AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElection Countdown: New Zealand’s 7 November election remains too close to call, with National and Labour making final appeals and the Opportunity Party tipped as a possible kingmaker. More than 1.25 million people had voted early by Tuesday, as the economy and cost of living dominate the campaign. Wildlife: About 50 pilot whales stranded near Cape Palliser; most are believed to have died, while rescuers assessed survivors and prepared for a possible refloat. Auckland Fire: Three people were injured, one seriously, in a blaze near a Penrose electricity substation. The fire caused local power outages, and authorities warned smoke could pose health risks. Markets: The NZX 50 surged 2.2% to a record high, led by exporters including Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Fonterra and A2 Milk. Banking: BNZ’s home lending grew 7.7% to $68.8 billion, but reported annual profit fell 22.8% to $1.16 billion, partly due to a one-off accounting adjustment.
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