Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to reduce the cost of some funded medicines to free up money for new medicines.

“For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour says.  

“The annual tender helps us manage how much New Zealand spends on medicines by reducing the cost of those we already fund. This frees up money to fund new medicines.

Annual tender changes allow Pharmac to free up between $30 million and $50 million annually. 

“Each year, Pharmac invites suppliers to bid to be the main supplier of medicines that are no longer under patent,” Mr Seymour says.

“Medicine patents typically last for 20 years from the date of filing. Once a patent expires the doors are opened to generic competition. Other manufacturers can apply to produce and sell products containing the previously patented active ingredient. Generic market competition drives the price of medicines down significantly. 

“Where practicable, and once relevant groups are consulted on, Pharmac might change from some original brand-name product to generic alternatives. 

“My expectation is that Pharmac should have good processes to ensure that people with an illness, their carers and family, can provide input to decision-making processes. This is part of the ACT-National Coalition Agreement. 

“People should have the opportunity to share what the impact of brand changes would be for them, and what support would be required if there was a change to their current medicine. I expect all key groups to be involved in changes to funded medicine brands through the annual tender. 

“Pharmac received significant feedback at the end of last year about a decision to move to Estradiol TDP Mylan as the only funded brand of oestradiol patch. The community let Pharmac know that they weren’t consulted enough on the original decision. 

“Pharmac has learnt from this. They added an additional consultation step to the annual tender process to seek feedback when considering a medicine brand change. This patient-centric approach was taken in today’s decisions. 

“Pharmac asked for feedback from people who use the medicines in the list below, as well as from healthcare professionals and advocacy groups. The feedback has helped Pharmac shape its decisions.

“The decisions to add an additional consultation step on the annual tender process follows the appointment of Natalie McMurtry as the incoming Chief Executive, appointing a Consumer Working Group, publishing the Pharmac Consumer Engagement Workshop Report, and my letters of expectations, as positive steps towards a system which works for the people who rely on it.”

Information onthe annual tender process can be found here: https://www.pharmac.govt.nz/news-and-resources/consultations-and-decisions/31-july-tender-notification

Source: New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister David Seymour has introduced new legislation to set out the purpose of regulating early childhood education (ECE) and put the Education Review Office (ERO) in charge, instead of the Ministry of Education. 

“The Bill will increase clarity and certainty. It will ensure the sector and parents know their rights when being regulated, and that the regulator knows its purpose when making regulations,” Mr Seymour says.

“The new law’s first priority is child safety. It will also ensure that regulators should only put costs on parents if they’re necessary to achieve the goal. Critically, the purpose of regulating will be set out in law, as recommended by the Ministry for Regulation’s ECE Sector Review. 

“Too many ECE providers are bogged down by confusing, overlapping rules and having to deal with too many government agencies. We’re changing that, so providers can spend less time on paperwork and more time looking after children.

“The Ministry for Regulation went straight to the source and asked the sector what’s increasing costs and limiting competition. These changes are based on feedback from providers around the country who say they’ve been frustrated by unclear rules, conflicting advice from different agencies, and unnecessary red tape.   

“Some centres told us they were being told one thing by one agency, and the opposite by another. That kind of confusion costs time and money and drives up costs for parents.   

The Early Childhood Education Reform Bill will overhaul the current rules and regulations by: 

• Making regulations clearer and more consistent, so providers know exactly what’s expected of them.
• Creating a Director of Regulation to make sure the rules are applied fairly and consistently across the country. 

“The Government will also shift licensing and certification and enforcement responsibilities from the Ministry of Education to the Education Review Office (ERO). From next year ECE providers will only have to deal with one regulator. The Ministry and ERO are working together to ensure a smooth transfer. 

“The Director will be responsible for licensing, monitoring, and enforcing compliance in ECE, including investigating and prosecuting where necessary. They will handle complaints and incidents, while also providing support, information, and guidance to service providers, parents, and caregivers to help raise awareness of what quality early childhood education looks like. 

The bill also establishes the following principles, which the Director must have regard to when carrying out their role:

• the health, safety, and well-being of children receiving early childhood education is paramount:
• the learning and development of those children is essential and supports their readiness to transition to school:   
• the role of parents and caregivers in the early childhood education of their children is recognised and supported:   
• principles of good regulatory practice, including decision-making that—
• is risk-based, proportionate, fair, and transparent; and
• avoids imposing unnecessary costs on parents, caregivers, and service providers. 

