AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCommonwealth Games 2026: The Glasgow Games kick off July 23 to Aug 2, with NZ athletes among the action and streaming options for Kiwis abroad highlighted, including free-to-watch feeds in some countries. Auckland alcohol harm: Auckland’s Local Alcohol Policy is showing early wins after shorter bottle-shop closing hours, with fewer aggravated robberies reported, though late-night disorder still strains police. Bird flu guidance (Horowhenua): Horowhenua District Council is urging people to report clusters of sick or dead wild birds to MPI and keep kids and dogs away; chicken and eggs remain safe to eat. Health system frustration (Whakatāne MRI): RNZ reports Whakatāne residents still have to travel for MRI scans, after years of promises and a failed plan, with locals calling it “futility.” Wellington green space: Work is set to start in early August on Wellington’s first central city park since 2006 at Taranaki and Frederick, due March 2027. Property and auctions: Ponsonby’s “Six Sisters” villa sold for $1.34m, and a Remuera mansion tied to Jeff Gao’s receivership failed to reach $4.1m at auction. TV/entertainment: The Block judge Marty Fox says he’d “never say never” to hosting a celebrity edition, but Scott Cam remains the key name.
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