AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndo-Pacific Security: China’s submarine-launched missile test in the South Pacific has sparked fresh alarm across the region, with Australia and New Zealand among the countries warning it could destabilise security. Diplomacy: PM Anthony Albanese and Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale used the moment to press for stronger Pacific ties, while New Zealand’s Winston Peters said it’s not acceptable to treat the South Pacific as a testing ground. Trade & Politics: India and New Zealand are set to sign a free trade agreement during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Wellington, with the fast-tracked deal framed as a response to wider tariff uncertainty. Housing Watch: QV reports average dwelling values down 0.4% in the June quarter, with Wellington City down 1.0% and buyer confidence still weighed down by economic uncertainty. Sport (NZ links): Sky has secured NRL broadcast rights for another seven years, and Gilas Pilipinas’ FIBA campaign remains tough after losses to New Zealand and Australia.
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