OSI archive

Politics

Post

New diplomatic appointments

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced seven new diplomatic appointments:   Wendy Matthews, High Commissioner to Canada. Olivia Owen, Ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union. Jane Coombs, Ambassador...

Post

New Disability Strategy drives change

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says a new action-focused disability strategy will be a lever to drive positive change.   The New Zealand Disability Strategy 2026-2030...

Post

High calibre appointments for Industry Skills Boards

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has confirmed the ministerial appointments to the eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs). These appointments begin immediately, as the ISBs are...

Post

Regional leadership returns to polytechnics

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the ministerial appointments to the inaugural governing councils of New Zealand’s ten re-established polytechnics, marking a milestone in returning...

Post

How leadership challenges happen in New Zealand politics

· December 2, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, centre, with (clockwise from top right), former prime ministers Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Mike Moore, David Lange, Bill English and John Key....

Post

Fee cap for micro-credentials

· December 2, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 1 December 2025 Last updated 1 December 2025 Print Share A maximum fee cap applies to some micro-credentials funded by the Tertiary Education Commission...

Post

Boat spotted fishing in marine reserve

· December 1, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Tonga Island Marine Reserve in the Abel Tasman National Park. Unknown A boat has been seen fishing in a marine reserve off the coast of the...