New Zealand predictions for 2050

Read 10 predictions about New Zealand in 2050, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for New Zealand in 2050

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Politics predictions for New Zealand in 2050

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Government predictions for New Zealand in 2050

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New Zealand becomes predator-free now, improving its island ecology. The main focus over the last few decades was to eradicate three groups of mammals: possums, three species of rats, plus stoats, ferrets, and weasels. Likelihood: 90%1

Government outlines plan to make New Zealand predator free by 2050.Link

Economy predictions for New Zealand in 2050

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Technology predictions for New Zealand in 2050

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Enhanced positioning technology delivers more than USD $1.4 billion in benefits for New Zealand by this year. Likelihood: 65 percent1
Nearly all car imports into New Zealand are electric by this year. Likelihood: 65 percent1

Culture predictions for New Zealand in 2050

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Defense predictions for in 2050

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Infrastructure predictions for New Zealand in 2050

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New Zealand now generates 6 GW of solar energy annually, with the share of solar in the national energy mix rising to 9.3 percent, up from just 0.2 percent in 2020. Likelihood: 70%1

New Zealand may reach 6 GW of solar by 2050.Link

Environment predictions for New Zealand in 2050

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New Zealand achieves its aim of net-zero annual carbon emissions this year. Likelihood: 80%1
New Zealand reduces methane emissions from animals by 47% this year compared to 2019 levels. Likelihood: 80%1

New Zealand passes law aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050.Link
New Zealand passes law aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050.Link

Science predictions for New Zealand in 2050

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Health predictions for New Zealand in 2050

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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