May 29th, 2025

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1 year ago

NZEI Te Riu Roa raises concerns over government cuts to learning support staff

A media release issued by NZEI Te Riu Roa brings to light the union's criticism of the government's decision to cut staff at...

1 year ago

New Zealand explores introducing a digital currency backed by the government

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua announced its ongoing exploration of a central bank digital currency, dubbed "digital cash,"...

1 year 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,...

1 year 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...

1 year 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...

1 year 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...

1 year 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...

1 year ago

Government announces plans to revamp freshwater farm systems for efficiency and farmer support

In an effort to streamline processes for farmers and enhance environmental sustainability, New Zealand's coalition Government has unveiled plans to refine the existing freshwater...