AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection 2026 Buzz: The Greens surge to a record 16% in the latest 1News Verian poll, while National and Labour sit tied at 28% each—raising the odds of a left-leaning coalition and making the November 7 vote feel unusually volatile. Campaign Trail: National and Labour both kicked off election campaigns in Auckland, with Labour pushing a 10% student loan write-off pitch and NZ First doubling down on abolishing the Waitangi Tribunal within 100 days. Te Tiriti & Health: A Māori health Waitangi Tribunal lead claimant says the government is “very, very short-sighted” for ruling out a standalone Māori Health Authority after the Crown was found to have failed Māori health planning. Immigration & Work: Hair & Barber New Zealand’s petition for a residence pathway for skilled workers lands in Parliament as the Red List debate continues. Culture & Community: The 2027 Billy T Award nominees are announced, with Pasifika and Māori voices among the finalists, while Ngā Manu Kōrero winners reflect on a “surreal” competition. Whānau & Health Messaging: Health NZ launches “Story to Tell,” a new childhood immunisation campaign centred on whānau stories and a song by local artist Betty Anne.
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