Venkat Raman Violence, rallies, burning of vehicles, protest marches and a postponed Summit with Japan are among the aftermath of new controversial legislation passed by the two houses of Parliament and ratified by the President in India last week. The international press has criticised The Citizens (Amendment) Bill 2019 as ‘an insult to India’s 200 million Muslims’ as the new…
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Christmas is a time to give, love and promote goodwill and understanding. In the Western world including New Zealand, it is the beginning of the holiday season. Millions of New Zealanders, irrespective of their otherwise religious and social beliefs, would mark the occasion with gaiety and fun. We offer our choicest greetings to our advertisers, readers, contributors and well-wishers and…
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Former Auditor General Martin Matthews has petitioned Parliament to reopen his case, claiming MPs “held a gun to his head” to force his resignation. Mr Matthews resigned in 2017, hours before the release of a damning report into his handling of fraud committed by Joanne Harrison under his watch at the Ministry of Transport. Mr Matthews headed the Ministry while…
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But he will keep his ministerial portfolios Craig McCulloch Cabinet minister Kris Faafoi has apologised to the Prime Minister for his messages to Jason Kerrison regarding an immigration case, but will not lose his job. Mr Faafoi is in hot water after Newshub published messages between him and the Opshop frontman, discussing the musician’s step-father’s declined immigration case. The messages show Mr…
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Many declined applications being reconsidered Venkat Raman The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has issued new guidance to Immigration New Zealand staff on assessing various types of visa applications that involve a relationship component. This would include how to assess temporary bona fide requirements. These guidelines follow the recent changes to the ‘Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa Category.’…
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Dileepa Fonseka The public now access to a Port report in favour of a move north and other less enthusiastic advice. Official advice on the Port may not chime with a study proposing it be moved, the country’s Infrastructure Minister hints. At a post-cabinet press conference on Monday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the Port of Auckland’s days as…
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It is Christmas and New Year time- so this Holidays guide will help Supplied by MBIE As Christmas is near, it is time to set the record straight on some of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of employment law that apply to the festive season. We have made it easy for both employees and employers with a five-point quick guide.…
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Shane Cronin Five people have been confirmed dead, 31 remain in hospital with injuries and eight are still missing after sudden volcanic eruptions on Whakaari/White Island off the east coast of New Zealand. Tourist destination The island is a tourist destination and 47 people were on it when it erupted on Monday afternoon. Three of those rescued have now been…
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Bainimarama calls for aggressive action in Spain Fiji’s Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama has urged the youth in the Pacific to raise their voices and build relationship with their counterparts globally to establish Climate Action coalitions of the future. Delivering the keynote address at the High-Level Talanoa Session on ‘Ambitious Nationally-Determined Contributions (NDCs) with Pacific Youths at the 2019 UN…
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Venkat Raman Fiji is becoming a major attraction for investors from New Zealand, which Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum would encourage the government to offer incentives and support in varied forms. Speaking at the Twelfth Annual Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards 2019 held on Monday, November 25, 2019 at SkyCity Convention Centre, he said that Fiji was ‘open for business,’ offering…
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