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Wednesday, July 05, 2006

NZ and Asia: Reaching out across the cultural divide

NZ and Asia: Reaching out across the cultural divide - 04 Jul 2006 - Immigration
Source: NZ Herald

"The Herald put three questions to seven people about ties with Asia.
1. Does New Zealand need to foster stronger links with Asia?
2. Should New Zealanders learn Asian languages, culture or history?
3. How are Asians in New Zealand treated?
Here are their responses:"

Ignore Asia and its peoples at your peril, report warns

Ignore Asia and its peoples at your peril, report warns - 04 Jul 2006 - Population
Source: NZ Herlad

"New Zealanders need to learn about Asia or risk a lower standard of living, fewer economic opportunities and a less secure future, a new report warns."

NZ Government to welcome more immigrants

Government to welcome more immigrants - 30 Jun 2006 - Immigration
Source: NZ Herald

"The number of immigrants accepted into the country is being raised to meet the need for more skilled workers, the Government said today."