New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 18, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New school property agency to be established
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will establish a new school property agency to help ensure Kiwi kids can learn in safe, warm and dry buildings. “The Government inherited a school property system bordering on a crisis. The previous government made big promises to school communities, but its unfunded, bespoke, expensive projects weren’t deliverable and left […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: $120 million Auckland school property growth plan
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s investing more than $120 million into building more classrooms in Auckland, so thousands more students can learn in safe, warm and dry environments. “Auckland is booming, and we are stepping up by investing heavily in extra classrooms to support the city’s rapid growth. Through Budget 25 funding, 137 new […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fenced sanctuary closer for skink on the brink
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 July 2025 A recent survey of skink numbers shows the work is urgent and the fence, near Reefton, will be built earlier than planned to ensure the species’ survival. Protecting a five-hectare area, the fence will be constructed from a durable stainless-steel mesh specially designed to keep mice, rats […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – Campaign launched to boost school board participation
Source: Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa (NZSTA) Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – the New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) has officially launched its national campaign, Get on Board 2025, to mobilise participation in the upcoming triennial school board elections.The campaign aims to increase nominations and voter turnout for school boards (formerly boards […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Trade – Settlement of Canada dispute welcomed by DCANZ
Source: Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) Dairy exporters will benefit from the settlement of New Zealand’s CPTPP quota dispute with Canada, as announced by the Government today. The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) welcomes the news and congratulates the Government for settling the long-running issue that has been costing New Zealand because of quotas […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector – New rules unlock network connection barriers to support electrification
Source: Electricity Authority The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (the Authority) is making it easier and faster to connect to the electricity network so New Zealand can electrify faster. The changes are the first steps in the Authority’s work to make it easier and more efficient for businesses, developers and other consumers to get access to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Trade – Canada-NZ dairy dispute: A win for exporters
Source: BusinessNZ ExportNZ is pleased to see a years-long dairy dispute between Canada and New Zealand resolved, unlocking higher export value for Kiwi business. Executive Director Josh Tan says the outcome is a win for New Zealand dairy exporters, and a win for the rules-based trading system. “It’s essential that our trade agreements function as they […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Law and Research – Study slams Family Court’s reliance on ‘junk’ research – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The Family Court is basing decisions on ‘junk’ evidence and putting children’s futures at risk, according to a new journal article. You might imagine the expert evidence heard in the Family Court, such as what’s provided by court psychologists, would stand up to scrutiny… not so, according to a scathing […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Minister welcomes Auckland Central Police Base
Source: New Zealand Government The opening of the new Auckland central police station will mean higher police visibility, and accessibility to the public, our retail sector and business community, in the heart of our largest city,” says Police Minister, Mark Mitchell. “The community have been asking for a central police station for some time, and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Slaty hut gets an old school makeover
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Jose Watson The refurbishment of Slaty Creek Hut in the Grey Valley has been a labour of love for rangers, and a great way to pass on age old woodworking skills. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????? ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/475-073.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/475-073.jpg?fit=580%2C435&ssl=1″ src=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/475-073.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1″ alt=”Photograph of Slaty Creek Hut before its renovation. Two people are next to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Advanced Tech Institute backs science sector
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of a new institute to grow New Zealand’s advanced technology sector and boost high-value exports. Minister Reti says the new public research organisation, to be named the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT), will play a leading role in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Food prices increase 4.6 percent annually – Stats NZ media and information release: Selected price indexes: June 2025
Food prices increase 4.6 percent annually – media release 17 July 2025 Food prices increased 4.6 percent in the 12 months to June 2025, following a 4.4 percent increase in the 12 months to May 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for the grocery food group and the meat, poultry, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Canada to honour dairy access under CPTPP dispute agreement
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced agreement between Canada and New Zealand resolving a long running dairy dispute under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) saying that it will deliver up to $157m per year in export value for New Zealand dairy exporters. “Canada had failed to meet […]
MIL-Evening Report: Susi Newborn among activists featured in Pacific ‘nuclear free heroes’ video
Pacific Media Watch Greenpeace pioneer and activist Susi Newborn is among the “nuclear free heroes” featured in a video tribute premiered this week in an exhibition dedicated to a nuclear-free Pacific. The week-long exhibition at Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Ellen Melville Centre, titled “Legends of the Pacific: Stories of a Nuclear-Free Moana 1975-1995,” closes tomorrow afternoon. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: EIT launches environmental programme grounded in kaitiakitanga
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 seconds ago A new programme at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) is equipping students with practical environmental skills while embedding the principles of kaitiakitanga (Māori environmental guardianship). The NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) and Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3) are delivered as a 32-week […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pasifika secondary students explore leadership and future pathways at EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 6 hours ago Pasifika secondary students from across Hawke’s Bay came together at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale for a new leadership event focused on identity, connection and pathways to tertiary education. The HB Pasifika Secondary School Leadership Mini Conference brought together more than 100 students from 26 schools […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Industry Skills Boards
Source: Tertiary Education Commission This page explains the establishment of new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs), how to apply to become a board member, and the role of Establishment Advisory Groups in preparing for the ISBs’ launch in January 2026.This page explains the establishment of new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs), how to apply to become a […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – PSA decries closure of specialist mental health facility Segar House
Source: PSA The PSA strongly objects to the decision released today to close Rauaroha – Segar House, a specialised mental health facility based in Auckland for some of New Zealand’s most complex patients. “Despite the critical life-saving work done at Segar House, Health New Zealand has today announced its decision to shut this unique, much-needed service,” […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Greenpeace – Government agency warns controversial bill could delay disaster response
Source: Greenpeace As the cleanup begins in flood-hit Tasman, fresh documents reveal a stark warning from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) that the Regulatory Standards Bill could hinder the country’s ability to respond to climate-related disasters. In a briefing obtained by Greenpeace under the Official Information Act, LINZ – the agency responsible for managing Crown land […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – ProCare welcomes fast-tracked registration for overseas doctors
Source: ProCare ProCare welcomes the Medical Council’s decision to recognise overseas-trained doctors from Chile, Croatia, and Luxembourg as part of the “Comparable Health System pathway”. Alongside the fast-track registration for GPs from the USA, Canada, and Singapore, this will deliver a much-needed boost to general practices across Aotearoa who are facing a significant GP shortage. […]