AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLeadership Shake-Up: Prime Minister Chris Luxon survived a second National caucus confidence vote, then sacked Defence Minister Chris Penk after he challenged him; Luxon says the party is “united” ahead of the 7 November election. Kingmaker Math: A new 1News-Verian poll puts Opportunity Party above the 5% threshold, suggesting it could decide government formation. Jobs & Cost Pressure: SEEK reports job ads fell again in July for the fourth month in a row, with unemployment at a 11-year high, while AI is creeping into listings. Culture & Community: Auckland launches a 10-year Auckland Cruise Plan 2026–2036 to grow high-value cruise tourism, and Auckland Museum unveils Te Ripo o te Moana: Taonga Through Time. Māori in Sport: Ma’a Nonu’s solo haka response to the All Blacks before the Sharks’ 54-0 loss sparks praise for respect and cultural exchange. International Links: Vietnam’s To Lam begins a state visit in New Zealand, with trade, education and people-to-people ties in focus. Work Rights Alert: Kiwi bus drivers in Sydney say they were “duped” by job promises and a bonding payment, with a union alleging serious misconduct.
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