AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBudget pressure hits retail: Retail NZ is urging Budget 2026 to prioritise economic growth and cost-of-living relief, warning fuel costs are squeezing margins and confidence is slipping. Māori education autonomy: Highly politicised Māori-led charter schools are drawing stronger attendance and iwi interest, but Labour says it would disestablish the agency overseeing them—raising election-year uncertainty for schools like Tipene, Te Kāpehu Whetū and Kura Toa. New stalking law—now in force: Stalking is now a crime with up to five years’ jail, but Pacific advocates warn the change only works if families can spot “normalised” patterns like constant messaging and love-bombing. Justice and safety in schools: St Cuthbert’s College is facing scrutiny after a former staffer was investigated over alleged inappropriate conduct, with police saying they weren’t immediately aware of charges. Culture and IP: Government moves to extend copyright protection for most New Zealand songs by 20 years, backing Kiwi artists during New Zealand Music Month. Sport and spectacle: FIFA World Cup base drama continues as Mexico agrees to host Iran’s team in Tijuana.
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