AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConsumer Credit Crackdown: An unregistered South Auckland lender, Ilaisaane Malupo (Nane Easy Loan Finance Services NZ), has been banned from the financial services industry for two years after illegally lending to Tongan borrowers with interest up to 15% per week, threats to publicly shame people on Facebook, and penalties that could double debts within 28 days; she was ordered to pay $15,000 in reparations to seven borrowers and complete 150 hours of community service. Connectivity Boost: Tonga’s second international undersea cable branch system is now complete, backed by Australia and New Zealand, aiming for more reliable, higher-capacity internet and stronger disaster resilience. Health Watch: Tonga reports 66 dengue cases, with two hospitalised as of 25 May, while the Cook Islands has declared dengue-free after a sustained no-case period. Culture & Film: The official trailer for “LOMU” is out, with Jonah Lomu’s story set to return home to Tonga for a special screening ahead of Australasian premieres.
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