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New Zealand seeks students from Vietnam

31/08/202017/11/2015

As the two governments make attempts to boost trade links, New Zealand Universities are set to benefit from an increased drive for Vietnamese students to study in New Zealand. New Zealand Universities are keen to take advantage of the increase in young Vietnamese people heading offshore for tertiary education. Currently there are around 2000 Vietnamese students in New Zealand but that number is set to increase by 30 per cent over a two year period as part of a new …

New Zealand Immigration Fees Set To Rise

31/08/202012/11/2015

On the 9th of November 2015 he Government announced that as a result of a cost review they will be increasing government immigration charges by 8.3 per cent overall. The stated reason for the increase is to cover programs designed to enhance New Zealand’s border security and support the implementation of Vision 2015. Both of these initiatives are intended to provide further improvements to customer experience and border risk management. Other areas of increased expenditure will be enhanced marketing and …

New Zealand Photographer of the year 2015

31/08/202001/11/2015

The New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year 2015, our country’s most coveted photography award, has been given to Jason Hosking after a very tight competition. This year was blessed with incredibly high quality works in editorial photography across topics such as Society, Landscape, Wildlife, Photo Story and Timelapse –new this year– categories. The latter category met a very enthusiastic public and “Glowworms in motion” by Jordan Poste is indeed truly amazing work. Congratulations to all winners, and we strongly recommend you …

New Zealand Has Modern Cities Too…..Really!

31/08/202014/10/2015

We often hear talk of New Zealand’s beautiful scenery and luscious natural landscape but all too often we also hear people ask whether New Zealand has anything resembling a modern city. Just in case anyone was wondering, here are some nice photos of Auckland which is home to 1.5 Million people. Not only is Auckland a thriving commercial centre with a bustling night-life, it is also surrounded by white sand beaches and is only a short 30 minute drive in …

22 Things To Do In New Zealand – No. 22 “Tongariro Alpine Crossing”

08/09/2015

If you are looking for a real trip through Middle Earth then a one-day hike through the volcanic badlands of the Tongariro National Park is something not to be missed. New Zealand’s oldest national park and a dual World Heritage Site, the Tongariro National Park is rich in both cultural identity and awesome natural scenery. The track takes hikers through a land that time forgot, passing the volcanic peaks of Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is heralded as …

22 Things To Do In New Zealand – No. 21 “BUNGY JUMPING”

03/09/2015

In the 1980’s, two young New Zealanders, AJ Hackett and Henry van Asch, started New Zealand’s first commercial bungy business, with a jump from the historic Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown. Ever since then, New Zealand has been known as the home of bungy, with a number of other operators entering the market. All around New Zealand you can leap from a variety of platforms such as bridges, climbs, rail viaducts and stadium roofs. The Highest Bungy in New Zealand is the Nevis …

22 Things To Do In New Zealand – No. 20 “Wai-O-Tapu”

11/07/202331/08/2015

Roughly translated from Maori, Wai 0 Tapu means the “sacred, or protected, waters”. Located just 20 minutes south of Rotorua, one of New Zealand’s most famed tourist cities, this magnificent geothermal park is an absolute must see. Walking tracks ranging from 30 to over 75 minutes provide a wonderful scenic experience that will stay in your memory for a lifetime. If you are someone who is excited by the sight of spurting boiling hot water, head to see Lady Knox, …

22 Things To Do In New Zealand – No. 19 “The Routeburn Track”

25/08/2015

This world-renowned tramping track is an impressive 32 kms long and is found in New Zealand’s South Island. No trip to New Zealand is complete without completing a tramping trip on one of the many tracks of the South Island, and the Routeburn track is one of the most stunning. This track is classified as a Great Walk by the New Zealand Department of Conservation, which maintains four huts along the track: Routeburn Flats Hut, Routeburn Falls Hut, Mackenzie Hut, and …

22 Things To Do In New Zealand – No. 18 Napier Art Deco

24/08/2015

Since the tragic earthquake of 1931 this lovely provincial town has worked hard to restore and maintain the Art Deco style architecture that was popular at the time. Expert guides take visitors through the unique and colourful 1930s streetscape, exploring the hidden gems of yesteryear either on foot, coach, mini bus or by the very luxurious vintage car. Hundreds of thousands of visitors join the party of the year at the Tremains Art Deco Weekend held annually in February and …

New Incentives Offered for Migration to the Regions

31/08/202019/08/2015

By David Fisher, New Zealand Shores, Law and Policy Adviser On 26 July this year the Government made an announcement that changes would be made to Immigration policy incentivising migration into New Zealand’s regions. The new measures are to take effect from 1 November and include: Boosting the bonus points for Skilled Migrants applying for residence with a job offer outside Auckland from 10 to 30 points. Doubling the points for entrepreneurs planning to set up businesses in …