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Air NZ Blames Cost Of Inflation For Rise In Airline's Airfares
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:10:25 +1200 | RNZ
Air New Zealand's chief financial officer Richard Thomson says costs of inflation has caused a rise in the airlines' airfares. More >>
East Asia And Pacific: Technology, Reforms, And Cooperation Pathways To Future Prosperity
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:26:54 +1200 | The World Bank
Growing global uncertainty is having an impact on business and consumer confidence, inhibiting investment and consumption. Trade restrictions are expected to impact EAP’s exports while slower global growth is likely to further reduce external demand.More >>
Trump’s Global Tariffs Are Meant For China
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:57:49 +1200 | Independent Media Institute
The latest tariff blitz has China in the crosshairs. Building on earlier efforts by previous administrations, Trump’s abrasiveness risks weakening Washington’s hand.More >>
New UN Report Warns Of Global Social Crisis Driven By Insecurity, Inequality, And Distrust
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:35:35 +1200 | UN Department of Global Communications
A new policy consensus is needed to restore trust and social cohesion More >>
Trust Collapsing As Job Fears Surge Worldwide, Warns UN
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:50:46 +1200 | UN News
Billions of people around the world are living in fear of job loss or struggling to find work, as economic instability, conflict, and climate shocks combine to erode global security, a new UN report has warned.More >>
Govt’s Flagship Cost Of Living Policy A Failure
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:28:04 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
Nicola Willis promised 100,000 families would get FamilyBoost, but barely half that are actually getting childcare support, and as at 9 April just 249 families have received the full amount over the three quarters since the policy was introduced.More >>
NZ’s Partnership With United Kingdom Reinforced
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:23:40 +1200 | New Zealand Government
The two leaders released a Joint Statement in which they pledged to do more to ensure the partnership remains robust in a rapidly changing world. More >>
Urban Areas Still Feeling An Economic Chill - Westpac Report
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:05:43 +1200 | RNZ
The agricultural sector will likely carry the economy for a good part of this year, until lower interest rates filter through to boost spending and activity. More >>
Record Growth In Research And Development To Drive A Stronger Economy
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:52:36 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Dr Reti says the strong rise in R&D expenditure demonstrates growing momentum and reflects the Government’s commitment to backing science, innovation and technology as core drivers of economic growth and supports its global trade and investment agenda.More >>
Household Living-Costs Price Indexes: March 2025 Quarter – Cancelled
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:46:10 +1200 | Stats NZ
Cancelling the March 2025 edition of Household living-costs price indexes does not affect the quarterly CPI. Our economic data remains reliable, fit-for-purpose, and within international best practice.More >>
Nicola Willis' Speech To Nelson Tasman Chamber Of Commerce
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:39:36 +1200 | New Zealand Government
The Nelson Tasman region is a really special part of New Zealand. That’s demonstrated by the number of people who choose to visit here – from around the country and the world, and the number of migrants who choose to move here and make this place ...More >>
Research And Development Survey: 2024
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:24:45 +1200 | Stats NZ
This release focuses on data from 2024, with comparisons back to 2018. The survey design has remained comparable over this time. More >>
Corridor Improvements Unlock Significant Economic Gains
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:20:57 +1200 | EMA
When completed, the connection between Auckland and Whangārei is expected to benefit that corridor by more than $500 million annually, similar to the gains seen on the corridors south to Hamilton and eventually through to Piarere.More >>
Opening Ministers’ Eyes To What They Refuse To See
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:06:37 +1200 | Nelson Tasman Climate Forum
Halfway through what is known as the “critical decade” for climate action, the Forum is more resolved than ever, and even dares to believe New Zealand could be a role model on climate of the sort that the world desperately needs.More >>
Rental Listings Soar To Highest In Over A Decade
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:25:52 +1200 | Trademe
Year-on-year comparisons show rental listings to be up by 41 per cent in March 2025, with inventory at the highest it’s been since early 2014. More >>
Govt Funding Needed To Combat Invasive Seaweed
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:41:20 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
“Government funding of $15 million to combat caulerpa in Northland is not enough. Tonnes of it have washed up on shores following Cyclone Tam." More >>
NRC Given Green Light To Consortium Takeover Of MMH
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:17:11 +1200 | Northland Regional Council
The council revealed in late February it was a key figure in a consortium seeking to bring full control of Marsden Point-based Northport under a single ownership umbrella via a new joint-venture company combining MMH and Northport.More >>
How Lab-Grown Meat Could Bring An End To Needless Animal Cruelty
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:12:19 +1200 | Independent Media Institute
Lab-grown meat is a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat. It offers the same taste and texture while reducing animal suffering, environmental impact, and health risks.More >>
New Zealand Announces Extended Support For Ukraine
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:46:21 +1200 | New Zealand Government
“During the past three years, NZDF personnel have been on the ground in Europe working with like-minded partner countries to support Ukraine. This deployment is a visible and highly valued use of our skilled personnel,” Defence Minister Judith ...More >>
Upgraded ASEAN-Australia-NZ FTA Enters Into Force
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:30:32 +1200 | New Zealand Government
ASEAN — which includes Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam — is New Zealand’s fourth-largest trading partner. Combined with Australia, two-way trade under AANZFTA ...More >>
