AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRugby League Tourism: Auckland has locked in the first-ever State of Origin in New Zealand, with Game Two at Eden Park on 16 June 2027, expected to deliver about $17.4m in economic boost and bring 10,000+ Australian visitors; official travel and hospitality packages are now available. Hospitality & Jobs: Hospitality New Zealand has released its 2026 election manifesto, pushing for immigration settings for workers, skills pathways, and changes including a national short-term rental register and a consistent visitor levy. Aged Care Reform: A major aged-care overhaul report backs system-wide change, including higher Government payments for new residential rooms (13.8% uplift) and better home/community support, while unions stress pay equity must be fixed too. Travel Tech & Transport: Ezi Car at Palmerston North Airport is now offering hydrogen Toyota Mirai rentals (with fuel access via a nearby hydrogen station), signalling more practical hydrogen options outside Auckland. Road Safety for Visitors: Hutt Hospital is trialling green flashing “DOCTOR” beacons on doctors’ vehicles to help them reach emergencies through Lower Hutt congestion. Outdoor Ideas: DOC recommends the Easy Up Track as an alternative to the Hogs Back Track for a ridge walk near Christchurch. Health Watch: New Zealand’s late flu surge is hitting schools and hospitals, with doctors warning it could run into spring.
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