AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarkets & Rates: New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 slid 1.1% as rising bond yields and higher oil prices hit rate-sensitive stocks, with Ryman Healthcare plunging to a 16-year low. Public Finances: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the pre-election update points to a strengthening economy and a faster return to surplus, with the operating deficit shrinking and debt set to start falling from 2028/29. Dairy Earnings: Synlait’s FY26 net loss widened after Advanced Nutrition disruption, while Fonterra’s profit more than doubled on foodservice gains and stronger protein demand, alongside a $1b South Island protein investment. Energy Costs: Wellington Electricity is seeking near-30% higher lines charges from 2028 as it faces ageing infrastructure, electrification pressures and storm impacts. Immigration & Compliance: Immigration NZ will delete unfinished visitor visa drafts in its old system after a deadline, pushing 20 categories onto the enhanced online platform. Business & Tech: JB Hi-Fi will roll out Vusion’s connected shelf-edge tech across its NZ stores after a pilot. Media: NZME radio boss Jason Winstanley is set to become RNZ chief executive.
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