Tuvalu Language Week theme promotes community resilience in the face of COVID-19
The Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio says the 2020 Tuvalu Language Week theme of “Fakatili Te Kiloga Fou” which means “Navigating the changing environment” is a call on…
Market and first time buyers benefit in spring
It may be spring, but it feels like summer if you are watching the property market, as record levels of activity in the market are already hitting summer peaks.
The financial vaccine for this pandemic “Mortgage Genius Plan”
Considering the devastating financial impact COVID-19 has taken on economies around the world Global Finance has developed an amazing product set to change the way Kiwis manage their finances.
Wellington reflects on the 100 years of legal abolishment of Indian indentured system in Fiji
This project is about commemorating the evolution of the indentured labourer system in the form of a week of Girmit Exhibition in Wellington. Girmit is a term used for the…
The heat is on as election date approach
The heat is on in New Zealand elections as country is fast approaching the election day of 17th October. Political parties and leaders are making tall claims and counter claims…
New requirement for people coming to New Zealand
From 5 October, people coming to New Zealand will need to have booked their stay in managed isolation before they get on their flight.
Vikki-Lee Pomare Advance NZ Candidate for Papakura
Hello! My name is Vikki-Lee Pomare Advance NZ Candidate for Papakura. I’m from Nga Puhi and Ngai Te Rangi.
Restoring New Zealand’s prosperity
The lives and livelihoods of many New Zealanders have been upended by the pandemic and many businesses, large and small, have been pushed to the brink by events out of…
Where to from here?
Do you know why the ACT billboards do not blow over in the wind? It would be easy to say that this is because ACT New Zealand is based on…
Building business strength with digital tools
New training and tools for digital commerce will give small businesses, especially in the tourism sector, the support they need to adapt and innovate in a COVID world. Tourism Minister…
Laxmmi Bomb to release in New Zealand on 9th November
New Zealand is among the only four countries in the world to witness release another Bollywood movie, Laxmmi Bomb. Akshay Kumar starer Laxmmi Bomb is comedy horror, where Akshay plays…
Parliamentary duties. Electorate and List MPs.
As we are getting close to the election date, there are many in-depth discussions on for example our MMP system and the two types of MPs (electorate and list).
An honest conversation, and a fair go
Values we hold dear – they are the rock upon which we build our lives.Kate Sheppard is on the New Zealand $10 note because she appealed to values of fairness…
Seasonal work visa available to more people
The Government is putting in place a range of immigration policy changes to help fill labour shortages in key industries while ensuring New Zealanders, who have lost jobs due to…
More border exceptions for critical roles
The Government has established class exceptions for border entry for a limited number of veterinarians, deep sea fishing crew, as well as agricultural and horticultural machinery operators.
Cabinet approves establishment of new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Darbhanga, Bihar
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved establishment of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Darbhanga, Bihar.
Immigration changes: Landscape shifts for workers, visitors and employers
Analysis - No fewer than five announcements in the last week have changed the immigration landscape for some workers, visitors and employers.
Its advantage India at the borders
In the ongoing skirmishes and tussle going between the Indian Army and PLA of China for last couple of weeks, report are coming that Indian Army has taken advantage by…
India’s Recovery Rate crosses 78%
India continues to post very high number of daily recoveries. The continuous upward trajectory of India’s Recovery Rate has touched 78.28% today. 79,292 have recovered and discharged in the last…
Economic data highlights impact of Auckland moving out of Level 3
Economic activity across the Auckland region and the country bounced back to levels experienced under Alert Level 1 following Auckland’s move out of Alert Level 3, analysis in the Treasury’s…
Council home page goes bilingual with te reo toggle
Auckland Council has gone live with two exciting initiatives this week in line with our commitment to tupu (grow) the presence of te reo Māori on the Auckland Council website.
New Zealand first in the world to require climate risk reporting
New Zealand will be the first country in the world to require the financial sector to report on climate risks, the Minister for Climate Change James Shaw has announced.
Can Smaller Parties Be Big Game Changers?
In the wake of New Zealand’s upcoming elections on October 17, the lockdown hysteria has set even the usually stoic Kiwis into a panic mode.
Adjustments to immigration instructions support our path to recovery
As an electorate MP, I often get asked to assist with immigration issues. By the time people come to see us, they have usually been through all the regular processes…
Residential Property Market Breaks Records in August
As we head into another week and a half of Level 2 lockdown in response to the re-emergence of COVID-19, new data from the month of August – half of…