Waitangi Day – Another Day in Socially Progressive New Zealand

On Waitangi Day 2015 social progression in New Zealand has a long way to go,

Coroner Releases Carterton Hot Air Balloon Disaster Photographs

The New Zealand coroner has released photographs (above) of the Carterton Disaster, a little over three years since 11 people lost their lives in a fireball that engulfed their hot air balloon. Some of these images are distressing. They show the flash as the basket ignites after touching power lines, then the balloon rising rapidly…

British Government Updates its Travel Advice for New Zealand to Include Terrorism and Road Accidents

The British government has recently updated its travel advice for New Zealand, it now includes the risk of terrorism. It also advises there is no requirement for road insurance and no right to claim compensation (source) Motor vehicle insurance is not a legal requirement in New Zealand. This is because New Zealand law has removed…

Happy Holidays!

Seasons greetings. Happy Christmas, Fabulous Festivus and Happy Hanukkah. The team at E2NZ.org is now taking a vacation. On our return we have plans to hit the ground running with a new format for the site. In the meantime, may the force be with you. Thanks for making the site a success for another year,…

New Zealand in Mourning as #Fonterra Slashes Payout, Fall of 2.7% GDP

The dangers of living in an economy too dependent on agriculture hit home today in New Zealand. Dairy farmers are facing a “disastrous” year after a prediction that none will make money from Fonterra’s payout forecast, issued today. According to an article in today’s NZFarmer.co.nz: Fonterra today cut its farm gate milk price forecast for…