AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Monday (NZ angle): Iran and the All Whites kick off their 2026 campaign tonight in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium, with Iran the heavy favourite and the match set for FS1 in the US. Tournament shocks: Spain were held to a goalless draw by debutants Cape Verde, while Belgium and Egypt opened with a 1-1 draw—another reminder that this expanded World Cup is wide open. England cricket drama: Brendon McCullum says he’s “worried” about Ben Stokes after the nightclub incident that saw him dropped for the second Test vs New Zealand, with the ECB investigation and curfew breach still casting a shadow over captaincy. Auckland culture lights up: Matariki ki te Manawa returns to central Auckland from June 15 to July 21 with light, storytelling and performance across key city spaces, including the Tūrama installation. Local arts/industry recognition: Léon Bristow, an art director and founder of BEINGS, has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026. Health spotlight: Radio Waatea’s Men’s Health Week coverage turns to lung cancer, calling out stark inequities for tāne Māori. Transport impact: The Northwest Busway threatens hundreds of Auckland homes, with Ivanhoe Rd among the most affected areas. Music: Cat Power announces a New Zealand run for her 20th anniversary tour of The Greatest, starting in Auckland in late November.
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