AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Politics & Accountability: Dunedin councillor Jo Galer joined a city council Zoom meeting from her bathroom, with washing visible on camera, prompting a quick “move your camera” moment. Early Learning Funding: New Zealand’s early childhood education sector says the Government’s ECE funding review won’t fix access and quality without new investment, warning against simply reshuffling limited money. Serious Fraud Case: An MSD-charged company director faces 17 fraud charges tied to alleged Covid-era wage subsidy claims and other payments, with documents pointing to attempts to route funds into a NZ bank account. Earthquakes & Public Safety: GeoNet reports a magnitude 6.2 quake off the Kermadec Trench was felt widely, after an initial “unnoticeable” tag and a brief “ghost quake” alert near Dannevirke. Weather Watch: Cold snaps have eased slightly, but frost and freezing mornings are still in the mix before a warmer, wetter weekend brings rain to the South Island and then the North. Sports & Culture: Eden Park hosts a landmark Auckland FC Women vs Chelsea FC Women match, while Phoebe Bridgers announces phones-sealed planetarium listening events for her new album Lost Weekend across New Zealand and beyond. Business & Tech: Research for Datacom finds many NZ organisations worry about offshore data risks, yet few have written rules or a clear exit plan if providers fail.
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