AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAuckland & sport: Olivia Dean’s sold-out Auckland concert has been moved from Spark Arena to the newly redeveloped Western Springs Bowl after “phenomenal demand”, with existing tickets reissued by September 30 and the venue’s first post-upgrade music event now set for October 17. NRL: Melbourne has joined the race to host the 2028 NRL grand final, joining Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, while Auckland is also in the mix and New Zealand has floated the idea of taking the match offshore. Rugby (NZ ties): Sir Steve Hansen backs Deon Fourie’s Springbok recall and says Ma’a Nonu’s All Blacks return should be an emotional night in Durban. Cricket (NZ audience): England are confirmed for the 2027 Cricket World Cup after climbing back into the top eight, while West Indies must go through qualifiers again. Health & safety: A University of Auckland study links vaping during pregnancy and bed-sharing with higher infant death risk, calling for a rethink of public advice. Local community: A Tairāwhiti talent showcase for the Warriors pathway identified players for further development.
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