AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEarthquake Update: A strong quake struck about 40km north of Te Anau in Fiordland, with officials warning people near the coast to “long or strong, get gone” as aftershocks continue (35 recorded since Thursday evening, including a 5.9 mainshock). Civil Defence Clarification: NEMA walked back comments that NZ is “the second most dangerous” country, saying it was about high exposure to natural hazards and expected disaster losses, not overall safety. Bird Flu Response: H5N1 has now been confirmed in a second native bird in the Wairarapa (a kāhu/swamp harrier hawk), following the Petone Beach seabird case; government says chicken and eggs remain safe, risk to people is very low, and surveillance plus extra checks and biosecurity support will ramp up. Wildlife Tourism Watch: Wildlife operators say they’re not panicking but are preparing for bird flu to spread south, including monitoring and daily testing around key colonies. Auckland Transport Debate: Garth Falconer says NZTA’s options for a second Auckland harbour bridge aren’t feasible, arguing proposed eastern alignments would dominate the inner harbour. Aviation Link Restored: Air Niugini is bringing back Auckland–Port Moresby flights after 26 years, with three services a week in summer schedules. Queenstown Airport Upgrade: Work has begun on a $40m heavy taxiway as part of a $65m airfield and terminal upgrade. Entertainment: Netflix has started production on its first NZ-commissioned original series, “Queenstown,” an eight-part drama set in the luxury ski world.
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