AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEmergency Comms Overhaul: SafetyNet Critical Communications has launched as an independent Crown company after leaving Police, aiming to modernise emergency-grade communications and expand the Public Safety Network (PSN) for Police, Fire and Emergency NZ, Wellington Free Ambulance and Hato Hone St John, with early PSN Cellular Services onboarding underway for agencies including the National Emergency Management Agency and Maritime NZ. Water Services Leadership: Waitī Waters (Wairarapa and Tararua’s new water provider) is recruiting a chief executive and office space ahead of a July 1 next-year takeover, with a board chaired by Adrienne Young-Cooper and directors named. Mental Health Co-Response Teams: Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey confirmed the next six districts for new co-response teams to shift 111 calls from criminal justice responses to mental health support, bringing the rollout toward 15 teams nationwide. Sexual Violence Prevention Funding: A Parliament rally is set to hand over an open letter urging urgent funding to stop RespectEd Aotearoa’s closure in August after ACC’s Hikitia funding was halted. Sports & Community: The Warriors have confirmed key injury returns ahead of the backend of the season, while Tirau’s iconic giant corrugated iron sheep, ram and dog are up for sale. Health Access Disruption: Families in the Eastern Bay face longer travel after a paediatric audiology clinic closure, with appointments redirected to Tauranga.
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