AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSkippers Bridge Stalemate: Queenstown Lakes District Council still hasn’t said when (or if) the closed Skippers Bridge will reopen, after engineering warned load testing could trigger a “catastrophic cable failure” due to severe wire failures. Earthquake-Prone Buildings Reform: The Government has passed reforms aimed at focusing earthquake-prone building rules on risk to life, with about half of buildings expected to come out of the system and an $8.2b remediation-cost saving claim. Tourism & Hospitality: Nine NZ hotels have been awarded MICHELIN Keys for 2026, lifting the total to 28, including new One-Key wins and upgrades for Rosewood Matakauri and Delamore Lodge. Retail & Homelessness: Retail NZ says newly passed move-on orders may just shift problems between shopping areas, arguing support—not just enforcement—is needed for rough sleeping and begging. Food Prices: Consumer data shows eggs rebounding month-on-month, while chicken rises more modestly, though both remain cheaper than a year ago. Cattle Tech: Satellite virtual fencing is gaining traction in the cattle industry, including NZ-based Halter’s satellite-linked collars to cut reliance on cell towers.
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