AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRugby & tourism draw: South Africa’s “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series with New Zealand is being framed as a major money-maker, with expectations of packed seats for the three Tests in Johannesburg and Cape Town and strong crowds for the All Blacks’ local URC-style matches. Travel rules that can stop you: New Zealand Immigration has published 15 key reasons foreigners could be denied entry or stopped from boarding in 2026, covering document problems, visa conditions, and border behaviour. Air travel & trade ties: Goway and Air New Zealand marked their 25th annual cricket match in Toronto, highlighting the long-running travel partnership. Pacific cost warning: Australia’s travel industry is criticising Fiji’s new five per cent tourism services tax from September 1, saying it could hit travellers already booked. NZ innovation export: Auckland electric-boat maker Vessev has raised $32.6m to expand into the US, with its hydrofoiling VS–9 heading to Lake Tahoe for demonstrations. Wildlife & nature: Researchers are mapping marine “flyways” for migratory seabirds, using tracking data to identify where protections are most needed.
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