AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTom Phillips inquiry: A major public inquiry says police and Oranga Tamariki underplayed the harms to children during fugitive father Tom Phillips’ bush hideout, and launched the search too late before he was shot dead in 2025. West Bank housing tender: Israel has issued its first tender for E1, a plan condemned for cutting the West Bank in two, seeking bids to build 1,234 homes for Israeli Jews. Homelessness push: 18 organisations back ending rough sleeping by Christmas, arguing Move-On Orders risk displacing people instead of solving housing and support needs. Cat hunting controversy: A charity wants a ban after reports of 1,000 cats killed in Canterbury hunting events, calling for humane alternatives. Workplace safety: A new guide highlights compliance duties for excavator operations under New Zealand health and safety law. Data centre electricity pressure: ABB warns NZ’s renewable-heavy grid is tightening, with reserve margins around 200MW, as data centre demand grows. Lotto win: A Wellington family claims more than $5m after sharing a $10m Powerball jackpot. Tech/AI: Research finds 70% of allied health practitioners have clients referencing AI-generated health info, with many clients challenging advice. Business & travel: China Airlines signs a codeshare with Virgin Atlantic to improve Europe connections via Taipei.
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