Loss of forests brought new birds to NZ during the last Ice Age – we’re witnessing a similar process now
When landscapes change, exotic species take advantage of new habitats. Such a pulse of colonisation coincided with the Ice ...
New Zealand Must Address Its High Cost of Capital, Treasury Says
New Zealand needs to address its high cost of capital, which is a key driver of its poor productivity growth, Treasury ...
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Government announces new tourism push to entice Aussie holidaymakers to New Zealand
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announce the tourism push at a media stand-up in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald The Government is launching a new ...
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Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
WELLINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres ...
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Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
The anniversary of New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, has passed in a muted fashion WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- It's often a day marked by spirited politics and at times ...
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New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China
WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand expressed renewed concern on Monday about the Cook Islands' prime minister travelling to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting with ...
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New Zealand and Cook Islands fall out over China deal
New Zealand has accused the Cook Islands government of a lack of transparency over its plans to strike a partnership deal with China. The tiny Pacific Island nation's leader, Mark Brown ...
A New Zealand mountain has been granted personhood. Here’s why that matters
Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New Zealand.
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Why tourists are being told to wipe their shoes before visiting the ‘world’s clearest lake’
Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet ...
Mount Taranaki in New Zealand Is Legally Declared a Person
Mount Taranaki in New Zealand is legally a person, enjoying all the rights and responsibilities of a human being. The move places the mountain back into the hands of the Māori tribe, who see the ...
New Zealand’s Tāhuna Glenorchy Achieves Dark Sky Sanctuary Status
New Zealand’s Tahuna Glenorchy has been officially certified a Dark Sky Sanctuary, marking it as the fifth International Dark ...
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New Zealand: Digital nomads welcome under new visitor visa rules
How about working from home in New Zealand? New Zealand’s government is relaxing the rules around visas to allow tourists to continue their work while visiting the country. Under the new rules ...