AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefence Diplomacy: Ukraine has approached New Zealand with a deal proposal to build military drones, saying it has 20 countries interested and four already signed, as officials weigh the move ahead of November. Telecom Backlash: Skinny’s “dystopian” campaign—playing ads at the start of phone calls—has sparked social media outrage, but more than 3,000 customers opted in. Health Policy Reversal: Health officials pushed updated global health rules more than a year ago, but ministers rejected them despite an earlier briefing saying acceptance would strengthen the rules-based framework. Climate Reporting Pressure: Australia’s mandatory climate reporting has begun, with assurance requirements tripping up organisations; the same compliance grind is spreading through the UK, New York and California. NZ Cyber Risk: Canvas, used by about 9,000 institutions, was hacked and went offline for two days, raising fears of repeat attacks. Business & Travel: Visit Maldives is partnering with Luxury Escapes to boost Australia/NZ tourism, while Air New Zealand faces fresh scrutiny over how it’s being judged and its financial outlook.
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