AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNZ–India Strategic Partnership & FTA momentum: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says India and New Zealand will lift ties to a “Strategic Partnership” by 2030, with a Roadmap to 2030 covering trade, maritime security, tourism, sport and more, while Minister Todd McClay expects the India–NZ free trade agreement to be in force by year-end and direct flights in 1–2 years. Cruise demand watch: Cruise visits to Gisborne are up, with port bookings jumping 50% for the 2026–27 season, but overall North Island port calls are down 12% year-on-year. Auckland private aviation hub: PrivatPort and SO Capital plan an Asia-Pacific executive network with a premium private jet HQ in Auckland, including biosecurity and customs screening for medical and organ transplant flights. Road & conservation policy: Canterbury’s SH1 rebuild is already plagued by potholes after heavy rain, while submissions have closed on a Conservation Amendment Bill that could reshape how recreation and tourism are managed on public conservation land. Travel ops & biosecurity: Australia’s digital Australia Travel Declaration is expanding for eligible Qantas travellers, replacing the paper Incoming Passenger Card on select routes. Hospitality industry: Radisson Hotel Group says it signed and opened 160 hotels in H1 2026, reflecting continued global demand for branded accommodation.
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