AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation & Routes: Qantas says its Project Sunrise plan will add a nonstop New York–Sydney service in mid-2028, cutting the trip by about three hours (it currently runs via Auckland). Tourism Infrastructure: Mackenzie District Council is rolling out more user-pays toilets at key visitor sites in the Mackenzie, with some facilities staying free and QR-style donation tech proposed for others. Ports & Shipping: A new TSHD 1000 trailing suction hopper dredger has been launched for Port Otago and Napier Port, aimed at improving harbour maintenance dredging later this year. Air Quality & Travel Health: A Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service report warns heatwaves and wildfires have pushed ground-level ozone to dangerous levels for around one third of the world’s population in 2026, with impacts on health and crops. NZ Business & Travel Economy: NZX 50 rose on softer inflation signals, while Air New Zealand capacity between Shanghai and Auckland and Auckland City Rail Link passenger milestones underline ongoing demand. Culture & Family Travel: Kōanga school-holiday programmes at Auckland’s Te Whatu Stardome add daily rocket launches, new learning spaces and returning shows.
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