AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBird Flu Watch: New Zealand has confirmed its first H5N1 case in a wild brown skua (hākoakoa) found on Petone Beach, with officials stressing the risk to people is low and eggs/poultry remain safe while surveillance ramps up. Biosecurity Response: A second H5 case has now been confirmed in a native kāhu in Wairarapa; MPI says there’s no evidence of mass wildlife deaths or spread to poultry, and urges the public to report groups of sick or dead birds. Road Safety: Police have rolled out nationwide roadside drug testing using oral fluid screens, with drivers facing an immediate 12-hour prohibition if tests are positive. Local Governance & Harm Reduction: Glass pipes sold near South Auckland schools has sparked calls for councils to clarify what powers they have over drug paraphernalia in neighbourhood shops. Entertainment & Economy: Netflix has started production on its first New Zealand-commissioned series, “Queenstown”, an eight-episode drama expected to generate hundreds of local jobs. International Spotlight: US lawmakers accuse FBI director Kash Patel of “jet-setting” during a Wellington trip tied to the opening of an FBI legal attaché office. Travel & Trade: Air Niugini is set to resume direct Auckland–Port Moresby flights after more than 26 years.
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