AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWhale Rescue: A southern right whale (tohorā) was freed after days of dragging four buoys and about 328 feet of rope off New Zealand’s southern coast, with DOC and local fishers cutting away gear after it became tangled in a cod pot and line. Aviation Investment: Queenstown Airport has broken ground on a NZ$65m heavy taxiway and wider airfield upgrades, including a main runway overlay, terminal expansion and new baggage-handling facilities. Tech Rollout: Google’s Gemini in Chrome is continuing its rollout, with the UK getting desktop access via a side panel and “Ask Gemini” options, plus tools for summarising and comparing content. Rugby Build-up: Ireland trained with a fully fit squad ahead of the final Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park, with players saying fatigue isn’t an issue. Community Planning Fight: A Devonport town-centre development plan is facing a “battle for village soul” backlash over fast-tracked approvals and concerns about transparency. Migration Snapshot: May 2026 overseas visitor arrivals rose to 203,300, and net migration for the year ended May 2026 was a gain of 18,800.
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