AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPesticides in baby formula: A new systematic review (1975–2025) reports pesticide residues in infant formula across 22 of 26 studies, with multiple chemical classes found including organochlorines, organophosphates, pyrethroids and neonicotinoids—raising fresh health concerns for the youngest eaters. Climate risk for Bay of Plenty: MetService analysis says the developing El Niño could be among the strongest on record, with Bay of Plenty facing a tilt toward below-normal rainfall and occasional “spiky” warm spells. Natural hazards and insurance: Councils’ natural hazard notices may leave some homeowners partially uninsurable, as insurers can refuse to top up claims declined by the National Housing Commission. Conservation and wildlife management: Fiordland wapiti deer have been declared a herd of special interest, enabling hunter-led herd management inside Fiordland National Park. Community pushback on environment impacts: A proposed data centre near a World Heritage-listed national park was withdrawn after local residents raised concerns about noise, pollution and environmental damage. Water and food systems: Ornua warns a “super” El Niño could constrain milk supply growth, with potential knock-ons for New Zealand and southern US dairy markets.
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