AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCity Rail Link: Aucklanders got their first “First Look” inside the new Maungawhau Station as the City Rail Link nears its 13 September opening, with weekend open days running through August. Visitor counting tech: DOC is seeking a replacement for outdated visitor counters at 700 conservation sites, aiming for more reliable, easier-to-install automated monitoring (including interest in AI/cameras). Safety on the move: A UK study finds e-scooter riders face much higher traumatic brain and internal injury risks than motorcyclists, with very low helmet use—fresh fuel for calls for stronger NZ rules. Road disruption: SH3 through the Awakino Gorge will shut for four days from 22 August for culvert work, with a detour via SH4 and SH1. Local tourism culture: Christchurch event operator Venues Ōtautahi’s CEO reflects on the responsibility of running major venues through the city’s post-earthquake rebuild. Travel-adjacent sport: The All Blacks opened their South Africa tour with a 38-21 win over the Stormers in Cape Town, but coach Rennie flagged discipline and set-piece issues.
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