AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSports & Community: Luke Ronchi is stepping down as New Zealand’s batting coach to become head coach of Melbourne Renegades, with Cameron White moving to the Stars—another big reshuffle in the BBL coaching scene. Culture & Heritage: A new “Aloha Series” travel piece spotlights Iolani Palace and Hawaii’s monarchy and indigenous history, with links back to Polynesian migration. Māori Language & Governance: Officials warn the Government’s updated branding—putting “New Zealand Government” before “Te Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa”—could cause “material harm” to Crown–Māori ties. Youth & Safety: Singapore is considering age-based access rules for social media, pushing platforms to design for child safety rather than relying on blanket bans. Homelessness: The Children’s Commissioner urges MPs to reject move-on orders, saying the law risks punishing young people for homelessness instead of fixing root causes. Local Life: Parents raise concerns about Mytamariki’s “fake Kiwi” branding and alleged AI-generated Māori imagery on children’s toys. Pacific Connections: New Zealand and Fiji renew the Duavata Partnership for 2026–2030, focusing on democracy, trade, security, social wellbeing and climate resilience.
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