AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Security: China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has sparked fresh alarm across the region, with NATO’s Mark Rutte warning allies not to be “naive” about Beijing and countries including Australia and the Philippines condemning the move. Local Transport: A permanent two-lane replacement for Mangati Bridge on SH39 in the western Waikato has been awarded, with construction expected to start before month-end and reopen to traffic in early 2027. Road Safety Funding Fight: Waihī is set to get a pedestrian refuge island between a rugby club and Morgan Park, but the $126,000 bill is landing on ratepayers after NZTA funding priorities didn’t line up. Health Tech in NZ: Health New Zealand says an AI scribe tool (Heidi) will relocate its cloud storage to New Zealand when suitable regional infrastructure is available, after privacy and data-location questions. Privacy & Kids Online: The government has ruled out restricting or banning VPNs as part of planned under-16 social media limits, after a backlash over enforcement and adult privacy. Taonga Returned: A stolen greenstone mere from a Waikato museum was recovered quickly by police and returned to the church. Community & Sport Fundraiser: Special Olympics NZ is urging Wellington to take part in the Polar Plunge at Freyberg Beach on 18 July, aiming to raise $50,000.
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