AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRugby’s Greatest Rivalry: South Africa levelled the four-Test series 1-1 with a 33-26 win over the All Blacks in Cape Town, after bouncing back from a 33-16 loss in Johannesburg. Election 2026: Labour is pressing National to rule out any GST rise after the election, warning higher GST would hit everyday essentials. Cost of dying: Funeral Directors Association says death care is getting unaffordable and is urging parties to tackle council charges and outdated rules. Health: A severe flu surge is overwhelming general practice, with clinics forced to cancel appointments as staff fall ill; General Practice New Zealand is calling for a 10-year primary care reset. Justice reform: A proposal would replace juries in sexual violence trials with specially trained expert panels to help decision-making and reduce trauma for jurors. Immigration: Immigration guidance outlines four ways some work-visa holders can sponsor partners and dependent children, with family visas tied to the sponsor’s permit expiry. Primary care and family: New Zealand also faces fresh debate on under-16 social media restrictions, with a bill expected to shape the election conversation.
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