AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoImmigration & Voting Rights: New Zealand First says citizenship should become the gateway to rights and security, proposing tighter settlement and fewer protections for non-citizens, with migrants’ superannuation and political participation in the spotlight. Election 2026 & Youth Jobs: Unemployment is emerging as a top election issue for young New Zealanders, with underutilisation among 15–24-year-olds at a 30-year high and voters feeling the squeeze. Te Reo Māori in Everyday Life: A Te Tairāwhiti-made interactive tool uses light and movement to help people practise te reo Māori with less whakamā, heading to Te Wiki o te Reo Māori in Auckland. Education Reform Debate: Educators back NCEA tweaks over a full overhaul, even as the government pushes new qualification pathways from 2028. Indigenous Rights Milestone: UNDRIP marks 19 years since adoption, renewing focus on Indigenous self-determination, consultation, and consent. Youth Sport Funding: Sport NZ’s second round of $2.4m backs community sport programmes to steer rangatahi away from youth offending. Pasifika Culture & Fashion: Pacific Fusion Fashion Show marks a decade on NZ Fashion Week’s calendar, celebrating Pasifika designers and heritage. Health & Lifestyle Research: New research highlights midlife weight management that prioritises muscle retention, with a bitter hop extract study tied to appetite and body-fat changes. Community Giving: A South Auckland-focused Pacific and Māori charity governance consultant shares how “giving back” builds confidence and opportunity.
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