AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPolitics & Democracy: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says he’s “thinking about” contesting Chris Penk’s Kaipara ki Mahurangi seat after Penk was sacked and quit politics, with his decision tied to National’s party vote. Anti-corruption Push: The Opportunity Party vows to “clean up politics” with a lobbying register, a cooling-off period, and donation caps plus an independent anti-corruption body. Election 2026 Focus: Te Pāti Māori formally launches its campaign in Tairāwhiti, putting Te Tiriti, tino rangatiratanga, cost of living, housing, hauora, whenua and Māori representation front and centre. Culture & Community: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira buys Pikarere Farm (740 hectares) to return ancestral land and stewardship to Ngāti Toa. Health & Care: NZ Women in Medicine challenges Health Minister Simeon Brown over “cultural safety” being dismissed as ideology, arguing it improves patient outcomes. Sports & Wellbeing: Warriors’ Luke Metcalf and Reece Walsh face serious injury uncertainty after a heavy loss. Youth & Rules: Under-16 social media ban sparks debate as teens argue VPNs and fake ages could bypass it.
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