Community Press

Environment

8 months ago

New Zealand sees a 14% increase in environmental taxes in 2022

In a significant move towards encouraging sustainability and reducing environmental damage, Aotearoa New Zealand reported a 14% increase in total environmental taxes for the...

Fuel expenses, a substantial component of transport costs, have notably increased for New Zealand families.

Business

8 months ago

New Zealand households face mixed trends in transport expenditure

Households across Aotearoa New Zealand are experiencing a mixed bag when it comes to transport expenditure, with increases in spending on private transport, petrol,...

Business

8 months ago

New Zealand's international tourism inches towards pre-COVID levels

The latest data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) reveals a significant rebound in New Zealand's international tourism, nearing pre-pandemic...

Among the notable actions are the refocusing of the Reserve Bank on price stability, the repeal of the Three Waters reforms, a ban on cellphones in schools coupled with a mandatory teaching hour for core subjects, and enhanced security measures in hospitals.

Politics

8 months ago

New Zealand coalition government delivers on 100-day action plan

The coalition government of New Zealand, led by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, announced the completion of its ambitious 100-day plan today, having successfully...

Larger or longer-lasting polynyas could increase Antarctic coastal regions' vulnerability to ocean-driven erosion and invasions by non-native species, which are currently impeded by sea ice.

Environment

8 months ago

Scientists uncover long-term trends and cyclical patterns in Antarctic polynyas

A groundbreaking study by an international team of researchers has revealed significant long-term trends and previously unidentified cyclical patterns in the formation of Antarctic...

The season was marked by an atypical climatic setup, with air pressure higher than usual over and to the east of the North Island, and lower than usual to the south.

Environment

8 months ago

New Zealand records its ninth-warmest summer, NIWA reports

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA), New Zealand's foremost environmental science and applied research body, has announced that the...