AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLeadership Drama: Prime Minister Chris Luxon survived a second caucus confidence vote, keeping his job as National tries to steady itself ahead of the November 7 election. Power Costs: The Electricity Authority says higher lines charges are driving most of the recent household power bill increases, with energy costs also contributing. Drought Planning: Auckland utility Watercare says dams are at about 94% storage and its updated drought plan expects restrictions are unlikely, but urges water-wise habits. Jobs Market: Seek reports job ads fell for a third straight month in July, with Auckland and Wellington still facing headwinds. Critical Minerals Push: Aspiring Materials secured $15m from the Regional Infrastructure Fund toward a $31m critical minerals plant in Southland, aiming for about 200 jobs. Business Moves: Sports Entertainment Group is buying MediaWorks for $130m, creating a trans-Tasman audio and digital media group. Rugby & Sport: Ma’a Nonu delivered a solo haka for the Sharks in Durban, while the BNZ Breakers signed NCAA standout Kael Robinson as a development player.
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