AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Infrastructure Push: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon backed a US–NZ–Cook Islands port upgrade at Penrhyn in Palau, with New Zealand to fund $17.5m and the US about $84m, as Peters frames it as Pacific connectivity and regional influence. Housing & Cost Pressure: ASB says housing confidence is cooling as buyers brace for more rate rises, while mortgage arrears are edging up in Centrix data but remain below last year. Finance Markets: The NZX 50 slipped 0.9% on September 1 as oil prices rose and bond yields climbed, dragging rate-sensitive stocks. Health System Strain: Gisborne Hospital ED nurses plan a strike on September 9 over understaffing amid a tough influenza season. Justice & Safety: A coroner found a driver who killed a mate was impaired by alcohol and cannabis and was on bail for driving while suspended. Property & Legal Risk: Deloitte administrators for St Lukes’ leaky building are seeking court indemnity to avoid being sued. Business & Payments: Mollie completed its acquisition of GoCardless, expanding “pay by bank” services across 38 markets. Sports (NZ links): India A will play three four-day matches vs New Zealand A in Christchurch from October 24 ahead of the senior Test series.
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