Former PM Jacinda Ardern reveals next gig
Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern will depart Parliament this week for a role working on the Christchurch Call.She…
Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern will depart Parliament this week for a role working on the Christchurch Call.She…
Work by 150 construction workers has been going on for three years.
Dr Nic Peet has been named as the new Chief Executive of Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, succeeding Pieri Munro, who has been serving as an interim CEO since February. According to Council Chair Hinewai Ormsby, Dr Peet is the best choice for the role due to his extensive environmental experience. Dr Peet is presently the […]
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has been forced to make changes to its operations due to an ongoing critical staff shortage. The NZDF had to change the size of its response to Cyclone Gabrielle and the capabilities it could offer, and it has been forced to pay all personnel up to $10,000 each to […]
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced on Monday that lobbyists will soon have to sign in to the Parliamentary precinct like any other member of the public. Hipkins said that he will write to Speaker Adrian Rurawhe to request the removal of swipe card access to Parliament for business, non-government sector, and union representatives. Currently, Parliament […]
Parts of AUKUS involve Australia getting nuclear-powered submarines and members working together on progressing military tech – but NZ’s Defence Minister says Aotearoa would not and could not compromise its commitment to a nuclear-free Pacific.”
New Zealand and China’s relationship was described by Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta as important and complex, requiring continual management to ensure both countries’ perspectives are taken into account. Mahuta’s recent visit to China paved the way for a possible visit by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins later this year. While New Zealand must balance its relationship […]
New Zealand foreign policy experts believe that being excluded from the AUKUS security pact will benefit the country’s strategic interests, including improving its relationship with China. The AUKUS agreement, which saw Australia acquire nuclear submarines with the help of the United States and the United Kingdom, has raised concerns among New Zealand’s political leaders about […]
ASEAN and New Zealand have pledged to strengthen their cooperation by implementing the ASEAN-New Zealand Plan of Action (2021-2025). The commitment was reaffirmed at the 11th ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee (ANZJCC) Meeting, which was held at the ASEAN Secretariat on March 25. The meeting was co-chaired by Permanent Representative of Brunei to ASEAN Ambassador […]
New Zealand students are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of their rising debt on their future prospects. According to Studylink’s website, the amount of money students can borrow for living expenses has increased by over $100 per week in the past six years. On April 1st, the amount will rise by just over $20 […]