The Migrant Times, Issue 16, February 8 - February 21, 2017
The Migrant Times Issue 16 is out!
*Little talks tough: The so called leader of the free world announces the most racist, prejudiced and discriminatory policy, and our PM does nothing - Andrew Little
*PM meets demands: Extra police and more parliamentary private secretaries from ethnic communities to allay concerns of migrants
* Opera: Lansdown Narropera to feature German opera singers
Personal liability means no escape from paying staff, says Labour Inspectorate
* Race relations: Stand up to hatred - Dame Susan Devoy
* Education: India tops the offshore students visa rejection numbers with 8818 in 2016
* Community radio: Toranj in Farsi
* Indian clothing retailers ordered to pay $60,000 for intimidating ex-employees
* Migrants: New Zealand is benefitting from immigration, says New Zealand Initiative
* Book on Rewi Alley available from April 1
* Colours: Chch's Holi will be a free event this time
* ISKON's Hare Krishna Centre to reopen after 2011
* Platform launched for South Asian women
* Chinese New Year celebrations
*Food: "Learn from what we eat" in Korean style
* Culture and sports: Christchurch to host the largest gathering of Filipinos in NZ during the Labour Day weekend this year
* Multiculturalism: Chch City Council to adopt the Multicultural Strategy on Feb
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.3% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20.3% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.3% Nah - not for me
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