AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPhilippines Quake & Tsunami Watch: A powerful 7.8 quake struck southern Mindanao, killing at least 12 and injuring 200+ as aftershocks continued; tsunami waves were detected in the region, but New Zealand is not under threat and NEMA says there’s no tsunami risk for NZ. Auckland Transport Policy: Auckland is looking at congestion charging, with a comparison to Stockholm’s results—lower traffic and shorter queues—while the city pushes for time-of-use road pricing. World Cup Security Shock (US): A mass shooting in Kansas City left nine people injured near England’s World Cup base camp; police say injuries are non-life-threatening and the incident appears unrelated to the tournament. NZ Campus Disruption: Otago Polytechnic was evacuated and closed across multiple campuses after a bomb threat email, with police investigating. Local Skills Pressure: Engineering students are struggling to meet required work-experience hours as firms cut back, leaving some waiting months for placements. Property Watch: A Waiheke Island home sold for over $10m to an expat Kiwi after a long 18-month sale campaign and a $2m price cut.
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