AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRacial Discrimination Row: ACT leader David Seymour says Auckland’s Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme (MAPAS) is “racial discrimination,” while the University of Auckland backs it as vital for closing health gaps; a Ministry of Health review hasn’t been released publicly yet. Rugby Culture: A Father’s Day All Blacks vs Springboks feature looks at how the rivalry shapes family bonds and hope. Heritage Under Scrutiny: A suspicious fire damaged a cafe beside Kerikeri’s oldest surviving building, with police investigating. Safety and Advocacy: An e-scooter crash leaves a teen with serious injuries, but his mum argues helmets likely saved him from worse. Pacific Community Stories: A Samoan-rooted “Uso Beer” brand is built around connection and responsible drinking, while separate reporting flags alleged labour-hire scam tactics targeting Fijians. Arts and Identity: Auckland Pride’s push argues the celebration must go beyond February, and a new exhibition spotlights Aotearoa landscapes through “love letters” to place. Environment & Taonga: Waikato gets $2m for Whangamarino wetland restoration and $75k for giant wētā breeding via the visitor levy. Public Service Pressure: National Library and Archives faces proposed job cuts that could hit documentary memory services.
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