MIL-OSI: Data > Intelligence > News
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 September 2025 The Ettrick Burn Valley in Fiordland is home to one of the only remaining populations of the southern lesser short-tailed bat/pekapeka, with a colony of around 400 bats discovered there in 2018. Department of Conservation Te Anau Operations Manager John Lucas says a heavy beech mast predicted … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Work will begin next week to remove the old Plunket building from Wairaka Park in Porirua’s Pukerua Bay and restore the land to grassed open space for community use. The building is located on reserve land between the Wairaka Road Playground and the Pukerua Bay Library. It is in poor condition and … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies working in Gaza are calling on world leaders to urgently intervene after a UN commission concluded, for the first time, that genocide is being committed. The statement is below: “As world leaders convene next week at the United Nations, we are calling on all member … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 movement is stronger than ever with 9000+ community trapping initiatives and 20 large landscape projects. In this blog, we look at five stories from communities across the country that show the growing momentum behind Predator Free 2050. Possums are being eradicated from Tekimoka/Mt Te Kinga … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is welcoming Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a nitrate emergency, calling it a long-overdue acknowledgement of a worsening health crisis. But the organisation warns that real action must follow, and is urging election candidates to commit to stronger freshwater protections. Greenpeace’s Canterbury-based spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “Canterbury is facing a nitrate emergency and … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a ‘nitrate emergency’ is a shameless political stunt that won’t help anyone. “It’s incredibly disappointing to see Environment Canterbury (ECan) playing these kinds of petty political games,” says Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst. “Declaring a nitrate emergency isn’t helpful or constructive. All it will … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Hengan International Group Company Limited (“Hengan International” or the “Company”, SEHK stock code: 1044, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to announce that in the recently released 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) ratings by the leading global … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A ‘tough but fair’ approach, and greater unity across both our communities and government, is keeping people and property safer. Minister for Children Karen Chhour has confirmed a strong reduction in children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour dropping month-on-month since June 2024, a remarkable turnaround for what … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new nurse-led cystoscopy service at Dunedin Hospital is helping bladder cancer patients receive their essential follow-up care on time, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Bladder cancer requires lifelong, regular monitoring. Timely access to surveillance cystoscopies makes a real difference for patients and their families,” Mr Brown says. “Two highly skilled … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson travels to London this week to strengthen New Zealand’s international partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. “Resilience and disaster recovery are central priorities for this Government. My visit to London is an opportunity to promote New Zealand’s leadership in these areas, and … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand We’ve received a few queries about the use of LED flares on commercial vessels, prompted by the circulation of some incorrect information. Maritime NZ continues to apply the existing standards – there have been no recent changes to the regulations on flares. What the current maritime rules say: Commercial vessels are … Read more
Source: PSA The Minister responsible for online safety must support Labour MP Reuben Davidson’s Online Safety members’ bill launched today if she’s serious about protecting children from online predators and extreme content. “New Zealanders, including our kids, should be able to go online without being exposed to extreme and harmful material,” said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Updates 23 July 2025 – Consultation extended a week Fisheries New Zealand has received requests from some submitters seeking an extension to the closing date for this consultation. We want to ensure adequate time is provided for everyone who has an interest in the review of these stocks to … Read more
Source: Save the Children GAZA, 17 Sept 2025: The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies working in Gaza are calling for urgent intervention after a UN commission concluded, for the first time, that genocide is being committed. The statement is below: “ As world leaders convene next week at the United Nations, we are calling on all … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New proposals for a long-term approach to manage high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as Bird flu, aim to reduce the impacts on poultry if the virus arrives here, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. “This virus is spreading rapidly across the world. If it arrives here, it will almost … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Updates 15 July 2025 – Closing extended The consultation has now been extended for another 4 weeks. This will now close on 10 August 2025. 10 June 2025 – Registrations open for webinars or drop-in sessions We have set up 3 webinars or drop-in sessions to support the public … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: The Future of SME Security: Human Presence Meets Smart Tech NZ businesses face growing security risks, best managed with a mix of guards and smart tech. Matrix Security combines both to deliver fast, reliable protection. The post The Future of SME Security: Human Presence Meets Smart Tech first appeared on … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 17 September 2025 Welcome to the eighth WorkSafe High Hazards newsletter. In this issue we cover: Introduction from Pelin Fantham, Chief Inspector High Hazards New major hazard facility (MHF) Notifiable Incident form MAHB Common Inspection Criteria Incident insights – coupling failures trend Safety Case Statistics Final Reminder – PFAS firefighting foam … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police has today released a suite of resources to help increase awareness about what to do in the unlikely event of an active armed attack in a crowded place. Police is the lead agency of the Crowded Places Strategy. This work is about protecting the lives of people working in, using … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to fund a new brand of methylphenidate to help address ongoing supply issues and provide more treatment options for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If approved, the proposal would see Methylphenidate Sandoz XR funded from 1 December 2025. This is a generic equivalent to … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Background information about avian influenza and this consultation There are various strains of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI). The strain that is the subject of this consultation is HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b. If this virus arrives in New Zealand and becomes widespread in wild birds, it’s unlikely we’ll be … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson travels to London this week to strengthen New Zealand’s international partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. “Resilience and disaster recovery are central priorities for this Government. My visit to London is an opportunity to promote New Zealand’s leadership in these areas, and … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Fed-up locals are rallying outside Environment Canterbury this morning, handing back contaminated drinking water in protest at years of council inaction that has left rural families unable to safely drink from their kitchen tap. Greenpeace’s Canterbury-based spokesperson Will Appelbe says “Today, we’re delivering nitrate contaminated drinking water from homes across the region to the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stamping out another payment pain point – extending its surcharge ban to foreign issued cards and commercial cards to make life easier for businesses and consumers, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson announced today. “The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill passed its first … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The 2024/25-2026/27 Rail Network Investment Programme has been finalised, providing $1.360 billion over three years with infrastructure investment that backs provincial New Zealand, Rail Minister Winston Peters says. “When the taxpayer builds an asset, we expect it to be used for the benefit of our economy and not wasting away on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of a new safety campaign guides Kiwis on what to do to stay safe during an armed offender incident in a crowded place, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “The campaign communicates three easy steps for people to follow that will help them stay safe in the unlikely event of … Read more
Source: Impact PR New OECD data shows NZ’s economy will take more than 30 years to double in size unless major structural and cultural changes are made to how organisations operate. The modelling shows New Zealand’s real GDP, currently at US$216 billion, is not expected to double until 2055.[1] While the nation’s economy is projected … Read more