Summarised by Centrist
New Zealand’s tourism industry is bracing for a 20% decrease in cruise visitors this summer, due to rising port costs and visitor levies. Gavin Oliver, managing director of EcoZip Adventures, says that while cruise passengers make up 11% of his business, even a 2-3% revenue drop could heavily impact a sector still recovering from the government’s COVID response. Oliver warns that increasing costs may make New Zealand less attractive for future tourists.
An investigation is ongoing.
Average losses are $1356 per scam.
“That stuff erodes trust.”
“There’s a very important other side to the experience of many New Zealanders.”
Go woke..go broke.
An investigation is ongoing.
Average losses are $1356 per scam.
“That stuff erodes trust.”
“There’s a very important other side to the experience of many New Zealanders.”
Go woke..go broke.
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Are New Zealand’s biggest news outlets willing to fact-check government claims, or are they letting misinformation slip through?
Critics questioning if his presence might restore balance.
Abuse of politicians isn’t just about identity—policy frustration is often the real driver.
MCNZ’s strict COVID rules enforcement was like a modern-day witch hunt, where even mild dissent was met with swift punishment.
From “heated tobacco” debates to Māori land disputes, the influence of global organisations is affecting domestic policies.
While traditional Māori healing practices enjoy ACC funding, questions about fairness and accountability remain and proven alternative therapies that are not Maori are mostly shut out.
