New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consultation on 2026 fee regulations is now open
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 16 June 2025Last updated 16 June 2025 Print Share The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on the 2026 fee regulation settings. Consultation closes 7 July 2025.The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on the 2026 fee regulation settings. Consultation closes 7 July 2025. MIL OSI New […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to come, to keep Tāmaki Makaurau safe. Phil Wilson, chief executive of Auckland Council, says he’s extremely pleased the council and police have formalised their working […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Concern over signs Govt will reduce sick leave for workers
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to stand up for workers’ rights for once and rule out reducing sick leave entitlements. “This Government for the wealthy keeps finding new ways of eviscerating workers’ rights and tilting power to employers,” says the Green Party spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Increases to paid parental leave rates to help families
Source: New Zealand Government New parents can expect more support to take time away from work to care for their children from 1 July, with an increase to the maximum weekly rate of paid parental leave up from $754.87 to $788.66 per week, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today.“It is important […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Safer trucks mean safer roads – construction begins for Mackays Crossing Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway 59 between the Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki interchanges. View larger map Jetesh Bhula, Regional Manager Infrastructure delivery, says it is one of 12 sites being built on high-volume freight routes around the country and will be […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and Employment Advisory: Senior medical and dental officers 24-hour strike in Te Tai Tokerau
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Senior medical and dental officers who are members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Toi Mata Hauora (ASMS) and are employed in the Te Tai Tokerau district of Health New Zealand will be on strike for 24 hours from 10.00am Wednesday 18 June until 10.00am Thursday 19 June. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Peace Action Wellington – Israel’s pre-emptive war illegal, unjustified
Source: Peace Action Wellington 14 June 2025 – Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive attack; such a claim would validate Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and the US’s attack on Iraq in 2003. “The New Zealand Government needs to be […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: North Canterbury Community Vehicle Trust celebrates new garage
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 16 Jun 2025 The trust’s garage has been named after one of its pioneers, Don Fairbrother, who helped set-up the organisation in 1986, alongside Dorothy Mitchell, Mary Sparrow and Wayne Mitchell. All four of “the originals” as they dubbed themselves, were at the opening of the garage in early […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Kaitake cameras reveal impact of sustained predator control
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 June 2025 The western-most of three mountain ranges in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Kaitake is the focus for a joint predator control programme involving the Department of Conservation (DOC), Taranaki Maunga Project, iwi and other community collaborators. DOC Biodiversity Ranger Brandon Kingi says a comparison of images captured by the trail […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pharmac funding u-turn for patients
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says the oestradiol patch funding decision is an example of Pharmac’s new patient-centric approach. From December 2025 Pharmac will fund two brands of oestradiol patches, Estradot and Estradiol TDP Mylan. “Pharmac received significant feedback at the end of last year about a decision to move to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pharmac to fund two brands of oestradiol patches from 1 December 2025
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund two brands of oestradiol patches – Estradot and Estradiol TDP Mylan – from 1 December 2025. People will be able to use either brand of patch, subject to availability. From this date, the other currently funded brands of oestradiol patches will no longer be funded. “We know how important it […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public art’s star turn in the regeneration of midtown
Source: Auckland Council Emily Trent is Head of Arts and Culture at Auckland Council so she knows why a city needs art, and how art contributes to the quality of our regenerating midtown. The Auckland Council group is reinventing midtown, ensuring it’s ready to serve the city well ahead of the City Rail Link opening […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Monetary policy affects some parts of the economy differently: RBNZ Analytical Note
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 16 June 2025 – Some parts of the economy and prices for some products are more sensitive to a rise in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) than others. Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua research found that sectors that make or trade goods, as well as […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Work of voluntary fishery officers crucial to ensuring plenty of fish for the future
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The work of honorary fishery officers (HFOs) is crucial for protecting our shared fisheries resources and this week they’re among the many volunteers being recognised during National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week – Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering NZ HFOs support Fisheries New Zealand fishery officers by carrying out around 40% […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Immigration changes a win for productivity and workforce development – EMA
Source: EMA The expansion of the Work to Residence immigration pathway to include more skilled tradespeople reflects the real needs of businesses, says the EMA. From 18 August, 10 trades occupations, including welders, fitters, metal fabricators, panel beaters and paving plant operators, will be added to the Green List’s Work to Residence pathway. EMA Advocacy and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Retirement – New Sorted retirement navigator a one-of-a-kind tool for spending in golden years
Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission A groundbreaking new Sorted tool has been released to help New Zealanders nearing or already in retirement feel more confident about their financial future and how to plan for it. Launched by Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, the retirement navigator is free to use on sorted.org.nz. Working out how […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Animal Welfare – Three greyhounds dead within three days: SAFE says shut it down
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is calling for immediate action following the deaths of three greyhounds in the space of just three days. With the industry now resorting to legal action to delay the Government’s promised ban, SAFE says the Government must step in and finish what they started. On 11 June, Homebush Sydney suffered a […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Council calls for applications to help transform water quality across Auckland
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Regional Waterway Protection Fund (RWPF) and Making Space for Rural Water Fund are now open for applications, offering up to $800,000 in grants to rural landowners committed to improving freshwater quality and restoring biodiversity across the region. Applications are open from 16 June to 27 July 2025. Now in its […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: National Volunteer Week celebrates millions of volunteers
Source: New Zealand Government National Volunteer Week kicks off today and is the biggest celebration of volunteering in New Zealand, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Louise Upston. “This week is an opportunity to thank the millions of volunteers who make a difference to our communities every day,” Ms Upston says. Over 53% […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local fishers and DOC free entangled whale off Dunedin coast
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 June 2025 The juvenile to sub-adult humpback whale, estimated to be around 8–9 metres long, was first sighted around 9am on Sunday (15 June). It was caught in 12 mm braided cray pot line with a single float-gear that does not appear to belong to a local company-and was […]