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Top Banks In New Zealand
New Zealand operates a bubbly free-market economy. It is no secret that the New Zealand financial services sector…
New Zealand’s Pacific Reset : Strategic Anxieties About Rising China
China’s expanding influence is complicating strategic calculations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Small states, dependent on maintaining high levels…
Why Is New Zealand So Often Left Off World Maps?
A LITTLE OVER 2,000 MILES from Australia, there is a cluster of distinctively shaped islands. The northern one is…
Why Silicon Valley Billionaires Are Prepping For The Apocalypse In New Zealand
How an extreme libertarian tract predicting the collapse of liberal democracies – written by Jacob Rees-Mogg’s father –…
13 Reasons Why Queenstown Is The Coolest Town In New Zealand
With so many incredible places to explore across the globe, I don’t often return to the same place…
Queenstown, New Zealand : Find Reward In The Little Things
Sometimes it’s the little things that count. Here are some of the best for free or under $50…
What Will New Zealand’s New Government Bring For Towns And Cities?
Almost 90% of New Zealand’s population is urbanised. Getting policy right for towns and cities will be crucial…
Wellington In New Zealand Experiments With Parking Sensors
Thousands of sensors are to be installed around Wellington to keep an eye on parking overstayers. A $1.4 million…
Coronavirus: Governments Knew A Pandemic Was A Threat – Here’s Why They Weren’t Better Prepared
Most people think or at least hope their government is doing a good job in the face of…
Are We Witnessing The Rise Of A New Terrorist Trend?
Manifestos and livestreaming seem to be the new trend in radical right terrorist attacks. Halle is the latest…
These Countries Have Yet To Start Covid-19 Vaccinations
As the United States pledges $4 billion to support COVAX and the equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide,…
How To Build More Resilient Countries After The COVID-19 Pandemic
In 2020, the world witnessed what happens when a global risk becomes reality. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have…
Coronavirus And Sourdough – This Is What We Searched For Online In 2020
When times are uncertain, people look for answers. Once our ancestors sought out seers, prophets and mystics. Now…
15 Countries Sign World’s Biggest Free Trade Deal
15 countries signed the world’s largest free trade deal over a video link on Sunday which was the…
2020 Was Supposed To Be The ‘Super Year For Nature.’ What Now?
A pandemic has slowed the pace of life. It has not, however, slowed climate breakdown. Before COVID-19 appeared…
Alcohol And Junk Food Companies Are Exploiting The Pandemic
From marketing beer with pandemic lingo to giving money to governments, a report argues that corporate capture of…
How COVID Has Revealed The Need For A Rethink In Urban Planning
The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness of the significant flaws in our urban infrastructure, and highlighted our lack…
Where Same-Sex Marriages Are Legal
At a glance, here are the countries where same-sex marriages are fully or partially legal. The number of…
The State Of Global Peace In 2020
Which countries have the highest and lowest levels of peace? How can COVID-19 affect peace? European countries occupy…
The World’s Most Powerful Passports Of 2020
If you’re a passport holder in these countries, you can travel freer than anyone else. Earlier this year,…
George Floyd And Black Lives Matter Protests: A Brief Timeline
Here is a summary of events in the on-going Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests. “I can’t breathe.”…
Are We Opening When We Should?
Right now, the entire world is just testing how we are going to continue to live our lives.…
How City Streets Are Being Transformed During COVID-19 Lockdown
After COVID-19, some city streets might never revert to how they were before the lockdown. Global-scale lockdowns have…
7 Most Watched Sports In The World
Most Watched Sports One hallmark of our modern world is the proliferation of sporting activities. No matter which…
Is Your Mattress Easy On The Environment? (Here’s 7 Ones That Are)
You spend about one-third of your life asleep. Many mattresses contain a slew of chemicals and substances that…
Here Are The Cleanest And Most Corrupt Governments Of The World
Denmark and New Zealand are the least corrupt countries in the world while Somalia is the most corrupt.…
2019 Is The Year Of Democratic Setbacks And Popular Protests
The global 2019 Democracy Index score diminished from 5.48 in 2018 to 5.44 2019, according to a recently…
Britain Is About To Leave The EU – What’s Next?
