Category : Opinion
Author: David Andrews
For the first time since the Anzac-class frigate program commenced in the 1980s, the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) are simultaneously undertaking a comprehensive fleet recapitalisation. By the mid-2030s, the RNZN and RAN are both due to replace their current surface warfare, patrol, sealift, hydrographic, and mine countermeasures vessels. This presents a unique opportunity to reinvigorate and strengthen the trans-Tasman relationship by pursuing a coordinated and consolidated approach to maritime capability acquisition that would enhance interoperability and reinforce a sense of shared purpose and direction between the allies. 

Article: https://www.incline.org.nz/home/anzac-class-20-opportunities-for-cooperation-between-australia-and-new-zealand
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Category : News
Author: Zane Small

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that a quarter of a million extra Pfizer doses are en route to New Zealand from Spain. 

The additional COVID-19 vaccines are due to arrive on Friday morning. It will allow the Government to maintain high levels of vaccination this month, before the bulk of doses arrive in October. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/09/jacinda-ardern-announces-quarter-of-a-million-extra-covid-19-pfizer-doses-en-route-to-new-zealand-from-spain.html
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Category : Defence
Author: NZDF

The New Zealand Defence Force is to participate in an international defence exercise in South East Asia and will also interact with the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) as it conducts engagement activities in the Indo-Pacific region.

Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha and replenishment tanker HMNZS Aotearoa, with a Seasprite helicopter on board, have this week departed Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf for the next 2-3 months at sea.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/news/nzdf-exercises-with-international-counterparts-in-south-east-asia/
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Author: Reuters

Hundreds of thousands of people will die of tuberculosis left untreated because of disruption to healthcare systems in poor countries caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a global aid fund said.

In a few of the world's poorest countries, excess deaths from AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) could even exceed those from the coronavirus itself, said the head of the Geneva-based aid body, known as the Global Fund.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2021/09/coronavirus-hundreds-of-thousands-of-people-will-die-of-tuberculosis-thanks-to-covid-19-s-disruption-aid-fund.html
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Author: Bridie Witton

Top vaccine experts have been blindsided by confirmation Novavax has firmed as the favourite to be used in next year’s mass Covid-19 booster programme with no strong evidence confirming New Zealanders will need a third vaccine dose.

Fran Priddy​, the clinical evaluation director at Malaghan Institute and Vaccine Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand’s clinical director, only found out through Stuff that 5.36 million courses of Novavax vaccine, which is yet to gain Medsafe approval, are due early next year, likely as part of a mass booster programme.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/126322689/covid19-novavax-booster-shot-decision-surprises-experts
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Author: Amanda Cropp

Businesses keen to advertise that all staff members are fully vaccinated will have to be careful not to breach privacy rules.

Industry bodies agree that promoting full workforce vaccination may well have commercial advantages for close contact services such as hairdressers and beauty salons, as well as for hospitality outlets and tradespeople working in clients’ homes.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/126294618/covid19-businesses-advertising-a-fully-vaccinated-workforce-to-attract-customers-will-need-staff-consent-to-publicise-their-jab-status
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Author: Mark Quinlivan

New figures show housing affordability continues to worsen, with house price growth still surging despite Government regulation.

The latest data from CoreLogic's Housing Affordability report, published every six months, reveals New Zealand's average property value is nearly eight times higher than the average annual household income - the highest since CoreLogic started collecting such figures.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2021/09/housing-affordability-worsens-with-little-sign-of-easing-new-report.html
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