“These reforms will make it easier to open and run high-quality centres, which means more choice and better access for parents. This is part of the Government’s wider commitment to smarter, more effective regulation that encourages growth,” says Mr Seymour. 

Source: PHARMAC

Pharmac has awarded contracts to a range of suppliers following its annual tender process, which will mean 19 medicines will be changing brands in the coming months.

Source: Family First

MEDIA RELEASE – 30 July 2025

The $2.25m taxpayer-funded complaints centre set up by the Human Rights Commission for receiving complaints about ‘conversion therapy’ has struggled to obtain any formal complaints about the use of ‘conversion therapy’ in the three years since the new law was passed, and haven’t referred a single complaint to the Police since the law took effect.

According to an Official Information Act response, in the past 12 months, just two formal complaints were made and those related to “possible conversion practices happening to other people”, despite significant advertising about its services

“The taxpayer via the Human Rights Commission has wasted $2.2m looking for a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. But what the politicians and activist groups have done is make it difficult for parents, counsellors and therapists to support troubled adolescents who identify as ‘trans’ and ‘gender diverse’, and difficult for individuals who are dealing with unwanted sexuality and gender issues to get support,” says Bob McCoskrie, CEO of Family First NZ.

As an Australian family law and child protection expert warned during the debate three years ago, some mental health professionals will refuse to see young patients with sexual orientation or gender identity issues who have other serious mental health concerns. This could lead to an increase in the mental health burden on already very troubled young people and may lead to increased suicide attempts.

Parents who want to protect their children who are struggling with gender identity issues risk prosecution and jail sentences under the law. This is leading to huge distress for parents who are already experiencing very difficult circumstances. The recent NHS report by Dr Hillary Cass suggests that concerned parents have been right all along.

“This flawed law was all about shutting down any opposition to radical gender and sexuality ideology, and more specifically, Biblical teachings around sexuality and biology (male and female). But you can never ban Christian conversion or truth, no matter how hard the activists might like to.”

And despite claiming that they wanted to ensure that they “regularly hear from diverse lived experience voices”, the Human Rights Commission admitted, “The Commission has not knowingly had any engagement with individuals who made submissions against the new law and who had positive experiences of receiving counselling to deal with unwanted sexuality and gender confusion issues.”

Their rights aren’t important according to the ‘Human Rights’ Commission.

All New Zealanders should be protected from coercive, abusive or involuntary psychological or spiritual practices. However, participation in psychological assessments, counselling sessions, prayer meetings and other therapeutic practices is almost always an expression of voluntary behaviour and personal freedom. Under this new law, people are prevented from getting help to live the lifestyle they choose. And parents could be criminalised for encouraging their children to embrace their biological sex.

Ironically, while gender and sexuality is supposedly ‘fluid’, activists want the law to stipulate that it can only go in the direction they approve. ‘Conversion therapy’ is still legal. It’s practiced in schools by groups such as InsideOut and Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (formerly Family Planning).

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries

A scholarship programme run by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has started producing the next generation of on-farm advisers to support farmers and growers.

Ffion White was one of the inaugural recipients of the On Farm Support science scholarship and is now an intern with Ballance Agri-Nutrients in the Manawatū-Whanganui region.

“I’m getting to work on-farm alongside Ballance’s nutrient specialists. My role is about helping farmers improve their soil, grow better quality pasture and crops, and become more productive and profitable,” Ms White says.

“The scholarship was hugely beneficial. I had a mentor from MPI’s On Farm Support team who invited me to industry field days and events. It helped me meet people in the sector which came in handy when I started looking for a job.”

Ms White, who completed a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Massey University, is one of 4 scholarship recipients who have secured primary industry advisory roles. Another is Nerissa Edwards, who now works as a farm consultant with Feilding-based KS Agri.

“Every day is different. I find it hugely rewarding working with farmers to create individual plans to drive improvements in on-farm efficiency, profitability, and sustainability,” Ms Edwards says.

“The scholarship enabled me to build connections within the advisory sector. That led to a 6-month internship with KS Agri and eventually a role as a consultant.”

MPI launched the On Farm Support science scholarships in 2023. MPI’s director of On Farm Support, Vanessa Winning, says applications are now open for next year’s scholarships.

