RNZ Morning Report Wellington, May 1, 2018 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said “fairer” GST will be applied to international retailers ahead of the government’s policy announcement this morning. Speaking to Morning Report, Ms Ardern said that they were expecting an announcement at 11.30 am today on the policy. “Yes, we do … some people may not know but certainly…
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Here is a preview of what is to come on May 18, 2018 Grant Robertson Auckland, May 1, 2018 I want to discuss how Budget 2018 will take the first steps towards this Coalition Government’s plan for a transformation of the New Zealand economy. A transformation to one that is more productive, more sustainable and more inclusive. In essence, a…
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But no one is telling us of an alternative Venkat Raman A proposal to impose a regional fuel tax that may cost Aucklanders about ten cents a litre has become, alas, a political football, rather than a healthy discussion as to what the other alternatives are to improve the transport situation in the country’s largest City. Ten Years, $28 billion…
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Venkat Raman We are happy to announce that the Rainbow Corner Group of Companies are the Title Sponsors of the Eleventh Annual Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards, the Eighth Annual Indian Newslink Sir Anand Satyanand Lecture and the Fifth Annual Indian Newslink Sports & Community Awards. While the Business Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018…
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Suzanne Snively Investigative journalists have found suspicious foreign trusts in New Zealand. New Zealand remains vulnerable to the flow of illicit offshore assets. An Auckland company is caught up in an international money laundering controversy after it was identified helping to manage a network of New Zealand-registered companies and trusts for its secret clients. Murder of Journalist A team of…
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Venkat Raman The Waikato University awarded a postgraduate degree (Masters) in Business Management to a young student who last week under tragic circumstances in Tauranga. At a formal ceremony held at the University campus in Hamilton on Friday, April 27, 2018, Kishore Kumar Aravindan was posthumously honoured with the qualification for which he had arrived from India in November last…
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RNZ Auckland Nearly $30 billion will be spent on Auckland transport in the next 10 years, partly funded by a fuel tax, private finance and tolls. The Government and Auckland Council announced the new Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) at Newmarket train station today. Billed as New Zealand’s largest ever civil construction programme, $28 billion will be poured into light…
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Supplied Content Mayor Phil Goff has announced that Nirupa George will take on the role of Chief of Staff for the Mayoral Office when Taha Macpherson returns to a senior role at the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) from May 1, 2018. Ms George was the Mayor’s Principal Political Advisor and was his Campaign Manager during the Mayoral…
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Friday, May 18 at The Wave Room, Wellesley Street, AUT Venkat Raman The importance of addressing mental health problems and challenges, early intervention and the cultural influence in delivery and acceptance will be among the issues that will be discussed at a special meeting in Auckland later this month. Distinguished Speakers Professor Kamaldeep (popularly known as Dr Kam) Bhui will…
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Have your say on this Survey Dr Pushpa Wood Would you like to Hindi language being taught in New Zealand schools? If yes, this is your opportunity to help us create a complete picture of our teacher capability by completing an online survey. Teaching Hindi language in New Zealand: Teacher Survey Over the years, a call for listing Hindi as…
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