Britain will shortly leave the European Union. So that’s it. Brexit is over, right? Wrong. To channel former…
How Volcanoes Influence Climate And How Their Emissions Compare To What We Produce
Everyone is going on about reducing our carbon footprint, zero emissions, planting sustainable crops for biodiesel etc. Is…
The Global Gender Gap Report 2020
Our world is on its way to building fairer and more inclusive economies. One aspect where gap remains…
Why White Island Erupted And Why There Was No Warning
Five people have been confirmed dead, 31 remain in hospital with injuries and eight are still missing after…
Sweden Ranked As The Most Reputable Country In The World For 2019
When it comes to a country’s reputation, bigger definitely isn’t better. With a combined population of less than…
The Ups And Downs And Clashes Of Western Civilization
Ethnocentric, sexist and racist ideologies demonstrate why it is important to de-colonise the study and teaching of European…
Climate Crisis: Migration Cannot Be The Only Option For People Living On ‘Drowning’ Islands
The evidence of the climate crisis is now undeniable. But state responses to climate change often have social…
Top 10 Most Peaceful Countries 2019
Which countries are the most peaceful? The Global Peace Index 2019 is here to answer you. The Global…
Japan & Singapore Ranked Most Powerful According To Henley & Partners Passport Index
Henley & Partners has released their updated 2019 rankings of passport rankings for countries in the world. This…
At The G20, A Focus On Sideshow Diplomacy And Photo Opps, With Limited Material Gains
What a weekend it’s been: global leadership, diplomacy and theatrics, all at play on the world stage. US…
Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly Cities In The World 2019
Sometimes, we need a step back to move forward. Climate change, pollution, and congestion in cities are some…
The Best & Worst Tourism Slogans: From Unforgettable Tag Lines To Those That Are Best Forgotten
Devising a slogan that encapsulates everything a holiday destination has to offer is no easy task. There are…
Christchurch Attacks Are A Stark Warning Of Toxic Political Environment That Allows Hate To Flourish
When lives are tragically cut short, it is generally easier to explain the “how” than the “why”. This…
It’s Official – Hong Kong Is The Most Expensive City In The World To Live In
The most expensive cities to live in around the world in 2019 have been revealed in the 15th Annual…
Davos 2019 Key Moments For Day Three
As expected, this year’s World Economic Forum continues to illuminate environmental, economic and societal issues around the world.…
Job Hunts – Through The Looking Glassdoor
The mission should always be to find a job and company to love and have a productive partnership…
How To Turn A Car Town Into A Cycling City
As the home of Royal Philips Electronics for more than 125 years, the southern Netherlands city of Eindhoven…
Does The G20 Summit Really Make A Difference? World Leaders Reckon It Does
“The secret to success is sincerity. Learn to fake that, and you’ve got it made.” So goes an…
How Do We Improve Cities Without Causing Displacement?
As demand for urban living continues to increase, how do we make our cities better without triggering displacement…
Protecting Heritage Is A Human Right
Technological advancements in archaeology in recent decades have produced amazing insights into the lives of ancient peoples. These…
The Good, Bad & Ugly Sides To Hong Kong, For Visitors & Residents Alike
Safe streets, efficient transport, restaurants around every corner, the Sevens – there’s lots to like about Hong Kong.…
We Made Plastic. We Depend On It. Now We’re Drowning In It.
The miracle material has made modern life possible. But more than 40 percent of it is used just…
Humans May Have Transformed The Sahara From Lush Paradise To Barren Desert
Once upon a time, the Sahara was green. There were vast lakes. Hippos and giraffe lived there, and large…