AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefence & Trade: New Zealand’s Five Eyes partners warn AI is rapidly changing cyber risk for government, business and critical infrastructure, as adversaries scale faster and exploit vulnerabilities. Climate & Energy: Research from the University of Otago says Ross Sea winters are getting stormier, delaying sea-ice formation and making Antarctic fieldwork harder. Biosecurity: Officials told MPs New Zealand will have to “learn to live with” bird flu (H5N1), with surveillance and resilience the focus as cases potentially rise. Labour & Cost of Living: A 1 on 1 in 10 interview with CTU president Sandra Grey spotlights falling workplace protections, fair pay and migrant-worker exploitation ahead of Election 2026. Regional Economy: Mōkau businesses face another hit as Awakino Gorge closes on SH3 for four days from August 22–25, with calls for compensation. Digital Infrastructure: Fitch/BMI flags growing data-centre scrutiny and grid-impact concerns that could slow New Zealand’s push to be a regional digital hub. Pacific Workers: The RSE scheme is helping Tongans build businesses back home, with 1,676 Tongans in NZ in 2025–26. Property & Planning: Devonport residents protest a fast-tracked eight-storey development they say would block views and overshadow heritage buildings. Workplace Rights (Election): ACT proposes clearer legal powers for teachers to remove seriously disruptive students, with “reasonable force” protections.
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