AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFinancial Markets: NZX 50 slipped 0.3% in a mixed Asian session as F&P Healthcare, Infratil and Meridian weighed, while gold lifted miners; former NZX chair James Miller was appointed chair of the Financial Markets Authority, with Trevor Janes also joining the regulator’s board. Crime & Retail Security: Parliament passed legislation expanding citizens’ arrest powers, aiming to better protect retailers and security staff and deter retail crime, with most provisions set to take effect within a week. Public Policy & Health Procurement: Cabinet approved single-source procurement rules for essential pharmaceuticals and related products, designed to cut costs, secure supply and reduce risks from substandard or counterfeit medicines. Digital Government: A new study argues government digital capability must be “future-proofed” with stronger citizen capability and trust, not just internal systems. Education & Skills: Nine new industry-led secondary school subjects were announced for Years 12–13 from 2029, including energy and infrastructure, construction, engineering technology, tourism and hospitality—built with industry to match workforce needs. Business & Tech: Magaya launched a New Zealand customs application that links Trade Single Window submissions with forwarding, warehousing, accounting and customer workflows to reduce rekeying and speed filings. Sports Business: NRL hooker Brandon Smith says he’s satisfied after prosecutors withdrew an insider-betting charge due to lack of evidence, though he still faces a separate cocaine-related allegation.
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