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November |
NZ - safe to visit and safe to live -
BRITONS who voted New Zealand the
world's safest country would be even more inclined to do so
since the terrorist attacks on the United States, says the
editor of the magazine that ran the poll. more...
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Govt takes control of ailing Air NZ - THE New
Zealand Government has taken a controlling interest in Air New
Zealand, injecting up to $NZ1 billion into the cash-strapped
airline. more...
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Jobless at lowest for 13 years - THE New Zealand
Government is running an operating surplus, projected at over
1 per cent of GDP, this financial year, rising by roughly 0.5
per cent of GDP a year for the years after that. more...
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Plan to boost aged health care
- A DRAFT strategy which aims to address
the health problems of New Zealand's ageing population has been
released by Associate Health Minister Ruth Dyson. more...
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Eastbourne is still popular with families -
LIKE ITS English namesake, the seaside of Eastbourne, but this
time just outside Wellington was popular at the turn of the
century with families and beach parties on the golden sand beaches.
more...
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September |
Kiwis must change attitude - bank chief -
A CHANGE of attitude among New Zealanders and a public policy
overhaul by politicians were essential for the country to
climb back into the ranks of the wealthy, Reserve Bank Governor
Don Brash said. more...
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House prices stable but rates may rise - HOME
loan interest rates in New Zealand could start to rise as housing
confidence has continued to climb, bucking the weakening trend
of many other confidence surveys.
more...
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Population nears magic 4m mark - NEW Zealand's
population continues to rise - slowly. Provisional results of
the Census held in March and issued by Statistics New Zealand
show the population increased only 3 per cent, or by 111,108
people, to 3,792,654. more...
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Senior citizens enjoy good life -
MOST older people in New Zealand have
a pretty good life. They generall have enough money (certainly
for basic needs) are able to get out and enjoy themselves.
more...
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It's
a tough job beating Customs
- SENDING items by post or an overseas
shipping company to New Zealand is an everyday part of life.
But before it is delivered the item has to beat Customs. more...
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See Christchurch by tram, punt, bike - IT'S
EASY to see the real beauty of Christchurch and experience the
relaxed atmosphere - simply hop on the vintage tram, hire a
horse and carriage, a vintage car, a bicycle, a punt on the
river or simply stroll about on foot.
more...
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July |
Budget sees growth picking up - THERE were
no shocks and no excitement in New Zealand's Budget, which did
nothing for the exchange rate against the mighty US dollar.
more...
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BRAIN DRAIN REALLY BRAIN 'EXCHANGE' - FORGET
talk of a drain drain. New Zealand has shared a brain "exchange"
with the rest of the world in the past 40 years, a Treasury
report concludes. more...
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Working mums to get special paid leave - WORKING
mothers may be paid up to $600 a week from a special pool of
taxpayer money to allow them time after giving birth. more...
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House prices starting to increase again - SALES
of houses and house prices are starting to rise in New Zealand,
after a slow year, with half of the country's regions reporting
higher prices. more...
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May |
Faster service for NZ passports - IN A MOVE
that will boost the confidence of New Zealanders who are considering
taking back their British born nearest and dearest to New
Zealand, the London Office of New Zealand's Department of
Internal Affairs will shortly be going on-line. more...
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Home loan rates down -
THE New Zealand Reserve Bank cut interest
rates by a quarter of a per cent, taking official rates to 6
per cent, because of the slowing growth in the countries trading
partners. more...
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Economy set to grow inflation to stay low
- NEW Zealand's economy is predicted
to remain fairly strong for the next two years, with inflation
staying low. more...
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More now moving to Auckland
- AUCKLAND is a magnet not only for
new migrants but also for New Zealanders from the rest of the
country. more...
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Culture and beauty for top holiday - THERE
are few places so naturally blessed as New Zealand. more...
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April |
New Zealand now more attractive
- NEW Zealand is becoming a more attractive
place to live and work in, according to New Zealand Government
statistics. more...
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Kiwis lose dole in Australia
- NEW Zealanders living in Australia
will be unable to access local unemployment and social security
payments, following a new agreement between the two countries.
more...
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The living is cheap in friendly Auckland
- THE plunging New Zealand dollar
has shunted the comparative cost of living in Auckland far
down by world levels in the past year. more...
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Escape the world to the Catlins - TUCKED away
in a wild and wooded corner of the south east coast of the South
Island is a region that is home to few people but houses an
abundance of natural wildlife and stunning scenery that is reminiscent
of New Zealand as it was at creation. more...
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