Climate Indicators
This is how New Zealand is planning to tackle rising sea levels
With sea levels set to rise another foot by 2050, New Zealand has published a draft plan on it can adapt to rising sea levels and other climate risks.
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New Zealand glaciers becoming ‘more skeletal’ as climate crisis strips snow away
Over 50 glaciers on New Zealand’s South Island are losing snow and ice, a new survey says. New Zealand experienced its warmest year on record in 2021.
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Some companies are trialling a four-day work week. Here’s what they discovered
A six-month pilot of the four-day work week is starting across 30 UK companies. The likes of Microsoft in Japan and Unilever in New Zealand have already seen benefits.
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Explainer: How will New Zealand's lifetime ban on cigarette sales work?
New Zealand is proposing a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes. Here's how the legislation would work and what will happen next.
Plastics and the Environment
This is how New Zealand is tackling plastic pollution
New Zealand is proposing to regulate single-use plastic packaging and to ban various hard-to-recycle plastics and single-use plastic items.
Gender Inequality
These are the top 10 countries for women’s rights and opportunities
Taking the temperature of diversity has never been more important, and this year’s Global Gender Gap Report has takeaways for everyone.
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Parents who experience a miscarriage are now entitled to paid leave in New Zealand
The legislation gives a bereavement allowance of three days leave to mothers and partners when a pregnancy ends with a stillbirth.
Biodiversity
How New Zealand is using drones to protect endangered dolphins
The New Zealand government is using artificial intelligence to protect Māui dolphins; it is estimated that only 63 of the species older than 1 year remain.
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New Zealand's Ardern announces free sanitary products in all schools to beat period poverty
Research has shown that period poverty is causing young people to miss school, with Jacinda Ardern's government hoping the scheme will tackle the issue.
Biodiversity
How the world’s rarest wading bird came back from the brink
The kakī, a wading bird in New Zealand, has thrived since intensive conservation efforts have been put in place. Numbers have now reached 169 in the wild, from 23 in the early 1980s.
COVID-19
New Zealand says coronavirus 'eliminated' and life can resume without restrictions
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that there are currently no active cases of COVID-19 in the country, after 75 days of restrictions.
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New Zealand Prime Minister opens door to 4-day working week
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has hinted businesses could consider a shorter working week to boost domestic tourism. Here’s what you need to know.
COVID-19
New Zealand records no new cases of COVID-19 after easing lockdown
New Zealand has recorded no new cases of coronavirus for the first time since mid-March, and less than a week after lifting strict lockdown measures.
COVID-19
How New Zealand and Australia are tackling COVID-19
A look at how Australia and New Zealand are easing restrictions and crafting a new normal while putting measures in place to reduce future transmission.
New Zealand
What is New Zealand's 'elimination strategy' and how has it united the country?
Since the beginning, New Zealand has pursued a policy of elimination, resulting in strict lockdown measures. Everyone has united against COVID-19 - so far.