AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElection 2026 Energy Policy: NZ First leader Winston Peters says the party will campaign for a $1b offshore oil and gas reserves survey, aiming to build a national subsurface dataset across energy, geothermal and CO₂ storage, with results expected within a year and a “pathway” within six years. Regulation & Rights: The firearms regulator has rebuked a lobby group after claims of police bullying and standover tactics, as a new independent regulator is set to operate from September with police providing only operational support. AI Data Centres & Local Impact: Southland residents are questioning a proposed US$3b AI data centre near Invercargill, arguing they weren’t given enough say on transparency and power use, while Invest NZ pitches the wider AI investment case. Agribusiness & Climate: The Texel Sheep Society is pushing long-term methane reduction through breeding, citing international research showing potential emission cuts for the UK sheep sector. Cost of Living & Retirement Politics: An RNZ-Reid poll finds voters more open to means-testing superannuation than raising the pension age, while support for compulsory KiwiSaver drops when paired with an age increase. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Auckland pool owners are driving strong demand for resurfacing and repainting as ageing pool stock reaches end-of-life.
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