Category: New Zealand

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road Closure, State Highway 1, Cambridge

    Source: New Zealand Police

    The north bound carriage way of State Highway 1, south of Cambridge is closed.

    A vehicle crash has ocurred and is blocking the north bound carriageway.

    The road closure is expected to last for at least 45 minutes, until the road is cleared of vehicles and debris.

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road Closure SH2 (Matawai Road) Gisborne to Opotiki

    Source: New Zealand Police

    State Highway 2, Matawai Road, between Gisborne (from the intersection with Back Ormond Road) and Opotiki has been closed.

    Multiple slips along the length of the road will need to be cleared.

    Roading crews have been deployed to assess and clear the obstructions.

    There is no time scale available for this closure due to the number of slips and obstructions.

    Motorists are requested to take an alternative route where possible or delay their travel.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tongariro Northern Circuit makes way for new hut

    Source: NZ Department of Conservation

    Date:  05 June 2025

    The Department of Conservation is working with Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro to replace Oturere Hut. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring, and Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts will remain bookable online through the DOC website.

    Department of Conservation Operations Manager Libby O’Brien says it’s a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy small tasters of the Tongariro Northern Circuit.

    “This is a great chance for people who might never have stayed in a DOC hut, or perhaps in Tongariro National Park, to have an overnight experience this summer. These small bites of the normal loop track are suitable for families and those not quite ready for a full Great Walk.”

    She says the existing Oturere Hut is more than 50 years old.

    “It no longer meets the standards we want to deliver for this Great Walk, so we’re working with Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro to deliver a new building which better reflects the mana of the Dual World Heritage National Park.”

    Designers have worked closely with Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro to incorporate cultural elements and hapū identity across the design.

    Due to construction taking place at the existing hut site, Oturere Campsite and all facilities associated with Oturere Hut are closed for safety reasons this summer, meaning Tongariro Northern Circuit cannot operate as a Great Walk for the 2025-2026 season.

    Libby says the walk between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts is challenging without Oturere as a stop.

    “It’s a 20 kilometre walk with a lot of elevation gain, so it’s a lot more demanding than what we offer with our Great Walk experiences.”

    “While the new Oturere Hut is under construction, we’re encouraging people to try a small bite of the Circuit by having an overnighter at Mangatepopo or Waihohonu huts.”

    Bookings for Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts will open on the DOC website in July.

    The work on the new Oturere Hut will make the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk an even better experience and help it be enjoyed for many years to come.

    Background information

    • The Tongariro Northern Circuit cannot function as a Great Walk without Oturere Hut. The walk between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts is 20 km through steep, rough alpine terrain. It takes 8-10 hours in an environment with fast-changing, extreme weather. DOC asks visitors to consider their fitness and preparedness carefully before committing to this walk.
    • The campsite and all facilities associated with Oturere Hut will be closed for safety reasons. Construction activities and helicopter movements will make the area dangerous for members of the public.

    Contact

    For media enquiries contact:

    Email: media@doc.govt.nz

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash – Stillwater

    Source: New Zealand Police

    A person has died following a crash yesterday evening in Stillwater, Auckland.

    Two cars collided on East Coast Road just before 7pm.

    Sadly one person has died at the scene. Another person suffered moderate injuries.

    The Serious Crash Unit attended and an investigation is underway.

    Our thoughts and sympathies are with the deceased person’s family at this extremely difficult time.

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    Issued by the Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – Porirua’s BizFest announces two outstanding speakers

    Source: Porirua City Council

    One of New Zealand’s most iconic athletes will be speaking at Porirua’s BizFest on 1 July, joining the founder of an international dance company who grew up in Cannons Creek.
    BizFest 2025: Kōpū i te pae – Light up the Horizon will take place on 1 July, a day that aims to inspire and connect business people in our city. Topics of discussion on the day will include what’s on the economic horizon, how business leaders are navigating uncertain times in the business world, and what are the key ingredients for innovation and success now and into the future.
    Dame Valerie Adams is recognised worldwide for her feats in shot put and is a leader and role model in the Pacific community for her work outside athletics.
    From 2006 to 2016, Dame Valerie was unbeaten in major championships and won Olympic gold at Beijing 2008 and London 2012. A seven-time Halberg sportswoman of the year, her story is one that inspires – post her shot put career, she works in the community to support a number of causes and with commercial partners, while also being chair of the World Athletics Athletes’ Commission, a World Athletics Council member and on the board of High Performance Sport New Zealand.
    Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says having Dame Valerie speak in Porirua is a coup, bringing value to the event by being able to share her experiences as an athlete at the very highest level, her commitment to her community and health and wellbeing, and her advocacy for athletes, especially among women in sport.
    “Someone like Dame Valerie will add immense value to BizFest – she is someone who has demonstrated perseverance, discipline and an amazing work ethic, prioritising health and wellbeing, and commitment to helping others. I can’t wait to hear what she has to say about pushing through challenges and building resilience,” Mayor Baker says.
    Black Grace’s Neil Ieremia, meanwhile, will add a homegrown flavour to BizFest, with his journey one of inspiration and perspiration.
    Born in Cannons Creek and of Samoan heritage, Ieremia left home and his banking job at 19 and enrolled in a fulltime dance programme.
    Founding dance company Black Grace in 1995, he has enjoyed sell-out performances in the US, Mexico and Canada and won numerous accolades at home and abroad for what Black Grace has achieved across the world.
    Appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2016, Ieremia received the inaugural Moana Creative Enterprise Award at the 2022 Pacific Business Trust Awards and is an honorary member of Dance ICONS, the international organisation of choreographers, along with numerous other honours.
    Mayor Baker says Ieremia’s talk at BizFest should not be missed.
    “Neil was rightly inducted into our Hall of Fame at Te Rauparaha Arena in 2022 – he is a local who has gone on to impressive heights around the world and will have a beautiful and authentic story to tell about seizing opportunities and taking our stories from Porirua to the global stage.” 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Healthline celebrates its 25-year anniversary of trusted service and impact – and launches a GP booking initiative

    Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa

    An estimated 3.45 million people have contacted Healthline since it launched 25 years ago
    Whether it is for a 2am check on their baby’s continuous crying, a rash on an arm, or information about where to get more help, the people of Aotearoa know they can rely on the free, 24/7, trusted support from Healthline clinicians. They have relied on that for 25 years – a milestone that is being acknowledged this month.
    There are thousands of people across Aotearoa who have a Healthline magnet on their fridge, who have the 0800 611 116 number in their phone, and who rely on unseen Healthline nurses and paramedics. Healthline plays a critical role in improving access to care.
    Hannah Sleeman, lives in a remote area of the Waikato and has used Healthline several times including when her sore ear symptom was quickly identified by a Healthcare clinician as shingles, and she was advised to see a doctor. She was given the costs and locations of local clinics and was able to get the care she needed quickly.
    The Healthline service has grown from an initial 16 nurses managing 20,000 calls in its first year, to over 150 nurses and paramedics managing 400,000 contacts annually – that’s 1,000 every day.
    What started as a phone service in May 2000 has expanded to include online services, with callers able to share videos and photos to help Healthline clinicians provide the most accurate advice. In addition to calling the trusted 0800 611116 number, people now access Healthline’s healthy.org.nz website for reliable health information, and can request a call back from a clinician, if their query isn’t urgent. The service also now includes the option for people to speak with a Māori clinician.
    Healthline is funded by Health New Zealand and since 2015 has been run by Whakarongorau Aotearoa / New Zealand Telehealth Services.
    Whakarongorau CEO Glynis Sandland said “Healthline is a virtual first responder for health queries, across multiple digital channels. It also plays a critical role in health sector – with 84% of Healthline callers managed through self-care at home or directed to community care, significantly reducing strain on our hospital emergency departments. We know that Healthline is considered by many as a taonga / treasure for the people of New Zealand.”
    Elle Edwards is a mother who was unsure what to do when she accidentally took a double dose of medication late in the night. She called Healthline to ask if she could breastfeed her baby. “They were so helpful and patient and reassuring,” said Elle.
    “Our clinicians are all experienced and specifically tele-triage trained experts and are seriously good at what they do. That’s why 98% of people who contact Healthline follow the advice they are given,” said Sandland.
    “Over the last 25 years Healthline clinicians have seen it all and they have supported people through major events including the Canterbury earthquakes, measles outbreaks, and the COVID pandemic.
    “Healthline has a proud and impactful past, and a very important future. That is definitely something to celebrate.”
    Helen Parry was one of the first nurses on the Healthline team in 2000 and her family were surprised when she said she was going to be providing health triage over the phone. “I was really pleased to be part of such an innovative new way to care and a wonderful service,” said Parry.
    The Healthline 25th anniversary was celebrated at an event at parliament 4 June 2025 hosted by Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey. At the event Whakarongorau – who run Healthline – announced a new booking initiative
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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Culture and Heritage – Manatū Taonga releases draft report on culture in a digital age

    Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage

    Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has released a draft Long-term Insights Briefing – a futures-thinking report – on culture in the digital age.
    A Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) provides analysis and information about medium and long-term tr

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: University Research – Multiple sclerosis prevalence on the sharp increase: study – UoA

    Source: University of Auckland (UoA)

    The number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in New Zealand increased by a third between 2006 and 2022, according to research from the University of Auckland.

    The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in New Zealand has sharply risen since 2006, especially in some communities, according to a University of Auckland study.

    Lead author Dr Natalia Boven, a postdoctoral fellow from the University’s COMPASS Research Centre, says the study found the MS prevalence rate had climbed to 96.6 per 100,000 people as of June 2022, an increase from 72.4 per 100,000 in 2006. 

    “And notably, while European New Zealanders are being diagnosed with MS at a higher rate (132.4 per 100,000), we found MS increased substantially for Māori, Pacific peoples and Asian ethnic groups over the same period,” she says.

    Boven says Māori rates rose from 15.0 per 100,000 to 33.1 per 100,000 in 2022, the Pacific rate rose to 9.2 per 100,000 and the Asian ethnic group rate increased to 16.0 per 100,000.

    “And of concern is the data shows people living in more deprived areas were less likely to be diagnosed with MS,” says Boven. “This pattern was more pronounced for Māori and Pacific peoples, which suggests they may face barriers accessing services to receive a MS diagnosis.”

    As a social scientist, she says more research is needed to find out whether this is the case, and what the barriers might be, as an early diagnosis can make all the difference in terms of delaying disease progression and therefore improving quality of life.

    Experts agree that multiple sclerosis is a manageable and treatable condition in most cases, especially with early diagnosis.
     
    Recently published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, the study was backed by Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ).

    National manager Amanda Rose says patients regularly report the biggest barriers to diagnosis are a lack of MS awareness in the community, and critical shortages of specialist services which can delay diagnosis from a couple of weeks to as long as several years in some instances.  

    “Too many New Zealanders face delays in being diagnosed with MS due to limited access to specialist neurologist appointments and MRI scans,” says Rose.

    “The longstanding shortage of neurologists in Aotearoa has created long waiting lists for many people with neurological conditions, including MS. We’ve been advocating for over ten years to increase our number of neurologists, with little to no progress.” 

