AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInterfaith & Hate Speech: New Zealand faith groups condemned Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki’s call to “purge” Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs, reigniting debate over how the country handles hate speech after Christchurch. Public Health: STI rates fell in 2025, with syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia all down, though Māori and Pacific communities still face higher burdens and antimicrobial resistance remains a worry. Health Equity: Cervical screening jumped for wāhine Māori and Pacific women after self-testing, with coverage now above national targets for Pacific women. Local Heritage: A suspicious blaze damaged Kerikeri’s Honey House Café next to Kemp House, with Heritage New Zealand offices upstairs and nearby historic buildings spared. Education & Youth: North Canterbury’s alternative education provider says it can’t continue the Ruataniwha programme beyond this year, citing funding that won’t meet students’ complex needs. Community & Culture: A new Pasifika Youth Producers Programme will fund paid festival placements and mentoring for young people, aiming to turn cultural spaces into career pathways.
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