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Vai alla Scheda Paese »People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.
— Edmund Hillary
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Tighter rules on foreign buyers to apply to virtually all NZ farms
The restrictions on foreigners buying large tracts of New Zealand farmland will soon apply to virtually all New Zealand farmland under a new ministerial directive, which the Government says replaces one that was too lenient.Associate...
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Kiwi touch on UK's X Factor 2017
A Wellington woman's partner has been named a finalist for the UK's 2017 The X Factor.
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Report finds rail injects $1.5 billion a year into New Zealand's economy
The Labour-led government is promising to invest in rail after releasing a report it says National sat on which shows $1.5 billion of hidden benefits from rail a year. The study by EY quantifies the savings from having fewer trucks...
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Hurricanes sponsor warned over anti-money laundering law failures
A Wellington broking firm which appears on the Hurricanes' Super Rugby jerseys has been given a formal warning over breaches of anti-money laundering laws. On Friday the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) said it had issued the warning to Fullerton Markets under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act. If Fullerton fails to ...
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UK trade secretary Liam Fox to visit NZ
British trade secretary Liam Fox will arrive in New Zealand tomorrow – another high-level visit as the United Kingdom prepares to leave the European Union and forge its own trade deals.Fox will be in the country until next Tuesday,...
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Ignoring the Basin Reserve problem will condemn Wellington's economy
OPINION: Some silly claims have made during the years of debate over how to solve Wellington's traffic woes between Ngauranga and the airport, but one last week takes top prize.
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New Zealand retailers gear up for tomorrow's Black Friday shopping bargains
Cotton On, Kathmandu and Farmers are a few of the many Kiwi retailers taking advantage of the popular US-inspired sales shopping splurge - Black Friday.Black Friday, which kicks off in New Zealand tomorrow, originated in the United...
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Caribbean can only ‘build back better’ with international support and urgent climate action
Source: Caribbean Community Secretariat, UN Development Programme Country: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico (The United States of America), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Martin (France), Sint Maarten (The Netherlands), Turks and Caicos IslandsOver US$2 billion pledged, half of which in loans ...
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Despite progress, 180 million children face bleaker prospects than their parents
Source: UN Children's Fund Country: WorldAccording to UNICEF, these children in 37 countries are more likely to live in extreme poverty, be out of school, or be killed by violent death than children in those countries 20 years ago. Despite progress, 180 million children face bleaker prospects than their parents – UNICEF ...
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Improved early warning systems protect the most vulnerable
Source: World Meteorological Organization Country: Burkina Faso, Cook Islands, Curaçao (The Netherlands), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Fiji, Kiribati, Mali, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niger, Niue (New Zealand), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Sint Maarten (The Netherlands), Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, WorldVulnerable communities in Africa, the Pacific, and Caribbean are benefiting from improved ...
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Number of house sales drop across Bay of Plenty
The number of houses sold in the Bay of Plenty has fallen since this time last year but real estate managers say the market is "back to normal." Figures released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand compared the number of...
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Where have 8000 Kiwi five-cent coins gone? Into American pockets
What was once a form of New Zealand legal tender, and quickly became something forgotten about under the couch, has found a new lease of life in the United States.
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Western Bay of Plenty experiences massive drop in sales
The number of houses sold in the Western Bay of Plenty in October has dropped by half compared to the same time last year.The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand today released its figures on sales volumes and median house prices,...
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Rachel Stewart: Climate of change for the Defence Force
What's the New Zealand Defence Force good for? If New Zealand were to be invaded by some foreign power, I think we all know the answer to that. We are small and essentially powerless. Essentially, unless we hold a strategic advantage...
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The Majestic Centre, Wellington's tallest building, sold to South Africa's Investec
Wellington's tallest building, the Majestic Centre, has been sold to a subsidiary of a major South African investment bank for more than $123 million. Kiwi Property, the largest property company listed on the NZX, have struck a deal with Investec Australia Property Fund, which is owned by Investec. Headquartered in Sandton in Johannesburg, ...
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Insurance likely to become a problem for homes on the edge of Wellington Harbour
Obtaining insurance is likely to become increasingly difficult for home-owners in the Lower Hutt suburb of Eastbourne, with Wellington Harbour rising due to climate change.
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Wellington Airport lines up Chinese construction giant for runway extension
Wellington Airport has lined up the world's biggest construction firm to partner on the runway extension and create tourism opportunities for the capital. On Sunday airport deputy chief executive Matt Clarke signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Beijing with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) and airline, China Express. ...
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Young Achiever of the Week: Ayla Carey
Ayla Carey is eagerly awaiting which chosen trade in the New Zealand Defence Force she can apply for while she carries out her final year at Tauranga Girls' College."It could be a role as a medic, in communication and information...
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Property market up again: Trade Me
There is strong demand from both buyers and sellers of New Zealand property with a "surge" in the number of listed properties and the national average asking price climbing 2.7 per cent.According to the latest Trade Me Property...
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All Whites World Cup qualifier expected to pump $8m into Wellington economy
An estimated $8 million is expected to be pumped into Wellington as fans arrive in the capital for the All Whites' Fifa World Cup qualifier against Peru.
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Next generation of business stars
It’s unusual for a school to win the Young Enterprise East Auckland Company of the Year two years in a row, especially when some of the best colleges compete hard for the big prize. Last week, Ormiston Senior College walked away with the top award for the second year running. ...