On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, Wellington will fully reopen its international borders from July 31; it will also allow cruise ships to dock at its port from then on. The opening of international borders at the… Read More ›
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New Zealand expands sanctions on Russia
On Monday , New Zealand’s government stated, it will introduce legislation to allow it slap a first-of-its-kind sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, the sanctions will give the country the ability… Read More ›
Australia-New Zealand quarantine free travel bubble to start on April 19
A quarantine-free travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand which is expected to start on April 19, is likely to be a world-first, said New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday. She went on to add, the conditions… Read More ›
NZ’s PM Jacinda Ardern does a volte face against capital gains tax
It is not clear what events and knowledge has prompted her change of stance vis-a-vis CGT. On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stated, her coalition government will not go ahead with a proposal for a capital gains tax… Read More ›
New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Ardern likely to discuss Huawei on her 1-day China tour
Among the things she is likely to discuss with China’s President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang are, potential upgrade to the 2008 FTA and NZ’s transparency on blocking Huawei Technology’s bid to create a 5G network in the country…. Read More ›
NZ’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces creation of NZ$100 million green investment fund
The fund targets manufacturing, electric vehicles, farming practices, and energy-efficient commercial buildings. On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the creation of a $69.28 million (NZ$100 million) green investment fund that is aimed at boosting private-sector participation so… Read More ›