Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.
MIL-OSI Economics: Press Briefing Transcript: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, June 12, 2025
Source: International Monetary Fund June 12, 2025 SPEAKER: Ms. Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, IMF MS. KOZACK: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to this IMF Press Briefing. My name is Julie Kozak. I’m the Director of Communications at the IMF. As usual, this press briefing will be embargoed until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Proactive highway closures to avoid accidents, greater disruption
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency “With the snow continuing to fall and roads becoming extremely icy at nights, our teams made good calls to do some overnight closures between Fairlie and Twizel in recent days,” says NZTA system manager Mark Pinner. “While we know these closures can be disruptive for some, I have no doubt […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local Tree Icon – A Finalist for Tree of the Year NZ 2025
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Local Tree Icon – A Finalist for Tree of the Year NZ 2025 One week into voting for New Zealand’s 2025 Tree of the Year, and the competition is already taking root in the hearts of Kiwis nationwide and abroad. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public feedback received on Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has received more than 2,250 submissions on the proposed Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed of Acknowledgement following public consultation in April and May this year. The proposed Deed – between Auckland Council, Te Kawerau ā Maki, and the Department of Conservation – would set out a framework for working together […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Supercharging residential solar power
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) New Zealand’s residential uptake of rooftop solar is lower than many other countries. In order to shift the tide, the Government is making changes to: Expand the permitted voltage range from +/- 6% +/- 10% – this will help manage the changing flow of electricity sent back […]
MIL-OSI China: UK sends investigation team to India after deadly plane crash: PM
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that an investigation team has been dispatched to India following the deadly crash of Air India flight AI171. In a video posted on social media platform X, Starmer said Foreign Secretary David Lammy is leading Britain’s response and […]
MIL-Evening Report: Bougainville legal dept looking towards sorcery violence policy
RNZ Pacific The Department of Justice and Legal Services in Bougainville is aiming to craft a government policy to deal with violence related to sorcery accusations. The Post-Courier reports that a forum, which wrapped up on Wednesday, aimed to dissect the roots of sorcery/witchcraft beliefs and the severe violence stemming from accusations. An initial forum […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Philippines’ annual renewable power generation to reach 69.4TWh in 2035, forecasts GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Philippines’ annual renewable power generation to reach 69.4TWh in 2035, forecasts GlobalData Posted in Power The Department of Energy in the Philippines has established an ambitious objective of attaining 35% renewable energy generation by 2030. Furthermore, the country is on a path to install 15GW of clean energy by the same year. It […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025 The Foreign Secretary delivers his 2025 Mansion House Speech. My Lord Mayor, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen… thank you for hosting me. My thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad this morning. I […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: President Lee’s visit to Canada for G7 Summit
Source: Government of the Republic of Korea Foreign Affairs President Lee’s visit to Canada for G7 Summit President Lee Jae-myung will attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Alberta, Canada.Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung on June 7 told a news briefing, “President Lee has accepted his invitation to attend the G7 Summit from June 15-17 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Arts – $25,000 CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award OPENS
Source: NZSA The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest value non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature and it is now open for applications. He $25,000 te nui o te Karāti Kaituhi o te CLNZ me te NZSA, te karāti mātua mo ngā pakimaero-pono o ngā momo-tuhinga o Aotearoa. Ka taea […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Govt cuts will undermine access to New Zealand’s history – PSA
Source: PSA The ability of New Zealanders to access and better understand New Zealand’s history will be undermined by proposed cuts to the workforce at Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. The agency is proposing a net loss of 24 roles or 16% of the workforce. This follows Budget cuts which slashed funding by $8 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Supercharging residential solar power generation
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for electricity networks, so Kiwis with solar panels can send more power back to the grid. Changes are being made to clarify that a building consent is not needed to install rooftop solar panels on existing buildings. Councils will be required to process […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wool carpets for state houses a win-win
Source: New Zealand Government The return of wool carpets to state homes has been welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson. State housing agency Kāinga Ora announced today that from next month, a new supplier agreement will deliver woollen carpets for the fit-out of new state homes. “The decision is great […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: $33 million into more classrooms for Central North Island Schools
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering 32 more safe, warm and dry classrooms and a major school redevelopment for Kiwi kids living in the Central North Island. “As communities continue to grow, we remain committed to future-proofing our education system so parents have certainty about where to send their child to school. We’re […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland’s Fairy Tree Trails the Field in National Voting
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Auckland’s Fairy Tree Trails the Field in National Voting Auckland’s own Fairy Tree, nestled in the heart of the Domain, is currently languishing in last place in the 2025 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition—but there’s still time for a fairy-tale comeback. The post Auckland’s Fairy Tree Trails the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Successful childhood immunisation programme delivering results
Source: New Zealand Government A successful programme to help Māori health providers lift childhood immunisation rates will be renewed, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Immunising our Tamariki programme, originally launched in 2023 by Hon Dr Shane Reti, invested $50 million in Māori health providers to deliver targeted, community-based immunisation outreach. It aims to lift […]
MIL-OSI China: Beijing International Book Fair to showcase 220,000 books
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 12 — The upcoming 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) will gather over 1,700 exhibitors from 80 countries and regions to display approximately 220,000 Chinese and international books, the fair’s organizers said at a press conference on Thursday. The book fair will open on […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and Business – Ora Pharm targets growing Europe market for medicinal cannabis in trade mission
Source: Ora Pharm Launches collective solution to meet needs of European customers Leading medicinal cannabis company Ora Pharm heads to Europe this week as part of a unique trade mission to promote New Zealand pharmaceutical products based on cannabis in the fast-growing European market. “European Cannabis Week is a huge opportunity to showcase New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis industry […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Mental Health Response Change Programme Phase Two update
Source: New Zealand Police Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme is set to be extended with implementation across a third and final group of districts from Monday. This includes: • Health NZ districts: Northland, Taranaki, Whanganui, and MidCentral • Police districts: Northland, Central • Health NZ specific areas: Tokoroa and Taumarunui […]