May 2013

June 1, 2013 Issue

MIT offers more short-term courses

Auckland based Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is to offer more short-term courses to for tradespeople. The first intake of these 12-week programmes, called, ‘Earn

June 1, 2013 Issue

Money matters for Massey students

The importance of savings, proper financial management and attitude of the younger generation towards money matters were a part of a survey conducted by students

June 1, 2013 Issue

Maori directors sick of District Health Boards

Maori people serving as directors on District Health Boards (DHBs) constantly face a number of ‘negative factors’ such as tokenism, stereotyping and political correctness, a

Scholarship for Indian students

The Indian Government has announced its annual scholarship programme for children of the Indian Diaspora to pursue their undergraduate courses in India. Applications close on

Education extends to preschool

West Auckland’s only independent primary and secondary school, ACG Sunderland, is set to open a new addition this term. The preschool will cater for three

June 1, 2013 Issue

Girmit Day ignites thirst for knowledge

On the 134th anniversary of Girmit, there is a glimmer of hope that the Girmitiyas, warriors of toil and soldiers of peace, will eventually be

June 1, 2013 Issue

Fiji invites businesses to homeland

The Honorary Consul of Fiji in Auckland has appealed to New Zealand based Fijian businesses to consider investing in their homeland in various sectors of

Measures to boost economic performance

Finance Minister Bill English delivered his fifth budget to Parliament on May 16. As expected, there were a few tax announcements in Budget 2013 compared

June 1, 2013 Issue

Some shifts, tweaks but Government keeps on course

The Budget stays the course set in previous Budgets. While the Government’s priorities remain unchanged, it is using its Building Growth Agenda as a framework

June 1, 2013 Issue

Dual speed endangers the economy

I want all New Zealanders to have a stake in the future. In Government, I will write a Budget which puts people first. That did

Budget misses Asia opportunity

New Zealand’s 2013 Budget has not done enough to address a vital economic challenge: improving New Zealand’s international competitiveness to take advantage of the massive

June 1, 2013 Issue

Talk of budget surplus becomes excessive

The National Government has been trumpeting a claimed return to fiscal surplus in 2014-2015 as the prime example of its economic management. A close look

June 1, 2013 Issue

Responsible management puts economy on track

The National-led Government has a strong plan and a busy work programme to encourage investment, grow our economy, and boost jobs for Kiwis. We are

June 1, 2013 Issue

Sitting ducks need protection from hackers

New Zealanders are either apathetic or ignorant of the dangers to which they are exposed with growing cybercrime, according to an Auckland based IT expert.

Corporates worry over GST Issue

The latest Issue Paper of Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on the criteria for registration of body corporates for GST will affect more than 20,000 companies.

June 1, 2013 Issue

Grant Thornton partners with CPA Australia

CPA Australia continues to make waves in New Zealand with Grant Thornton New Zealand becoming the newest ‘Employer of Choice’ Partner in our ‘Recognised Employer

CAs mull Trans-Tasman body

The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) have commenced a consultation process with their respective members

June 1, 2013 Issue

Boutique hotel gets Certificate of Excellence

The world’s largest travel website has honoured a boutique hotel in the Capital for consistently maintaining a high rating based on a number of factors.

June 1, 2013 Issue

Industry partnership to promote businesses

A major initiative by Massey University is expected to lead towards a sustainable and fruitful partnership with Auckland based businesses, promoting research, business development and

Two Kiwis among young business leaders

Two finance professionals from New Zealand are among finance professionals featured in the CPA Australia ’40 Young Business Leaders List 2013.’ The List is the

June 1, 2013 Issue

Parameters determine cases for prosecution

A number of people are unsure of their ‘rights and abilities’ to seek prosecution of individuals or companies (both commercial and not-for-profit). Such prosecutions could

June 1, 2013 Issue

Speedy decisions will hasten economic progress

The latest Regional Economic Activity Report showcases the need for immediate support from regional and central Governments for vital revenue-making strategic initiatives currently underway in

Mischief lies in lease transfer payments

Inland Revenue and Treasury have released an Issues Paper proposing further changes to the taxation of land-related lease payments. This followed the lease inducement and

SFO completes Hanover Finance investigation

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has completed its investigation of Hanover Finance Limited (HFL), bringing to an end its investigations into the 2007/2008 finance company

Company director awaits court sentence

Stephen Charles Smith (45) pleaded guilty at the Auckland High Court on April 17 to 25 charges arising out of the collapse of Belgrave Finance

Trouble in EEZ waters causes anxiety

The standoff between the Governments of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Philippines over the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman last fortnight and the

Another immigration issue in India

The New Delhi branch of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has turned down more than 50 applications of potential migrants from India because an unauthorised agent

June 1, 2013 Issue

Small business wins big award

A small business, owned by an Indian couple, won a major award at a national competition held last month. Sanjesh and Sangita Lal, owners of

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