AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarkets & Deals: The NZX 50 hit a record close, up 1.1% to 13,763.1, led by Infratil after a jump in the valuation of its CDC data centre investment; Vista Group also rallied on analyst support and cloud conversions, while Bremworth slid after its biggest shareholder opposed a sale to Godfrey Hirst’s parent and Tāiko Critical Minerals paused trading ahead of a $10m raise backed by a $20m government loan. Aviation & Capacity: Air New Zealand returned its last stored 787-9 from long-term grounding caused by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine issues, setting up more international capacity later this year. AI & Media Licensing: Microsoft and Nine struck an Australia-first deal letting Copilot reference Nine journalism for grounded AI search answers, with users directed back to publisher sites. IP Acceleration: The EPO and China’s CNIPA will run a Patent Prosecution Highway pilot from 1 August 2026, letting applicants speed processing using results from the other office. Pacific Security: China’s submarine missile test in the South Pacific drew sharp criticism from Australia and New Zealand, coming as Australia and Fiji signed a new mutual defence pact with a major investment component. Trade & Diplomacy: India’s PM Narendra Modi begins a three-nation tour including New Zealand, with Indo-Pacific, trade and cooperation on the agenda. Health (NZ patient): A New Zealand patient has started treatment in Shanghai with Satri-cel CAR-T for a solid tumour, highlighting limited access outside China.
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