“Six scholarships, worth a total of $30,000, are on offer for the 2026 academic year to tertiary students enrolled in relevant agriculture, horticulture, science, or viticulture degrees,” Ms Winning says.

“We’re seeking applications from students who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in either the agriculture, horticulture, or viticulture advisory sector. Applicants must have completed their first year of study.”

Ms Winning says there’s strong demand for on-farm advice backed by science and analysis that can support producers to adapt and improve business performance.

“MPI is backing initiatives that support farmers and growers to sustainably boost productivity and profitability, helping to achieve the Government’s goal of doubling the value of exports by 2034,” Ms Winning says.

Applications for the scholarships close on 15 September 2025.

Find out more about the scholarships and eligibility criteria

For further information and general enquiries, call MPI on 0800 008 333 or email info@mpi.govt.nz

For media enquiries, contact the media team on 029 894 0328.

Source: New Zealand Government

Key metrics published today show how much councils are spending and what they are spending it on, which has a direct impact on your rates, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says.

“We know it is really tough out there and the cost of living is the biggest worry for households. Councils need to show they are wisely spending ratepayers’ hard-earned money.

“Ratepayers place immense trust in their local councils who make key decisions on local infrastructure, fiscal management, and how their community operates on a day-to-day basis on their behalf.

“Some ratepayers are getting more and more fed up with rising rates hitting pockets harder than ever. This isn’t fair during a cost-of-living crisis where many Kiwis are doing it tough. It is important that ratepayers can see how their council is performing and what it is delivering for their community.

“That’s why the Government is putting clear facts and figures directly into the hands of ratepayers. When ratepayers know more about how their council is performing and where their money is going, they can engage more effectively and ask the tough questions.

“For instance, communities can now compare how much their council spends on core essentials like infrastructure and see whether their rates are going up more than average.

“We have been clear that we want to see councils get back to basics, focusing on delivering essential services and infrastructure, improving local decision-making, and supporting their communities through the cost of living – not adding to it.

“Releasing these performance metrics aligns with our commitment to lifting the performance of local government. It is an opportunity for councils that are focused on their core functions to highlight their efficiency and value to their communities.”

The Government is also actively exploring a rates capping system.

“Given the current pressures on households, the degree of rates increases is a massive worry. We’re actively exploring a rates capping system to ensure councils are spending ratepayers’ money responsibly,” Mr Watts says.

The metrics include information on council demographics, rates revenue, debt, staffing and expenditure, with benchmarking based on groupings of similar councils.

As an annual publication, the information will be developed over time to paint a fuller picture of council performance across New Zealand.

This year’s council profiles and group comparison tables are available on https://www.dia.govt.nz/local-government-performance-metrics.

Source: New Zealand Government

A $4.5 million investment to develop tourism at places with unique cultural heritage will help create jobs and boost incomes in rural economies, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. 

“This investment over the next three years from the International Visitor Levy will expand Tohu Whenua experiences to more regions with Manawatū-Whanganui and Murihiku Southland next,” Mr Potaka says.

“Tohu Whenua is a tourism and regional economic development programme that helps create jobs, boost incomes, and connect visitors to places with unique cultural heritage. 

“Sites which received Tohu Whenua status previously have seen increases of up to 150 per cent in visitation in their first year in the programme.

“Expansion of the programme across more regions will support high-quality authentic visitor experiences with enhanced storytelling, information and facilities.

“Recently added sites include Kate Sheppard House, and Kaikōura Peninsula in Canterbury. They joined others including the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Te Ana Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Centre in Timaru, and Historic Hayes in Otago.

“DOC is responsible for over 15,000 heritage places across New Zealand, from pā to whaling stations, light houses, WWII defences and mining relics. Tourism to these places is estimated to be worth around $1.3 billion per year.

“I encourage everyone to look out for Tohu Whenua sites around Aotearoa New Zealand. These offer rich stories, variety and cultural exchange, encouraging visitors to stay longer in a region and delve deeper. In turn, they support local economies by spending more on attractions, accommodation, hospitality and retail.”

Notes to editor:

Tohu Whenua is a partnership between Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and DOC, with support from Te Puni Kōkiri, Manatū Taonga — Ministry for Culture & Heritage and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Tohu Whenua currently includes 39 sites. Many of these are in public conservation areas. Launched in 2016, the programme is successfully operating in four regions:

Northland Te Tai Tokerau (9 sites)
Otago (12 sites)
West Coast Te Tai Poutini (7 sites)
Canterbury Waitaha (11 sites launched in June 2025). 

