AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarkets & Rates: NZX 50 edged down 0.1% on Friday as the 10-year government bond yield jumped to 5.11%, pressuring rate-sensitive property stocks, while a weaker kiwi helped exporters like Sanford. Banking Restructuring: ANZ NZ has launched a consultation over proposed changes to its technology team, with hundreds of roles potentially affected. Housing: Trade Me Property says national median weekly rents rose to $625 in August, the first year-on-year increase since January 2025, as listings tightened and demand picked up. Health Workforce: Health NZ is moving to hire 380 additional frontline staff, mostly nurses, to tackle system pressure. Trade & Investment: New Zealand and India’s FTA is set to start on October 20, with all Indian exports entering NZ duty-free from day one, and NZ’s $20b India investment commitment to be driven by private-sector funding via an NZ Investment Desk. IT Services: HCS is investing €1.45m to launch 24/7 managed services, delivered by teams in Ireland and New Zealand. Aviation: Air New Zealand cancels flights to eight long-haul destinations as it reshapes its network.
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