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Privatisation back on the agenda: What is there left for the Govt to sell?
National has kicked off 2025 by diving headfirst into plans for economic growth – and it wasn’t long until Act threw in their two cents.
Party leader…
1 year, 2 months ago
New tourism push invites 'digital nomads' to NZ - but at what cost to locals?
The Government wants to see tourism numbers increase as part of its economic growth push.
As part of that push, the existing visitor visa scheme will…
1 year, 2 months ago
Will the Government’s new mining strategy deliver more than coal and gold?
Mining has become a key part of the Government’s plans for economic growth.
Resources Minister – and self-appointed ‘Matua of Mining’ - Shane Jones h…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why economic growth has become the Government's focus
If the theme of 2024 was ‘cutting back’, then 2025 is all about ‘growth’.
The word appears 31 times in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s State of th…
1 year, 2 months ago
What's next for AI and crypto after China's DeepSeek shakes up tech industry
Silicon Valley’s been rattled by a low-cost Chinese AI – with the startup claiming their DeepSeek technology can emulate the performance of ChatGPT, …
1 year, 2 months ago
Education shakeup: New curriculum, charter schools and lunches amongst changes taking effect
Students across the country are starting to head back to school, and there are some big changes coming from our youngest pupils.
As well as 2025 mark…
1 year, 2 months ago
Facebook whistleblower: Why tech giants are are curbing moderation and siding with Trump
Meta – the parent company of Facebook and Instagram – has implemented some changes across its organisation since Donald Trump’s election win.
The soc…
1 year, 2 months ago
DuVal, Ikea and construction woes: The property stories to watch in 2025
From the ongoing downfall of high-flying developers to promises of Swedish meatballs - this year is set to be one to watch when it comes to property …
1 year, 2 months ago
The Kiwi-made tech tackling retail crime: Can you opt out of being tracked?
Security software used widely by retail staff is in the spotlight after an incident involving a former Green MP.
Golriz Ghahraman quit politics last …
1 year, 2 months ago
Inflation, growth and tariffs: How will the economy perform in 2025?
New Zealand's economic outlook for 2025 is expected to be a recovery from the previous two years of weakness.
With inflation stagnant and the number …
1 year, 2 months ago