More than 1000 signatures, from supporters in 40 countries, have been obtained on a petition to get a “white wine” emoji created. The petition, launched by New Zealand Wine Growers, will form part of a submission that the organisation plans to present to the Unicode Consortium, the body responsible for approving new emoji icons, this […]
An award-winning documentary that follows the journey of a New Zealand man who searched for his missing son in Taiwan is now playing in theatres in Taiwan. The film, titled “Phil’s Journey”, covers the experiences of New Zealand sculptor Phil Tchernegovski, whose son Reuben went missing in the Alishan area in 1998 while he was […]
Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago District Councils join nine other participants in the ‘Welcoming Communities programme” The programme provides a framework for councils to become more welcoming to migrants. The programme is run by Immigration New Zealand. The current members of the programme are: Tauranga City Council Western Bay of Plenty District Council Palmerston North […]
The Migrant Perceptions Survey for 2021 is now available. The survey aims to understand how Asian migrants cope in New Zealand and maps what communities do and don’t do well to support their migrants. This year’s survey received around 14,000 responses Overall, 2021 has been challenging for everyone, especially our migrant communities. The survey, which […]
Ikea New Zealand has signed a deal to buy 3.2 hectares of land for a store at Auckland’s Sylvia Park shopping mall. Ikea New Zealand chief executive Mirja Viinanen said while the Covid-19 pandemic had presented unforeseen challenges and developments, the intention had always been for it to enter the New Zealand market “in a […]
Fleeing Auckland lockdowns to open a café with a Korean twist in South Waikato was a gamble that’s paying off for Eddie Chae and MG Jung. Lumberjacks Coffee Roastery in Tokoroa’s Bridge St offers a rare blend of Wellington based L’affare coffee and cabinet food such as sandwiches featuring the traditional marinated beef dish Bulgogi, […]
With Auckland ready to move into the new Covid-19 traffic light framework soon, lovers of food will be able to experience dining out at wonderful restaurants and cafes. A list of 100 eateries for 2021, “Iconic Auckland Eats” has been developed with Asian cuisine featuring prominently. “This year’s list is also a reflection of Auckland’s […]
On the back of the Squid Game phenomenon, Korea’s pop culture continues to assert itself as cool. Hellbound, the latest creation from the Asian peninsula gives viewers thrill after rush in nightmare proportions. The creators of Hellbound have incorporated cops, drama and the supernatural to enthral fans of dark television. The show is set in […]
Due to its amazing success Squid Game, the popular Netflix TV series from South Korea will return for season two. “There’s been so much pressure, so much demand and so much love for a second season,” Hwang Dong-hyuk, the show’s creator and director said. “I almost feel like you leave us no choice.” “It’s in […]
MPs have passed a law to make older migrants, and New Zealanders who spent large portions of their lives overseas, wait longer to qualify for NZ Super. Currently, NZ Super is paid to people aged 65 or over who have been “resident and present” in New Zealand for 10 years after the age of 20, […]