New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Encouraging signs for mental health workforce
Source: New Zealand Government When someone is making the brave step of reaching out for help whether it’s you, your child, a friend or family member, this Government is committed to ensuring we have the right support in place to answer that call, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. “It is promising to see […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Great Walks popularity supporting tourism growth
Source: New Zealand Government A significant boost in the number of people booking bednights along the country’s Great Walks is a good sign for conservation tourism and local businesses, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Opening day bookings for each of the Great Walks were up by over 10,000 bednights compared to last year, totalling more […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Research – Workers look at automation as an opportunity, not a threat – Robert Half
Source: Robert Half 68% of employees believe automation will have a positive impact on their current job and career prospects. 64% of employees will participate in training to reskill for a new role with their current employer if their job is partially automated, while 16% will look for a new job with a different employer. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Economists moot bold income tax plan – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) What if your income tax didn’t go to the government but into your own savings account? A bold proposal makes the case. New Zealand’s ageing population and ballooning welfare and health costs are piling pressure on the public purse. In response, former Minister of Finance Sir Roger Douglas and University […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: International travel: May 2025
International travel: May 2025 – information release 10 July 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 visitorsOverseas visitor arrivals were 190,600 in May 2025, an increase of 10,900 from May 2024. The biggest changes […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: International migration: May 2025
Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – media release 10 July 2025 There was a net migration loss of 30,000 people from New Zealand to Australia in the December 2024 year, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ today. “The net migration loss from New Zealand to Australia in 2024 was similar to the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Ōpōtiki
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Ōpōtiki this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on Otara Road at around 7:50am. Sadly, the driver of the truck died at the scene. There were no other occupants of the truck. Police are providing support to the next […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bridging a gap on West Coast Cycle Trail
Source: New Zealand Government A new cycle bridge on the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail will bring more visitors to the region and boost the local economy. “I’m thrilled to be supporting the construction of the Totara River Rail Bridge, ensuring visitors can once again ride this popular trail from start to finish,” Tourism and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: One year of more Police back on the beat
Source: New Zealand Government One year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell.“Today I am excited to be part of welcoming the new Beat Team in Rotorua and getting some time to be out on the beat with them,” Mark Mitchell says.“Our beat […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Analysis – OCR on hold, probably only temporarily – Cotality
Source and Analysis: Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist for Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic) As widely expected, the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep the official cash rate unchanged today at 3.25%, the first ‘hold decision’ after six consecutive cuts. In its short commentary alongside the decision, the Committee noted a concern about […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Greenpeace holds dawn commemoration of 40 years since Rainbow Warrior bombing, death of photographer Fernando Pereira
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa held a dawn ceremony on board the Rainbow Warrior this morning to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the original Rainbow Warrior and the death of photographer Fernando Pereira. The ceremony was hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and attended by over a 150 people. Greenpeace Aotearoa Executive Director Dr Russel […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: GAZA: Siege on fuel could cut off supplies of clean water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in matter of days
Source: Save the Children Fuel shortages in Gaza could cut off supplies of clean drinking water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in a matter of days, increasing the risk of waterborne illnesses such as cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery, with these children only a small number of those impacted by fuel running out. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Winter break for the 42 Traverse
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 10 July 2025 The 42 Traverse, or T42, is a popular multi-use track and off-roading destination in the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area in the Central North Island. The area provides habitat for iconic species including kiwi and whio. Department of Conservation Team Lead Tongariro Michael Christie says the winter closure […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal for information following fatal crash in Ashburton
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden, Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash on Burnett Street in Ashburton. On Saturday 5 July, Police received a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair at around 1pm. One person was located […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Red tape relief making a difference for businesses
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says that small businesses will benefit from upcoming reforms to New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws, as the Government moves to make compliance more proportionate and practical for low-risk operators. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced Cabinet’s approval to draft […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rare book collection returns to EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 27 seconds ago After surviving Cyclone Gabrielle and more than two years in chilled, climate-controlled care, a rare and irreplaceable collection of books has returned to EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus. The 225 books, which include out-of-print and culturally significant works of Māori and New Zealand history, were removed from the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed, Otara Road, Opotiki
Source: New Zealand Police Otara Road, Opotiki, is closed following a serious crash. At around 7:50am emergency services received reports of the single vehicle crash. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. Updates will be provided proactively. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. MIL OSI New Zealand News –
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Missing diver, Whatipū Beach
Source: New Zealand Police A search is underway for a diver who has been reported missing at Whatipū Beach this morning. Police were alerted at about 5.23am and search efforts are ongoing to locate the man. The Police Eagle helicopter has deployed to assist with aerial-based searches, alongside Police launch Deaodar, Search and Rescue and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Whitiora
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Willoughby Street and Mill Street yesterday afternoon. Police were called to crash involving a car and dirtbike at around 3:25pm. Sadly, the rider of the dirtbike received critical injuries and was transported to hospital where they later died. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man charged with murder following incident in Chartwell, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith, Waikato Field Crime Manager: Police have charged a 20-year-old man with murder following an incident at a house on Bellmont Avenue in Chartwell, Hamilton last night. Police were called to the property at 6.40pm and located a 31-year-old man deceased. The alleged offender, […]