    The study used the Stats NZ Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) and included anonymous data from hospitalisations, disability support, pharmaceutical dispensing of MS treatments and needs assessments.  

    To build on the study’s findings and support targeted advocacy for those with the condition, Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand has now contracted University researchers at COMPASS to expand their scope.

    They will again be using IDI data to explore the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of people living with MS in Aotearoa; including geographic distribution, education, income, and employment history, access to disability support, allied healthcare, and income support.  

    Identifying multiple sclerosis in linked administrative health data in Aotearoa New Zealand by Natalia Boven, Deborah Mason, Barry Milne, Anna Ranta, Andrew Sporle, Lisa Underwood, Julie Winter-Smith, and Vanessa Selak is published in the 28 March edition of the New Zealand Medical Journal.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Transporting NZ – Mid-term pass mark for transport but Govt must try harder

    Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand

    Transporting New Zealand says the Coalition Government is making good progress on transport, halfway through their first term and six months since Minister Chris Bishop was appointed to the portfolio.
    However, the road freight body is warning that ongoing ferry delays and roading cost pressures are shaping up as big challenges.
    Head of Policy and Advocacy Billy Clemens says that of the eight practical commitments identified in Transporting New Zealand’s (February 2025) Briefing to the Incoming Minister, the Government has achieved or progressed half, two were ongoing, and two had earned fail grades.
    “Upon Minister Bishop’s appointment we identified eight quick-win commitments, across transport and other portfolios, that would provide practical support and reassurance to our road freight members.”
    “This followed a similar list of priorities in our Briefing to Minister Brown in December 2023.”
    Transporting New Zealand noted excellent progress on random roadside drug testing, tax incentives for business investments, vocational training reform, and road maintenance.
    Progress on Cook Strait Ferry replacements, freight exemptions for congestion charging, and responding to cost pressure on roading projects had been disappointing.
    “You’re starting to see the delay in ferry procurement start to bite, with the Awatere’s retirement leaving KiwiRail with only two vessels for the next four years.”
    “NZTA’s proposed downgrades to the tolled Ōtaki to North of Levin new highway also demonstrate the need for the Government stump up with additional funding to deliver their roading promises.”
    Transporting New Zealand says the Government also has an excellent opportunity to support safety and productivity outcomes through driver licensing and High Productivity Motor Vehicle reforms.
    Transporting New Zealand’s Scorecard (as per quick-wins listed in their February 2025 Briefing to the Incoming Minister)
    Transport
    1. Additional roading investment in Budget 2025 – Partially Achieved
    While there were important boosts for road repair in Hawke’s Bay and the East Coast, the Budget should have provided additional support to the Roads of Regional and National Significance, that NZTA are now under pressure to downgrade, with serious implications for efficiency and safety.
    2. Random roadside drug testing – Achieved
    Legislation enabling random roadside drug testing passed in March, with the support of National, ACT, New Zealand First, and Labour. The roadside drug testing regime is expected to be in place by December, with the government wanting police to undertake 50,000 tests a year.
    3. Freight exemptions to time-of-use charging – Ongoing
    Congestion charging enabling legislation is currently being considered by the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee. Transporting New Zealand’s suggested amendments would prevent congestion charges acting as a de facto goods tax.
    4. Tax incentives for efficient heavy vehicles – Achieved
    The Government’s Investment Boost tax incentive will help get more productive, efficient heavy vehicles on the road, and support investment across the entire economy.
    5. Incentivising fleet renewal through emissions regulations – Ongoing
    Work on vehicle standards and reducing regulatory barriers to importing efficient heavy vehicles is currently being worked through.
    Transport, State-Owned Enterprises and Rail
    6. Prioritise the prompt delivery of replacement Cook Strait ferries – Not Achieved
    It has been 539 days since Cabinet advised KiwiRail that the Government was pulling the plug on the iReX Project following repeated cost blowouts. Despite contrary advice from a Ministerial Advisory Group, the Government is proceeding with rail-enabled vessels, that have still not been procured.
    Immigration and Workforce Development
    7. Support vocational training and allowing migrant drivers to fill critical workforce shortages – Partially Achieved
    The Government’s tertiary education reforms will ensure automotive vocational education is relevant to both trainees and employers alike. However, the termination of the temporary residence pathway for migrant truck drivers has left businesses in hard-to-staff regions facing recruitment challenges.
    ACC
    8. Save ACC’s Fleet Saver levy reduction programme – Not Achieved
    ACC is proceeding to close the safe fleet management incentive to new members from this year, and close it completely in 2029. The Minister for ACC still has the opportunity to defer this decision until an effective alternative can be developed, that will maintain safety benefits for all road users. 
    About Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
    Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is the peak national membership association representing the road freight transport industry. Our members operate urban, rural and inter- regional commercial freight transport services throughout the country.
    Road is the dominant freight mode in New Zealand, transporting 92.8% of the freight task on a tonnage basis, and 75.1% on a tonne-km basis. The road freight transport industry employs over 34,000 people across more than 4700 businesses, with an annual turnover of $6 billion.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZNO backs people’s pay equity select committee

    Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation

    Representing a third of the pay equity claims scrapped by the Coalition Government, NZNO is throwing its full support behind the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity.
    Members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) had 12 pay equity claims being progressed across the health sector including aged care, primary health care, hospices, Plunket, community health and laboratories when the scheme was gutted on 6 May.
    These claims covered almost 10,000 nurses, health care assistants, allied health workers and administration staff. A further 35,000 NZNO Te Whatu Ora members had their pay equity review halted by the changes, meaning their pay would again fall behind.
    NZNO Primary Health Care Nurses College chair Tracey Morgan says it was devastating to the 5000 primary health care members that their claim was scuppered without warning or legitimate reason.
    “It was antidemocratic and an attack on women for the Government not to have consulted the workers whose lives they were changing. Primary and community health care nurses, like their hospice, Plunket and aged care counterparts, accepted lower wage increases in their collective agreements on the understanding they were likely to receive pay equity settlements.
    “Now they can have their say through the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity.
    “The committee of 10 former women MPs from across the political spectrum are strong wahine who helped establishment the previous system to address the gender discrimination which has kept down their wages their whole working lives.”
    Most New Zealanders – 68 percent – believe the Government should have consulted on the changes, a new poll released today found.
    Tracey Morgan says NZNO urges all its members to submit their views to the Select Committee so they can be heard when it meets in August.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – Open Polytechnic launches new Introduction to Generative AI micro-credential

    Source: Open Polytechnic

    A new micro-credential developed by Open Polytechnic, New Zealand’s specialist online learning provider, in conjunction with Spark, offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to understand and utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI).
    The Introduction to Generative AI micro-credential, now open for enrolment, provides ākonga (learners) with an introductory understanding of how generative artificial intelligence can drive efficiency and innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
    Topics covered in the micro-credential include practical guidelines for getting the most out of generative AI, the ethical use of AI, and Māori data sovereignty.
    “Open Polytechnic is a world leader in online and distance education with significant expertise in educational technology,” says Open Polytechnic Executive Director Alan Cadwallader.
    “We are pleased to be able to combine our expertise with a company like Spark NZ to provide opportunities for busy adult learners to upskill in AI and learn more about the latest advancements.”
    “By completing this micro-credential, ākonga will learn how to integrate generative AI tools into their workflows, enhance communication, and leverage these technologies to streamline operations and enhance overall performance. This highly relevant micro-credential will also teach ākonga about the ethical implications and limitations of generative AI uniquely applied in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.”
    Once ākonga (learners) have completed this micro-credential, they will have a basic understanding of Generative Artificial Intelligence to support their productivity, in both personal and work contexts, and know how to assess the generated content for accuracy, quality, and relevance.
    This micro-credential is relevant for people in different industries including media and entertainment, advertising, education, healthcare, and finance.
    Open Polytechnic has been pleased to work with Spark in the development of this NZQA accredited micro-credential.
    Spark is on its own AI journey, with a focus on upskilling its people through Te Awe, a skills acceleration programme within Spark that is building the “hard to access” specialist digital skills needed in today’s world.
    “As the use of AI accelerates, we want to ensure that the skills shift we are experiencing does not further entrench existing inequities within the technology sector and our community. When we created Te Awe, our ambition was to eventually extend offering the digital skills and opportunities to learn them, to those groups who currently have low participation rates in the tech sector, to ensure we are intentionally growing a more inclusive high-tech workforce pipeline for the future,” says Heather Polglase, Spark People and Culture Director.
    “We are excited to build on Spark’s Te Awe foundations and take that next step now with the creation of an NZQA accredited Generative AI micro-credential. We have taken our learnings from Te Awe and collaborated with Open Polytechnic, as a business division of Te Pūkenga, to create a nationally recognised micro-credential, that will equip more New Zealanders with the skills and knowledge to co-create and engage with AI meaningfully.”
    Spark will be sponsoring micro-credentials for 30 digi-coaches (digital teachers) from around the country, who are a part of a Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa programme to support digital literacy in local communities. These digi-coaches will work in public libraries and community venues to help upskill digital literacy skills for local citizens.
    “We’re excited to be one of the first to engage with this new GenAI micro-credential”, said Laurence Zwimpfer, Operations Director for the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa.
    “We have invited 30 jobseekers on our Digi-Coach programme to complete this course as part of their 13-week training, which includes work placements in libraries and other community organisations. We believe this will give them a real advantage in securing jobs and helping the communities and organisations that they work with to better understand and use GenAI tools.”
    Ākonga who complete the micro-credential receive a digital badge that can then be shared on social media or mentioned on a work-related CV.
    The Level 3 micro-credential can be completed online in 40 learning hours, with two intakes each month, making it ideal for personal or professional development.
    If you are a business or individual that is interested in utilising AI technology, then go to the Open Polytechnic website. Terms and conditions apply. 
    At a glance
    Open Polytechnic
    Introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) micro-credential
    Level: 3
    Credits: 4
    Total learning hours: 40 – study online at your own pace, up to 16 weeks to complete
    Cost: $99 including GST 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Media advisory – Police Media Centre, Thursday 5 June 2025

    Source: New Zealand Police

    The Police Media Centre will operate at reduced capacity on Thursday 5 June.

    Media Advisors will be available to respond to urgent queries and significant events only, during the usual hours of 6am to 9pm.

    Other queries may be held until the following day.

    We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Guidance to develop your Investment Plan

    Source: Tertiary Education Commission

    On this page:

    Resources for developing your Plan
    Our role at the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is to make high-quality investment decisions that support the tertiary education system to deliver quality learning, and equip learners, employers, industry and communities for economic and social success.
    We provide resources to help tertiary education providers develop their Investment Plans:

    When creating your Plan, you should read Plan Guidance, the Investment Plan Gazette notice, and Supplementary Plan Guidance alongside each other.
    This year we have published the Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance. It describes the TEC process for managing educational delivery and performance where it needs to improve.
    You can also find templates for the strategic intent and learner success parts of your Plan, as well as our newly developed Disability Action Plan progress update template.

