New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 23, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Federated Farmers CEO Terry Copeland steps down
Source: Federated Farmers Long-serving Federated Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland is stepping down from his role at the end of this month. “Terry has been the leader we needed in a crisis. He was the man who kept us together through the toughest times, through the Mycoplasma Bovis incursion and then COVID, through droughts, fires and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Takanini assault: Clarification
Source: New Zealand Police Police are issuing a clarification regarding an assault in Takanini yesterday. While the incident took place on the grounds itself, it occurred at a sports complex located next to the Takanini Sikh Temple, not in the temple itself. ENDS. Nicole Bremner/NZ Police MIL OSI New Zealand News –
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local Government – Local authority elections coming – strong candidates needed – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ With two weeks until nominations open for this year’s local authority elections, the Local Government Business Forum is encouraging strong candidates to stand for election. “Given the importance of local government to New Zealand, it is essential that councils are well-governed,” Forum Chair Matt Cowley said. “Council decisions on spending, rating and regulation are […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: New Independent Information and Debate Platform PodTalk.Live calls for Foundation Members
Source: NewzEngine.com After a successful beta-launch in April PodTalk.live is now ready to invite people in New Zealand to register as foundation members. Foundation members are free to join the post and podcast social platform. The Foundation Membership soft-launch is a great opportunity for founders to help shape a brand new, vibrant, algorithm-free, info discussion and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Former director of fishing company jailed for 16 months over illegal fishing
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The former director of a fishing company who knew fish was being caught and landed illegally for profit, has been jailed for 16 months. Glen Owen Wright (37), former director of All Weather Fishing Company Limited, was sentenced in the Auckland District Court last week (Thursday 19 June 2025) […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Will Invercargill Join Councils Taking Ethical Stand on Illegal Israeli Settlements? – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Invercargill Invercargill City Council is set to vote on Tuesday on a change to its procurement policy to exclude companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land. The proposal was brought by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. If adopted, Invercargill would become the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Research – NZ’s Elite Athlete Breaking Point Research to be Shared with Five Eyes Nations
Source: Impact PR for Vantaset A world-first performance transformation framework developed in New Zealand from research into the psychological breaking point of elite athletes has caught the attention of police forces in North America and the United Kingdom, with a number of trials in discussion. The move follows the inking of long-term contracts with global […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Yousef M. Aljamal visit to Aotearoa New Zealand – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is delighted to announce the visit to Aotearoa New Zealand by Palestinian journalist and author Yousef Aljamal. Yousef will address public meetings across the country as well as talking with faith communities, trade union representatives and media organisations. Yousef will be here from 16 to 30 June […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Banking and Finance – ASB makes further drops to interest rates
Source: ASB ASB has today reduced five of its fixed home lending rates by up to 16 basis points, including two of its most popular terms. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “We know there are many New Zealanders looking to refix their mortgage or take on the significant title of homeowner […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Banking Appointments – ASB appoints Frank Jasper as Chief Investment Officer
Source: ASB ASB has appointed Frank Jasper to the new role of Chief Investment Officer (CIO), strengthening ASB’s in-house investment management expertise. Frank has a proven track record of success as an investment manager, including time as a Senior Portfolio Manager and then Chief Investment Officer at Fisher Funds, with more than 20 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector – Ten years on: Young energy leaders raise the profile
Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand’s brightest young energy professionals are focused on raising their collective voice and bringing the energy sector closer together. After a decade of fostering connection and careers within the energy sector, the Young Energy Professionals Network (YEPN) welcomes two new co-Chairs, Beca’s Industrial Energy Lead Andrew Wallace and Aurecon’s Lead Energy Consultant Danielle […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Investigations continuing in Takanini assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police are following positive lines of enquiry into an assault at a Sikh Temple in Takanini on Sunday evening. Two people were treated for minor injuries following the incident which occurred at around 5pm at the Takanini School Road site. “An offender entered the temple and approached a man known to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand horticulture sector set to reach record high
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s horticulturalists are breaking new ground with exports tipped to surpass $8 billion for the first time, Associate Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg says. “New Zealand’s horticulture sector is poised for impressive growth, with export revenue forecast to hit a record $8.5 billion by 30 June 2025,” Ms Grigg says. “That’s […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Safer Boating Forum “Maintaining unity”
Source: Maritime New Zealand More than 50 members – the largest turnout to date – gathered to reflect on the progress made in implementing the Recreational Craft Strategy 2023–25 and to plan for the months ahead. Maritime NZ’s Harm Prevention Lead – Recreational Craft, Victoria Slade, says one of the standouts of the day for […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: More tāmariki Māori to learn in safe, warm & dry classrooms
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is enabling more tāmariki access to full immersion learning in safe, warm and dry classrooms. A $28 million investment will deliver 20 new classrooms across four Māori Medium and Kaupapa Māori Education kura and the commencement of a permanent site for a kura north of Auckland – Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāringaomatariki. The […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand announces further aid for Ukraine
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced a new $16 million package of support for Ukraine ahead of this week’s NATO Summit in the Hague. “New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Its war of self-defence is well into its fourth year and our condemnation of Russia’s illegal full-scale […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man charged in relation to Pakuranga stabbing
Source: New Zealand Police A man is expected in Manukau District Court tomorrow [Monday] in relation to the stabbing at the Pakuranga Night Markets yesterday. Following enquiries by staff, the 23-year-old handed himself in to Police at the Manukau Police Station this evening. He faces two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Te Kuaka Condemns Illegal US Strike on Iran and calls on NZ to pledge non-participation in a US-led war on Iran
Source: Te Kuaka Spokesperson, Dr Arama Rata Te Kuaka, an independent organisation advocating for a progressive and principled New Zealand foreign policy, expresses grave concern over the United States’ unprovoked bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. This attack constitutes a clear violation of international law and the sovereignty of states. This act of aggression was conducted without […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, Great North Road
Source: New Zealand Police Great North Road in Glen Eden is closed following a serious crash. Police were notified at around 4.30pm of the multiple-vehicle crash, which happened between Brandon Road and Westech Place. Indications are that there are serious injuries. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Police ask motorists to avoid […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZ response to developments in Middle East
Source: New Zealand Government The Government continues to call for diplomacy and dialogue in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “We acknowledge developments in the last 24 hours, including President Trump’s announcement of US strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran,” Mr Peters says. “Ongoing military action in the Middle East is extremely worrying, […]