July 1, 2014

Juy 1, 2014 Issue

Politicians come under Question Time

The need to protect small retailers from criminals, increasing police visibility in high risk areas, tackling domestic violence and protecting international students from exploitation were

Sudima scores a First

Sudima Auckland Airport became the first hotel in New Zealand last week to gain the ‘Carbon Zero Certification,’ according to Sudima Group Director of Operations

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Govinda due in Auckland

Govinda, one of the most popular film stars of Bollywood, will be in Auckland on August 16, 2014 to participate in Radio Tarana’s ‘Festival of

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IRD warns show organisers against tax evasion

The Island Revenue Department (IRD) has said that show organisers and event managers must comply with the prevalent tax laws, failing which they may be

Programme to counter corruption launched

A number of organisations have combined their resources to offer specialist courses to businesses and individuals to safeguard New Zealand’s status as a corruption-free country.

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Mindless killing raises tough questions

What are the lessons that we can learn from the death of Arun Kumar? The day after he was killed (June 10) in his Henderson

Juy 1, 2014 Issue

Measures to improve safety in West Auckland

I was deeply saddened by the senseless killing of Henderson dairy owner Arun Kumar (on June 10) and understand that the community in West Auckland

INZ view of Managers defies logic

Mao felt very sad for his friend Mahendra (not real names), about whom I had written in my column in Indian Newslink earlier (April 1,

New initiative to promote cyber security

A new partnership programme between the Government and Non-Government Organisations was launched last month to enhance public awareness to cybercrime and minimise computer-related crime. Called,

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Internet Party and Mana find new equation

Elections 2014 will witness the debut of Internet Party founded by German billionaire Kim Dotcom. With former Alliance Party Leader Laila Harre as its President,

Coat-tailing and other political oddities

What is the deal with coat-tailing and all those other little idiosyncrasies of our nation’s MMP system we hear bandied around in the news? Before

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Nonagenarian to tighten the Indian connection

While the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) marks its 90th anniversary, Hamilton, the city in which it is located, will observe its sesquicentennial (completion of

Juy 1, 2014 Issue

English for migrants free on air

A well-meaning linguist and teacher is offering free English language lessons that would be useful for new migrants and residents who struggle to become effective

Juy 1, 2014 Issue

Student ‘entrepreneurs’ face global challenge

A group of students representing the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) won the first stage of the ‘Global Enterprise Challenge,’ but a more

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Political stability will determine global status

Fiji can regain its status as a progressive nation and as an important tourist and investment destination if it can achieve political stability and give

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Property deals attract tax obligation

There is a popular belief that property transactions are tax-free because New Zealand does not have Capital Gains Tax. This is not true. Property trading

Small businesses need motivation to grow

The establishment of the ‘Multicultural New Zealand Business Advisory Board (MNZB) within the Wellington-based New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Council (NZFMC) was an important step

Good business creates People First focus

I am often asked, ‘What makes a good business?’ Other people are heard to speak of sustainability, seemingly without understanding that if a business is

Juy 1, 2014 Issue

Scientist at the heart of the society

Contrary to popular belief, scientists of the modern world are not confined to their laboratories or workstations but are keen to connect with the society,

Limited Liability excludes tax payments

Companies going into voluntary or forced liquidation may have limited liability (the extent of the money invested) but such limitations do not cover the taxes

Tax Commissioner throws draft into question

A building is designed with flexibility to move, preserve structural integrity and allow continued function. These features deal with normal events that affect the building.

PwC adds Optimal Experience to its stable

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) New Zealand is growing the digital side of its consulting practice with the acquisition of Optimal Experience, a market leading user experience and

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Architects’ dream in Christchurch

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is the anchor tenant of an exciting property in the heart of Christchurch. Known as the ‘PwC Centre,’ the new building is located

New credit report balances risk with fairness

In a first for New Zealand, banks and other lenders can now assess the creditworthiness of their customers using the comprehensive credit information made available

Stand on GST becomes untenable

Earlier this month, the Government announced it would be changing the law retrospectively to remove GST registered bodies corporate from the GST rules, with effect

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