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POLITICSAug 21How immigration has been used to win votes in New Zealand electionsThis article examines how immigration issues have been strategically utilized to secure votes in New Zealand elections. It highlights the role of immigration as a political tool in the country's electoral landscape.odt.co.nz · New Zealand
WORLDAug 20New Zealand Feature Film 1978 Turns Cinema Release Into Nationwide FundraiserA New Zealand feature film titled "1978" is converting its cinema release into a nationwide fundraiser. This initiative combines entertainment with a philanthropic effort across the country.scoop.co.nz · New Zealand
BUSINESSAug 19Growers seek stronger biosecurity and crop protection in New ZealandGrowers in New Zealand are advocating for enhanced biosecurity measures and improved crop protection strategies. This initiative aims to safeguard agricultural production and economic stability in the region.freshplaza.com · China
POLITICSAug 19New Zealand passes law blocking climate action against companies: ‘dark day for democracy’New Zealand has passed hotly contested legislation to block lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for climate change harm. The right-wing coalition government’s legal amendment cleared a final hurdle in parliament on Tuesday night by a margin of 67 votes to 53. The law aimed to prevent civil litigation overriding its climate policy and undermining business confidence, the government said. It was introduced in response to a lawsuit filed by indigenous Maori climate activist Michael Smith...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 18Cook Islands PM re-elected despite row over China ties with New ZealandCook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s securing of another term, despite a dispute with New Zealand over his government’s deals with China, suggests voters are more focused on the cost of living than geopolitical concerns, analysts have said. Brown’s Cook Islands Party is on track to win a fifth consecutive term in government. According to preliminary results from last week’s general election, the party will obtain 18 seats – up from its previous 12 – in the 24-member parliament, giving it a...South China Morning Post