AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSevere weather travel disruption: Air New Zealand is warning Wellington travellers to expect flight delays or cancellations over the long weekend, with high winds and heavy rain battering the lower North Island; strong gusts are forecast for Wellington, the Marlborough Sounds, Kāpiti Coast and Taranaki, with MetService watches in place. Flood recovery and access: Kaikōura remains in a fluid recovery after river flooding and a state of emergency, with bridges damaged and SH1 closed in parts; Marlborough councils are also working to restore road access to rural communities cut off by Tuesday’s floods. Health system scrutiny: The Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board has called for answers after a death following reportedly long waits in the Emergency Department at Waikato Hospital, urging the system to be made safe and adequately resourced. Travel policy for families: UK e-gates are now available to children aged eight and nine, easing airport queues for families travelling during school holidays. Tourism content for Kiwis: Netflix is expanding into short-form publisher video, with new content from major brands including travel-related titles, rolling out from August 3 across New Zealand. Matariki and local culture: Events and community programming continue to roll out for Matariki across the country, including Auckland and Tauranga listings.
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