Government increases support for first-time home buyers

New Zealand's Housing Minister, Dr Megan Woods, announced today that the government is implementing changes to First Home Grants and Loans to...

Christchurch City Council unveils plans for Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor regeneration projects

Christchurch City Council has released preliminary designs and information for the next phase of regeneration projects in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC)....

Unacceptably high nitrate levels threaten Ashburton residents' health, says Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace Aotearoa warns that elevated nitrate contamination in Ashburton and its surrounding areas' drinking water poses a severe risk to residents' health.

Following an...

Final live export ship sets sail as New Zealand prioritises animal welfare

Agriculture Minister, Damien O'Connor, announced today that the last live export ship has departed from New Plymouth, marking the end of the country's live...

Elevated nitrate levels in Southland's water raise concerns for public health

Greenpeace Aotearoa's recent free nitrate water testing in Southland has discovered high contamination levels in Gore and Lumsden's public water supplies, as well as...

NZ-developed research facility to join International Space Station

A prototype research facility created in Christchurch, New Zealand, is set to be launched into orbit aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The project...

New maths and literacy assessment introduced, other NCEA changes delayed

Starting next year, all school leavers in New Zealand with NCEA will be required to have minimum maths and literacy skills through a new...

Government announces partnership to cut carbon emissions

The government has unveiled a partnership with 15 high-energy-consuming businesses in a bid to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and slash carbon emissions,...