AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoReserve Bank & markets: The RBNZ lifted the official cash rate to 2.5%, while the NZX 50 slipped 0.7% as oil rose on US-Iran tensions and local stocks mixed. AI & power: Invest NZ is pitching New Zealand’s “secure, green” electricity supply to global AI data-centre investors, arguing there’s room to expand. NZ–India ties: New Zealand’s High Commissioner says officials are working closely with PM Modi’s team ahead of his Auckland visit, with the free trade deal and produce links (kiwifruit, honey, apples) in focus. Travel & passports: UK airports are expanding passport e-gates for families, letting children aged eight and nine use them (with height and adult rules). Sport—cricket: England’s 125-run demolition of India at Trent Bridge underlined India’s lowest T20I totals and a rough patch heading into the next series. Sport—Netflix: Netflix is rolling out short-form video licensing deals with major publishers, including in Australia and New Zealand from August 3.
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