New Zealand’s unemployment rate has, against expectations, risen 0.1 percent to 3.3 percent in the June quarter, Stats NZ revealed. “Measures of spare labour market capacity have fallen over the year and remained low for several quarters, continuing to show a tight labour market,” Stats NZ senior manager Becky Collett said. Despite the slight increase,…
New Zealand Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Edges Higher to 3.3 Percent
US to Deepen Military Ties with New Zealand Amid Beijing Influence Concerns
August 2, 2022
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The commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Admiral John Aquilino, made an official visit to New Zealand on Aug. 1 to expand the partnership between the two countries as tensions in the region grow following Beijing’s intentions. “Our partnership runs very deep. We are doing many things together to continue to ensure peace and…
New Zealand Prime Minister Urges China to Condemn Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine
August 1, 2022
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New Zealand’s prime minister has called on China to reject Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and contribute to ending the war. Speaking at the China Business Summit in Auckland, New Zealand, on Monday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine had placed the international rules and norms “under threat.” “As history shows…
New Zealand PM ‘Looks Forward’ to Visiting to China When Zero-COVID Restrictions Ease
August 1, 2022
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One day after the final stage of New Zealand’s border reopening was completed, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed her willingness to lead a business delegation to China to strengthen in-person connections. “As we mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, we look forward to the return of in-person ministerial visits,” Ardern told the China Business Summit…
New Zealand PM ‘Looks Forward’ to Visiting China When Zero-COVID Restrictions Ease
August 1, 2022
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One day after the final stage of New Zealand’s border reopening was completed, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed her willingness to lead a business delegation to China to strengthen in-person connections. “As we mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, we look forward to the return of in-person ministerial visits,” Ardern told the China Business Summit…
New Zealand Ambient Drone Film | Simple Happiness Episode 15
Relax for more than an hour and let your worries be replaced by stunning aerial views from some of New Zealand’s most beautiful and iconic locations, paired with a brand new ambient musical masterpiece. This video can be used to relax, sleep, meditate, do yoga, study, work, read, and more. New Zealand is an island…
New Zealand Property Market in ‘Correction’ Phase and Faces Significant Challenges
July 28, 2022
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The New Zealand (NZ) property market faces significant challenges as house values have fallen for three consecutive months, and sales activity shows clear signs of slowing. CoreLogic NZ’s latest property market update revealed that the total value of residential real estate fell $40 billion (US$25 billion) across the June quarter to $1.69 trillion. The value…
New Zealand Alert Against Foot and Mouth Disease After Fragments Detected in Australia
With foot and mouth disease spreading across Indonesia, vigilance against the disease has increased in New Zealand, which the government has called a “doomsday” biosecurity risk for the country’s farming sector. “While not a threat to humans, it would devastate our national herd. Essentially, all animals that are of cloven hoof are at risk,” Prime…
Cost of Living Pressure Changing the Diets of New Zealanders
Rising cost of living has not only left New Zealanders spending significantly more on food, but has also influenced diets and shopping behaviour, according to research. Agriculture banking specialist Rabobank and food charity KiwiHarvest found that 40 percent of households said they were now spending over $200 (US$125) a week on food, up from 35…
Alarming Rate of Failure in New Literacy and Numeracy Exams in New Zealand
A pilot program for a new literacy and numeracy high school assessment in New Zealand has revealed the alarming deterioration in education standards, demonstrating an urgent need for education reform, according to an expert. New Zealand’s National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA), the qualification for senior secondary school students, is undergoing changes to ensure results…
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