Category: Immigration
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US lacks high-skilled talent to stay competitive – CEO group
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The US is facing a skills shortage, and losing its race for international talent to Europe, Canada and even China.
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NZ launches Welcoming Communities programme
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Talk to any visitor to New Zealand and the first things they are likely to comment on are the beautiful scenery and the friendly locals. Kiwis are seen as friendly, hospitable and inclusive – qualities highlighted in a new programme launched in New Zealaland: ‘Welcoming Communities’ or Te Waharoa ki ngÄ…
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Indian students in NZ need compassion
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The ejection of 41 international students, who now have deportation orders against them after the Immigration Minister has coldly rejected their appeals, is further evidence of a Government that is heartless and out of touch, says Labour’s Immigration Spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway. Some of these Indian students are taking refuge in…
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Key Does ‘Big Sell’ for More Indian Students
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The Prime Minister is doing the “big sell†for more foreign students to prop up under-funded public education and private education businesses, says New Zealand First. “Unsuspecting students from overseas are being used. “Prime Minister John Key met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington and couldn’t help himself marketing…
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Indian Students Exploited by Employers
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New Zealand First says Kiwi employers and new immigrant employers are exploiting thousands of Indian ‘students’ flooding into New Zealand. “They are too afraid to speak out as their purpose in migrating to New Zealand is to gain permanent residence. Study is just a pathway they can use,†says Leader…
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Top 3 reasons to give up citizenship
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Many people around the world give up their citizenship for various reasons. Let’s look at the top reasons for giving up your citizenship and taking up citizenship of another country. This article is not about a particular country’s citizenship such as US citizenship or UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France or…
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10 best NZ companies to work for
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Overland Footwear is the best company to work for in New Zealand. IBM Kenexa Best Workplaces in New Zealand survey reviewed 243 companies in New Zealand. Overland was the overall winner as well as winner in the Large Companies category (those employing 400 to 749 staff) in 2013. This was…
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Policy should encourage migration
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As New Zealand gets ready for the next election in a few weeks, it is no surprise that discussion around immigration is warming up, and enticing comments against ethnic communities are used to get political mileage, in an attempt to ride the xenophobia wave. Labour says its immigration policy will…
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Less-known NZ job websites to visit
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Most job seekers are already aware of Seek, and Trade Me Jobs – two of the most popular websites to visit if you are looking for a job in New Zealand. Both these websites publish thousands of jobs every week – and most New Zealand employers advertise on these sites…
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Lawyer found guilty of immigration fraud
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A former New Zealand lawyer has been found guilty of 93 immigration-related charges at Auckland District Court. Albany-based Richard James Martin is found guilty of forgery, giving false or misleading information to an immigration officer, and providing immigration advice without immigration license or exemption for license. Between May 2009 and…
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Conference to discuss migrant voting in NZ
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Discussing ways of encouraging ethnic communities to vote in the upcoming elections is one of matters on the agenda for an ethnic conference in Wellington this weekend. The annual general meeting of Multicultural New Zealand, the Federation of Multicultural Councils, will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Also on the agenda is…
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How many deaths before drug laws tightened?
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Arun Kumar migrated to New Zealand from Fiji for a ‘safer’ future for him and his family. The morning of Tuesday 10 June 2014 turned out to be his last day in the country that he chose to bring up his children in. At about 7am, two young boys, aged…
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Too many car crashes? Blame Asian tourists
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New Zealand media’s blame game seems to have one target for all problems – from rising house prices to job shortages, and the latest in the list is – road accidents. House prices going up? Those Asians are buying expensive houses. (Don’t ask me why North Shore, with predominantly European…
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Can you save $2550 by carpooling?
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The week beginning 9 June marks Kiwi Carpooling Week in New Zealand, and Auckland Transport wants to encourage drivers to consider car-pooling as an environment-friendly gesture which also saves money. I asked Auckland Transport – does carpooling really save money? Do they have any numbers to support the claim? Auckland…
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How to spot immigration scams
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New Zealand is a country of dreams for many poor families in rural India, who see the Land of Long White Cloud as their escape destination from years of toil and turmoil. In their desperation, these migrants are willing to go to any length to secure a visa to New…
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New to New Zealand? Know these Kiwi phrases and slang
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When someone first asked me, “Do you have a brolly? It’s raining!” I was as clueless as a pirate wearing two eye-patches. Kiwi slang can be daunting not just for new migrants but seasoned settlers. Don’t get caught off guard at the next work barbie. (Read on if you are…
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OPINION: Immigration policy may stall growth in NZ
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New Zealand’s xenophobia, rather its politicians’ attempt to capitalize on xenophobia, has raised its ugly head again. This time it is Labour leader David Cunliffe, who has blamed migrants for housing crisis and has suggested putting brakes on immigration following Treasury’s prediction that net migration may cross the 40,000…
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Can I keep Indian passport after becoming NZ citizen?
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Many Indians in New Zealand continue to hold Indian passports after becoming New Zealand citizens – either out of ignorance or willful intention (claiming ignorance). The Indian High Commission in New Zealand has appealed to such Indians to surrender their Indian passports. “Of late, many cases have been coming to…
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These 10 CV mistakes may cost you a dream job in NZ
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Your resume is your first step at a prospective employer’s door. Vaibhav Gangan shares common resume mistakes to avoid. In this age of information overload, getting the job you desire is not as straightforward as it used to be, even if you have the required skills and qualifications. Companies are…
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Moving to Australia? See how your living exp will be affected
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Expenses in Australia can catch new migrants completely off guard. This guide provides useful tips to consider before moving to Australia. Many career professionals jump on the bandwagon of moving to Australia without putting pen to paper and consider living expenses in the new land. Those considering moving to Australia…