AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRBNZ Leadership: Angus McGregor has been confirmed as Assistant Governor for Financial Stability, a role that will shape bank supervision and lending standards. Housing & Cost Pressures: NZ house prices fell again in June, edging toward a three-year low as the oil shock and higher rates expectations weigh on demand. Home Building Momentum: New dwelling consents rose 19% year-on-year, with Auckland and Canterbury leading, though economists warn costs are still clouding the outlook for builders. Financial Markets: The NZX 50 slipped as investors digested the government’s spectrum plan and ongoing AI-related tech chatter, with property and retail names among the drags. Telco Shake-up: Mercury is winding down Napier-based NOW, migrating residential customers to Mercury over the next nine months. Business Deals: Coles is in talks to buy Greencross, which holds a 50% stake in Animates in New Zealand—another sign of consolidation in retail and pet services. Hospitality Watch: Hospitality says sales are up but profits are flat, with rising costs still biting. Climate Risk: A strong El Niño is expected to bring drier conditions and higher wildfire risk for parts of NZ. Food & Tourism: Michelin’s NZ launch has sparked debate over selections and ceremony delivery, even as the guide recognises 110 eateries.
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