    All these documents should inform your discussions with your Relationship Manager or our Customer Contact Group.
    Please refer to Plan Guidance and Supplementary Plan Guidance, once available, for our investment information.
    Plan Guidance 2026
    Plan Guidance is an important document that provides information about what providers need to submit in their Investment Plan, how we will assess it, and our priorities for investment.
    Plan Guidance for providers submitting Plans for funding from 1 January 2026 (PDF 8.5 MB)
    Supplementary Plan Guidance
    Supplementary Plan Guidance will provide you with further information to support you to develop your Investment Plan and any relevant Budget 2025 information. This will be available in June 2025.
    Investment Round Timeline

    Activity
    Timing

    TEC publishes notice in the New Zealand Gazette setting out requirements for Plan content, timetable, assessment and Plan summaries
    Early March 2025

    TEC releases Plan Guidance, and Plan engagement begins
    Early March 2025

    Government announces Budget 2025
    May 2025

    TEC provides indicative allocations
    From 3 June 2025

    TEC releases Plan-related templates
    From 9 June 2025

    TEC publishes Supplementary Plan Guidance to reflect any policy or Budget changes
    June 2025

    Providers submit proposed Plans
    By 4 July 2025

    TEC reviews proposed Plans and has further discussion with providers as needed
    July–October 2025

    Providers are notified of decisions in writing
    From November 2025

    First payment made against Plans: Plan delivery begins
    January 2026

    Gazette notice 2025 for investment in 2026
    The Gazette notice is a legal instrument where the TEC sets criteria for the content of Investment Plans, Plan summaries, the submission process, the timetable, and how Plans will be assessed. These are published in the New Zealand Gazette and on our website.
    2025 Investment Plan Gazette notice for investment in 2026 – TEC website
    2025 Investment Plan Gazette notice for investment in 2026 – Gazette.govt.nz

    Templates
    Many of the templates you require for drafting and submitting your Plan (for example Mix of Provision (MoP) templates) are available in DXP Ngā Kete.
    Please refer below for other relevant templates.
    Strategic Intent template
    Template for Strategic Intent section of Investment Plans for Investment in 2026 (DOCX 338 KB)
    Tertiary education organisations (TEOs) can use this template to structure the strategic intent component of their Investment Plan (Plan). It sets out the requirements for proposed Plans and ensures we have all the information we require to make informed investment decisions.
    Who needs it: All providers submitting a full Investment Plan must submit a Strategic Intent.
    Submission deadline: By 4 July 2025
    Learner Success Plan template
    Template for Learner Success Plans for Investment from 2026 (DOCX 279 KB)
    TEOs are encouraged to use the template, or to use the headings provided to guide their own document. To help you complete your Learner Success Plan we have provided the following guidance:
    Guidance for TEOs submitting Learner Success Plans for funding from 2026 (PDF 383 KB)
    This includes what you need to consider in each section of your submission.
    Who needs it: TEOs must submit a Learner Success Plan if they:

    receive $5 million or more in on-Plan funding in 2025
    do not currently have a Learner Success Plan, and
    are submitting a full Plan (including a Strategic Intent this year).

    Submission deadline: By 4 July 2025.
    Learner Success progress update template
    Template for Learner Success Progress Update for Investment from 2026 (DOCX 279 KB)
    TEOs are encouraged to use the template, or to use the headings provided to guide their own document. To help you complete your Learner Success progress update, we have provided the following guidance:
    For guidance for TEOs submitting a progress update, see:
    Guidance for TEOs submitting Learner Success Plans for funding from 2026 (PDF 383 KB)
    This includes who needs to submit an update and what you need to consider in each section of your submission.
    Who needs it: TEOs must submit Learner Success progress updates if they:

    receive $5 million or more in on-Plan funding in 2025  
    have a current Learner Success Plan, and
    are submitting a full Plan (including a Strategic Intent this year).

    Submission deadline: By 4 July 2025. 
    Disability Action Plan progress update template
    Template for Disability Action Plan progress update for Investment from 2026 (DOCX 277 KB)
    TEOs are encouraged to use the template, or to use the headings provided to guide their own document. To help you complete your Disability Action Plan (DAP) progress update, we have provided the following guidance. This also supports TEOs developing a DAP for the first time:
    Guidance for TEOs submitting Disability Actions Plans (DAP) or a progress update from 2026 (PDF 424 KB) 
    Who needs it: TEOs must submit a Disability Action Plan progress update if they:

    receive $5 million or more in on-Plan funding in 2025
    have a Disability Action Plan, and
    are submitting a full Plan (including a Strategic Intent this year).

    Submission deadline: By 4 July 2025.
    New provider process
    The process for providers wishing to apply for TEC Investment Plan (“on-Plan”) funding for the first time is outlined at Application to receive TEC funding.
    You need to contact us before applying.
    Who needs it: Any TEO that has not received on-Plan funding in the last 12 months.
    Submission deadline: By 4 July 2025. 

