AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNZ–India Strategic Partnership: PM Narendra Modi and Christopher Luxon upgraded ties to a “Strategic Partnership” by 2030, with a Roadmap to 2030 spanning trade, education, tourism, sport and a big push on maritime security. Trade & travel follow-through: Todd McClay says the India–NZ FTA should kick in before year-end, aiming to lift bilateral trade toward NZ$7b by 2030 and enable direct flights in 1–2 years. Parliament moves on child protection: Overseas Adoptions Legislation Bill and the Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill both advanced in Hansard, focusing on safeguards and survivor support. Justice system update: A High Court judge rejected a bid to throw out the Alan Hall case against two former police officers accused of perverting the course of justice. Culture & community: Māori broadcasting pioneer Henare Kingi (Te Upoko o Te Ika) died aged 91, remembered for decades of te reo Māori advocacy. Sports culture: Brendon McCullum apologised after being sacked as England Test coach, admitting results “weren’t good enough.” Indigenous rights spotlight: A report on a “crisis communication gap” shows how emergency alerts that don’t reach Indigenous languages can leave communities exposed.
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