AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPorirua Adventure Park Funding: Canadian developer Ridge North America is set to inject capital and become majority investor for the Te Rāhui o Rangituhi/Colonial Knob project, with Porirua councillors deciding behind closed doors on a lease extension and conditions tied to track upgrades, environmental restoration, and logging. Māori Kids’ Books Win Global Spotlight: Two te reo Māori picture books—Dr Tangaroa Paul’s Rere Atu Taku Poi! and another takatāpui-themed title—were selected for the IBBY-UNESCO Remarkable Books collection, recognized at the IBBY World Congress in Ottawa. Libraries as Community Hubs: Japan’s libraries are expanding fast, adding makerspaces, health-check gear, studios, and themed book “streets,” with seven standout sites highlighted for summer visits. Book-to-Real-Life Buzz: An Italian travel guide reportedly shipped with an AI chatbot prompt left in the intro, sparking backlash and a refund. Publishing Industry Watch: Avenroth Hybrid Publishers says it’s ranked among the top hybrid publishers for 2026, citing major author-promotion efforts. Reading & Learning: A new report claims some struggling readers may develop phonics after fluency, not before.
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