The most powerful passports for 2025
Arton's Global Passport Power Rank 2025 puts the United Arab Emirates in the top spot, with a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 179. Second place is held by Singapore and Spain, each with a score of 175.
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1 Singapore (193 destinations)
2 South Korea (190)
3 Japan (189)
4 Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland (188)
5 Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands (187)
6 Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden (186)
7 Australia, Czech Republic, Malta, Poland (185)
8 Croatia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom (184)
9 Canada (183)
10 Latvia, Liechtenstein (182)
11 Iceland, Lithuania (181)
12 USA, Malaysia (180)
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Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.3% Yes
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46.7% No
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