AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Infrastructure: EonFibre has launched a connectivity service aimed at attracting data-centre developers to six New Zealand regions, linking potential campuses with domestic and overseas networks. Election 2026: More than 2,300 voting places are confirmed, including over 220 Māori voting places. Voters must enrol or update details by 25 October; enrolment will not be available at polling places. Supermarket Competition: Independent retailer Paddock to Pantry plans more than 20 stores over five years, saying its $25 million expansion could create up to 1,000 jobs. Emergency Monitoring: GeoNet’s earthquake and tsunami monitoring centre closed for eight hours on 9 October because of staff shortages, with some services delayed or limited. Consumer Affairs: Consumer NZ says mobile-plan transparency has worsened, with Spark and 2degrees scoring lower in its latest review. Road Safety: A coroner found Waka Kotahi did not adequately address known hazards on the Pareora stretch of SH1 before a fatal 2018 crash; the victim’s mother says her family was left without clear updates.
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