New Zealand

Urban Green Spaces Are Disappearing from New Zealand Cities Amid Housing Density Push

As New Zealand cities evolve to accommodate denser housing, a concerning trend is emerging: urban green spaces are shrinking. While New Zealand’s cities are relatively small compared to global metropolises, their green space, though reasonable in total, is under pressure...
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,...
Pacific Islands Forum-Leaders

Pacific Island Leaders Back Controversial Regional Policing Plan Amid China’s Growing Influence

In a significant development at the recent Pacific Islands Forum held in Tonga, Australia announced that Pacific Island leaders have endorsed a contentious regional policing plan aimed at addressing security concerns across the region. This endorsement marks a pivotal moment...
Indo Pacific

Rise of Indo-Pacific Strategies: A Global Phenomenon

In recent years, the Indo-Pacific region has become a focal point for international strategy, drawing attention from countries around the world due to its economic potential, strategic location, and complex geopolitical landscape. The term "Indo-Pacific" refers to the maritime space...
NATO-China

Why an Asian NATO Isn’t Necessary: Evaluating Alternative Security Approaches to Counter China

Last week, NATO heads of state gathered in Washington to commemorate the alliance's 75th anniversary. While the summit’s outcomes were largely predictable, the discussions revealed an unexpected emphasis on China. The Asian superpower emerged as a central topic of concern,...
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...
New Zealand

New Zealand’s National-Led China Policy

New Zealand's new National-led government has a more consistent approach to its relationship with China than the previous six years of Labour. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins outlined three principles for New Zealand's relationship with China in a July 2023 speech...
Western Bay of Plenty District Council's workshops

Why Closed-Door Workshops are Necessary for Councils

Western Bay of Plenty District Council closed all its workshops to the public from July 1 to November 20, 2023. Councillor Rodney Joyce criticized the practice and called it "hard to crack." The council has started putting workshop minutes into...
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