AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHawk Fire Update: Firefighters say the Hawk Fire is now 98% contained (15,085 acres) and crews are shifting to mop-up, hot-spot removal and repairing damage from firefighting, with patrols continuing along the western edge. Nepal Floods: Nepal’s flash-flood disaster has killed hundreds and left thousands missing, with rescuers racing to reach workers feared trapped in tunnels after glacier collapse and tunnel-access efforts. Missing People (NZ links): Families are still waiting on loved ones after Nepal-Tibet floods, including New Zealand citizens reported uncontactable or missing in lists tied to the Kailash Mansarovar route. Antarctic Science: The SWAIS2C project aims to read the West Antarctic Ice Sheet’s past to better predict how it will respond to warming and sea-level rise. Sports (NZ): The Tall Blacks beat Syria 126-74 to keep their World Cup qualifying push on track. Local Business/Travel: NZ’s vehicle rental market is leaning into bigger group transport as overseas arrivals rise, with more demand for vans and convenient pickup points.
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