The Climate Change Commission presented its first progress assessment of the national adaptation plan, examining its effectiveness and implementation, founding that it is not happening at the scale or pace needed; it also contains 9 recommendations

The 7th Race Relations Day Multicultural Festival 2024 was celebrated; Chinese Consul General in Auckland Chen Shijie spoke about the event, recognising the 100-year history of Chinese settlement in New Zealand and the friendship between the two peoples

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has launched an Infrastructure Priorities Programme to address and solve problems such as leaky water pipes, congested roads, schools and hospitals

National datasets on rare diseases will be created as part of the Ministry of Health strategy to better support people living with these conditions

The 'AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand has been published by New Zealand's AI Forum: a comprehensive strategy that aims to position the country as a leading hub for responsible artificial intelligence innovation by 2030