Kaikōura evacuations, voting law shift & more
A state of emergency is in place for Kaikōura as heavy rain causes flooding and evacuations. Meanwhile, a new political proposal could change who is allowed to vote, and some electric vehicle prices have dropped.
If you are in or traveling through Kaikōura, expect significant disruptions and follow evacuation orders as a state of emergency continues. Heavy rain has washed out bridges and forced residents from their homes, with the weather system now moving further north.
Permanent residents who are not citizens may lose their right to vote if a new proposal from the New Zealand First party becomes law. The party, which is part of the governing coalition, has announced it will campaign to change electoral laws to restrict voting rights exclusively to New Zealand citizens.
You can now pay $2000 less for an MG5 electric vehicle following a price cut across the model range. The top-spec Essence 62kWh model has also been upgraded with increased power and battery range.
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