AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBusiness & money: McDonald’s New Zealand says net profit jumped to $108.7m for 2025, helped by lower income tax and stronger franchise and supplier performance, as it also flags a challenging operating environment. Food & community: Homegrown’s Hamilton debut is being hailed as a win, with tickets selling out fast and organisers pointing to strong city support and bigger plans for 2027. Wildlife & safety: DOC is urging drivers to be extra vigilant after a 5-month-old pakake (New Zealand sea lion) pup was killed in a vehicle collision in Dunedin, the second such death this month. Local business survival: Auckland’s iconic Mexican Cafe is urgently seeking an investor or buyer to save the 43-year-old restaurant after years of disruption from City Rail Link. Volcano science: A new Whakamaru eruption study is shedding light on the Taupō Volcanic Zone’s massive supereruption history and how those rare events shape the landscape. World Cup logistics: FIFA-related reporting says Iran’s 2026 World Cup training base has moved from the US to Mexico, with multiple-entry US visas still expected for fixtures. Online gambling reform: New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 is now in force, shifting the market from offshore grey offerings to a regulated licensing regime from May 1.
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