Category: Immigration
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Experience the life of a refugee with iPhone App
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“Every minute eight people are forced to flee war, persecution or terror. If conflict threatened your family, what would you do if each choice you have to make could be a matter of life or death?” That’s the question every refugee faces, and now, you can experience the life as…
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NZ students protest outside PM’s conference
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Many groups from New Zealand’s education sector protested against education budget cuts by the National-led government in Auckland. New Zealand students marched from Auckland’s Britomart to SkyCity Convention Centre, where Prime Minister is attending the National Party Conference. The ‘Show and Tell’ protest was an opportunity for a range of…
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NZ employer fined for injury
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A sawmill in New Zealand’s Kawerau was fined $20,000 after an employee sustained multiple fractures when he became trapped in a conveyor belt. Sequal Lumber Limited Partnership was also ordered to pay reparations of $8,000 following the accident on 4 September last year. The Whakatane District Court heard that an…
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New Zealander finalist at Miss Pakistan World title
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A Pakistan-born and New Zealand-bred girl is taking part in Miss Pakistan World contest next month. This will be the first time New Zealand will be represented at the controversial beauty pageant which is now in its 10th year. Over the years, the participants and organisers of Miss Pakistan World…
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Employer fined for exploiting staff
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An Australian court has fined an employer for exploiting a worker. A Federal Magistrates Court has fined  Sahan Enterprises Pty Ltd for underpaying a worker by $10 000. The Victorian 457 visa sponsor has been fined  $35 000 and costs of almost $11 000. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) welcomed the…
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NZ students to protest against education policy
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A group of tertiary students is organising a protest near Auckland’s Britomart Transport Centre to express their discontent about New Zealand’s education policy. New Zealand has the seventh highest tertiary fees in the world, and yet, the country’s young carry a student debt of $13 billion. This protest, scheduled for…
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Appeal to support rising sporting hero
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Ayush is a shy 17-year old; but he is not shy of dreaming big. He’s won a number of national and international competitions in the last two years, which has given him enough confidence to aim for the sky – to represent New Zealand at the 2016 Paralympics in Brazil.…
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Detaining refugees is ineffective – expert
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New Zealand Government’s proposed group detention policy appears to be following the failed policies of Australia, says an international authority on detained asylum seekers. Professor Derrick Silove  is in New Zealand to warn New Zealand politicians they have a lot to learn from failures across the Tasman. “Instead of providing rehabilitation…
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Book: Sex, Religion and Middle East
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Investing the energy that humans use for sex into different areas of life will make individuals lead a richer life, says Dovber Halevi, the author of a new book on the Middle East. In “Sex, Religion, and the Middle East: Exploiting Our Obsessionâ€, Dovber talks about sex and religion in a…
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Australia lowers pass mark for skilled migrants
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In an desperate attempt to increase the number of skilled professionals migrating to Australia, the immigration department has lowered the threshhold for skilled migrants. From July 1, the pass mark for points tested skilled migrants who complete an expression of interest (EOI) through SkillSelect is being lowered from 65 points…
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Rotorua to host first meet of Maori Indians
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Maoris – the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, and Indians (not to be confused with Red Indians or American Indians) have a common thread – they both have lived in a country during the British colonisation period. As migration of Indians to New Zealand dates back to the 18th…
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How to get a job in Australia
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Lure of high-paying jobs in Australia in a range of sectors, from mining to information technology, is attracting skilled professionals from neighbouring countries like New Zealand as well as from far away destinations like the UK, Ireland, America, Canada and India. The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) has forced migrants from…
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IITs again top India’s best engineering colleges’ list
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The answer to ” which is the best engineering college in India” is almost redundant. Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have been at the pinnacle of engineering education for decades and have once again topped the list of best engineering colleges in India, according to a latest report. In fact,…
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Scam mobile apps for jobs in Australia
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Many mobile apps for jobs in Australia are making false guarantees for skilled professionals keen on migrating to Australia, and Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is reminding users of mobile applications to be aware of such scams. “Tablet PC and smartphone apps are another avenue that scammers and unscrupulous…
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New Zealand’s little known partner
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Indonesia is New Zealand’s nearest Asian neighbour, the world’s fourth most populous country, and has a rapidly growing economy. But a new Asia New Zealand Foundation (Asia:NZ) report highlights the gap between its significance to New Zealand and our engagement with it. In the report Indonesia and its Significance for…
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Should I fix my mortgage or keep it floating?
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Should I fix my mortgage or keep it floating? Or should I stay with my bank or switch? With ever changing home loan market, finding the most suitable and accurate information from an unbiased source about home loan is very difficult. It gets more confusing when you visit different banks…
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Women feel unsafe in New Zealand – report
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Many women are fearful about the crime culture in New Zealand, are tired of sex, and are resorting to desperate measures to succeed in life. These are just some of the findings of the 2012 NEXT Report, to be published in the next month’s issue of the NEXT magazine. The…
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NZ needs to move beyond students, soldiers in Southeast Asia – report
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Southeast Asia is familiar territory for New Zealand: it educated its elite and defended its shores. However, New Zealand needs to move beyond students and soldiers in Southeast Asia and with ASeAN, says a report. New Zealand needs to boost its relationship with Southeast Asia and not rely solely on China for its…
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Indian innovater gets ready with iPhone payments gadget
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When you speak with him, you get a sense of ease, even a sense of quiet, that sounds like an introvert. Get him to talk about his latest innovation – SwipeHQ however, and you get to hear him talk passionately. And then, there’s an air of swiftness while answering potentially…
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Resources for finding study-abroad opportunities
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In this increasingly globalized world, there are many reasons for Indians to study abroad. You get the chance to see the world and broaden your experience. You can gain a fresh perspective on your home country. You learn a language in country where it is spoken by the native population.…