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Drop in NZ dairy prices good for British pockets25 Nov at 5 AM 2014

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 moving plans. New Zealand was recently voted one of the most popular countries in the world to emigrate to. It is popular with those seeking a higher quality of life, spectacular landscape and a...

Drop in number of foreign students choosing New Zealand18 Mar at 9 AM 2013

Despite measures by the New Zealand government to attract more students from abroad, the number of those being approved to study in the country has dropped by around a quarter since 2009. Last year saw a 10 per cent decline in the number of visa approvals compared to a year earlier. Last week Michael Woodhouse, Immigration Minister, said targets were being put in place to double the number of overseas students by 2025. In order to make New Zealand more attractive, plans have been set out to extend working rights to students, reduce...

New Zealand becoming destination for international students3 Apr at 6 PM 2012

When Josephine Huong Le was in school in Vietnam, she wanted to study in Switzerland. When the financial crisis arrived, she began looking into more affordable options. While was considering possibilities, she watched The Lord of the Rings, filmed in New Zealand. The stunning landscape impressed Ms. Le so much that she started exploring study possibilities there, reports the New York Times. Ms. Le, in her second year of a bachelor’s degree at Victoria University of Wellington said that it’s cheaper than Switzerland, there are...

New Zealand to review its residency rules30 Jan at 2 PM 2012

New Zealand is to review differences in the rules that govern wealthy foreigners who wish to apply for residency or owning property after the arrest of Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload.com, as reported by The Wall Street Journal at the weekend. New Zealand Prime Ministers John Key denied that the immigration authorities of the Pacific nation ignored Mr. Dotcom's prior criminal record that was acquired in Germany when the 38-year-old multimillionaire web entrepreneur was granted the right to keep a residence based on the assets...

Former Barrymore lawyer faces immigration charges17 Jan at 2 PM 2012

An ex-immigration lawyer who aided British entertainer Michael Barrymore in obtaining residency in New Zealand has to face almost 100 charges that are immigration-related, as reported by the New Zealand Herald. Mr Richard James Martin, aged 46, entered no plea in response to the charges upon appearing at Waitakere District Court on Monday, making his second appearance since 20 December The hearing will go through as if a not guilty plea was entered unless Martin changes his plea to guilty. The charges are mainly relative to...