AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndia-NZ diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi has arrived in Auckland for talks with Christopher Luxon, a diaspora address and a push to deepen economic and trade links after the April India–NZ free trade deal. Trade & payments: Todd McClay says New Zealand is ready for India’s UPI, framing it as part of NZ’s wider digital modernisation and FTA-driven business certainty. Healthcare business: Teva and Polpharma Biologics have signed a global licensing deal for an ocrelizumab biosimilar, with coverage including New Zealand and other major markets. Markets & FX: The kiwi jumped to a three-week high as traders priced further RBNZ tightening, while the Aussie lagged. Global security backdrop: Modi’s visit follows Australia–India defence and maritime cooperation momentum, keeping Indo-Pacific strategy on the agenda. Business climate: Radisson Hotel Group says it’s accelerating growth, including a Radisson RED debut in New Zealand. Local logistics hiccup: NZ’s world ploughing team faces a last-minute equipment shipping delay ahead of Europe competition.
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