House prices rise due to an ongoing supply shortage and expectations for interest rate cuts. Read more about House prices rise due to an ongoing supply shortage and expectations for interest rate cuts.
The government releases a draft biometrics code for public comment as it continues its push to establish clear guardrails on using biometrics in the country. Read more about The government releases a draft biometrics code for public comment as it continues its push to establish clear guardrails on using biometrics in the country.
The New Zealand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) takes effect, helping bilateral trade to grow by 30%. Read more about The New Zealand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) takes effect, helping bilateral trade to grow by 30%.
The New Zealand Light Armoured Vehicle fleet is replaced and replacement vehicles will be in service by 2033. Read more about The New Zealand Light Armoured Vehicle fleet is replaced and replacement vehicles will be in service by 2033.
The new and improved armored, high-mobility and tactical vehicles costing USD $300-$600 million are introduced into service. Read more about The new and improved armored, high-mobility and tactical vehicles costing USD $300-$600 million are introduced into service.
Four Boeing P-8A Poseidons begin operations in the New Zealand Defense Force. Read more about Four Boeing P-8A Poseidons begin operations in the New Zealand Defense Force.
The Defense Force has invested USD $20 billion in new equipment since 2020. Read more about The Defense Force has invested USD $20 billion in new equipment since 2020.
To complement the P-8A Poseidon planes, the government invests in maritime satellite surveillance and Long Range Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (military drones). Read more about To complement the P-8A Poseidon planes, the government invests in maritime satellite surveillance and Long Range Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (military drones).
The New Zealand Navy purchases an additional vessel to replace HMNZS Canterbury at more than USD $1 billion. Read more about The New Zealand Navy purchases an additional vessel to replace HMNZS Canterbury at more than USD $1 billion.