New Zealand increases the levy rate for landfills that take household waste to $50 or $60 per tonne this year, up from $10 per tonne set in 2009. Read more about New Zealand increases the levy rate for landfills that take household waste to $50 or $60 per tonne this year, up from $10 per tonne set in 2009.
KiwiRail replaces and repurposes old and outdated transport assets, with more than 100 new locomotives and 900 new container wagons in place by the end of this year. Read more about KiwiRail replaces and repurposes old and outdated transport assets, with more than 100 new locomotives and 900 new container wagons in place by the end of this year.
The New Zealand Defence Force to recieve four Boeing P-8A Poseidons that will begin operations this year. The planes are designed for: anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; interoperable, command, control and communications; stand-off targeting and strike support; and search and rescue. Read more about The New Zealand Defence Force to recieve four Boeing P-8A Poseidons that will begin operations this year. The planes are designed for: anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; interoperable, command, control and communications; stand-off targeting and strike support; and search and rescue.
From this year, for the first time in New Zealand's political history, Gen Xers, Gen Y and Millennials will comprise the majority of the voting public. Read more about From this year, for the first time in New Zealand's political history, Gen Xers, Gen Y and Millennials will comprise the majority of the voting public.
Australia and New Zealand complete the development of SBAS this year, which is a satellite technology that will pinpoint a location on Earth to within 10 centimeters, unlocking more than $7.5 billion in benefits for industries in both countries. Read more about Australia and New Zealand complete the development of SBAS this year, which is a satellite technology that will pinpoint a location on Earth to within 10 centimeters, unlocking more than $7.5 billion in benefits for industries in both countries.
Caged or battery hens are phased out the national food markets as of this year. Read more about Caged or battery hens are phased out the national food markets as of this year.
KiwiRail will replace its three aging Interislander ferries with two purpose-built, rail-ready vessels; the new vessels arrive this year and would require new terminal facilities and additional infrastructure. Read more about KiwiRail will replace its three aging Interislander ferries with two purpose-built, rail-ready vessels; the new vessels arrive this year and would require new terminal facilities and additional infrastructure.
New Zealand needs more than 50,000 construction workers by this year to keep up with demand. Read more about New Zealand needs more than 50,000 construction workers by this year to keep up with demand.
The region of Waikato to host the International Dragon Boat Festival this year, attracting up to 5,000 paddlers and their support crew, family, and friends to the region. Read more about The region of Waikato to host the International Dragon Boat Festival this year, attracting up to 5,000 paddlers and their support crew, family, and friends to the region.
Air New Zealand introduces its new Boeing 787-10 aircraft this year; these aircraft are slated to take over from the airline's aging Boeing 777s. Read more about Air New Zealand introduces its new Boeing 787-10 aircraft this year; these aircraft are slated to take over from the airline's aging Boeing 777s.
