New Zealand predictions for 2023

Read 9 predictions about New Zealand in 2023, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for New Zealand in 2023

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Politics predictions for New Zealand in 2023

Politics related predictions to impact New Zealand in 2023 include:

  • The Millennials, and Generations X and Y become a voter majority, overtaking Baby Boomers. Likelihood: 70 percent1
  • From this year, for the first time in New Zealand's political history, Gen Xers, Gen Y and Millennials will comprise the majority of the voting public. Likelihood: 90%1

Government predictions for New Zealand in 2023

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Economy predictions for New Zealand in 2023

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Technology predictions for New Zealand in 2023

Technology related predictions to impact New Zealand in 2023 include:

  • New Zealand partners with Australia to roll out satellite technology able to pinpoint a location on Earth to within 10 centimeters, unlocking more than USD $7.5 billion in benefits for industries in both countries. Likelihood: 65 percent1
  • Australia and New Zealand complete the development of SBAS this year, which is a satellite technology that will pinpoint a location on Earth to within 10 centimeters, unlocking more than $7.5 billion in benefits for industries in both countries. Likelihood: 90%1

Culture predictions for New Zealand in 2023

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Defense predictions for in 2023

Defense related predictions to impact New Zealand in 2023 include:

  • The Lockheed-manufactured C-130 aircraft used for passenger and cargo movement in support of combat, peacekeeping, and humanitarian relief operations begins operations in New Zealand. Likelihood: 65 percent1
  • Four Boeing P-8A Poseidons begin operations in the New Zealand Defense Force. Likelihood: 65 percent1
  • The New Zealand Defence Force to recieve four Boeing P-8A Poseidons that will begin operations this year. The planes are designed for: anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; interoperable, command, control and communications; stand-off targeting and strike support; and search and rescue. Likelihood: 90%1

Infrastructure predictions for New Zealand in 2023

Infrastructure related predictions to impact New Zealand in 2023 include:

  • KiwiRail replaces and repurposes old and outdated transport assets, with more than 100 new locomotives and 900 new container wagons in place by the end of this year. Likelihood: 100%1

Environment predictions for New Zealand in 2023

Environment related predictions to impact New Zealand in 2023 include:

  • New Zealand increases the levy rate for landfills that take household waste to $50 or $60 per tonne this year, up from $10 per tonne set in 2009. Likelihood: 60%1

Science predictions for New Zealand in 2023

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Health predictions for New Zealand in 2023

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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