims over last year’s Labour Weekend—about one every 15 minutes—and urges holiday drivers to take care. Sport: The Silver Ferns beat Australia 62–50 in Christchurch to take control of the Constellation Cup.
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