AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarkets & Deals: NZX 50 climbed 0.8% to a fresh high as tech stocks led a broader Asia rally; SkyCity jumped after a conditional deal to sell Auckland’s Grand Hotel, while Infratil also rose. Housing & Finance: NZ First’s Shane Jones floated a Crown co-investment model for first-home buyers, echoing Kāinga Ora’s First Home Partner approach but framed as a way to unlock cheaper mortgage rates. Inflation & Costs: New Zealand’s June-quarter inflation hit 4.1%, keeping pressure on the Reserve Bank and household budgets. Cyber & Scams: UNODC warned scam losses across the Asia-Pacific hit $88.3bn–$114.1bn in 2025, with Australia and NZ among the hardest hit; phishing and AI-enabled fraud are accelerating. Media & Jobs: Stuff Digital has started consultation on a restructure that could cut up to eight roles, sparking union pushback. Energy & Infrastructure: Tower appointed Len Elikhis as CFO; and Vector’s electricity market concerns resurfaced as the debate over power prices and grid investment continues. Pacific Security: NZ and PNG signed a 2026-2029 defence cooperation statement, with a stronger focus on cyber resilience and training. Regulation & Safety: Arms Bill changes aim to reduce red tape for licensed firearm owners while improving public safety. Consumer Fraud: A Hamilton couple say they lost $300 after buying lamb via a Facebook “butchery” page that never delivered.
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