New Zealand to Achieve World’s First 100% Renewable Energy-Powered Grid by Late 2030s   On the 8th, the New Zealand government announced its collaboration with the prominent U.S. investment firm, BlackRock, with a groundbreaking commitment to operate the world’s first national power grid solely on 100% renewable energy sources by the end of the 2030s….

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…