New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New and improved radiology services for Auckland City Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced funding for the first stage of a major project to upgrade and expand interventional radiology services at Auckland City Hospital. “This project will significantly improve access to radiology services for patients across Auckland and beyond,” Mr Brown says. “A $41.2 million investment will fund […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Traffic disruption, Tamahere
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists heading to Fieldays in Waikato are advised of even more potential traffic disruption. A truck hit an overbridge on Airport Road in Tamahere, near the roundabout, about 10:15am. While the truck has been removed, traffic management is in place while contractors assess the site. Motorists are asked to have patience. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government backs voluntary nature credits
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting the expansion of a voluntary credits nature market through the running of pilot projects across New Zealand. Establishing a market that is durable, measurable and transparent will help farmers, landowners, iwi, and conservation groups unlock new income streams for looking after nature on their land, Associate Minister […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ – 11 sunscreens sold in New Zealand didn’t meet SPF claims, as revealed by an Australian test
Source: Consumer NZ Australian consumer group Choice’s test of household sunscreens has shown 16 out of 20 tested sunscreens didn’t meet their SPF claims. These include products sold in New Zealand, including Banana Boat, Nivea and Neutrogena sunscreens. Consumer NZ research and test writer Belinda Castles says consumers expect sunscreens to protect them. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Local authority statistics: March 2025 quarter
Local authority statistics: March 2025 quarter – information release 12 June 2025 Local authority statistics provides information on the performance of core non-trading activities of New Zealand’s territorial and regional councils. Visit our website to read this information release and to download CSV files: Local authority statistics: March 2025 quarter CSV files for download MIL […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Electronic card transactions: May 2025
Electronic card transactions: May 2025 – information release 12 June 2025 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key facts All figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. Values are at […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government Cuts – New Zealand’s ability to monitor geohazards weakened by science job cuts – PSA
Source: PSA The centre providing 24/7 monitoring of geohazards will have to close at times as Government cuts force the centre workforce to be cut to the bone. The National GeoHazard Monitoring Centre, operated by GNS Science, provides round the clock monitoring of potential tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and landslides, and was set up after the Kaikoura […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Wellington hīkoi to parliament tomorrow against prison expansion
Source: People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) On Friday, June 13, People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) is inviting concerned members of the community to a rally outside the Department of Corrections National Office in Pōneke (Wellington), to protest the Coalition Government’s expansion of Waikeria and Christchurch Men’s Prisons. After speeches, there will be a hīkoi to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech: Hon Andrew Hoggard to Federated Farmers at Fieldays
Source: ACT Party ACT MP Hon Andrew HoggardFederated Farmers Rural Advocacy Hub Speaking Engagement Wednesday 11 June, 11:30 am Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be back, and thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. I’d like to start by acknowledging the significant effort that’s gone into organising this year’s Fieldays Rural Advocacy Hub. These […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Climate activists dressed as lawyers would sacrifice farmers to the climate gods
Source: ACT Party Responding to legal action from Lawyers for Climate Action NZ, ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “This is a courtroom stunt by climate activists dressed as lawyers. They would sacrifice our rural lifeblood at the altar of climate ideology. “The clear goal of this challenge is to place more restrictions on Kiwi […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: ACT MP welcomes changes to anti-stalking bill, calls for urgent action on newer forms of abuse
Source: ACT Party ACT MP Laura McClure is welcoming changes made at select committee to strengthen the proposed anti-stalking law, but says more must be done to protect New Zealanders from modern forms of digital abuse, particularly sexually explicit deepfakes. “I’m pleased to see the Government respond to public concern about stalking with more robust […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: ACT responds to legislation to restrict farm-to-forest conversions
Source: ACT Party Responding to the introduction of legislation to restrict farm-to-forest conversions, ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “The Government is moving to address legitimate concerns in rural communities. Forestry is swallowing up productive farmland because the current system is rigged against those who feed the world,” says Mr Cameron. “Red tape and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New parent visa delivers on ACT commitment
Source: ACT Party ACT Immigration spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar is celebrating the delivery of an ACT coalition commitment in the form of the Parent Boost Visa. “The Parent Boost Visa aligns closely with the policy ACT campaigned on in 2023. I’m proud to see our commitment to a renewable, multi-year parent visa come to life, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Agriculture – Wool carpet decision a ‘parachute’ for farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Kāinga Ora’s decision to use wool carpet in its social housing is a massive win for wool growers but won’t be enough to save the industry on its own, Federated Farmers says. “Our wool industry is in major freefall, and this move from Kāinga Ora is the parachute we desperately need,” Federated Farmers […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Proposed amendments to Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say New Zealand Food Safety has identified, and is seeking feedback on, 4 broad categories of amendments to the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011. The proposed changes are intended to: improve accessibility of the regulations create greater certainty and confidence in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Legislative Changes Create Major Tax Savings Opportunity for Thousands of Kiwis and Expat Brits with UK Pensions
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Legislative Changes Create Major Tax Savings Opportunity for Thousands of Kiwis and Expat Brits with UK Pensions Groundbreaking changes to New Zealand’s tax law, coming into effect on 1 April 2026, will create unprecedented opportunity for thousands of Kiwis and British expats with UK pensions to save on tax and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand food and fibre exports on track to break new records
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers, growers, foresters, fishers and primary processors are driving New Zealand’s economic recovery with export revenue on track to surpass $60 billion for the first time, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced today at Fieldays. “The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report forecasts export earnings of $59.9 billion for […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Elective boost delivers over 9,500 additional procedures so far
Source: New Zealand Government More than 9,500 additional procedures have now been delivered as part of the Government’s elective boost, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is what putting patients first looks like. We are focused on increasing delivery of elective treatments – across both public and private hospitals – to reduce wait times for […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Double-digit growth for aquaculture exports
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s aquaculture sector has experienced double-digit growth in export revenue over the past year, sending a clear signal that more is to come from the enormously promising sector, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The forecast export results were released today as part of the latest Situation and Outlook […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand hits digital economy milestone
Source: New Zealand Government A key milestone in the push for a more connected digital economy has been reached, with over one million businesses now registered with a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN), Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk says. “The NZBN is a simple idea with a big impact. It gives each business a […]