AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarkets & Tourism: The NZX 50 rose for a second week, helped by stronger international visitor numbers lifting sentiment around SkyCity, while Heartland and ANZ held up as property cooling weighs on lenders. Employment Court: Jarden faces its first face-off with departing senior staff next week in an Auckland Employment Court hearing. Housing & Lending: The Reserve Bank says it will keep current loan-to-value ratio settings after its annual review, arguing housing risks are contained and higher-risk lending remains manageable. Business & Tech: Xero research highlights a financial knowledge gap among small business owners, with many avoiding help despite high confidence. AI in Schools: The Education Review Office calls for a national framework for AI use, warning many teachers see negative effects on students’ critical thinking. Immigration: Visitor visa applications will move to Immigration Online from 24 September 2026, with old forms phased out. Transport Disruption: Fog is causing flight cancellations and delays at Auckland and Wellington airports. Geopolitics: China rejects NZSIS claims of espionage “at scale,” escalating bilateral tensions. Sports Governance: New Zealand Football withdraws support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, breaking with the wider OFC. Public Health: A new study urges a meth policy threshold u-turn after finding higher residential contamination since the 2018 change.
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