New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Sweet Police work aids Auckland driver
Source: New Zealand Police Quick thinking and a priority transport of chocolate has aided the recovery of an Auckland motorist. Police in central Auckland received information about a man who appeared intoxicated, getting into a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff says frontline staff attended just after 3pm on Union […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Radiology backlog cleared at Taranaki Base Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the clearance of a significant radiology backlog at Taranaki Base Hospital, calling it a practical outcome that puts patients first. “In March, more than 6,000 x-ray reports were sitting unprocessed at Taranaki Base Hospital. That was causing unacceptable delays for patients needing diagnosis and treatment,” […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Innovative pasture project to drive farmgate returns
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a $17 million partnership with farmers to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability by identifying the most resilient, high-performing pastures for New Zealand conditions, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today at Fieldays. Minister McClay confirmed the Government will invest $8.269 million in the Resilient Pastures project through Budget 2025’s […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – No pregnancy warning labels on alcohol
Source: Alcohol Healthwatch – 34% of alcohol products have no pregnancy warning label, shows new report. – 16% of alcohol products with the correct label have it hidden on the bottom of the packaging where it is less likely to be seen. Every baby deserves the best possible start in life. But new report by Alcohol Healthwatch of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – Holding a mirror up to the mental health and addiction system
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission “Our new system performance monitoring report highlights the need for faster improvements to address declining mental health and wellbeing,” said Karen Orsborn, CEO of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The System Performance Monitoring Report released today by Te Hiringa Mahara outlines progress toward improving […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: International travel: April 2025 ? Stats NZ information release
International travel: April 2025 – information release 11 June 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Overseas visitor arrivals were 267,300 in April 2025, an increase of 42,200 from April 2024. The […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: International migration: April 2025 ? Stats NZ information release
International migration: April 2025 – information release 11 June 2025 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migration Provisional estimates for the April 2025 year compared with the April 2024 year were: migrant arrivals: 145,000 (± 1,100), down 27 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Saying yes to more housing
Source: New Zealand Government City-shaping changes are coming to New Zealand’s largest city, ensuring that Auckland can fully harness the economic growth benefits of the new City Rail Link, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say.The Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill (the Bill) has been reported back […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal for information on missing person
Source: New Zealand Police New Plymouth Police are working to locate missing person Jan. Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3 near the intersection of Thomason Road, between Egmont Village and New Plymouth at around 11am yesterday. She was last seen wearing long pants and a green jacket. Police have serious concerns […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Applications open for $30 million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund
Source: New Zealand Government Applications have opened for a $30 million fund for projects that will enhance the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping connections and help boost economic growth, Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced. The Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund was established through the Government Policy Statement on land transport. Funding will be […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wear your gear, Police urge motorcyclists
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Bay of Plenty Police are urging motorcyclists to ensure they’re wearing appropriate safety gear before going for a ride, after recent crashes in the region. We are seeing more instances where riders are not wearing the correct protective equipment, including […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Primary Sector-Government partnership to boost rural health and resilience
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up support for rural New Zealand with a $4 million Rural Wellbeing Fund to expand investment in community-based initiatives, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced today at Fieldays.“The establishment of this fund is a result of advocacy by Federated Farmers Chair, Wayne Langford, who has been […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Responding to requests for a child or young person’s personal information
Source: Privacy Commissioner This guidance aims to help agencies respond appropriately to requests for personal information about children and young people. The guidance covers: Information Privacy Principle 6 (IPP 6) of the Privacy Act 2020. Who can make an IPP 6 request for information about a child or young person. Requests made by parents, legal […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand Veterinary Association Award Evening
Source: New Zealand Government Good evening,It’s a real privilege to be here with you tonight, among people who play such a vital role in the wellbeing of our animals, our communities, and our economy. Veterinarians are essential to New Zealand. Upholding our global reputation for world-leading animal welfare standards, something we are known for and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Foreign Minister focuses on Pacific resilience during visit to France
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has taken part in two major international events in Nice, France this week, focused on Pacific resilience, prosperity and security. The sixth Pacific-France Summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, took place in Nice overnight. “The Summit brought together Pacific countries for discussions with France on regional stability, economic […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZ places travel ban on extremist Israeli politicians
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the UK and Norway in placing travel bans on two extremist Israeli politicians, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. The bans will prevent Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from travelling to New Zealand. “Our action today is not against the Israeli people, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: 6th Pacific-France Summit – Intervention by New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs
Source: New Zealand Government 6th Pacific-France SummitIntervention by New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston PetersNice, France, Tuesday 10 June 2025Thank you, President Macron, for convening this meeting today, the sixth Pacific-France Summit. We were privileged to have also been at the second Pacific-France Summit, during the Presidency of Jacques Chirac, in Paris […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Crash on Auckland’s Southwestern motorway causes congestion
Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a crash involving several cars on the Southwestern motorway, Wesley, this evening. The crash was reported to Police at 6.35pm. There are no reports of any injuries, but the crash is causing significant traffic congestion. Motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible, or delay travel. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unattended kayak located, Lake Te Anau
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information after an unattended kayak was found on Lake Te Anau late Tuesday afternoon (10 June). The red and white kayak was located floating upside down, with paddle, a stainless-steel flask and some fishing tackle nearby. Police hope the kayaker made it ashore and returned home without […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Tourism Growth Roadmap
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) This includes investing more than $19 million in international marketing across core and emerging tourism markets plus $8 million on attracting business and major events to New Zealand. The Government is also investing $4 million towards improving the visitor experience along the Milford Road corridor. This is […]