Kiwi Konnection

29/08/2017

More Job opportunities in NZ

The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing job industries.

21/04/2017

The New Zealand Government has announced it is consulting on proposed changes to temporary migration settings to manage the number and settlement expectations of new migrants coming to New Zealand on Essential Skills work visas. The proposals are also designed to stop the reoccurrence of pools of lo...

20/01/2017

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11783795

A Brazilian woman who claimed she wanted to see the Lord of the Rings film sites - but thought Harry Potter was the films' main character - was one of thousands of travellers refused - New Zealand Herald

01/12/2016

On 5 December 2016, the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (Appendix 3) will be updated.
It is recommended that people in the following situations check the updated lists as the changes might impact whether they can claim points for their qualifications without an individual assessment from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority:
those intending to complete an Expression of Interest under Skilled Migrant Category instructions
those who have already submitted an Expression of Interest
those who have been invited to apply for residence.
People affected should apply to NZQA to have their qualifications assessed. They should also update their Expressions of Interest accordingly, or contact the Immigration Contact Centre if they have any concerns.

On 5 December 2016, the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (Appendix 3) will be updated.

20/11/2016

Worth reading

The official Government site for advice on studying abroad in New Zealand. Search courses, universities, institutes, schools, student stories and living costs.

25/08/2016

1. The kea, a bird native to NZ, is known for pulling windscreen wipers off cars and eating the strips of rubber from windows.
2. The longest place name in the world is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu, a hill in Hawkes Bay.
3. No part of the country is more than 128km (79 miles) from the sea.
4. In the scene of Star Trek: First Contact, where we see Earth from space, Australia and Papua New Guinea are clearly visible but New Zealand is missing.
5. Wellington is the southernmost capital city in the world.
6. Only 5% of NZ’s population is human- the rest are animals.
7. NZ is the least corrupt nation in the world (tied with Denmark), according to the Corruptions Perception Index.

There is a bird that eats cars.

12/08/2016

Why hire migrants?
A recent national survey of employers sheds some light on why migrants are excellent employees. Employers were asked why did they hire migrants. The answers were: they were the best candidate (54% of employers), they had skills and qualifications (53%), experience (43% ), good work ethic (36% ) and because of skill shortages (35%).

93% of employers rated migrants’ performance in th workplace as “very good” (64%) or “good” (29%). The main reasons were: right attitude, willing to learn, work ethic, and going above and beyond their role (68%); work is very good quality (49%); they do what is required (45%); they have the required skills and experience (45%).
In terms of their contribution to New Zealand, 63% of employers believe that migrants “make an important contribution to the economy,” while 59% say they make New Zealand “more productive and innovative.”

“These figures show that we all win by taking on skilled migrants,” says John Milford, chief executive of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

OPINION: Despite the noise, claims that we don't need skilled migrants are wide of the mark.

09/07/2015

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/australiaandpacific/newzealand/11279529/New-Zealand-named-worlds-best-country-prime-minister-welcomes-Telegraph-award.html

06/04/2015

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11428259&ref=NZH_FBpage

Australians are admitting that New Zealand is now the place to be as its residents cross the Tasman to find a home here. - New Zealand Herald