AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMāori Names Restored in Auckland: Five regional parks in Tāmaki Makaurau have had te reo Māori names and stories reinstated, with Auckland Council formally adopting the changes alongside mana whenua. Health Equity in Focus: Dr Lance O’Sullivan says the health system is “dangerous for Māori”, pointing to persistent inequities and the need for stronger cultural competency. Justice Under Scrutiny: An Auckland homicide case involving Alan Hall is back in the spotlight, with claims of a miscarriage of justice tied to how key information was handled. Education Access Error: Two teen girls were blocked from school after wrong legal advice from the Ministry of Education and a college—now they’ve finally been enrolled. Transport Tech Troubles: Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends the troubled Motu Move national ticketing system as “too far gone” to abandon, promising a review. Culture & Screen: Disney’s live-action Moana premiere in Sydney put Pacific talent front and centre, while a new “interactive” New Testament aims to reach Gen Z. Food & Innovation: Dutch protein startup The Protein Brewery extends Series B funding to scale mycoprotein for EU launch, with New Zealand on the target list. Community & Safety: Coastguard Canterbury volunteer Carolyn Tapley wins a national Search and Rescue Gold Award for support work and fundraising.
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