Articles from ‘elocal magazine’

For generations of New Zealand travellers, the brightly wrapped boiled lolly handed out as an aircraft begins its descent has become almost as familiar as the koru itself. Behind that small Kiwi ritual is an equally New Zealand story — a family business that survived economic upheaval, embraced automation and eventually fulfilled a promise made thousands of metres above the Tasman. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Serena Solomon for RNZ. ·…

New Zealand may technically be creating jobs, but it isn't creating enough of them — and younger New Zealanders are bearing much of the cost. Behind the 5.6% unemployment rate lies a deeper problem of weak growth per person, falling purchasing power and an economy that continues to struggle to offer many New Zealanders the wages and opportunities available across the Tasman. eLocal Report: Based on analysis by Kiwibank economists Jarrod Kerr,…

The Government has committed to replacing New Zealand's decades-old law governing enduring powers of attorney and supported decision-making. The reforms aim to better protect the rights, wishes and autonomy of people who are unable to make some or all decisions for themselves. Report by eLocal: Based on reporting by Marc Daalder for Newsroom HERE · The Government has announced plans to repeal and replace the Protection of Personal and Property…

Kiev’s corruption troubles deepen as the former Ukrainian Ambassador to the US faces illicit enrichment allegations just two days after being dismissed. · RT reports from the scene of a Ukrainian drone strike on a beach in southern Russia that killed seven civilians, including four children, and injured 58 others. · Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly apologized to India after Facebook removed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech. ·…

The latest Roy Morgan poll has injected fresh uncertainty into New Zealand's election race, with The Opportunities Party (TOP) recording its strongest result yet while Labour continues to struggle under Chris Hipkins. Political commentators say the figures highlight growing voter volatility, but caution against reading too much into a single poll. Labour Slumps as TOP Surges in Latest Roy Morgan Poll · New polling sparks debate over Labour's…

Freedom (formerly the NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party) has issued a media release calling on journalists to question former Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins over what it describes as serious failures in government record-keeping during the Covid-19 vaccination rollout. The party alleges that official documents, ministerial diaries, and Cabinet papers reveal a pattern of missing records, unminuted meetings and the omission of myocarditis…

New Zealand's economy may be avoiding the worst for now, but the margin for error is becoming increasingly thin. Kiwibank economists say businesses and households are both operating under significant financial pressure, with slowing demand expected to prevent inflation from becoming entrenched while also limiting economic growth. Report by eLocal · Kiwibank's latest First View economic report paints a picture of an economy balancing on a knife…

Imagine waking up every day feeling like you're on holiday. At Acacia Cove Village, that's not just a dream—it's everyday life. With spacious grounds, resort-style facilities and a welcoming community, retirement becomes a new beginning rather than an ending When Shirley and her husband first considered moving to Acacia Cove Village, she wasn't convinced. · She admits she had reservations. · Being ten years younger than her husband, she…

Climate policy increasingly relies on sophisticated modelling to estimate future emissions and guide public policy. But every model is built on assumptions. This report explores why those assumptions matter—and why understanding them is just as important as understanding the headline figures. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Newsroom. · The Reporting · A detailed Newsroom investigation has raised questions about whether New Zealand's…

The Government's response to New Zealand's COVID-19 Inquiry has reignited debate over transparency, accountability and the scope of the country's pandemic review. In an interview with Chris Lynch Media, Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters delivered a strongly worded criticism of both the inquiry and the previous Labour Government's handling of the pandemic eLocal Report: Based on an interview by Chris Lynch Media…