Auckland in top 10 cities to live in
VANCOUVER remains the most liveable city in the world, according to the latest annual ranking compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The Canadian city scored 98 out of a maximum 100, as it has done…
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Exodus to Australia Positive for New Zealand
Migration depleted New Zealand´s population again in July, the fifth month in a row to record a decline.Permanent and long-term migrant departures (those leaving the country for at least a year) exceeded arrivals (those who…
Kiwi jobs pitched at World Cup visitors
Rugby World Cup visitors will be spammed by the Government in an effort to entice skilled migrants to New Zealand’s “exciting, vibrant and healthy” way of life. Passenger arrivals cards, which must be filled in…
New Zealand Jobless Rate Steady In Q2, Employment Rises
(RTTNews) – Unemployment rate in New Zealand remained unchanged during the June quarter after a slight decline in the previous quarter, Statistics New Zealand said Thursday. Meanwhile, employment recorded modest gains. The seasonally adjusted jobless…
NZ MIGRATION LOSS AT 30-YEAR MONTHLY PEAK
By Esther Goh,July 21, 2011 Net outflow of permanent and long-term 3100 migrants to Australia was up from 1800 in June 2010, and the highest June total since 1981, Statistics New Zealand revealed. On a…
NEW ZEALAND IN DIRE NEED OF SKILLED MIGRANTS
http://www.workpermit.com/news/2011-07-06/new-zealand/new-zealand-in-dire-need-of-skilled-migrants.htm According to Ruth Dyson, New Zealand Labour Party spokesperson on immigration, New Zealand is in dire need of moreskilled immigration. There are skills shortages in many areas of the New Zealand economy. Immigration is…
CALLING ALL PIG AND CHICKEN FARMERS
WILLIAM MACE Pig and chicken farmers are in demand and the Government is willing to let short term workers into the country to fill the void. The agricultural occupations are two of nine additions to…
Auckland economy recovering faster than rest of country
Today’s services sector data shows the economic recovery is strong in Auckland but less so in the rest of the country. The Bank of New Zealand/Business New Zealand Performance of Services Index (PSI) shows an…
INDEX SHOWS NEW ZEALAND’S REPUTATION AS LEAST CORRUPT
By Joe Palazzolo New Zealand was ranked the least-corrupt nation of 66 examined by the World Justice Project in its new Rule of Law Index, while the U.S. finished an unremarkable 17th. The ranking is…
STUDENT VISA CHANGES IN NEW ZEALAND
by Ray Clancy on June 6, 2011 Changes to student visas for New Zealand that aim to ensure students are genuine come into effect next month. They will strengthen student visa requirements and conditions, improve…