The programme is working towards nation-wide coverage and will be rolling out to Manawatū-Whanganui and Murihiku Southland next. 

Figures for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga properties show the increase in visitors in the first year of becoming a Tohu Whenua site: 

Clendon House                                          61% increase
Pompallier Mission and Printery        35% increase
Māngungu Mission                                    156% increase
Waitangi Treaty Grounds                        7% increase
Historic Hayes                                            10% increase 

Source: New Zealand Government

A $17.5 million investment into strengthening sustainable tourism at some of the country’s most popular natural attractions will support jobs and incomes for regional economies, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.

“Our beautiful Conservation lands are one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s biggest drawcards, attracting $3.4 billion into our economy from tourism a year. However, the ongoing protection of our landscapes is facing financial and environmental challenges. 

“$13.6 million over three years will improve visitor planning and management at the beautiful Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Piopiotahi Milford Sound and Matiu / Somes Island on Wellington’s doorstep.

“This investment ensures the conservation areas and facilities that attract tourists to our regions continues to deliver on its promise of stunning nature.

“This includes more dedicated staff at visitor centres during peak times. It means more summer rangers to look after facilities, share information about the outdoors, wildlife and history and ensure people are visiting responsibly. 

“$3.9 million over two years will go to improving service and management of some of New Zealand’s popular Great Walks and Department of Conservation campsites.

“As well as offering so much to New Zealanders, public conservation lands and water support around 2,000 tourism concessions. For example, there are currently more than 560 active guiding permits.

“Conservation areas, tracks and facilities are also vital for local economies right across the country, like Mautohe Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel Peninsula, and Tuatapere in Southland.

“Tourism is a crucial part of the Government’s focus on economic growth, with domestic and international tourism expenditure at $44.4 billion and supporting more than 300,000 jobs.”

Source: New Zealand Government

Tourism and rural businesses will benefit from Government action to eradicate invasive weeds from popular landscapes including progressing the development of world-leading early detection technology, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. 

The Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai is New Zealand’s biggest tourism provider – conservation tourism is worth $3.4 billion a year – but the ongoing protection of our iconic landscapes is facing significant financial and environmental challenges,” Mr Potaka says.

“Tourism is a key part of our plan to grow the economy to create jobs, lift wages and help Kiwis get ahead. Through the International Visitor Levy (IVL), we’re providing $10 million over the next three years to ensure our popular mountains, parks, and islands, remain beautiful for years to come.

“Locations include Abel Tasman, Aoraki / Mt Cook, Tongariro, Stewart Island, Mackenzie Basin, Molesworth, and Te Paki and North Cape / Otou near Cape Reinga.

“In Aotearoa New Zealand, nearly two million hectares are affected by wilding pines. Without intervention, these trees can spread at a rate of five per cent per year. The cost of this to New Zealand’s nature, productivity and economy can grow exponentially over time. 

“I’ve announced an extra $3 million to the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme, led by Biosecurity New Zealand, for important control work in the Molesworth and Mackenzie Basin areas. This builds on significant previous IVL investments to urgently tackle wilding conifers across Canterbury, Marlborough, Otago and on Rangitoto in the Hauraki Gulf.

“A further $7.45 million will go towards managing other significant weeds. For example in Rakiura, Abel Tasman, Te Paki, and North Cape/Otou, such as marram, spartina, and pampas grasses that affect natural dune and estuary ecosystems, and our coastal scenery.

“When it comes to tackling invasive weeds, taking early action is essential. IVL funding will also go towards the development and rollout of an innovative, smart software tool to detect weeds when they first invade. 

Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard highlighted the annual boost in funding to combat wilding pines, which threaten farmland, water catchments, and native biodiversity, while increasing the risk of wildfires.

“The Government is focused on protecting the productive heart of our economy – our rural communities. That’s why there has been significant investment into the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme, including an extra $2 million announced in Budget and annual $10 million baseline funding. 

“Since 2016, the Government has committed more than $150 million to the fight to contain and control the spread of wilding pines, alongside more than $33 million contributed by partners and communities.” 

