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4 months ago

New Zealand's RMA changes spark controversy amid climate crisis concerns

Resources Minister Shane Jones has announced alterations to the RMA that aim to streamline the consenting process for coal mining, bringing it in...

4 months ago

New Zealand accelerates review of earthquake-prone buildings, extends remediation deadlines

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced today that the New Zealand Government is moving up its review of the earthquake-prone building system,...

4 months ago

International travel to New Zealand nears pre-pandemic levels in February 2024

In a promising sign for New Zealand's tourism sector, Stats NZ has released international travel data for February 2024, showing a substantial increase in...

4 months ago

Proposed government cuts spell "dark day for Kiwi kids," says Labour

The Labour Party has voiced its strong opposition to the government's recent announcement that 1,000 jobs at the Ministry of Education and Oranga...

4 months ago

Māori Party condemns job cuts at Oranga Tamariki, claiming it commits children to state abuse

The Māori Party has condemned the New Zealand government's decision to cut hundreds of jobs at Oranga Tamariki, the country's child welfare agency, including...

4 months ago

New Zealand treasury and ministry for the environment develop framework to assess climate change impacts

In an initiative to tackle the growing concerns around climate change, the New Zealand Treasury, alongside the Ministry for the Environment, has developed...

4 months ago

Wellington considers long tunnel for SH1 to alleviate congestion and boost economy

The Government is considering the development of a Long Tunnel through Wellington City for State Highway 1 (SH1). Transport Minister Simeon Brown revealed...

4 months ago

Decline in home consents in New Zealand highlights challenging February

The number of new homes consented in February 2024 experienced a 6.0 percent decline from the same month last year, with a total of...