    Additional funding information
    For more information on 2025 in-year additional funding, see 2025 in-year additional funding requests.
    Submitting your documents
    All your Plan documents, including your Strategic Intent, Learner Success Plan, Disability Action Plan, MoPs and Educational Performance Indicator Commitments (EPICs) must be submitted through DXP Ngā Kete.
    Please do not submit these documents by email, as this can result in delays.
    Additional resources to support investment plans
    Introduction to the TEC’s investment process
    This process describes TEC’s investment process, as well as who’s responsible for each part of the process and what the different stakeholders in the system do. It is designed to support TEOs and other stakeholders to understand how the investment process works.Investment Framework for Learner (Delivery) Funds
    The Investment Framework for Learner (Delivery) Funds describes the current way we make investment decisions, what goes into our decision-making, and examples of how this works in practice.
    Response Framework for Education Delivery and Performance
    This describes how we manage performance where it needs to improve. It describes the information we consider in making a response decision, what other factors affect these decisions, and what options and levers we use. It provides greater transparency about what to expect if your performance needs to improve.Learner Success Framework
    This provides a blueprint for developing and implementing learner-centric operating models. It provides you with tools to understand your learners and address why and how your organisational model supports (or does not support) learner success.
    Kia Ōrite Toolkit – achieving equity for disabled learners
    The Kia Ōrite Toolkit provides current, New Zealand-specific guidance to help tertiary education organisations better support disabled learners.
    Previous year resources

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release, fatal crash, Castlecliff

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police are now in the position to name the man who died following a crash on Seafront Road on 25 May.

    He was 25-year-old Paki Topi Rongo Whiti-ao Maaka Ngaira, from Castlecliff.

    Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Mossburn Five Rivers Road, near Diack Road, closed

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Mossburn Five Rivers Road, near Diack Road, is currently closed following a bus crash earlier this afternoon.

    The bus was carrying 17 passengers, including the driver, when it crashed about 3.45pm. Some passengers have sustained minor to moderate injuries.

    The road will remain closed while recovery crews work to move the bus.

    Motorists are advised to take alternate routes, such as the Resolution Drive on-ramp, and expect delays.

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Tokoroa homicide

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police can now release the name of the man who died after sustaining serious injuries in Tokoroa on 27 May.

    He was 30-year-old Rapana (Raaps) Tukuru Tahana-Heretini, of Tokoroa.

    Police are still seeking any information from witnesses, including CCTV footage from Abercorn Place at around 4:15am on Tuesday 27 May.

    If you can help, please get in touch with us via our 105 service, quoting reference number 250527/7868.

    You can also provide information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Discharge to waterway, Saltwater Creek

    Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council

    Latest update from us and Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand.

    After the investigation into the impact of the spill on shellfish, gathering in Saltwater Creek and the Ashley/Rakahuri estuary can now resume.

    All warning signs will be removed.

    Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Matthew Reid, said the risk of eating shellfish related to the spill has now returned to what it was before the incident.

    Water quality in Saltwater Creek Estuary has a history of being poor or variable.

    Please note that swimming is not recommended in the estuary due to the long-term elevated risk to public health from contact with the water.

    Our zone delivery lead for Waimakariri, Nerida Theinhardt, acknowledges the frustration felt by many in the community to get to this point.

    However, public health has had to remain the priority and we thank people for their patience over the past few weeks.

    The wider investigation into the incident is continuing, and as previously mentioned, we can’t go into specific details or comment on the likely outcome.

    Please share this message with anyone who may be visiting the area.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release, fatal crash, Timaru

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway One, Timaru on 21 May.

    He was James Campbell McKenzie, 69, from Timaru.

    Police extend our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal following Queenstown assault

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Queenstown Police would like to speak to the victim of a seemingly unprovoked assault in late May.

    The assault happened about 2.40am on Sunday 25 May 2025, at a taxi rank near Searle Lane and Camp Street.

    At the time, the victim was looking down at his phone and walking in the direction of the Cookie Time shop when he was punched by one of three men who had left a bar in Searle Lane.

    After the incident, a member of the public briefly spoke to the victim, handing back his beanie, which fell off during the assault.

    Detective Lisa Watt says Police discovered the incident while investigating an assault moments before, in a Searle Lane bar.

    “The alleged offender for the first incident has been arrested, but we would like to speak with the victim of the assault that happened on the footpath near the Cookie Time shop, the passerby, or any other witnesses.

    “The victim is described to have a black beard, and was wearing a black puffer jacket, blue jeans, white shoes, and black beanie. If that was you, please contact us so we can understand what happened and hold the person responsible to account.”

    If you have information that may assist, please contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report”, or call 105. 

    Please use the reference number: 250527/7943

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Investment to grow number of forensic beds

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government will make more beds and timely services available to people needing mental health and addiction support in the Midland Region, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says.

    Budget 2025 has reprioritised almost $51 million over four years to help those with acute mental health and addiction needs to access appropriate specialist forensic services in a timely manner. The investment will also support additional step-down beds.

    “Providing better mental health and addiction services to people in prison, in forensic beds or on remand can help with rehabilitation and reintegration into the community,” Mr Doocey says.

    “We know that people in the Corrections system have higher mental health and addiction needs than the general population. Currently, there are not enough beds to adequately care for those who need them.

    “This investment will improve forensic and prison mental health services throughout the Midland Region and enable greater participation in rehabilitation programmes. It will help in particular at the country’s biggest prison, Waikeria, and has the potential to relieve pressure across the wider forensic mental health system.”

    The funding will support 10 new acute inpatient beds and 8 new step-down beds delivered by Non-Government Organisations in the Midland Region. These new beds will be supported by new community wraparound support teams and funding to attract and retain specialist staff.

    “Ensuring timely access to care has been one of my top priorities. The shortage of forensic beds has caused delays in access to effective care, creating issues throughout the forensic rehabilitation system,” Mr Doocey says.

    “This funding will improve the flow of patients from forensic beds to stepdown beds and should have a positive knock-on effect for other services around the country.” 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Plan ahead now for heavy rain today, Auckland Emergency Management urges Aucklanders

    Source: Auckland Council

    Aucklanders are urged to be prepared for heavy rain and strong winds later today and this evening, which are forecast to hit during the commute home this afternoon.

    MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island effective 3pm today until midnight (Wednesday 4 June).

    A strong wind watch is also in place for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier Island for the same period.

    Adam Maggs, General Manager of Auckland Emergency Management encourages Aucklanders to plan ahead, stay safe, and keep in touch with whānau and friends.

    “Parts of Auckland could be hit by heavy localised downpours with possible thunderstorms later today and this evening,” says Adam.

    “With this weather on the way, now is the time to make sure you and your property are prepared.

    Keep up to date with the forecast

    “We are asking Aucklanders to be mindful that the heavy rain may hit during the afternoon commute home. Plan your journey and avoid low-lying areas, drive cautiously and never drive in floodwaters,” says Adam.

    “MetService advises periods of heavy rain with localised downpours are likely this evening and tonight.

    “Download the MetService app and keep an eye on MetService.com for the latest weather updates.

    “And lastly, if you or your property are in danger phone 111 – don’t wait, natural warnings like rising floodwaters need to be acted on immediately.

    “Visit our website or alternative at the Get Ready website for plenty of good advice on getting your household prepared for an emergency.

    “Stay safe Tāmaki Makaurau,” says Adam.

    What Aucklanders can do:

    • If travelling today, plan your journey, drive to the conditions and allow extra time. Drive carefully and never drive through floodwater.
    • Stay up to date with weather forecasts and check AT and NZTA’s journey planners for any public transport and roading disruption.
    • Keep drains and gutters on your property clear. For blockages or issues with the public stormwater network, phone the council on 09 301 0101.
    • Put bins out for collection in the morning (by 7am) to avoid wind damage overnight.
    • Bring rubbish, recycling and foodscraps bins in as soon as you can after they’re emptied.
    • For tree damage on public land, go to the council’s website and ‘report a problem’ online.
    • Check your emergency readiness supplies, just case of power outages.
    • The Auckland Emergency Management or Get Ready websites has good advice on getting your household prepared for an emergency.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Parliament Hansard Report – Karakia/Prayers – 001498

    Source: New Zealand Parliament

    WEDNESDAY, 4 JUNE 2025

    The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.

    KARAKIA/PRAYERS

    BARBARA KURIGER (Deputy Speaker): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the King and pray for guidance in our deliberations, that we may conduct the affairs of this House with wisdom, justice, mercy, and humility for the welfare and peace of New Zealand. Amen.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – Volume 784 – 001499

    Source: New Zealand Parliament

    WEDNESDAY, 4 JUNE 2025

    The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.

    KARAKIA/PRAYERS

    BARBARA KURIGER (Deputy Speaker): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the King and pray for guidance in our deliberations, that we may conduct the affairs of this House with wisdom, justice, mercy, and humility for the welfare and peace of New Zealand. Amen.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release, fatal crash, Okoia

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Okoia on Monday 26 May.

    He was 76-year-old David Hauparoa Hiroti, of Okoia.

    Our thoughts are with those close to him at this difficult time.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Former Congress staffer allowed to return to New Caledonia

    By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk

    One of seven people transferred to mainland France almost a year ago, following the May 2024 riots in New Caledonia, has been allowed to return home, a French court has ruled.

    Frédérique Muliava, a former Congress staffer, was part of a group of six who were charged in relation to the riots.

    Under her new judicial requirements, set out by the judge in charge of the case, Muliava, once she returns to New Caledonia, is allowed to return to work, but must not make any contact with other individuals related to her case and not take part in any public demonstration.

    Four days after their arrest in Nouméa in June 2024, Muliava and six others were transferred to mainland France aboard a chartered plane.

    They were charged with criminal-related offences (including being a party or being accomplice to murder attempts and thefts involving the use of weapons) and have since been remanded in several prisons across France pending their trial.

    In January 2025, the whole case was removed from the jurisdiction of New Caledonia-based judges and has since been transferred back to investigating judges in mainland France.

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government to protect and enhance Milford Sound Piopiotahi

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government will invest $15.2 million into upgrading infrastructure and enhancing conservation at Milford Sound Piopiotahi to sustainably grow tourism while also protecting the jewel in our conservation crown.

    The first tranche of decisions from the Milford Opportunities Project, announced today, also provide certainty to operators by confirming that cruise ships will continue to access the fjord, and Milford Aerodrome will be retained.

    “This iconic UNESCO World Heritage site in Fiordland attracts more than a million visitors a year and pumps about $200 million into the regional economy, creating jobs and boosting incomes,” Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.

    “For Ngāi Tahu, Piopiotahi holds special significance as the final masterpiece of atua and land-shaper Tū Te Rakiwhānoa.

    “Visitors accessing the fjord via Milford Road will soon enjoy new and enhanced short stops, including an alpine nature walk in Gertrude Valley. Little Tahiti landfill will also be cleaned up and flood protection at Cleddau River will be improved.

    “There will be improved amenities, including much-needed new facilities at Deepwater Basin where we are replacing the recreational boat ramp.”

    Funding for the improvements will come from the International Visitor Levy ($8.2 million) and the Department of Conservation’s capital works programme ($7m).

    Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston said Milford Sound Piopiotahi had a key role to play in helping the country’s tourism sector bounce back from the Covid hangover.

    “We are supporting the local economy and providing certainty for operators by enabling cruise ships and aircraft to continue to access the fjord, rejecting a previous proposal to ban this.

    “We know Milford Sound Piopiotahi, Mitre Peak Rahotū, the bush, the sea and the wildlife play an integral part in capturing the hearts and minds of millions of tourists dreaming of a visit to this wilderness area.”

