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new zealand inks trade deal with costa rica, iceland, and switzerland (2)

New Zealand inks trade deal with Costa Rica, Iceland, and Switzerland

New Zealand has recently signed a trade agreement with Costa Rica, Iceland, and Switzerland, emphasising sustainable exports. This agreement, known...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
nzta releases cost estimates for constructing 14 major roads

NZTA releases cost estimates for constructing 14 major roads

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has estimated that the construction of 14 major roads could cost between $22.5 billion...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
gop victory in house solidifies republican trifecta in washington

GOP victory in House solidifies Republican trifecta in Washington

Photo source: FMT The Republican Party has secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, achieving the necessary 218 seats...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
luxon, xi jinping hold productive meeting at apec summit

Luxon, Xi Jinping hold productive meeting at APEC summit

Photo source: Xinhua Prime Minister Christopher Luxon characterised his inaugural meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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Health NZ scraps cost-cutting plan to remove Milo

Photo Source: Laura James Health New Zealand has reversed its decision to remove Milo from staff rooms, following a swift outcry...

By Nicole Valdez | 15 Nov 2024 | 4 min read
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Trump appoints Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary

Photo Source: wikimedia.org Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services...

By Nicole Valdez | 15 Nov 2024 | 4 min read
nz govt, z energy collaborate to boost nation’s fuel reserves

NZ Govt, Z Energy collaborate to boost nation’s fuel reserves

Photo source: The Australian New Zealand is currently facing important challenges regarding its fuel security, particularly as it transitions to an...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
luxon seeks stronger trade ties at apec 2024

Luxon seeks stronger trade ties at APEC 2024

Photo source: FMT New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to make his debut on the international stage at this...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ urged to prioritise national food strategy

Photo Source: Irina Novikova A coalition of New Zealand’s agribusiness, public health, and government sectors is urging the creation of a...

By Nicole Valdez | 15 Nov 2024 | 4 min read
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Nicola Willis addresses social investment hui: “Investing now so we can save later”

Nicola Willis at Appointment of the New Ministry, November 2023 - Photo source: Wikimedia Commons In a powerful address at New...

By Liam Foster | 15 Nov 2024 | 6 min read
aud gen raises concerns over management of skilled residence visas

Aud-Gen raises concerns over management of skilled residence visas

Auditor-General John Ryan highlighted concerns about New Zealand's immigration system, particularly its management of skilled residence visas, which constitute only...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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IRD strengthens move to pursue overseas student loan debts

Photo source: Corporate Finance Institute In a recent move, the Inland Revenue Department has doubled the size of its team dedicated...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
energy

NZ families lose 10% of income to energy poverty, study finds

Photo Source: Riki Risnandar A November 2024 report from the University of Otago’s Public Health Communication Centre (PHCC) reveals that many...

By Nicole Valdez | 15 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
agricultural sector braces for impact of trump's return to office

Agricultural sector braces for impact of Trump’s return to office

Photo source: PickPik U.S. farmers are facing a mix of hope and apprehension regarding President Donald Trump’s proposed agricultural policies and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
tech sector faces slowdown as revenue growth declines

Tech sector faces slowdown as revenue growth declines

Photo source: Flickr After years of unprecedented growth, the tech industry is now witnessing a notable slowdown in revenue, with many...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
commercial cleaning company faces backlash over unpaid internship ad
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Commercial cleaning company faces backlash over unpaid internship ad

Wellington commercial cleaning company Fresh Desk recently faced backlash after advertising an unpaid intern cleaning position on Seek NZ. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Nov 2024 | 1 min read
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