New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Workplace Safety – Road freight body welcomes steady decline in workplace injuries
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight body welcomes steady decline in workplace injuries Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a decline in road freight transport workplace injuries, saying it shows industry commitment to health and safety improvements. Data released by ACC shows that annual injury claims have fallen by 35 per cent between 2018 and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Learning webinars to assist tertiary teaching online in New Zealand
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 28 August 2020Last updated 28 August 2020 Print Share In these recorded webinars, New Zealand and Australian experts share their knowledge to enhance the quality of your online teaching practice.In these recorded webinars, New Zealand and Australian experts share their knowledge to enhance the quality of your online teaching […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Disability Action Plans
Source: Tertiary Education Commission The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) expects TEOs to take a proactive approach to improving outcomes for disabled learners. TEOs are required to develop and submit a Disability Action Plan (DAP) or DAP progress update as part of their Investment Plans. As most TEOs have now submitted a DAP, the focus has […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Learner Success Diagnostic Tool Participants’ Guide text
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Version 1.0IntroductionTaking part in the sessionsSteps in the toolWhat happens after using the toolFeedbackIntroductionBackground to the LSDTThe LSDT is an integral part of the learner success approach.The tool is intended to be used by your organisation to undertake a self-assessment of your organisation’s level of maturity across a range of capabilities. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ – Price it right: Consumer NZ launches campaign to stop misleading supermarket pricing
Source: Consumer NZ A new petition calls for a mandatory supermarket pricing accuracy code, automatic compensation and tougher penalties. Consumer NZ has launched a new campaign – Price it right – calling on the government to crack down on misleading supermarket pricing practices that are costing shoppers tens of millions of dollars a year across […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Peters fails again – time for real action on Occupied Gaza – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says New Zealand’s signature on a joint statement of 25 countries on Gaza is meaningless without concrete action. PSNA Co-Chair John Minto says Peters’ statements in the media this morning, fall well short of the condemnation in the joint statement, and are what […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Nicola Willis urged to step in now to get Kiwi food aid to Gaza – PSNZ
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is urging the government to step in and require Paypal to refund money it refuses to pass on starving families in Occupied Gaza. Paypal has been freezing accounts which send money to Occupied Gaza – the latest being the account of Wellington-based writer “Emily Writes” who has posted […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Current Economic Decline driven by Constrained Liquidity – Trend Analysis Network
Source: Trend Analysis Network New Zealand’s economy is showing signs of strain, and a growing body of evidence points to liquidity shortages and over manipulated interest rates as key culprits. While global macroeconomic policies and domestic shifts play some part, the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate strategy may have overcorrected, leaving the economy with limited liquidity. The Reserve Bank of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – ProCare welcomes announcement of new Waikato medical school as a commitment to strengthening primary care workforce
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, warmly welcomes the announcement from Health Minister Simeon Brown and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti that Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new medical school at the University of Waikato. While the school won’t open until 2028, the announcement includes a strong focus on primary care and rural […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Updated guidance for suspected quarantinable disease on domestic and international vessels
Source: Maritime New Zealand Health New Zealand, working with New Zealand Customs and Maritime NZ, has updated “Vessel Management Framework: Guidance for managing maritime vessels when a quarantinable disease is suspected or known to be on board.” You’ll find it on our ports and harbours page. The Vessel Management Framework has been created for port […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Planting the seeds of community at Gordon Park
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 July 2025 Situated just outside the town, the remnant kahikatea forest of Gordon Park Scenic Reserve is unique in the Whanganui area and beloved by many people in the community. Department of Conservation Community Ranger Hēmi Stuteley says the new car park, fencing, and a planned picnic area will […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: TEC-funded tertiary education data
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 21 March 2025Last updated 21 March 2025 Print Share This page has information on the latest delivery volume and funding details for our main funds.This page has information on the latest delivery volume and funding details for our main funds. The spreadsheet below shows Tertiary Education Commission (TEC)-funded tertiary […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Female technician completes EV training at EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 25 seconds ago A female technician at Andrew Simms Motor Group in Auckland has completed electric vehicle training through EIT to meet growing demand in the workshop. Lezani Oosthuizen-Meyer, who joined the dealership in 2023, recently completed the NZ Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering [Level 5] through EIT via […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pharmac continues to engage with consumers
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes the establishment of Pharmac’s new consumer working group to help Pharmac help reset how it works with health consumers. “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Planning for end of greyhound racing proceeds
Source: New Zealand Government Planning for the intended ending of greyhound racing in New Zealand is moving forward with animal welfare paramount while also managing the uncertainty for those in the industry, Racing Minister Winston Peters says. “We welcome the interim report by the Ministerial Advisory Committee appointed to help plan the intended transition away […]
MIL-Evening Report: Why has a bill to relax NZ foreign investment rules had so little scrutiny?
ANALYSIS: By Jane Kelsey, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau While public attention has been focused on the domestic fast-track consenting process for infrastructure and mining, Associate Minister of Finance David Seymour has been pushing through another fast-track process — this time for foreign investment in New Zealand. But it has had almost no public […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Annual inflation at 2.7 percent in June 2025 – Stats NZ media and information release: Consumers price index: June 2025 quarter
Annual inflation at 2.7 percent in June 2025 – media release 21 July 2025 Aotearoa New Zealand’s consumers price index (CPI) increased 2.7 percent in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 2.7 percent increase follows a 2.5 percent annual increase in the 12 months […]
MIL-Evening Report: PSNA calls on NZ to urgently condemn Israeli weaponisation of starvation
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has called on the New Zealand government to immediately condemn Israel’s weaponisation of starvation and demand an end to the siege of Gaza. It has also called for a permanent ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to the besieged enclave. “All political parties and elected officials must break […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Waikato medical school gets green light
Source: New Zealand Government A new medical school will be established at the University of Waikato as part of the Government’s plan to build a stronger health workforce, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti say. “Cabinet has approved the business case for the new school, which will have a strong focus […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government Defence Cuts – Govt wrong to cut another 255 civilian Defence jobs at time of rising risks
Source: PSA – 255 civilian roles across NZDF to go – 10% of civilian workforce downsized in last year – Another 46 roles proposed to go The Government is fooling itself if cutting 10% of the civilian workforce is how you build a modern, combat ready defence force at a time of rising security risks. NZDF today confirmed final […]