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MIGRATION NEWS

POPULATION:  The South Island’s Garden City has outstripped the capital in population growth and is now the nation’s second biggest city. Statistics New Zealand figures show Christchurch has a population of 382,200, 300 more than Wellington. But though Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is cock-a-hoop over his city’s promotion from trailing a long way behind Auckland and Wellington... more >
AWARDS: New Plymouth is one of the best places in the world to live, according to judges in a United Nations-endorsed awards. The Taranaki city has been awarded first place and a gold award for cities of population up to 75,000 in the International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom), held at the weekend in Dongguan, China. The awards looked at communities around the world doing the... more >
HEALTH: Some health officials are calling for the establishment of an official New Zealand website which rates doctors, to combat the growing number of unofficial international sites. Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson said doctors needed to take a proactive approach. Consumer websites are coming, whether they are a good idea or not, he told the NZ Doctor magazine. "The challenge... more >
ECONOMY: Salary and wage rates rose strongly in the September quarter, but economists expect the rate of increase to slow markedly. Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) said the labour cost index (LCI) showed a rise of 3.6 percent in salary and wage rates, including overtime, in the year to the September quarter. That annual increase was the largest since the series started in 1992. For the September... more >
VISAS: From next month young New Zealanders heading to Britain will be able to work there for two years, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced on Wednesday. At present they can go to the United Kingdom for two years under a Working Holiday Visa which allows them to work for one year of their stay. From November 27 there will be a new visa category under the Youth Mobility Scheme allowing them... more >
ELECTION 08: Labour is promising 100 extra places in New Zealand medical schools by 2011, toughened regulation and public audits of aged care facilities and free annual health checks for the intellectually disabled with high support needs. Prime Minister Helen Clark and Health Minister David Cunliffe released Labour’s election health policy on Monday and said it underlined the party’s... more >
MIGRATION: New Zealand’s annual migration net gain has fallen to its lowest level in nearly seven years. Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) on Wednesday said that in the year to September, 86,700 people arrived in this country on a permanent and long term (PLT) basis, while 82,300 left. The resulting net PLT gain of 4400 was down from 8300 in the September 2007 year, and the lowest... more >
MIGRATION: The population drift to Australia reached its highest level in at least 30 years last month. Figures published today by Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) showed about 47,200 people left New Zealand for Australia on a permanent or long term (PLT) basis during the year to September. About 13,200 came the other way. The resulting net PLT outflow to Australia of around 33,900 was the highest... more >
IMMIGRATION: The Smooth Group (www.mysmoothgroup.com) has been awarded the highest Level 3 Advocacy and Representation registration possible by the Office of Immigration Service Commissioners (OISC) meaning it will expand its service and can now represent applicants at visa appeal hearings. "There are huge benefits for our clients," said Hanneke Oosthuizen, manager at The Smooth Group. "This means... more >
EXPAT SURVEY: New Zealanders remain confident about their country and strongly committed to its destiny even while living and working overseas, a survey of Kiwi expats in Europe has found. "I want to experience and travel the world before coming home to settle down"; "I am planning to return [to New Zealand] and build a business there," were typical comments received in the survey... more >
The Royal New Zealand Navy is an innovative and dynamic organisation that makes a significant contribution, both in New Zealand and globally. Our maritime capability is delivered through our ships and our people and the ‘right’ people are the most important element of this capability. Everyone has the opportunity to contribute to making the Navy a world class organisation and our culture... more >
Helping your ApplicationThe most important thing to remember when submitting your application for residence or work visas in New Zealand is to check and double check that you have submitted all of the required documents with your application. Apart from your passport and photographs we recommend that you submit certified copies of most documents. Application forms for the various categories specify which documents... more >

PROPERTY NEWS

RATES: Banks moved on Thursday to aggressively cut mortgage rates ahead of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s monetary policy... more >
RURAL: Japanese company Nikken Seil is expected to decide by the end of the month whether it will sell two big farms it bought for a grand scheme... more >
 PROPERTY: As financial markets around the world melted down in October, residential property sales in Auckland slowed but prices... more >
MORTGAGES: ANZ is cutting its variable home mortgage rate by a full percentage point to fully reflect the cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR)... more >
RATES: Kiwibank was the first bank to react to Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard’s cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by making a... more >
PROPERTY: TradeMe’s founder Sam Morgan is now the proud owner of an iconic high country sheep station near Wanaka. Infinity Investment... more >
At Mike Pero Mortgages, investment property financing is one of our specialties. Whether you’re considering buying your first investment... more >
If you’ve been taking a keen interest in property markets you would have noticed two key things. Firstly, the days of double digit capital... more >
The most popular area of New Zealand for property is the Central Otago Lakes region and one of its top locations is the country’s tourism... more >
A unique opportunity to invest in the Jack Nicklaus brandThe Kinloch Club® is home to New Zealand’s only golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. That’s something special. Jack Nicklaus is... more >
Which lender provides the cheapest mortgage for investment property? All the lenders we have a relationship with offer something different... more >
Buying that perfect property in your new country is undeniably one of the biggest purchases you will make, so it’s important to get it... more >
Charm and finesse in central ChristchurchA unique base to build your New Zealand dreams on. This five-star boutique hotel has been faithfully restored and rebuilt to the highest European... more >
Apartment living on the Kapiti CoastThese apartments make a very attractive holiday pad, place to live or long-term investment. This is an opportunity to buy a stunning upmarket... more >
Residential property can play a valuable role in an overall investment strategy as it can help to balance an investment portfolio and create... more >