Economy fired up by free-spending consumers and strong exports
High consumer spending, strong agricultural production and exports boosted GDP growth by 2.8 percent for the three months ending June.
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Air NZ investigates viability of hydrogen-powered aircraft
Air New Zealand is teaming up with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to explore the viability of adding hydrogen-powered passenger planes to its fleet by 2030.
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New wayfinding signs help open up walking routes across Waitematā
Waitematā Local Board has funded wayfinding signage for pedestrians across the local board area.
Networks of pathways connecting neighbouring streets, streets marked as ‘No Exit’ for vehicles and streets connecting to local parks, are now clearly…… Continue reading
Injection of funding to fast-track kauri dieback work programme
Auckland Council has been successful in securing $1.9m over two years from the DOC administered Jobs for Nature Fund to support kauri dieback work in the region.
It’s been more than three years since the forested areas of the Waitākere Ranges closed to… Continue reading
What is going on with a2 Milk?
The Detail – The a2 Milk Company was the darling of the stock exchange but a series of events have seen its fortunes yo-yo.
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Yoga for kids at home
Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy this lockdown? Check out these yoga-inspired resources.
Embrace your inner giraffe with some animal yoga
Auckland Zoo educator Patrick takes us through some animal-inspired movements that the whole family can do… Continue reading
Covid-19: All sectors urged to get vaccinated
Businesses worried about ongoing lockdowns are being encouraged to get their staff vaccinated to prevent further lockdowns.
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Huge waste-to-energy plant proposed in South Canterbury
A business consortium aims to build a waste-to-energy plant in South Canterbury, capable of processing 350,000 tonnes of rubbish annually.
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Reserve Bank ordered to tighten systems to secure personal data
[RELATED] The Privacy Commissioner has ordered the Reserve Bank to improve its policies and procedures and make its systems more secure for the handling personal information.
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Southern Cross reports $52.5m surplus after tax
New Zealand’s largest health insurer says it was a “strong result” in a challenging year.
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