New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 6, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government move to kill pay equity process is an attack on women workers – E tū
Source: E tū is slamming the Government’s announcement that it will make it harder for workers to claim pay equity, describing it as an attack on women and a green light to pay them less for work of equal value. The changes, announced by Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden, will raise the bar for […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government turns back clock on pay equity for teachers
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) “This claim has followed a robust and agreed process between all parties,” said PPTA Te Wehengarua President Chris Abercrombie. “We’ve conducted more than 300 interviews with teachers and comparator roles across the sector, using a consistent, agreed-upon tool to gather data. That evidence has been through consultation with both […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Post-Cabinet Press Conference: Monday 5 May 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets POST-CABINET PRESS CONFERENCE: Monday, 5 May 2025 EPIQ TRANSCRIPT PM: Well, look, good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to be joined this afternoon by our awesome Trade Minister, Todd McClay, who’s doing some incredible work. As you know, it’s a big sitting block with the Budget at the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Politics and Health – Mental health workforce crisis exposed – urgent action needed now – PSA
Source: PSA The Government must take urgent action on the acute shortage of mental health workers after revelations of the scale of problem. The PSA is demanding the Government: 1. Immediately fill all vacancies 2. Lift the hiring ban across the country 3. Reinstate police support for all mental health call outs 3 News has obtained […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: PPTA calls on Minister Stanford to come clean on Kāhui Ako
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) Kāhui Ako, or Communities of Learning, bring together schools with the aim of helping students to achieve their full potential. They give highly skilled and experienced teachers the opportunity to lead projects in and across schools, providing support and advice to teachers on agreed priorities such as attendance, transitions […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey released
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Headline: New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey released The latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) shows that around a third of adults were victims of a crime in 2024. Published by the Ministry of Justice today, the latest survey is based on interviews with more than 7,000 New Zealanders […]
Source: E-Commerce arrangement with China to boost Digital Exports MEDIA RELEASE – 5 May 2025 Majority Support For Bill Defining ‘Woman’ & ‘Man’ – ONLY 29% OPPOSITION TO THE BILL A new poll has found majority support for a Member’s Bill that would ensure the biological definition of a woman and man are defined in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland Transport seeks feedback on unclogging Dominion Road congestion
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Transport (AT) is asking for feedback to change the operating hours of Dominion Road’s southbound bus lane by one hour, to help improve congestion and keep your city moving. AT is also proposing to install a peak time right hand turn ban at […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Funding, payments and learner fees – Youth Guarantee
Source: For the full requirements, see the Youth Guarantee funding conditions for the relevant year.Funding mechanismThe Minister responsible for tertiary education issues the YG funding mechanism. The funding mechanism outlines the general form and essential components of the fund. It provides the mandate for the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to allocate the funding and what the funding can be […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Privacy notice
Source: Last updated 4 February 2021Last updated 4 February 2021 Print Share A privacy notice is an outward-facing document, a TEO usually publishes on a website, to show the public how you manage personal information.A privacy notice is an outward-facing document, a TEO usually publishes on a website, to show the public how you manage […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police acknowledge Race Unity Speech Awards winner
Source: New Zealand Police The winner of the 2025 Race Unity Speech Awards is Jordyn Joy Pillay, from Ormiston Senior College, Auckland. Jordyn’s speech highlighted that diversity must be more than a moment – it must be a movement. “I am the ocean I cannot be read I am calm and soothing and so accepting. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Mautohe Cathedral Cove closed for conifer removal
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 05 May 2025 DOC Coromandel Senior Ranger Matt Flynn says the conifers are invasive weeds that threaten to permanently alter the unique landscapes only found in New Zealand. Conifers were introduced to New Zealand in the 1880s. Since then they have spread across the country from […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: State Highway 2 blocked, Waiotahe
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2 is blocked at Waiotahe, west of Ōpōtiki, due to a serious crash. It happened at the intersection with Baird Road about 5:35am, and involved two vehicles. Indications are that one person is seriously injured. Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to delay travel if […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Delays on the Auckland network
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists should expect delays on parts of the Auckland motorway network this morning. Emergency services are responding to a two-truck collision on the Northern Motorway, near the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Southbound traffic is being impacted this morning, with some lanes closed while the scene is cleared. Fortunately no injuries […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, Southwestern Motorway
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on the Southwestern Motorway, northbound, between the Onehunga Harbour Rd on-ramp and the Queenstown Rd off-ramp. Traffic management is in place. Motorists should avoid the area or expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI New […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Changes to improve pay equity process
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is amending the Equal Pay Act [the Act] to make the process of raising and resolving pay equity claims more robust, workable and sustainable, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today. Pay equity is achieved when women and men are paid the same for work that is […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Investments – NZ SUPER FUND NAMED WORLD’S BEST OVER PAST 20 YEARS
Source: New Zealand Super Fund Average annual returns of 10.03 percent after costs over the past 20 years make the New Zealand Superannuation Fund the world’s best-performing sovereign wealth fund, according to international sovereign wealth fund experts GlobalSWF. GlobalSWF’s annual rankings compare the performance of 13 sovereign wealth funds and 37 pension funds from 18 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Business and Tech – Fusion5 repositions itself in market as transformation partner
Source: FUSION5 6 May – Auckland, New Zealand – Following several significant senior appointments and acquisitions of related technology businesses over the past 18 months, Australasian systems integrator Fusion5 has formally announced its transition from a business applications company to a full-service transformation partner. Formed in 2003, Fusion5 initially filled the gap between the big, strategically focused […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ’s annual KiwiSaver survey reveals satisfaction rising but questions remain
Source: Consumer NZ Strong returns and fewer issues helped lift sentiment, even with some investors disengaged, although that may be about to change. “Consumer NZ’s People’s Choice award recognises products and services whose customers are highly satisfied,” says Consumer chief executive Jon Duffy. Results from the nationally representative annual KiwiSaver satisfaction survey highlight the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Banking – ASB recruiting 80 home ownership specialists to prepare for refixing surge
Source: ASB ASB is on a hiring drive to recruit 80 additional home ownership specialists as it prepares for a surge in home loan applications. 80 percent of New Zealand homeowners are expected to refix their home loan within the next year, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. While most of the 80 […]