AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPM Luxon’s pre-Budget message: Christopher Luxon says New Zealand must “secure our future within the storm”, arguing the world is shifting from rules to power and from economics to security—so the government will prioritise energy security, defence, Indo-Pacific trade ties and tighter fiscal discipline ahead of Budget 2026. Trans-Tasman security: Australia and Fiji have signed an upgraded security agreement in Suva, framed as a “central pillar” for boosting capabilities and tackling transnational crime. Auckland business & consumer wins: Helloworld is opening a Chadstone retail outlet in July as travel advice stays in demand; Consumer NZ’s blind test crowns Westgold butter as top-tasting, despite a higher price. Infrastructure push: Calder Stewart’s Milburn Quadrant inland port is described as “shovel-ready” for Otago export logistics. Tech & safety: Police say the Australian bluetooth risk reported for tasers/body cameras doesn’t apply in NZ. Culture & entertainment: LEGO’s biggest NZ store opens at Sylvia Park on 23 May; Cannes kicks off with Peter Jackson getting an honorary Palme d’Or. Health watch: Police and health coverage continues around the hantavirus cruise situation, with NZ experts urging calm while monitoring risk.
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