3240 days ago

The Migrant Times, Issue 16, February 8 - February 21, 2017

Kevin Park from Canterbury Migrants Centre

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

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3 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.2% Complete
  • 20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.8% Complete
662 votes
9 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

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