AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Travel Twist: Iran’s squad will sleep in Mexico and commute to US matchdays after Washington refused to host them for the tournament, with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum saying FIFA approached her government after US concerns about Iran staying in the country. NZ Health Watch: Taranaki DHB confirms a fourth measles case—an unvaccinated man who likely caught it via Auckland—prompting Health NZ travel advice for Auckland visitors and earlier vaccination timing for babies. Budget & Cost Pressure: The RBNZ held rates but signalled hikes may come sooner and by more than expected to counter an energy shock; markets are watching the Budget Day backdrop. Auckland Transport Upgrade: A $2.5m fix is set for the Pakūranga Rd/Rā Hihi flyover intersection (mostly night work, early June). Tourism & Hospitality: NZICC hosts the inaugural Michelin Guide New Zealand ceremony on 30 June, while Paper Plus rolls out Travelex foreign exchange nationwide.
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