BIZARRE: Chris bishop - What They Never Told You

At odds polling shows tightness of New Zealand election

A fresh poll shows Labour six points clear of National in the New Zealand election contest, but with a new teal party holding the balance of power.

AAP · 17h ago

New Zealand's wealthy visa investors are helping build a new cable car in Queenstown

New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa programme could help finance a proposed NZ$265 million cable car in Queenstown, with approved fund manager Private Capital Group reaching an in-principle lending agreement with Southern Infrastructure. The project would link central Queenstown with Frankton, the airport and Ladies Mile, while giving wealthy visa…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

Amid poor polling and a series of gaffes three months out from an election, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has called a snap meeting on his leadership.

AAP · Aug 11

Anger over plans to abolish New Zealand’s dedicated environment ministry

Critics say proposal to fold department into a new ‘mega ministry’ will dilute accountability and put nature protections at risk

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25

‘Dark day for New Zealand’: outcry as bill to fast-track controversial mining projects is approved

Critics and opposition parties vow to oppose major projects they fear could damage the environment

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024

How much did New Zealand earn for winning Women's T20 World Cup?

Members of the New Zealand women's cricket team, which beat South Africa by 32 runs in the final of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday, will split prize money of around US$2.3 million (Rs 19 crore) for clinching the tournament. The $2.3 million prize money is a…

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2024

New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce

Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed to cut ties to abusive spouses more quickly after lawmakers unanimously voted Wednesday to exempt them from a mandatory two-year separation period before divorce can be sought

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

'Relentless' NZ coalition keeps eyes on policy project

A relentless focus on policy - even if unpopular - and keeping a lid on any squabbling has characterised the New Zealand's coalition's first year.

AAP · Oct 12, 2024

Size matters: why NZ’s new housing rules risk cheap builds and shoebox apartments

There is a lot of good in Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s new housing policy – especially in relation to mixed-use developments and intensification along transit corridors. But he has also proposed the abolition of minimum floor area and balcony requirements.

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2024

New Zealand will radically ease zoning rules to try to relieve its stubborn housing shortage

New Zealand's housing minister says the country will drastically ease restrictions on land use in a bid to “flood the market” with land for homes and override the powers of local councils to curb development

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024