Oceania New Zealand The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is considering issuing a central bank digital currency and will consult with the public on the matter
Oceania New Zealand A new Multicultural Council in Te Tai Poutini, a West Coast region, has been established and will ensure that people of all ethnicities celebrate their cultures with pride
Oceania New Zealand The country's only child car seat recycling programme has reached a major milestone after collecting over 100,000 kg of plastic and metal for recycling
Oceania New Zealand After 15 years without attending the MLT New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards, Melissa Partridge has won the 2021 edition in Gore
Oceania New Zealand A youth-led campaign "Make It 16", to lower the voting age to 16, will take its case to the Court of Appeal, as a change is hoped before next year's local body elections
Oceania New Zealand The national Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai highlights the indigenous concept of guardianship for land, sea and sky
Oceania New Zealand New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympic Games
Oceania New Zealand NGOs, academics, the Government and private entities are working together to save Māui dolphin from extinction with innovative drone monitoring system
Oceania New Zealand Citizens arriving in the country from Australia will not have to undergo a quarantine period anymore
Oceania New Zealand The Goverment is drafting a new law to enable communities to move away from climate risks
Oceania New Zealand The country is raising its minimum wage to $20/hour and increasing the top tax rate for the country’s highest earners to 39%