AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAotearoa Culture & Community: A new whare for neurodivergent whānau, Whare Wairua, has opened in Whangaparāoa, blending Māori wellbeing practices like mirimiri, rongoā and wānanga with a neurodivergent-led, judgment-free community space. Health & Equity: Labour has committed to securing the first pay equity deal by the next Budget, while unions are pushing for answers after a cancelled care and support workers’ pay equity claim, with a public investigation planned. Environment & Water: Elemental Water Makers has installed solar desalination systems on Tonga’s Hunga and Matamaka islands, giving remote communities a reliable drinking-water supply. Policy & Daily Life: Immigration New Zealand will delete unfinished visitor visa applications in its old online system, with a deadline for drafts before they’re permanently removed. Rural Animal Welfare: NZ’s revised dairy welfare code has been revealed, including new calf-feeding standards and rules around thin calves. Arts & Identity: Whanganui High School is set to represent NZ at an America’s Cup education forum, and a new Māori art award win at World of WearableArt highlights growing creative momentum.
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