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THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS - WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ME AS A MIGRANT?

November 7, 2008

 We have all read the constant barrage of headlines regarding the international housing and financial crash and increasing unemployment. The term “recession” is now commonplace in day to day language.   

Last week, the Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark announced that when and where necessary, jobs should be given to kiwis and not migrant workers.  In this respect, nothing in policy has changed. It has always been necessary to prove that there is no-one in New Zealand available to fill the position offered before a work permit can be issued.  The Prime Ministers comments however, were targeted at those on short term work permits ie: those issued for less than six months duration (as defined by immigration policy).  Realistically these types of permits are issued to unskilled or semi-skilled labour. 

Due to the extreme labour shortages that New Zealand has experienced whilst trying to compete on the international labour market and due to record low unemployment, even unskilled and semi skilled positions could not be filled from within New Zealand and short term work permits were duly issued to migrants seeking to fill these positions.  In my opinion, it is these types of short term work permits to which the Prime Minister’s comments were targeted.

It is not reasonable to expect that the demand for skilled professionals in all industries will disappear, as New Zealand is now also experiencing record numbers of emigration from New Zealand to Australia.  Whilst certainly some industries have been and will continue to be more effected in the recession than others (construction, property, finance and retail), other areas continue to experience labour shortages.  These include health, education and manufacturing.

In addition, some regions are bucking the trend altogether.  Wellington for example has accounted for almost all of the national job growth this year.

Although it is not possible to ignore the economic downturn and ongoing recession, unlike many other countries, New Zealand is reasonably well insulated to deal with it.  In addition, Helen Clark confirmed last week that despite the recession the residence quotas would remain the same.  This indicates that the ongoing need for migrants in New Zealand is well recognized, not only for the future when the world climbs out of recession, but now when stimulating the economy is essential.

If anything, in the global crisis that surrounds us, New Zealand can be seen as even more attractive.  The old saying of “the bigger they are, the harder they fall” has never before been so apt and I, for one, am thankful for living in little old New Zealand at this time of uncertainty.

Jay Shadforth | Immigration Law Advocates Ltd. | Immigration Adviser Licence: 200800094 |

Sponsor of www.WannaBeAKiwi.com 

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Wanna Be A Kiwi.com User Referrals

October 23, 2008

 

It is our goal to provide a professional and trustworthy service and network to migrants.  Below are referrals we have received from some users of this website:

  “Hi Miriam,

Angela and I would like to say a big thank you to you for your assistance in helping today.  We weren’t expect such a great response so soon, Thank you

I will also let Angela know how to become a registered member to your forums which I believe will be of great importance to her prior to coming to New Zealand and that her interaction with Spanish Migrants already here in New Zealand would help her many questions.

Many thanks 

Antonio Lorenzo”

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Welcome To “Wanna Be A Kiwi.com”

July 28, 2008

For MIGRANTS settling into New Zealand

and NEW ZEALANDERS relocating city

 

Whether you are a migrant looking to settle in New Zealand for the first time, or a New Zealander relocating city… this website is tailored to give you the keys to success in your new life and adventure.

We invite you to make the most of the networks available on this website from professional businesses, applying for jobs, through to making friends, and joining in the forums.  Plus you’ll find details of upcoming events and clubs to join in your new community.

All the information and networks on this website is FREE for migrants!

We realise that Becoming a Kiwi, is more involved that just having a visa stamped in your passport. We aim to provide you with one reliable website where you can find all the helpful information that you need from the beginning of your process; deciding if New Zealand and the lifestyle it has to offer is right for you, right through too you’re in New Zealand, your children are happily settled at school, you have jobs that you enjoy, and your family are involved in your new community, having made many new friends. 

Relax, enjoy and know that you’re not alone in your process of emigrating!  We’re here to help, as are many other migrants in a similar situation to you.

We welcome you to read about the Directors and vision for the website on the About Us page.  Plus make yourself familiar with all that’s available for you to ustilise on this website on the How To Use This Site page.

Kind regards,

Miriam Garcia

Director

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How To Use This Site

July 28, 2008

 

To find out about Wanna Be A Kiwi Limited, the Directors and their vision please visit About Us.

To access our below mentioned FREE TOOLS Please visit our FREE TOOLS section of the Forums.  To access these tools, you will first need to become a Member, which is FREE! 

Wanna Be A Kiwi: NZ Emigrant DIY Checklist

Wanna Be A Kiwi: New Zealand Lifestyle Budget

Wanna Be A Kiwi: New Zealand CV Builder

To source information on Immigration in New Zealand, please visit our Immigration section.

To find out valuable, information for migrating to New Zealand, from emergency telephone numbers, how to bring pets to New Zealand, schools and zones and much much more, please visit our Essentials section.

Please click here to view today’s weather and news in New Zealand, together with climate data for various cities and towns throughout New Zealand.

To source reliable, reputable and professional companies in a variety of services in New Zealand, please visit our Professionals Directory.

To apply for Jobs, post your CV or seek to purchase a franchise in New Zealand, please visit our Jobs section.

To find other migrants who may speak your native language or come from a similar culture to you, please visit our Migrant Connects section.

To find out Events upcoming in your city in New Zealand, please visit our Events section.

To visit our Forums, view posts and add your thoughts, please visit our Forums section.  It is FREE to register, please become a Member to access all forums.

To find helpful information like NZ terms, slangs, Maori words and definitions, plus New Zealand facts, please visit our Forums New Zealand section.

 

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New Zealand Astronomers Find a New Star + Planet

June 6, 2008

A New Zealand-based astronomy organisation has discovered a tiny star with its own planet slightly larger than Earth, 3000 light years away.

 The discovery was made by the Japan-New Zealand Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics (MOA) collaboration, which said the star the planet’s equivalent of the sun was the smallest on record to have an orbiting planet.

It has a mass about 6 per cent of our sun and is so small it may be incapable of producing energy by nuclear reactions.

The planet is slightly larger than Earth, has a smaller orbital radius, similar to Venus, and, due to the small size of the star, is likely to be colder than Pluto, according to the MOA.

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