November 2014 News Archive

Archived Daily FX News from the TorFX Foreign Exchange Specialists...

Drop in NZ dairy prices good for British pockets25 Nov at 5 AM

A fall in dairy prices in New Zealand could be beneficial for any Brits considering starting a new life down under. The subsequent fall in the exchange rate between the New Zealand Dollar and the Pound means more money in the pockets of UK citizens who choose to emigrate to New Zealand, something that could make a big difference to their...

New Zealand is one of the best places to live20 Nov at 11 AM

New Zealand has ranked near the top of a list of the best places in the world in which to live. A poll conducted by Expat Explorer ranked the antipodean country sixth because of its good weather and attractive landscapes and scenery. The survey has been running for the last seven years and is commissioned by HSBC. The independent survey...

NZ lawyer behind bars for fake immigration services13 Nov at 6 AM

A lawyer posing as an immigration advisor in New Zealand has been handed a three-and-a-half year jail sentence. Richard James Martin, 49, was found guilty of 93 charges of immigration-related crimes. Through his company Richard Martin Immigration Limited Martin offered advice on immigration to 10 families between 2009 and 2010. Auckland...

Brits look abroad for affordable housing5 Nov at 7 AM

Disillusioned Brits desperate to get on the housing ladder would consider moving to countries like New Zealand if it meant they could afford their first property, according to a recent survey. The research, conducted by comparison website Gocompare, shows that a fifth would consider a move overseas. The most popular destination is the US with...

Protest in New Zealand parliament over immigration20 Nov at 12 PM

New Zealand’s parliament was interrupted on Tuesday by a group of demonstrators calling for immigration justice. Question Time was put on hold for around five minutes while officials attempted to remove the group. Around 20 people wearing orange head-ties and armbands were involved. The group was led by Marua Ashby-Thapur and Losa...

Immigration New Zealand investigates visa applications11 Nov at 9 AM

Complaints by Indians who have been refused visas needed so they can visit partners who have moved to New Zealand have forced the immigration authorities to look again at hundreds of applications. Immigration New Zealand has discussed the situation with the Ombudsman, who received 14 complaints, and has admitted that the applications had been...

Asylum seekers offered NZ residency by Indonesian criminals4 Nov at 9 AM

An investigation by the Sydney Morning Herald has revealed that Indonesian people-smugglers are offering passage to New Zealand to asylum seekers and promising permanent residency. Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has condemned the practice saying that those promising safe transport and residency are liars and criminals. The report...

Immigration should be encouraged to help boost NZ economy26 Nov at 9 AM

A recent report commissioned by a New Zealand industry pressure group argues that one of the ways to make sure the country grows its export economy would be to grow the population by encouraging more immigrants to settle. The study was compiled by New Zealand’s Institute of Economic Research and suggests that the country’s population...

Immigration officials consider easing visas for Huawei workers19 Nov at 9 AM

Immigration New Zealand has agreed a deal with China Southern Airlines that allows visitors to have their visa applications fast tracked. The agreement was leaked causing embarrassment for Immigration Minister Nathan Guy. Darien Fenton, Labour’s spokeswoman for immigration, said a new deal regarding the employees of Chinese...

Rise in number of Chinese migrating to New Zealand12 Nov at 9 AM

Official statistics released by the New Zealand government show that migration from the country caused a population drop of 3,300 at the end of September. Statistics New Zealand also revealed that the most popular country with those looking to make a new home abroad was Australia with 53,700 people leaving for their neighbour during the year...

Boss of GCSB knew about illegal spying on Kim Dotcom5 Nov at 10 AM

Reports have emerged that suggest New Zealand’s Government Communications Security Bureau boss knew about the illegal surveillance of Kim Dotcom, who has been accused of internet piracy. New Zealand law prohibits spying by the organization on any of the country’s citizens. The GCSB has been compelled under the Official Information Act...