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Press Release - New Zealand Government Hon Dr Jonathan ColemanMinister of Immigration 10 March 2010 Media Statement Investment sales pitch enhancedInterest in business migration is increasing and a new Immigration New Zealand website will give migrant investors greater opportunities to access New Zealand business networks, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman said today.Speaking at the New Zealand – Australia Investment Forum in Auckland, Dr Coleman said the website, www.investmentnow.govt.nz, was designed to connect foreign investors to New Zealand business networks quickly and efficiently.“Research indicates potential investors are seeking more information about investment opportunities, accessing business... more>
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Article - Businesswire NZ terms of trade rises more than expected on weak importsMarch 10 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand’s terms of trade had its biggest jump since 1976 in the fourth quarter, as a decline in import prices outpaced an unexpected drop in exports.Terms of trade climbed 5.7% in the final three months of 2009, the first increase in seven quarters, according to Statistics New Zealand. That beat the 2.5% gain in a Reuters survey, though the composition was different, with import prices tumbling 5.8% against a forecast decline of 1.7% and exports falling 0.3% versus an estimated gain of 2%. The terms of trade fell 8.2% from a year earlier.The terms of trade measures the amount of imports New Zealand can buy from a... more>
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Press Release - New Zealand Government End to transitional period for citizenship applicationsInternal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy is reminding permanent residents that citizenship requirements are changing soon. “From 21 April all permanent residents who apply for citizenship must have been in New Zealand for five years, rather than three,” said Mr Guy. “In 2005 the period was extended to five years, but a transitional window was created where some people could still apply under the old three year requirement. This period is now ending.“Becoming a New Zealand citizen is an important milestone in people’s lives, and I don’t want to see people losing their eligibility for up to two years because they missed the... more>
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Press Release - New Zealand Government Puhoi to Wellsford: Getting down to businessTransport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency’s awarding today of a contract for the formal route investigation work on the Puhoi to Wellsford Road of National Significance.“This is the first major step in the process to secure the alignment for the new road. The next step is to consult with the community about the preferences for the road – this will begin in a few months.” Puhoi to Wellsford is approximately 38kms long and will run from the northern end of the Northern Gateway Toll Road near Puhoi to north of Wellsford. Mr Joyce says at this early stage the first half of the road from Puhoi to Warkworth will be complete... more>
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Press Release - Rally New Zealand Rally New ZealandMedia statement10 March 2010 Paddon first official entrant for Rally New Zealand in 2010Rally New Zealandhas accepted the first official entry for this year’s World Rally Championship event in May from two-time New Zealandrally champion Hayden Paddon.Based in Auckland, Rally New Zealandtakes place from 6 to 9 May with the rally route taking in a variety of roads north and south of Aucklandto create a much-loved, world-class event.“We’re absolutely delighted to have Hayden Paddon confirm his entry for Rally New Zealand,” says Paul Mallard, general manager of Rally New Zealand. “Hayden is poised on the brink of an exciting international career this year and it’s fantastic he... more>
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Article - Businesswire Wakefield Health in trading halt March 10 (BusinessWire) - Trading in shares of Wakefield Health Ltd on the New Zealand stock exchange has been halted this morning, "pending a material announcement".The company reported pressure on earnings in its report, for the half year to September 30, but is lightly geared at 8.8% debt to equity, and said in the half-year report that Wakefield "continues to explore opportunities for growth through merger or acquisition". It is also in the midst of major capital works to redevelop Wellington's Bowen Hospital. Wakefield shares last traded at $7.04, having fallen 21.78% in the last six months, but risen slightly (2.9%) in the last week. (BusinessWire) 12:... more>
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Article - Businesswire Satara FY earnings drop 24%; new automatic fruit packers help keep lid on costsBy Peter KerrMarch 10 (BusinessWire) – Satara Cooperative Group, the fruit packer and coolstore operator, posted a 24% decline in full-year earnings, as a poorer harvest reduced fruit volumes, prompting a focus on increased efficiencies, including new automatic fruit packers.Earnings before interest and tax fell to $4.7 million in calendar 2009, from $6.2 million a year earlier, the cooperative said. Satara has two classes of shares, transactor and investor. Grower transactor shareholders will get 20 cents per tray rebate, up from 12 cents a year earlier, and the two cents a share dividend payable to investor shareholders.“Our... more>
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Press Release - TimePlan Leading UK Educationalist to Visit NZ Sir Paul Grant suspended 300 troublemakers in his first week to send the message that the 'anything goes' culture had to change. It worked. Last year East London’s Robert Clack School received the best A-level results in Barking and Dagenham borough and some of the best in the capital. Now the man credited with turning around one of East London’s toughest secondary schools, is heading to New Zealand later this month and the visit comes at a good time for educators, with strong feelings being expressed by some, towards the newly-introduced National Standards. Sir Paul says over the past 20 odd years, his country has also gone through something of a transformation in... more>
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Press Release - Le Race Strong field building for Le Race 9 march 2010Leading Australian professional cyclist Carla Ryan has been joined by five time National road cycling champion and Commonwealth Games medallist Gordon McCauley as entries build for Le Race being held on Saturday 20 March.McCauley will be joined by his Subway – Avanti Cycling team mates Michael Vink, Ryan Wills Samuel Horgan and Joe Cooper in the 100 kilometre race. Vink, 18, is fine tuning his racing prior to heading overseas on the 22nd of March to ride for a Belgium club team for six months.The18-year-old Christchurch rider has had a series of strong results including a fine performance at the RaboPlus Elite Nationals in January where he convincingly... more>
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Press Release - Triathlon New Zealand 10th March 2010For immediate release from Triathlon New Zealand, for further information visit www.triathlon.org.nz Ellice Overcomes Altitude Set BackNew Plymouth triathlete Clark Ellice has overcome an altitude and mountain stream induced scare to be ready to race at this weekend’s Contact Tri Nationals in Wellington, an event that also carries with it ITU Oceania Championship status.Along with the rest of the Tri NZ high performance squad, Ellice has been training at altitude at the Snow Farm high above Wanaka in preparation for a busy international season.The first racing appointment however comes this Saturday with the standard distance National Championships and Oceania titles up... more>
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Press Release - New Zealand Government A smarter approach to housingA successful pilot scheme has led to a nationwide rollout of an exciting initiative to improve how Housing New Zealand responds to the public, Acting Housing Minister Maurice Williamson announced today.The Housing New Zealand Options and Advice service will be rolled out nationally over the next three months, starting in 18 Housing New Zealand neighbourhood units today.“The reality is that Housing New Zealand cannot house everyone who walks through its doors, but it can do more to help them.“Options and Advice is about being smart by joining people up with other government and non-government services or the private rental sector to provide them with a broader... more>
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Tom Jones’ talent overlooked in younger years
Full phone IV with NZ family deported from Morroco
Bendtner atones for Arsenal in Champs League win
Tom Jones’ talent overlooked in younger years
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CRICKET - Tasmanian skipper George Bailey has been called up to the Australian one-day squad currently touring New Zealand following Michael Clarke's... more>
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