Fewer than half of 65-year-old retirees own their own homes. Twenty years ago, most Kiwis retired owning a home. Read more about Fewer than half of 65-year-old retirees own their own homes. Twenty years ago, most Kiwis retired owning a home.
New Zealand's air temperature increases by 0.7 - 1 degree Celsius this year compared to 2018 levels. Read more about New Zealand's air temperature increases by 0.7 - 1 degree Celsius this year compared to 2018 levels.
From this year, drivers in New Zealand will be able to buy electric vehicles only. Read more about From this year, drivers in New Zealand will be able to buy electric vehicles only.
The government raises super-annuation eligibility age from 65 to 67 from this year. Read more about The government raises super-annuation eligibility age from 65 to 67 from this year.
Wellington Airport completes its infrastructure expansion this year to accommodate 12 million people who now use the airport annually, almost double the annual figure of 6.4 million in 2019. Read more about Wellington Airport completes its infrastructure expansion this year to accommodate 12 million people who now use the airport annually, almost double the annual figure of 6.4 million in 2019.
Ninety percent of New Zealand rivers and lakes are 'swimmable' now compared to 72 percent in 2017. Read more about Ninety percent of New Zealand rivers and lakes are 'swimmable' now compared to 72 percent in 2017.
New Zealand ranks 17th this year in countries with the highest life expectancy, 83.8 years, gaining one place compared with Kiwis born in 2016 who had an average life span of 81.5 years. Read more about New Zealand ranks 17th this year in countries with the highest life expectancy, 83.8 years, gaining one place compared with Kiwis born in 2016 who had an average life span of 81.5 years.
Industrial cattle farming in New Zealand becomes obsolete as dairy is disrupted by precision fermentation. Read more about Industrial cattle farming in New Zealand becomes obsolete as dairy is disrupted by precision fermentation.
Nursing shortages reach a record of 15,000 this year. Read more about Nursing shortages reach a record of 15,000 this year.
