April 1st, 2026

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The CEFA framework provides a systematic method for dissecting the economic and fiscal implications of climate change.
Ministry for the Environment
1 year 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...

The proposals also address ways to enable small and community-scale renewable electricity generation.
Ministry for the Environment
2 years ago

MBIE seeks public input on renewable electricity consenting improvements

The Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have invited the public to provide feedback on proposals aimed...

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The breakdown of the consents showed a 0.5 percent decrease in stand-alone houses and a more significant 10 percent decline in multi-unit homes, which includes townhouses, apartments, retirement village units, and flats.

Low-income households struggle as NZ housing costs soar

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Net worth has fluctuated due to shifting asset values, particularly in property and investment holdings.

Household spending surpasses income as net worth drops by $47 billion

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The significant decrease in fruit and vegetable prices has been a major factor in the overall modest inflation.

Food prices see smallest annual increase since 2018

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Provisional figures indicate that New Zealand saw 229,100 (± 3,500) migrant arrivals in the April 2024 year, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.

Record surge in migrant arrivals and departures for New Zealand in April 2024

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Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

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