“This year’s investment continues to support the people doing the work alongside Government – regional councils, Iwi, farmers, researchers, and volunteers, whose combined effort has pushed back some of the worst infestations and protected key landscapes,” says Mr Hoggard.

Notes to editor: The funding covers work across the next three years (2025 –2028) and comes from money raised under the new $100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy rate. 

Source: NZ Department of Conservation

It’s World Ranger Day!

Time to celebrate our crews doing their best to protect nature in Aotearoa. This is a window into conservation field work: selfie-style. 📸

📷1: Taking a break at Ōpoutere Beach after clearing tracks – (L to R) Rebecca, Rachel, Shania
📷2:  Daniel and Chippy setting new trap lines along Hirikimata on Aotea
📷3: Community ranger team (Michelle, Chris and Cat) from the Mahaanui office

World Ranger Day is an opportunity to celebrate rangers who serve on the front lines of conservation worldwide.

Today we recognise the invaluable efforts of those rangers who contribute to protecting nature and our planet day-in, day-out.

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📷1: Self-timer selfie at Ōpoutere Beach aftertrack clearing pine logs – Dan, Rebecca, Rachel, Shania, Hugh, Cole and Ken
📷2:  CITES Officer Sarah inspecting an American Alligator specimen at Auckland International Airport imported from the USA
📷3: Drone selfie of Rachel and Shania transporting plants to Waemaro Wildlife Management Reserve in collaboration with Ngāti Hako, Waikato Regional Council and Fonterra

The role of a ranger can be hard work, it’s not always glamorous and has its challenges, but there is no doubt about the importance of the work of our rangers when it comes to preserving and protecting nature.

Internationally, World Ranger Day commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty, in addition to celebrating the work rangers do around the globe to protect natural treasures and cultural heritage.

📷1: Phillip from Kaimaumau in Te Hiku doing a site visit with the locals
📷2: UBCO Training with Kyle, Doug and Brownie from Te Hiku Kaitaia DOC
📷3: Alyssia and Daniel planting native seedlings to help restore wetlands in Whangapoua, Aotea

Not all of our rangers are field-based, and lots of conservation happens behind a desk, but there’s no doubt that our team in the field have some of the best views and work stories around.

What does a ranger do?

This is a question we get asked a lot. The short answer is: heaps!

📷1: Campbell walking up to the infamous Brewster Hut during Winter to clean the hut and toilet
📷2: Hauraki Heritage and Visitor Team – Rebecca with the Hauraki Tracks Crew
📷3: Cara and Kaitiaki Kiwi planning conservation work with mana whenua on Aotea

The long answer involves managing threats like predators, cutting tracks, managing biosecurity risks, monitoring and reporting on population health, restoration, recreation maintenance, running Visitor Centres, research and development … the list goes on and on.

We have experts in many things: ecosystems, kākāpō, kiwi, weeds, waterways, sharks, bittern, non-vascular plants, bird-banding, endangered orchids, visitor behaviour, surveying, safety, community engagement, backcountry tramping; you name it. The DOC Sounds of Science podcast is a good listen if you’d like to dive deeper into any of these fields.

📷1: Cameron and Kylie cooking up a kai for the kids after planting a reserve in Ahipara
📷2: Campbell and Renee crossing the freezing cold East Matukituki River after spraying Cotoneaster weeds
📷3: Daniel and Chippy putting out biodiversity tracking cards on the pest-free Mokohinau Islands

Working in the field to help nature thrive is often very physically challenging, complex, with sky high stakes. But, on the other hand, our team have ‘office views’ like no where else, and often have seen things or done things that turn their friends and desk-based colleagues green with envy.

Please put your emoji hands together for all of our awesome rangers.👏

They deserve it. 💚

📷1: Bianca, Alaanah, Brownie and Adrienne during UBCO Training at Maitai Bay
📷2: A selfie after an Otago Hector Dolphin Biopsy Survey from left Mike, Tom, Cara and Kristina at Port Chalmers
📷3: Cara and Lizzie and rangers from Karioi Project Jasmine, Terence and Louie carrying out willow control in the Toreparu wetland to enhance matuku habitat

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World Ranger Day 2025

It’s World Ranger Day. A day to celebrate the amazing things that dedicated rangers do across Aotearoa all year round. You can learn more about World Ranger Day on our website.

For more information about becoming a ranger, check out our DOC careers page.