Indian HC meets New Zealand PM, discusses ways to enhance ties across key sectors
Wellington, Feb 19 (IANS) The Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand Neeta Bhushan met New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday, discussing ways to enhance cooperation between both countries in several areas while reaffirming New Delhi’s commitment to further strengthen and take the partnership to a higher level. “It was a great honour for […]
New poll shows dropping support for New Zealand govt
Wellington, Feb 11 (IANS) The latest poll showed on Tuesday the support rate of New Zealand’s current coalition government dropped 2 points to 22 per cent, a record low for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as the government leader, amid growing economic concerns and high unemployment rates. The 1News Verian Poll of 1,000 eligible voters conducted […]
New Zealand research looks to underground hydrogen
Wellington, Feb 4 (IANS) A New Zealand research is modelling the injection, storage and extraction of 10,000 tonnes of underground hydrogen at a natural gas storage site in Taranaki of the North Island. The models are designed to simulate the complex processes involved in hydrogen storage, said PhD candidate Liu Jinjian of the University of […]
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 […]
