New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 16, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tech – RedShield enhances DDoS and bot attack protection with ‘Third Horizon’
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for RedShield Innovative RedShield identity challenge responds to evolving threat landscape Auckland, New Zealand, 16 July 2025 – RedShield, a web application security service using AWS technology, has introduced a new layer of security in response to the proliferation of ever-more-sophisticated Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and automated bot attacks. The new […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – Eighth charter school opens in Auckland
Source: Charter School Agency The country’s newest charter school, Twin Oaks Classical School, opened its doors today (July 14). The Greenlane school combines two educational pathways – the Charlotte Mason method and the Classical tradition shapes what the school teaches, while the Charlotte Mason method informs how the curriculum is taught. Head of School Amanda Goodchild […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government to stop Council plan changes
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will stop councils wasting their officers’ time and their ratepayers’ money on plan changes in advance of the new planning system coming into force, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Resource Management Act (RMA) has crippled New Zealand for decades, and the Government’s planning system reforms are well […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to the 2025 LGNZ Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. It’s great to be here in Christchurch. Can I acknowledge Sam and Susan for having me here and to all of you for the important work you do around the country.Can I also acknowledge my Ministerial colleague Simon Watts. Simon and I work really closely together, because the Local […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Getting more Kiwis into jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Jobseeker beneficiaries will be the focus of the Government’s employment programmes over the next three years, says Minister Louise Upston. Minister Upston has welcomed an updated Ministry of Social Development employment investment strategy which runs through to June 2028, describing it as overdue. “Prioritising beneficiaries into jobs should always be the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rural News – Government delivers lifeline for flood-affected farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers are welcoming the announcement of a $600,000 Government support package to help flood-affected farmers in the Nelson Tasman region get back on their feet. “This funding is desperately needed to support recovery efforts on the ground and will make a real difference for farming families,” says Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government announces $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is increasing its financial contribution to support rural communities in the Nelson Tasman Region, with additional funding to help farmers, foresters, growers and rural contractors recover from recent severe weather events. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay speaking during a visit to the Tasman District today announced an additional […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Community projects boost Sign Language
Source: New Zealand Government Families of Deaf children and teenagers are among those able to take part in 11 community projects being funded to boost sign language In New Zealand. Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says together, the projects will receive a total of almost $250,000 to maintain and promote the use of New […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Northland News – Learn to wipe out Northland’s worst weeds at free workshops
Source: Northland Regional Council Northlanders keen to join the fight to tackle the region’s worst weeds can learn how at Northland Regional Council’s free weeds workshops next month. Council’s pest plant experts will be sharing tips at a series of workshops in Kaitaia, Russell, Kerikeri, Maungaturoto and Whangārei from Monday 04 August to Friday 08 August. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Cyber Security – Privacy Commissioner says better passwords will help fight hackers
Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says New Zealanders need to improve how they’re using passwords. His warning comes because he’s concerned about the increased risk of privacy breaches caused by privacy spraying. That’s where hackers find one password and then try it on other accounts to see if it will work […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Northland News – $3.8M of Regional Sporting Facilities Rate funding allocated
Source: Northland Regional Council Ruakākā Wahitakaro and Northland Regional Volleyball Arena will receive up to $2.6 million and Sportsville Dargaville Stage Two up to $1.2M in the latest allocations from the Northland Regional Council’s Regional Sporting Facilities Rate. The council’s Strategic & Commercial Projects Manager Phil Heatley says the GST exclusive sums will go to Ruakākā […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: More international doctors to be fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has welcomed the announcement by the Medical Council of New Zealand that will see doctors from Chile, Luxembourg, and Croatia added to the Comparable Health System pathway, which will streamline the registration process and help strengthen New Zealand’s frontline health workforce, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Electricity sector changes create more ways to save
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi households and businesses will be able to save more on their electricity bills as a result of changes announced by the Electricity Authority (EA) today, Energy Minister Simon Watts and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “The changes today are welcome developments for consumers who are not getting a fair […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Privacy Commissioner says better passwords will help fight hackers
Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jul 2025, 09:00 Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says New Zealanders need to improve how they’re using passwords. His warning comes because he’s concerned about the increased risk of privacy breaches caused by privacy spraying. That’s where hackers find one password and then try it on other accounts to see if it […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Shock kiwi rediscovery delights conservation world
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 July 2025 A spotty kiwi was first sighted in March by a DOC-contracted tahr hunter in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, West Coast. DOC Biodiversity Ranger Iain Graham and his conservation dog Brew were flown in to locate the bird. “I heard kiwi calling the first night – two […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector – Consultation to build on New Zealand’s strong fuel security welcome
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes today’s announcement of public consultation on the proposed Fuel Security Plan by Associate Minister of Energy Shane Jones. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says the proposed plan is a constructive opportunity to build on New Zealand’s already high-performing fuel security settings. “New Zealand has a robust, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Top of the South state highway update – response work continuing across the region
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair job in the region continues. The summary below outlines the current status of the region’s state highway network. SH6 Rocks Road […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes the successful first reading of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, calling it a major milestone in helping businesses employ and contract with confidence. The Employment Relations Amendment Bill will now be considered by the Education and Workforce Select Committee where people can […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – RBNZ to open next phase of Exchange Settlement Account System application process in September 2025
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – Payment service providers and other interested entities can request an introductory meeting now. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) will open the second phase of the Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS) application process in September 2025. ESAS is New Zealand’s principal […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health Appointments – New Medical Director appointed – College of GPs
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has appointed Dr Prabani Wood as its new Medical Director. Dr Wood is a Hamilton-based specialist GP working at the University of Waikato Student Health Service. Dr Wood obtained her medical degree and BA in Physiological Science from the University of […]