New Zealand Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced that New Zealand will welcome 750 Syrian refugees over the next two and a half years in response to the ongoing conflict in Syria. Mr. Woodhouse explained that of the 750 places, 600 will be by way of a special emergency intake above New Zealand’s annual refugee…
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British & Irish Lions to tour NZ in 2017
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Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the announcement of the All Blacks 2016/2017 home schedules, this features a 10-match tour from the British & Irish Lions in 2017. “Following on from the ICC Cricket World Cup and FIFA Under 20 World Cup, sport in New Zealand is on a high,” says Dr Coleman “The…
30,000th Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate
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Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs Todd McClay has represented New Zealand at the 30,000th Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate, in Belgium. “We regularly commemorate New Zealand losses at the Menin Gate and have a close relationship with the Last Post Association,” Minister McClay commented “While the names of our missing are on other…
David Jones headed to New Zealand
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David Jones today announced its intention to enter the New Zealand market for the first time with the launch of David Jones in Wellington next year. This will be the first David Jones store to open outside Australia in the department store’s 177-year history. David Jones Chief Executive Officer, Iain Nairn explained that David Jones…
New Zealand to open Embassy in Iraq
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Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced New Zealand will be opening an Embassy in Baghdad, which will be headed by career diplomat James Munro. “As signaled when the decision to deploy to Iraq was announced, the Government has now finalised arrangements to open a permanent mission in Baghdad,” Mr. McCully commented “Our resident Ambassador will…
Cola is King
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According to the latest findings from Roy Morgan Research, taken from more than 50,000 respondent interviews; reveal that they also share a key trait: Cola beverages feature heavily among the most popular soft drinks in each country. Coca Cola is undisputed leader in Australia and New Zealand, and Big Cola tops the list in Indonesia.…
NZ Minister for Customs and Minister for Disability traveling to OZ to foster trans-Tasman cooperation
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Customs Minister and Minister for Disability Issues Nicky Wagner will be traveling to Australia to visit her counterparts and foster trans-Tasman cooperation across both portfolios. “New Zealand Customs and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service enjoy a strong relationship and work collaboratively to ensure effective border management in both countries,” Ms Wagner commented “Meeting…
Australia and New Zealand announce Visa arrangements for Cricket World Cup
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With 214 days until the 11th ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015 streamlined visa arrangements announced by Australia and New Zealand allows international visitors attending the World Cup the convenience of applying for a visa only once in order to be granted entry into both countries. Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb said the…