December 10th, 2024

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1 year ago

Smaller banks dominate customer satisfaction survey in New Zealand

Smaller banks in New Zealand continue to outshine their larger counterparts in customer satisfaction, according to the latest banking satisfaction survey conducted by Consumer...

1 year ago

Thousands of NZ seniors to benefit from expanded digital training Initiative

The government is set to expand its digital training programme for seniors, announced Minister for Seniors Ginny Andersen on Monday.

The move...

1 year ago

Inflation bites: food prices surge 12.1% year-on-year

New Zealand food prices experienced a 12.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase in March 2023 compared to March 2022, according to the latest data...

1 year ago

Primary school teachers to vote on improved collective employment agreement offer

Following the largest education strike in New Zealand's history in March, primary school teachers are set to vote on an improved collective employment agreement...

1 year ago

Growth of Te Reo Māori education: enrollments reflect deepening connection to Māori culture

Te Reo Māori, the indigenous language of New Zealand, has seen a significant increase in interest and participation in recent years. This data story...

1 year ago

Heartwarming homecoming: critically endangered Kapitia skinks return to West Coast

In a triumphant tale of survival and cooperation, 21 critically endangered Kapitia skinks have been successfully relocated from Auckland Zoo to their native habitat...

1 year ago

DOC and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura increase patrols to protect pāua in Hikurangi Marine Reserve

As the recreational pāua fishing season in Kaikōura is set to open this month, the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura...

1 year ago

New wind turbines to provide over 90% renewable energy for Antarctic Scott Base

Three state-of-the-art wind turbines are set to power Scott Base in Ross Island, Antarctica, with more than 90% renewable energy. The EWT turbines (type...