Auckland’s $5.5 billion City Rail Link starts operations, including a new 3.4-kilometer track from Britomart to Mt Eden. Read more about Auckland’s $5.5 billion City Rail Link starts operations, including a new 3.4-kilometer track from Britomart to Mt Eden.
Flag carrier Air New Zealand puts its first zero-emission plane in the air. Read more about Flag carrier Air New Zealand puts its first zero-emission plane in the air.
Motorists in Auckland start paying congestion charges. Read more about Motorists in Auckland start paying congestion charges.
Annual wage growth rises much slower (4.0%) compared to 5.2% in 2025. Read more about Annual wage growth rises much slower (4.0%) compared to 5.2% in 2025.
The government imposes a digital-services tax on large multinational companies. Read more about The government imposes a digital-services tax on large multinational companies.
Mobile operator 2degrees switches off its 3G service. Read more about Mobile operator 2degrees switches off its 3G service.
The unemployment rate peaks at 5.8% by early 2025, up from 3.9% in 2023. Read more about The unemployment rate peaks at 5.8% by early 2025, up from 3.9% in 2023.
The government reduces the number of smokers in the country to just 5%, thanks to banning sales of tobacco products and cutting the number of retailers. Read more about The government reduces the number of smokers in the country to just 5%, thanks to banning sales of tobacco products and cutting the number of retailers.
Flag carrier Air New Zealand experiences robust customer demand amid volatile fuel prices and increased airport charges. Read more about Flag carrier Air New Zealand experiences robust customer demand amid volatile fuel prices and increased airport charges.
Annual wage growth rises by 6.2% in 2024 before increasing to 5.2% in 2025. Read more about Annual wage growth rises by 6.2% in 2024 before increasing to 5.2% in 2025.
