A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people has been recognized as a legal person after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being.

New Zealand plans to introduce legislation before the end of the year that will create a framework to help communities and businesses adapt to the impacts of climate change.

The country, which sank into a recession last year, is trying to entice highly skilled “digital nomads” to work in the island nation for up to nine months.

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New visa conditions will now allow visitors to work remotely for an overseas employer or client from New Zealand.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the change will enable many visitors to extend their stays, leading to more spending in the country.

A top New Zealand central banker said on Wednesday the official interest rate will move towards a lower, neutral level in the absence of future shocks to the system, as pandemic-related disruptions abate and inflation subsides.

New Zealand is making it easier for tourists to work remotely while visiting the country, as part of efforts to help its stagnating economy.

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People leaving New Zealand hit record levels in the 12 months to November 2024, in another sign of the weakness in the country’s economy that moved to a technical recession in the third quarter.

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis said this year’s budget will seek to remove barriers to economic growth as she targets an earlier return to surplus than is currently forecast.