Post
Reducing councils’ ridiculous use of road cones
Source: New Zealand Government As part of the Government’s drive to cut down on excessive use of road cones – and reducing the eye-watering cost of temporary traffic management –...
OSI archive
Politics
Post
Health – PM must act to end tobacco industry interference in his Government – Health Coalition
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa is calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to show leadership and strip NZ First of the tobacco and vaping portfolio, following damning revelations...
Post
Health – ProCare welcomes announcement from Minister to strengthen primary care funding and access
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today welcomed the announcement from Health Minister Simeon Brown which outlines a number of initiatives aimed at improving access to primary care, particularly...
Post
Health – Hip hip hooray – government finally updates antiquated funding formula – Genaro
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) 25 July 2025 – General practice owners are delighted that the Government is modernising the way it funds community doctors to better reflect the...
Post
Employment and Equity – Not Done Yet: Women’s Day of Action for Pay Equity – CTU
Source: NZCTU On Saturday 20 September communities across Aotearoa will unite for a Women’s Day of Action for Pay Equity – taking place 132 years after New Zealand women secured...
Post
Employment – MBIE facing legal action over attempt to curb flexible work including working from home arrangements – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA has just filed legal action with the Employment Relations Authority over MBIE’s disregard of existing flexible work arrangements including working from home which are protected under the...
Post
Overseas products to make it cheaper to build
Source: New Zealand Government From tomorrow, thousands of additional building products including plasterboard, cladding systems, external doors, and windows will all be easier to use in construction sites across New...
Post
Building Code pause brings certainty to construction
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing more certainty for the building sector by pausing any new major changes to the Building Code system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...
Post
Common-sense change clears way for counsellors
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the completion of a revised accreditation process has removed an unnecessary workforce barrier preventing more than 330 experienced counsellors from...
Post
Interea Announces New Office Space to Support Growing Operations
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 July 2025 – Interea has announced its relocation to a new office and showroom located at 37 Jalan Pemimpin, Mapex...
Post
Faster cancer diagnosis pathway for women in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government A new outpatient hysteroscopy service launched at North Shore Hospital will help women get faster diagnoses by combining their first specialist assessment and diagnostic procedure into...
Post
NIA Invites the Nation to Embrace ‘Impactful Innovation’ — Adapt, Transform, Create, Add Value, and Generate Positive Impact to Drive Thailand Forward
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 July 2025 – In a rapidly evolving world marked by unprecedented technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviors, and unpredictable global...
Post
VinFast joins the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 July 2025 – VinFast officially announced its membership in the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO), marking a significant...
Post
Government Cuts – Axing same-day enrolment to vote exposes impact of Govt starving another key agency of enough funding
Source: PSA The PSA is condemning proposed changes to New Zealand’s electoral laws as undemocratic and the result of a systematically underfunded public service. “We were shocked to see the Government...
Post
Ratepayers win in collaboration over Local Water
Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have delivered the first multi council water services delivery plan, an achievement that will be welcomed by all ratepayers, says...
Post
Rangatahi to lead negotiations in international climate meeting simulation – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Kiwi young people will tomorrow come together to negotiate climate policy, find solutions and create a statement for climate action during Aotearoa Youth COP, New Zealand’s youth-led...
Post
Clamping down on overdue court fines
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is trialling new technology which will help clamp and seize cars of people evading paying court fines, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “If you...
Post
Strengthening primary care to better meet patient needs
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking further action to ensure Kiwis can see a doctor, focusing on improved funding for rural practices, faster access to primary care, and...
Post
PRCA Thailand Conference 2025 to Explore “AI: Truth, Trust and Thailand”
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – As artificial intelligence redefines how stories are told, trust is built, and reputations are managed, PRCA...
Post
Media Statement: Transgender sports policy reflects public opinion
Source: Family First Today’s superb (and well overdue) policy change by Sport New Zealand regarding biological males in women’s sports simply reflects public opinion. A recent Curia Market Research poll...
Post
New Zealand joins fight against cybercrime
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will be better protected from cybercrime following legislation passing third reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “11 per cent of New...
Post
Guidelines released for prescribing psilocybin
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming steps to provide medical practitioners with more tools to treat people with depression, with Medsafe publishing guidelines for experts...
Post
Deputy Commissioner of Police retires
Source: New Zealand Government Police Minister Mark Mitchell today announced the retirement of statutory Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tania Kura. Ms Kura has served in the statutory Deputy Police Commissioner...
Post
Galaxy Entertainment Group Debuts In the Mind of Bruno Moinard — A Special Exhibition at Art Macao 2025
Source: Media Outreach An immersive journey into the visionary world of internationally acclaimed creative pioneer Bruno Moinard launches at GalaxyArt MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025...
Post
New appointment to the TEC Board
Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced the appointment of Yvonne Browning MNZM to a vacant position on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). ...
Post
New investment to drive AI and biotech innovation
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $24 million in smart, practical science that will help New Zealanders live healthier lives and support the development of sustainable food industries....
Post
10,000 to get family and sexual violence training
Source: New Zealand Government Better, and more, training to help staff support in family and sexual violence responses are being rolled out across frontline services, with the goal of reaching...