New Zealand Aerospace Sector

Need for Sustainability in New Zealand’s Aerospace Sector

The global space industry is rapidly expanding, with an anticipated market value of US$1.8 trillion by 2035. In parallel, New Zealand's aerospace sector is experiencing significant growth. However, despite these positive trends, recent research highlights a critical oversight: the sector's...
New Zealand Hydro Power Energy

New Zealand’s Energy Security Crisis: Unprecedented Market Volatility and Path to Sustainable Future

New Zealand is in the throes of what Prime Minister has termed an “energy security crisis,” a declaration underscored by the recent turmoil in the country’s electricity market. This crisis, driven by a convergence of environmental, economic, and technological factors,...
Clearview AI Australia

Australian Information Commissioner Drops Case Against Clearview AI: What This Means for Privacy in Age of Big Tech

The office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced this week that it would be taking no further action against the facial recognition company Clearview AI. This marks a significant victory for one of the most controversial technology companies globally,...
Australia Cost of Living

Australia’ Cost of Living Paradox: Navigating Subsidies, Inflation, and Interest Rates

In a world where the cost of living consistently captures headlines and conversations, there is an underlying paradox that often goes unnoticed. On one side, governments strive to ease the financial burden on citizens by implementing subsidies for essentials like...
Interest Rate

US Fed’s Interest Rate Cuts Signal Potential Shifts for Australia

In a stunning development that has sent ripples through global financial markets, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a pivotal announcement on Saturday, signaling the imminent start of a series of interest rate cuts in the United States. This...
Australia University

Australia Government Announces Cap on International Student Enrollments for 2025: Implications and Reactions

After months of speculation and intense debate within the education sector, the Australian federal government has finally announced a cap on the number of international students permitted to commence their studies in the country starting in 2025. This decision, which...
Jillian Segal

Australia Appoints Special Envoy to Tackle Antisemitism Amid Rising Tensions

In a bid to combat antisemitism and preserve social cohesion, Australia has appointed a special envoy, a significant move reflecting the country's commitment to addressing rising community tensions exacerbated by the Israel-Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Jillian...
Australia Parliament

Australia’s Parliament in Uproar Over Gaza-Related Protest

The Australian Labor Party has strict penalties for those who undermine its collective positions, and acts of defiance can lead to expulsion - a precedent with a 130-year history. The last time one of its politicians tested the waters while...
Mental Health

Youth Mental Health and How to Overcome Them

A "rolling crisis" in youth mental healthcare is causing a growing number of children and teenagers in distress waiting weeks for help. Child psychiatrist and paediatrician Hiran Thabrew at Starship Hospital acknowledges that the mental health system is under-resourced and...
Radiate forests, New Zealand

Why Planting Pine and Native Forests Benefits NZ’s Carbon Capture

New Zealand's high carbon emissions contribute to its potential to mitigate climate change by planting forests to sequester large amounts of carbon. There is debate over whether to continue establishing radiata pine plantations or focus on native trees. However, a...
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