AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKaipara ki Mahurangi Candidate: National has named former Newshub journalist and MFAT adviser Jessica Rowe to replace Chris Penk, setting up a fresh campaign in the Auckland electorate. Election Pulse: A Taxpayers’ Union–Curia poll puts Labour at 25.9% and National at 29%, both under 30, while Opportunity slips to 4.5% below the 5% threshold; ACT and the Greens gain. Youth Civic Voice: Save the Children launches “Kiwi Kids Vote” so tamariki and rangatahi under 18 can practice voting and share views ahead of Election 2026. Women in Sport Leadership: Applications open for the second cohort of Wāhine Toa Oceania, backing retired female Pacific athletes to lead across sport. Health & Education: EIT opens a rebuilt nursing suite in time for semester two, aiming to train nurses in realistic clinical simulations after Cyclone Gabrielle. Property & Safety: The Real Estate Authority updates guidance on methamphetamine contamination disclosure for 2026 tenancy rules. Culture Screen Spotlight: Show Me Shorts names Norway as 2026 “Country of Honour,” bringing eight Norwegian films to Aotearoa. Politics Meets Daily Life: A PSA-backed public service strike is set for 9 September over pay and service delivery.
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