New Zealanders overwhelmingly back the Government’s approach to the recent lockdown. Recent polling found the lockdown had support from 84% of the population. Unlike in many countries, New Zealand has not seen large scale demonstrations against lockdowns. In New Zealand, a political consensus has endured so far, with cross-party support for the country’s elimination strategy. […]

There are 49 new cases of Covid-19 in the community, bringing the total number of cases to 612. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said all of the new cases are in Auckland. “It does provide further reassurance that our public health efforts are slowing the spread of the virus,” Bloomfield said. Of the new […]

Homes have been evacuated in parts of Auckland after heavy rain caused extensive flooding across the area. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said they received more than 150 calls for assistance, mainly for flooding at residential properties and to help people trapped in their cars. Fifty homes have been evacuated, people trapped, and cars swept […]

Covid 19 Delta Update New Zealand to stay in Level 4 Lockdown until Tuesday Auckland and Northland to stay in Level 4 restrictions longer What does Level 3 mean for you? New Zealand to stay in Level 4 until Tuesday   New Zealand to stay in Level 4 until Tuesday Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced […]

Wine imports to South Korea hit an all-time high in the first half of this year, with a growing number of people enjoying drinking at home due to the prolonged pandemic, data showed Thursday. Imports of red wine were the largest with $180.4 million, while white wine imports came to $49.3 million over the cited […]

New Zealand’s chamber of commerce in Korea, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Korea New Zealand Business Council, the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Invest Seoul Center jointly held the two-day “New Zealand-Korea Tech Roadshow 2021” webinar Wednesday. Tech Roadshow 2021’s agenda is “People & Environment” focusing on innovative technologies overcoming COVID-19 and the climate crisis. The […]

The Government has ended its effort to evacuate New Zealand citizens, their families, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan after a terror attack at Kabul’s international airport. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a statement on Friday morning saying the last flight of a Defence Force Hercules into Kabul was completed on Thursday, prior to the attack. […]

Primary and intermediate schools fear a government review is threatening foreign enrolments worth more than $20 million a year in fees. Sector leaders said the review was a complete surprise and the government had not explained what it wanted to change. Primary and intermediate schools are a small but growing part of New Zealand’s international […]

Education agents have “all but written off” travel to Australia and New Zealand for international students for 2021, while Canada and the UK have seen more interest as study destinations in recent months. Despite New Zealand being ranked highly for the governments’ handling of Covid-19 and having ‘safe and stable’ reputations, New Zealand has lost […]

The COVID-19 vaccine is free for everyone in New Zealand. You will be offered the vaccine if you are aged 12 or over — it does not matter what your visa or citizenship status is.   Who can book now If you are aged 30 or over, or you are in Groups 1, 2, or […]