April 1, 2013

Papatoetoe bags top FIANZ Soccer honours

From the Best Goalkeeper Moshin Ali, Best Manager Aiyaz Mohammed and Most Valuable Player (MVP) Imraz Sharif to the Championship, the Papatoetoe Muslim Soccer Team

April 1, 2013 Issue

Immunity clause ripples public opinion in Fiji

Some people are uncomfortable with the ‘Immunity’ provision contained in the draft constitution in Fiji. According to this provision, none of those responsible for the

April 1, 2013 Issue

BNZ pioneers ‘Indian Community Banking’

BNZ, one of the largest commercial banks of the country, has just launched a new initiative to promote the growth and success of Indian businesses.

April 1, 2013 Issue

Fiji entices New Zealand businesses

Notwithstanding the diplomatic winter that dominates political relations between the two countries, an increasing number of New Zealand businesses are finding Fiji an exciting investment

April 1, 2013 Issue

Growing diversity brings social challenges

While it is too premature to answer the challenges that would be attendant in her new role, Dame Susan Devoy believes that it is about

Family groups judge young offenders

The sixth of several parts relating to our Justice System How do Judges ensure that the penalty deters offenders from reoffending? Why do Serial theft/burglars

April 1, 2013 Issue

Tougher punishment for migrant workers abuse

A Trade Union activist, who supports the cause of migrant workers, has called for better enforcement of employment laws and tougher penalties for erring employers

April 1, 2013 Issue

Waitakere Police needs community wardens

Waitakere Police would be happy to consider members of the community expressing interest in volunteering to serve in their Community Patrol Group. Constable Khushwinder Kullar,

Manpreet Singh’s arrest questioned

The arrest of Manpreet Singh in India on March 24 was a ‘mistake,’ ‘politically motivated’ and ‘instigated by some people,’ his friend Daljit Singh told

Financial literacy eludes the rich

Massey University research has found that wealthy people often fail to impart financial literacy skills to the next generation. This is despite the fact that

April 1, 2013 Issue

Former Fiji school students meet in Auckland

Many of them may be sexgenarians, a few of them may have reached superannuation but they remain young at heart and more important ‘connected’ to

April 1, 2013 Issue

New tools to ensure financial stability

We should do our best to reduce risks arising out of losses of failing banks and protect the interests of all concerned, Finance Minister Bill

Diet change helps reduce inflammation

Appropriate change of diet can help in reducing inflammation within six weeks, a study has revealed. According to University of Auckland Nutrition Professor Lynnette Ferguson,

Right approach to apprenticeship

More funding and focus on apprenticeships is the right approach. The revamped New Zealand Apprenticeships Scheme announced by Prime Minister John Key on January 25

Scholars discuss Mansfield’s works

The life and works of Katherine Mansfield came under focus at a two-day conference held at the Victoria University recently. ‘Katherine Mansfield: Masked and Unmasked,’

Pat Walsh to step down as Vice-Chancellor

Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Professor Pat Walsh would leave the post at the end of the year, according to a statement issued by Chancellor Ian McKinnon.

New Constitution will shape Fiji’s destiny

The Government of Commodore Josaia Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama, rocked by the Constitution drafted by Yash Ghai, a Kenyan Constitutional Law expert has modified the document

April 1, 2013 Issue

ANZ launches new Migrant Package

ANZ is a proud supporter of migrant communities in New Zealand. On 2 April, the bank underlines that commitment with the launch of its Migrant

April 1, 2013 Issue

New regime to regulate insurance sector

The need to enable the insurance sector to perform better, fulfil its obligations and most important of all, insure itself against insolvency are among the

Tax law impacts accommodation allowance

In this world of specialisation, employers find it difficult to identify the right person for the right job and hence look for talents from different

Couples in Partnership

Serving thousands of fast food items every minute of the day (and in many cases night as well) may appear as easy as flipping a

April 1, 2013 Issue

Manufacturing sector gathers momentum

We were pleased to see the Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) has strengthened further in February 2013. This was not only because we have been

Customer-led research vital

‘Callaghan Innovation,’ the new Crown Entity that aims to increase public and private investment in research to grow more innovative exports should also ensure that

April 1, 2013 Issue

Discipline accelerates business growth

Financial discipline, sound knowledge of the market, courage to take risks and long-term vision are among the factors that have helped a young entrepreneur to

Christchurch offers new business opportunities

While the reconstruction of quake-ravaged Christchurch will provide employment opportunities first for New Zealanders, there is ample potential for skilled workers from overseas to fill

April 1, 2013 Issue

Summer engagement creates permanent jobs

A pilot internship programme, which placed Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) students into summer jobs at businesses based at Auckland Airport, has led to permanent

Production sector emits encouraging news

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to show upwards momentum since the start of 2013, according to the latest BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The

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