OSI archive

Politics

Post

Green MP must explain fundraising for extremist group

· April 14, 2025

Source: ACT Party ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling on Green MP Tamatha Paul to clarify her party’s stance on crime and explain her decision to fundraise for the extremist...

Post

Storm-affected land use policy approved

· April 14, 2025

Source: Auckland Council [embedded content] Auckland councillors have approved the approach for the future use of around 1,200 properties bought out following the 2023 storms.   The policy guiding future...

Post

Rural Health Roadshow to hear from rural communities

· April 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced today he will be coming to 12 rural locations across...

Post

Driver licence changes to help young Kiwis

· April 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving test...

Post

Enduring Pacific partnerships

· April 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora, aloha, good morning.  Interim President of the East-West Center, Jim Scott, distinguished guests. It is an absolute pleasure to be here in Hawaii, leading a cross-party...

Post

First 110km/h speed limit for the South Island

· April 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, will come into effect from tomorrow, Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island,...

Post

RSA – A great day for our veterans

· April 12, 2025

Source: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association has called today’s government announcement a “great day of recognition” for veterans. Today, on...

Post

Release: Students struggling as Govt sits on hands

· April 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party “It is unacceptable that struggling students can’t eat and pay their rent because they can’t access their student loan or allowance,” said Labour’s tertiary spokesperson...

Post

New High Court Judge appointed

· April 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Simon Mount KC as a High Court Judge. Justice Mount graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor...

Post

Greens continue to call for Pacific Visa Waiver

· April 11, 2025

Source: Green Party The Green Party recognises the extension of visa allowances for our Pacific whānau as a step in the right direction but continues to call for a Pacific...

Post

New partnerships for social housing

· April 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is on track to deliver the 1,500 social homes funded through Budget 2024 and has confirmed strategic partnerships with five Community Housing Providers (CHPs).“In...

Post

Release: Longer wait for treatment under National

· April 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party New Zealanders have waited longer to get an appointment with a specialist and to get elective surgery under the National Government. Health data released today...

Post

More children going hungry under Coalition govt

· April 11, 2025

Source: Green Party The Government yesterday released its annual child poverty statistics, and by its own admission, more tamariki across Aotearoa are now living in material hardship. “The Government should...

Post

Auckland insights from the 2024 Quality of Life survey

· April 11, 2025

Source: Auckland Council Detailed regional results from the 2024 Quality of Life survey are now available, providing more insight into how Aucklanders are faring. The survey is carried out every...