Second Auckland Harbor Crossing: Government-Backed Tunnel, Ambitious Plan Announced   Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced a phased, large-scale plan worth $35-45 billion to build a second harbor crossing in Auckland, along with additional transport upgrades for the North Shore. The plan includes a new road tunnel, called the second harbor bridge, and a train tunnel…

Auckland Council makes it easier to access flood data   Flood Viewer is a map that displays information on floodplains, low-lying areas, water flow paths, and coastal areas that may be flooded during storms in the Auckland area. By entering the desired address on the website below, the map will show whether the area is…

New Zealand’s second-quarter unemployment rate has risen to 3.6%, with wages increasing by 4.3%.   New Zealand’s unemployment rate in the second quarter rose to 3.6%. This was revealed by New Zealand’s Statistics Office on the 2nd, indicating a 0.2 percentage point increase compared to the first quarter. As a result, when compared to the…

34% of Kiwi workers consider quitting their jobs and moving to Australia   Researchers from Massey University and the University of Otago have found that 34% of Kiwi workers are considering quitting their jobs, and the likelihood of moving to Australia has increased by 2.6% since it became easier to obtain Australian citizenship. According to…