New Zealand has “currently” achieved its goal of eliminating the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday, as the country comes to the end of a strict month-long lockdown. Speaking at a press conference, Ardern said she was optimistic the country could continue on “a path of success,” but warned that the lifting […]
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will take a 20 per cent pay cut for the next six months amid the coronavirus pandemic. The salary reduction would also apply to government ministers and public service chief executives, Ardern said as she announced the move in a press conference on Wednesday. “It’s about leadership,” she said. […]
New Zealand will ban foreign buyers from purchasing existing homes in the country in an effort to cool soaring property prices. Prime minister-elect Jacinda Ardern said the ban only applies to non-residents. The country is facing a housing affordability crisis which has left home ownership for many out of reach. Low interest rates, limited housing […]