AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection 2026: Smaller parties could decide who governs, with five party leaders facing off in TVNZ’s Multi-Party Debate. A new Ikaroa-Rāwhiti poll puts Labour’s Cushla Tangaere-Manuel ahead, though one in five voters remains undecided. Housing & Money: National home values fell 1.5% in the September quarter to $892,580; Wellington dropped 3%. Sharesies says investor confidence is at its lowest since late 2024, as customers shift more cash into savings. The NZX 50, meanwhile, gained 0.6% as oil prices eased. Health: A TVNZ investigation details a Christchurch woman’s years of pain after a surgical screw was misplaced, raising questions about accountability when care goes wrong. Local News: Stuff has proposed 18 cuts across six regional papers, including the Wairarapa Times-Age and Nelson Mail; the union warns some districts could be left with just two reporters. China Ties: Premier Li Qiang told Christopher Luxon China wants to expand trade and cooperation with New Zealand in services and clean-energy industries. Rugby: The All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup with a 50–19 win over Australia; the Wallabies face more midfield injuries ahead of the Sydney Test.
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