AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWinter road travel: MetService has snow warnings across exposed routes from the Desert Road and Napier–Taupō to Arthur’s Pass, Porters Pass, Lewis Pass, Lindis Pass and the Crown Range, with Porters Pass forecast up to 10–15cm and inland lows near minus nine—plan for delays. Border rules for travellers: The EU has postponed ETIAS travel authorisation indefinitely, meaning no applications are being taken and there’s no firm new start date for Schengen pre-clearance. All Blacks rugby: New Zealand coach Dave Rennie says Will Jordan and Cam Roigard are likely for the first Test against South Africa, while Richie Mo’unga is set to join after Billy Proctor’s return home. Health access in Taranaki: “Super clinics” are cutting ENT and orthopaedic wait times, with a specialist travelling from Rotorua and more than 2,000 long-wait patients seen since January. Pet travel planning: A guide outlines how to start early with entry requirements, vet paperwork and airline choices to reduce stress when emigrating with pets. Cruise industry: Auckland Unlimited is pushing a 10-year plan to strengthen cruise competitiveness and attract more visitors.
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