New Zealand sets second international climate target
Wellington, Jan 30 (IANS) New Zealand on Thursday announced its second international climate target under the Paris Agreement of reducing emissions by 51 to 55 per cent by 2035, compared to 2005 levels. The target must be achieved by the end of 2035 and builds on the initial target of a 50 per cent reduction […]
New Zealand’s annual inflation sees slower increase at 2.2 per cent
Wellington, Jan 22 (IANS) New Zealand’s Consumers Price Index (CPI) increased 2.2 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, following a 2.2 per cent annual increase in the third quarter of 2024, both being slower increases, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Wednesday. “Prices are still rising, but not as much […]
Air quality worse in densely populated areas: NZ study
Wellington, Jan 10 (IANS) Higher population density is associated with worse air quality and related health outcomes in New Zealand’s largest city Auckland, according to a study published on Friday Housing intensification in Auckland will likely increase ill health from air pollution unless steps are taken to reduce exposure to emissions from motor vehicles, according […]
