AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAirport Restart: Kaitāia Airport is back in action after a reseal, a quick win for Northland travellers. Housing Pressure: Queenstown-Lakes is calling it “madness” as unaffordable rents push people into hot-bedding, garages and other makeshift stays, while officials warn accommodation supplement changes could further destabilise families. World Cup Logistics: Iran’s World Cup campaign is still tangled in US visa uncertainty, with the squad training in Turkey while hoping for travel clarity ahead of a June 15 opener vs New Zealand. Aviation Tech: IATA has launched a digital baggage platform (BCS) to help airlines move toward newer baggage messaging standards. Travel Retail & Routes: Air New Zealand is adding/expanding Christchurch international services, and Heinemann Oceania has appointed Rosi Fernandez to drive airport sales in Auckland and beyond. Markets: NZX50 slid as investors digested Contact Energy sell-down plans and higher bond yields.
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