Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke may become New Zealand’s youngest MP     In the upcoming New Zealand general election, a young woman in her early twenties has thrown down the gauntlet by contesting under the Maori Party banner. According to New Zealand media reports on the 21st, the Maori Party announced its candidates for the general election…

Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.50% but says interest rates need to remain at a restrictive level for some time   “No Anticipated Rate Reductions Before the First Half of 2025”   The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has, as expected, maintained the benchmark interest rate at 5.5% for a consecutive…

Couple ordered to pay $30k for meth contamination and drug-related damage to Auckland apartment   Auckland, known for its apartment living, witnessed a recent legal development where a tenant couple, reportedly associated with criminal activities, has been granted a compensation order of $30,000 from the property owners. This verdict comes in response to pseudoephedrine contamination…

Over 55% of New Zealanders Struggling Financially: Retirement Commission Survey   Results from a recent survey conducted by the Retirement Commission, a government agency in New Zealand, have revealed that more than half of New Zealanders are facing financial difficulties   According to New Zealand media reports on the 15th, the Retirement Commission initiated its…