New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 8, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unlocking economic growth on conservation land
Source: New Zealand Government A targeted effort to reduce the backlog of applications for use of conservation land is accelerating economic growth without compromising conservation values, says Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. “Over the years, decision makers at the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai became wrapped and trapped in a sticky ball of red […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: First Responders – Seven-person specialist team to assist in Canadian wildfires
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba, Canada to support the province’s wildfire response. Canada is currently experiencing a severe wildfire season and all their national resources are fully deployed. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre have now requested international support. There are almost […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – Adapted Kindy Gym classes coming to Te Rauparaha Arena – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council has partnered with Special Olympics New Zealand to launch an Adapted Kindy Gym option in term 3. The classes at Te Rauparaha Arena will provide a fun, supportive play and movement programme designed especially for preschoolers with intellectual or learning disabilities and/or autism. The calm, engaging classes help little […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local Elections – It’s time to make a stand! – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Passionate about what happens in your community? Keen to make a difference? Nominations are open for local elections! Anyone interested in standing for mayor or councillor in one of Porirua’s three wards has until midday 1 August to get their nomination in. Four councillors are elected in the Pāuatahanui general ward, covering […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employment – Uber drivers taking a stand on behalf of all platform workers – CTU
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi As the Uber drivers have their case heard in the Supreme Court today, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi believes that the outcome of the case will have lasting implications for people working the in the platform economy and workers who have […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Uber drivers taking a stand on behalf of all platform workers
Source: NZCTU As the Uber drivers have their case heard in the Supreme Court today, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi believes that the outcome of the case will have lasting implications for people working the in the platform economy and workers who have been misclassified as contractors. “As a country […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wanted to arrest: Redmond Huirua
Source: New Zealand Police Police are trying to locate Redmond Huirua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Huirua, 34 years old, is wanted for wounds with intent to commit grievous bodily harm and burglary. He has links to Bay of Plenty. Huirua is a risk to the public and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZ crew to fight Canadian wildfires
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says New Zealand is sending a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba on Wednesday 9 July to support Canada in its response to severe wildfires across the country. “Canada is dealing with an intense and escalating wildfire season, with fires raging across multiple provinces,” says […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Foreign Minister to travel to Malaysia
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Malaysia this week for regional engagement with Southeast Asian partners. “The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays a central role in supporting a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region and has been a steadfast partner of New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. “In our […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ : Household living-costs price indexes: update
Household living-costs price indexes: update 8 July 2025 A solution has been identified to update expenditure weights for the household living-costs price indexes. In May 2025, Stats NZ paused the household living-costs price indexes (HLPI) March 2025 quarter release, due to technical challenges in updating weights after the consumers price index review. While […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: March 2025 quarter
Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: March 2025 quarter – information release 8 July 2025 Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: March 2025 quarter presents information on one subset of Māori businesses that contribute to our country’s economy. This release includes data on Māori authorities and related businesses. It does not cover all […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Transport Sector – Lack of freight data will hinder growth, productivity
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated freight study has been slammed by national freight body Transporting New Zealand, who says it will leave policymakers guessing when it comes to investing in road, rail and coastal shipping. The Ministry of Transport has decided not to proceed with […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Govt Policies – Capping rates will accelerate the privatisation of locally owned assets – PSA
Source: PSA The biggest union representing local government workers is calling on the Government to dump its rate cap idea which could spur councils to sell assets to meet rate increase targets. “This is simply a populist ploy which should send alarm bells through local communities,” said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary for the Public Service Association […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Game of Rivals: E-sports Study Finds Winning Formula – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) As Saudi Arabia kicks off the 2025 Esports World Cup with a US $70 million prize pool and an opening-night concert by Post Malone, researcher Dr Kenny Ching (University of Auckland) says the most successful squads may well be built on past rivalries. By analysing esports teams, Ching and co-authors […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Future leaders build resilience in 72-hour national design-athon – BRANZ
Source: BRANZ 8 July 2025 – Future leaders build resilience in 72-hour national design-athon Some of New Zealand’s brightest students have competed in a 72-hour ‘design-athon’ event to create resilient housing that can withstand multiple disasters. The BRANZ (Building Research Association of New Zealand) event called ArchEngBuild featured 40 final-year students from across the country in architecture, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Research – 64% of Kiwi Workers Want Salary Sacrificing: The Mid-Year Game Changer Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore – Robert Walters
Source: Robert Walters Survey of 2,800+ workers revealed 64% of professionals would consider salary sacrificing if offered 23% would sacrifice salary for mortgage repayments, 16% for extra Kiwi Saver contributions 63% of workers are currently job searching after no or disappointing pay rises so far this year. As New Zealand faces a mass talent exodus, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Arrests, firearms seized following road rage incident
Source: New Zealand Police Dargaville Police have made arrests and seized firearms following a road rage incident in the Kaipara district. An investigation has been underway since the incident occurred on the evening of 25 June in Mahuta. “Residents encountered dirt bikes doing burnouts and being disruptive,” Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander Inspector Maria Nordstrom says. “A […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Cutting red tape so young Kiwis can start saving
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is making changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act that will make it easier for parents to open bank accounts for their children.“Opening a bank account for children should be a simple and positive step toward teaching them the value of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Simplifying requirements around family trusts
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says the Government is continuing to cut through unnecessary bureaucracy with reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act, which will make life easier for hard-working Kiwi families managing property through family trusts.“For thousands of New Zealanders, setting up a family trust […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Secrets from the frontline: DOC reveals the five wildlife questions on everyone’s mind
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 July 2025 Think you’ve got a wild question? You’re not alone. DOC’s Customer Service Centre has revealed the top wildlife-related queries flooding its inbox and phone lines this year. The answers might surprise you – and show just how much people care about our native species and wild places. […]