News in Brief

News in Brief
Govt plans to triple Hauraki Gulf protection area
Primary Sector

Govt plans to triple Hauraki Gulf protection area

The government announced plans to significantly expand marine protection measures in the Hauraki Gulf by creating 19 new marine protection areas.It plans to introduce the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection bill into parliament before the House rises on Aug 31, nearly tri...

Staff reporters 09 Aug 2023
NZ’s five biggest life insurers sturdy enough to weather severe downturn
Finance

NZ’s five biggest life insurers sturdy enough to weather severe downturn

The life insurers didn't breach minimum solvency requirements.

Staff reporters 08 Aug 2023