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Visionweek day two – Connecting NZ: transport, tourism, technology

Visionweek NZ 2020 continued today, its second day in a week-long virtual event focused on the question ‘What next for New Zealand?’. The event features some of New Zealand’s most prominent figures in innovation looking at topics including business, infrastructure, housing, science, health and education. The summit features visionary New Zealanders, including Sustainable Business Council Executive Director Mike Burrell, Transpower …

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New Zealand hits zero active coronavirus cases. Here are 5 measures to keep it that way

Michael Baker, University of Otago and Nick Wilson, University of Otago Editor’s update: New Zealand has “eliminated” COVID-19 “for now”, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has declared, announcing the nation will move to alert level 1 from midnight on June 8, lifting all requirements for social distancing and restrictions on businesses. We are confident we have eliminated transmission of the virus …

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Visionweek day one – Opportunity NZ: why a vision is necessary

Visionweek NZ 2020 kicked off today, asking us to imagine if New Zealand’s five million-strong population set a vision for our future that ensures New Zealand’s long-term sustainability, productivity, resilience and high-quality outcomes for all people, communities and the environment. The week-long programme features prominent New Zealanders, including Xero founder Rod Drury, Sir Stephen Tindall, economist Shamubeel Eaqub, Rocket Lab’s …

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