    Mr Potaka said the next tranche of work would involve the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai engaging with Ngāi Tahu, and stakeholders such as local government and the tourism industry on further initiatives.

    “These include collaborating on investment opportunities along Milford corridor, developing a multi-year investment plan for the area, and considering improved planning tools, such as a Special Amenities Area within Fiordland National Park.”

    Note for editor

    The Milford Opportunities Project feasibility business case, supporting reports and Cabinet paper are available on the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai website: https://www.doc.govt.nz/milford-opportunities

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH29 Kaimai Range overnight closures in June

    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

    State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary to complete routine maintenance, including drain clearing, sign maintenance, road marking and surface repairs.

    “We occasionally close SH29 for essential maintenance works. The full closures allow us to complete the work safety and efficiently – benefiting both road worker crews and road users,” says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) System Manager for the Waikato, Andy Oakley. 

    SH29 plays a critical role in connecting New Zealand’s largest port with the wider Golden Triangle region.

    With approximately 14,000 vehicles, including thousands of heavy vehicles, using the road daily, maintaining it is essential for safety and accessibility. 

    “We’ve worked closely with freight operators and roading contractors to coordinate the best possible schedule for these closures. By confirming specific days and times, regular road users—including freight operators—can plan ahead to minimize disruptions to themselves and their customers,” says Mr Oakley. 

    The detours for this closure are significant and add considerable time to journeys. People are encouraged to check the NZTA Journey Planner and allow extra time for their journey, or if possible, delay travel over SH29 on these nights.   

    “We’d like to thank our stakeholders and partners for working with us on this. While disruptive in the short term, everyone will enjoy the benefits of having a more reliable and safer route over the Kaimai Range,” says Mr Oakley.   

    The closure points on the western (Waikato) side are at the SH29/24 and SH29/28 intersections and on the eastern (BOP) side at the SH29/Cambridge Road intersection. Emergency services will have access at all times, and residents can access their property from the relevant side of the closure. 

    Alternative routes

    • South: all vehicles: SH28, SH5, SH30, SH33, SH2 via Rotorua  
    • South: light vehicles: SH28, SH5, SH36 via Rotorua  
    • North: SH24, SH27, SH26, SH2 via Karangahake Gorge   

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tasman Targets Anti-Social Road Users

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Attributable to Tasman District Road Policing Manager, Acting Inspector Nathan Snell.

    From Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused on anti-social road users.

    This was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community.

    Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a stolen firearm being located and three vehicle impounds for sustained loss of traction and driver licence offences.

    Further Police activities occurred across the district with Tasman Police staff supported by the Anti-Social Road User team from Christchurch.

    The team deployed across Nelson Bays and Marlborough resulting in over 50 vehicles being inspected and deemed unsafe or defective.

    Five more vehicles were impounded for Land Transport Act offences.

    Over 100 Infringement notices were issued for speeding, restraint and distraction offences amongst many others.

    Following the operation, Police have laid charges against multiple individuals for unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, sustained loss of traction, driving whilst suspended, driving whilst disqualified and threatening behaviour. Further charges are being considered.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police BUS-ting out a new recruitment campaign

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police’s newest recruitment advertising campaign is now mobile across Tāmaki Makaurau with five double-decker buses wrapped in Police livery. 

    Commissioner Richard Chambers says: “This campaign represents another positive step toward delivering our target of 500 additional officers.

    “These newly decorated double-decker buses seat 500 people, which is exactly the number we want to recruit.

    “Auckland has always been a key recruitment area for us, and we are keen to be highly visible and advertise far and wide. We know that the buses are ideal for reaching the whole of the city.”

    The ‘police’ buses will be in public circulation for over three months.

    The cost to wrap the buses totalled $119,800 including print, installation and 12 weeks of media advertising.

    “The new Auckland training campus at Albany will also help make a career with the Police a reality for those who cannot relocate to Wellington for the full 20-week course.

    “That campus is set to welcome its first intake from the start of July. That is a significant development in our recruitment and training,” Commissioner Chambers says.

    Applications remain open in all districts across the country, except for Canterbury. Recruitment efforts continue to ramp up and applications are trending upwards with a spike in applications in 2025 and total application numbers reaching the highest seen in 10 years.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Govt driving away Kiwi innovators and scientists

    Source: New Zealand Labour Party

    The Government continues to obliterate science and innovation in New Zealand.

    “New Zealand’s world leading crown research institutes are being left to dwindle, and New Zealand’s best scientists are losing their jobs and leaving the country,” Labour science and innovation spokesperson Reuben Davidson said.

    “National’s decision to cut Callaghan Innovation has lost the country at least 60 skilled science jobs, meaning the expertise to commercialise great New Zealand innovations has evaporated.

    “GNS Science has axed nearly 10 percent of its workforce, despite its important work on seismic and climate research. ESR – the Institute of Environmental Science and Research – slashing eight percent of its workforce because of government cuts. NIWA was also proposing 13 percent of its workforce would have to go.

    “Cuts to the Marsden Fund, which supports important research at universities, will mean less research in public health, nursing, law, education, Māori studies, and public policy.

    “The Government has also closed the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund and replaced it with a new, smaller fund, and decided not to award new funding through the Endeavour Fund in 2026.

    “They’ve taken a total of $90 million out of grants and funds in Budget 2025. This is incredibly short-sighted, and gambles with New Zealand’s technology future.

    “National is happy to turn up to events like the Hi-Tech awards and congratulate winners when the cameras are rolling in Budget week, but behind the scenes they are cutting the funding that got lots of our best innovators there,” Reuben Davidson said.


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