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Matthew Brockett
For Matthew Brockett's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
New Zealand already generates more than 80% of its electricity from renewable sources, and aspires to reach 100% by 2030.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 8, 2023
New Zealand ties up with BlackRock in drive for fully green power
The deal will supercharge efforts by New Zealand to become one of the first countries in the world to achieve a 100% renewable electricity supply.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 26, 2023
New Zealand looks to broaden trade with China as Hipkins meets Xi
On a six-day visit, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his 29-strong delegation are working to drive demand for more than the traditional fare of milk, logs and lamb.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 15, 2023
Pacesetter New Zealand’s recession may be harbinger for world
New Zealand led the world in raising interest rates to combat the post-pandemic inflation wave. Now it’s officially in recession in a possible preview of what lies ahead for others.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 2, 2021
All Blacks players fret over team's fate if Silver Lake buys in
A move by the U.S. private equity firm to purchase a stake of New Zealand Rugby's commercial operations has drawn criticism.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 19, 2020
Jacinda Ardern’s stunning election victory holds lessons for U.S.
Ardern's message of empathy and kindness contrasts starkly with the divisive politics in the U.S. as Donald Trump and Joe Biden face off.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Feb 18, 2019
With every incident, fear grows that China is giving New Zealand the cold shoulder over Huawei ban
When an Air New Zealand jet to Shanghai was forced to turn around earlier this month, it seemed a relatively innocuous event put down to misfiled paperwork.

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