New Zealand predictions for 2030

Read 21 predictions about New Zealand in 2030, 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 2030

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Politics predictions for New Zealand in 2030

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Government predictions for New Zealand in 2030

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Economy predictions for New Zealand in 2030

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Technology predictions for New Zealand in 2030

Technology related predictions to impact New Zealand in 2030 include:

  • 80% of car imports into New Zealand are electric by this year. Likelihood: 65 percent1
  • This year, 80 percent of car imports in New Zealand are electric. Likelihood: 75%1

Culture predictions for New Zealand in 2030

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Defense predictions for in 2030

Defense related predictions to impact New Zealand in 2030 include:

  • The Defense Force has invested USD $20 billion in new equipment since 2020. Likelihood: 65 percent1

Infrastructure predictions for New Zealand in 2030

Infrastructure related predictions to impact New Zealand in 2030 include:

  • The light rail line from the CBD to the airport is complete and ready for use this year. Likelihood: 100%1
  • New Zealand becomes one of the lowest-ranked countries in terms of geopolitical power this year; according to an index ranking 25 countries in Asia, New Zealand now ranks ~22 out of 25 nations, slipping from 12th position in 2018. Likelihood: 80%1
  • New Zealand and Australia will slip in power by 2030 according to Lowy Institute Asia Power Index.Link
  • Light rail from Auckland CBD to airport 'absolutely' finished by 2030 - transport minister Phil Twyford.Link

Environment predictions for New Zealand in 2030

Environment related predictions to impact New Zealand in 2030 include:

  • Methane gases, primarily emitted by New Zealand's agriculture industry, have been reduced by 10 percent this year compared to 2019 levels. Likelihood: 75%1
  • New Zealand reduces its total greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent this year, compared to 2005 levels. Likelihood: 80%1
  • Genesis Energy, a major New Zealand electricity generation, natural gas, and LPG retailing company, phases out coal completely by this year. Likelihood: 90%1
  • Auckland's Waiheke Island becomes free of fossil fuels as of this year. Likelihood: 75%1
  • New Zealand develops onshore recycling for its waste this year. Likelihood: 60%1
  • New Zealand could be waiting until 2030 for onshore recycling facilites.Link
  • Plans announced to make Auckland's Waiheke Island free of fossil fuels by 2030.Link
  • Genesis Energy irks greenies with plans to keep burning coal until 2030.Link
  • New Zealand sticks to 2030 climate target while waiting for 1.5C advice.Link
  • Zero Carbon Bill revealed: everything you need to know.Link

Science predictions for New Zealand in 2030

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Health predictions for New Zealand in 2030

Health related predictions to impact New Zealand in 2030 include:

  • New Zealand reduces rates of death and severe injuries from road accidents by 40 percent compared to 2018 figures. Likelihood: 75%1
  • New Zealand vets stop the routine use of antibiotics in animals this year. Likelihood: 75%1
  • NZ vets want to stop routine use of antibiotics in animals by 2030.Link
  • New strategy aims to reduce number of road deaths by 40 per cent.Link

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

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