AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Infrastructure & Geopolitics: The US and New Zealand are jointly funding a major rebuild of the port at Tongareva (Penrhyn) in the Cook Islands, with Greenpeace Aotearoa calling it a “Trojan horse” that could open the door to deep-sea mining and resource grabbing. Climate Watch: Dunedin and Invercargill have recorded their warmest winters on record, with many other southern and central sites also smashing or matching winter warmth benchmarks. Aotearoa Safety & Local Risks: Auckland’s Clive Rd rockfall concerns are back in the spotlight after another boulder blocked a footpath and spilled onto the road, raising questions about ongoing risk management. Animal Welfare: The SPCA has published a new voluntary “Welfare Plus+” standard for chicken farms after RNZ scrutiny of fast-growing “frankenchickens,” aiming to transition toward slower-growing breeds. Tech & Media: Quickplay launched “Live Operations,” an AI-powered platform to centralise live broadcast scheduling, signal control, ads and monitoring. Sports & Culture: Kingston Calling is set for Tauranga Moana in Feb 2027, while the All Blacks and Springboks head into their third Test in Soweto with the series level at 1-1.
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