AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaori co-governance marine protection: New Zealand has opened its first Maori co-managed marine reserves, starting five no-take areas under a shared decision-making model with the Department of Conservation. Recreational boating safety: Parliament has advanced a bill that would require properly fitted lifejackets for people on recreational craft up to 6 metres while underway. Flood recovery update: Nepal’s Bhote Koshi floods have affected about 7,570 households, with major damage to roads, bridges, hydropower and other infrastructure as search and rescue continues. Local heritage: A new commemorative sign at Lemnos Recreation Reserve links the community to the Greek island’s role in the Gallipoli campaign, with a QR code for more history. Weather: Earth Sciences New Zealand says Dunedin and Invercargill recorded their warmest winters on record, with a nationwide warm winter overall. Aotearoa tech & defence: Seasats says it secured $24m in funded orders for its Lightfish solar USV and robot-as-a-service, including boats for the US Navy and Marine Corps. Business/markets: Goodman Group’s GMG story is shifting toward logistics and digital infrastructure, while Xero’s tech stock focus is back in the spotlight. Sports: The Springboks and All Blacks head into Test 3 with the series level at 1-1, with NZ set to respond after Cape Town.
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