AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTravel Costs Hit: Australia’s budget lifts the exit fee for travellers, raising the passenger movement charge to $80 from Jan 1 and sparking fury from tourism groups that call it a revenue grab. Cruise Health Watch: The hantavirus scare tied to the MV Hondius continues to dominate travel safety coverage, with new cases reported abroad and repatriation/quarantine logistics still in motion. NZ Budget Mood: New Zealand’s pre-budget message flags tighter day-to-day spending but more capital investment, aiming to stay on a surplus path by 2028/29. Tourism & Sport Boosts: Karate’s Youth League in Manila is being pitched as a fast tourism win, while MEETINGS returns to Auckland next month to drive business-event bookings. Local Life & Access: A Ruawai floodgate project is set to protect farmland and the highway, and Whakatāne is seeking community help to restore a major Nga Tapuwae o Toi walkway. Health Reminder: HPV vaccine-preventable cancer costs are estimated at $130m+ over four years, with vaccination rates still flagged as too low.
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