The Ika Rere, the first 100% battery-operated electric ferry operating in Wellington on behalf of East by West Ferries, will be operative at the end of the first quarter of 2022; one charge makes the round trip possible and takes 15 minutes to recharge

New Zealand's Ministry of Trade and Consumer Affairs has warned the country's leaders against maintaining a slow approach on cryptocurrencies, calling on the Australian government to finalize its stance on cryptocurrencies as well 'before it is too late'

Parents and caregivers of young children will be helped to manage the rising cost of living with partial reimbursement of ECE (early childhood education) tuition beginning July 1, with refund of up to 25% of their weekly tuition to a maximum of $75/week