Category: Business
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Unilever buys The Vegetarian Butcher
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Unilever is acquiring The Vegetarian Butcher, so as to expand its portfolio into plant-based foods that are healthier and have a lower environmental impact, according to a statement from the FMCG giant. It is no surprise that the multinational firm is interested in a vegetarian business, as the trend among…
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NZ traders welcome India’s new GST regime
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India is a tremendous area of potential growth for New Zealand trade, believes Glenn Coldham, Head of Customs in NZ for DHL Global Forwarding. “We are very encouraged by moves to bring forward an FTA between our two countries to reduce barriers to trade including duty.†Glenn was speaking in…
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Top 3 reasons to give up citizenship
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Many people around the world give up their citizenship for various reasons. Let’s look at the top reasons for giving up your citizenship and taking up citizenship of another country. This article is not about a particular country’s citizenship such as US citizenship or UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France or…
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Is NRI income from Indian assets taxable?
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Mohit has a three-bedroom apartment in Noida which is rented out for Rs 35,000 a month. He also has a share in agriculture land that was once owned by his father and uncles. He gets income from the land too. The rental income from the flat and from land is…
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Can you save $2550 by carpooling?
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The week beginning 9 June marks Kiwi Carpooling Week in New Zealand, and Auckland Transport wants to encourage drivers to consider car-pooling as an environment-friendly gesture which also saves money. I asked Auckland Transport – does carpooling really save money? Do they have any numbers to support the claim? Auckland…
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How to spot immigration scams
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New Zealand is a country of dreams for many poor families in rural India, who see the Land of Long White Cloud as their escape destination from years of toil and turmoil. In their desperation, these migrants are willing to go to any length to secure a visa to New…
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Want to earn $8000 from home? Get ready to be scammed
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“A single mother earned $8000 from Google Adsense in one month. Find out how!” says an internet advertisement, targeting unsuspecting prospects. New Zealand is hit by many internet scams, with the latest being ‘work from home‘ or ‘part-time’ job scams, which typically target students or at-home mothers. “If it sounds…
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Will LVR home loan restrictions go by Christmas?
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s indication that the loan restrictions (LVR) imposed last year will be eased toward s the end of 201 has come as a relief for many first-home buyers as well as home sellers. This is welcome news for provincial New Zealand, where the restrictions have…
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Property market bullish after Modi win
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The prospects of a stable government at the centre have given rise to improved outlook for the real estate sector in India. Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party swept away the 2014 general elections with a thumping majority. Markets reacted almost immediately, with Sensex jumping by 2000 points during the…
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NZ job market strong
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Good news for job hunters and those seeking a change of job. The number of job listings on the Trade Me Jobs site has increased by 21% year-on-year. The website had 50,000 roles listed in the first quarter of 2014. The growth in jobs is in all major locations in…
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Hugh Pavletich: NZ’s bubble economy is vulnerable
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(In this opinion piece, Hugh Pavletich of Performance Urban Planning (Christchurch, New Zealand) agrees with Jesse Colombo who argued in Forbes that New Zealand’s economic bubble with end in a disaster.) The recent Forbes e-edition article by Jesse Colombo assesses the New Zealand economy “12 Reasons Why New Zealand’s Economic…
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NZ’s rabbit pizza sold out
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Once New Zealanders got over the shock of Hell Pizza’s billboard made of rabbit fur, they were so quick to grab a bite of the new rabbit pizza, that the outlet sold out the product within three weeks of the launch. On the back of the rabbit pizza, Hell recorded…
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Indian elections slow down property market
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While Indians go out to vote in the world’s largest voting exercise, the real estate market is eagerly waiting for the outcomes of India’s general elections. The activity in the property market in India has slowed down in the lead up to what is being described as the most consequential…
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PM’s scholarship open for NZ execs
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New Zealand-based senior executives and business owners keen to gain international exposure can expect to get government funding through the 2014 Prime Minister’s Business Scholarships. The recipients of last year’s 10 scholarships studied at prestigious international institutions such as Stanford, INSEAD (The Business School For The World), Harvard, and the…
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Ethnic people urged to join govt boards
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Do you believe you could make a difference to New Zealand communities? The Office of Ethnic Affairs in New Zealand is urging ethnic people to nominate themselves to be considered for appointment to government boards, committees and advisory groups, including those of Crown companies. The positions give an opportunity…
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NZ, India two ends of a book – Peter Dunne
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“Two ends of a book’, is how New Zealand’s Minister of Internal Affairs described the ties between India and New Zealand. Minister Peter Dunne, while was speaking at India New Zealand Business Council’s seminar, ‘Business Beyond Barriers’, reiterated the need for increased economic, cultural and sporting ties between the…
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ATM PIN scam hits New Zealand
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New Zealand Police are warning people to be wary about a scam that involves people being asked to think of a 4-digit number to receive a hamper full of groceries. The victims are people who have had their wallets or purses stolen a few days earlier and unbeknownst to them,…
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Indian students in US launch website on Lok Sabha elections
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The ‘FiveFortyFive.com’ is a “single-subject website” focusing on the Indian general elections founded by six Columbia journalism school students.
