April 1st, 2025

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1 year ago

Nearly all NZ early childhood centres adopt pay parity, yet challenges loom

In a media release from the Early Childhood Council (ECC), it was revealed that while a significant majority of Education and Care Centres in...

1 year ago

New Zealand households shift spending towards domestic travel amid global changes

The big picture: In light of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, increased living costs, extreme weather, and global events, New Zealand households...

1 year ago

New Zealand's healthcare sector leads job growth in December 2023

The big picture: The latest figures from Stats NZ unveil a significant annual increase in filled jobs within New Zealand's health care and...

1 year ago

New Zealand's youth vibrant in arts and culture while balancing homework and chores

A fresh report from Growing Up in New Zealand, alongside Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage, reveals that a staggering 90% of...

1 year ago

New Zealand's population surpasses 5.3 million, shows strong growth in 2023

The latest national population estimates reveal New Zealand's estimated resident population stood at 5,305,600 as of 31 December 2023, showcasing robust growth over the...

1 year ago

Lab-grown fruit: Scientists aim to break new ground with cellular horticulture research

In a pioneering initiative that could revolutionise the future of food production, scientists at Plant & Food Research are delving into the realm of...

1 year ago

Food prices soar with an annual increase across all categories

New Zealanders are grappling with soaring food prices, according to a media release by Stats New Zealand yesterday. The annual increase in food...

1 year ago

Hospitality sector sees 8.9% job increase, leading filled job numbers in New Zealand

The hospitality sector in New Zealand has witnessed an 8.9% annual increase in filled job numbers, translating to 12,196 jobs for the year ending...