AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRugby & Identity: Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus says he has “no illusions” as South Africa kicks off a brutal 14-Test 2026 run, with the Barbarians match as a curtain-raiser and a landmark All Blacks tour looming. Music & Rights: A major investigation claims AI companies have scraped millions of Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand songs without consent, sparking outrage from APRA AMCOS and Māori music leaders who warn it strips culture of its origins. Auckland Arts & Governance: Te Uru admits its sale of Colin McCahon and Len Castle works lacked “transparency,” while Auckland’s mayor brands NZ First’s plan to scrap the Independent Māori Statutory Board “dumb, racist stuff.” Community & Belonging: Thousands gathered in Auckland to celebrate the life of Dame Jools Topp with laughter, song, and speeches. Health & Accountability: Health NZ’s holiday pay fix has ballooned past $190m as delays continue for tens of thousands of workers. Justice & Safety: Reports detail how an autistic 11-year-old Māori girl was wrongly restrained and injected after police misidentified her, prompting calls for apology and reform. Local Life: Rotorua Museum scaffolding is coming off as the reopening nears, and a North Canterbury solar farm decision is delayed after fire-risk conflict concerns.
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