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migrantnews.nz 29 YEARS • NZ’s first Multicultural Newspaper • migrantnews@xtra.co.nz | mob: 027 495 8477 O N L I N E E D I T I O N . A n d a s a p u l l - o u t i n a l l o u r F i l i p i n o n e w s p a p e r s . F R E E Circulation The one & only Filipino Job Board www.asia2nz.com Employers - list your jobs here at very affordable rates! Job-seekers, check out job listings. mob: 027 495 9477 How do customers find you if you are not listed here ... www.elistmo.nz mob: 027 495 8477 Gap in Kiwis’ knowledge of country’s history? WAITANGI – New research shows that more than half (55%) of Kiwis have never been to the birthplace of our nation. Furthermore, visitation is even lower among young people, with just 33% of those under 40 having ever made a trip to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The study, released by the Waitangi National Trust, also shows that many New Zealanders (40%) rate their knowledge of what took place there as five or less out of 10. The results should send a wake-up call to all Kiwis to discover more about their history, says Greg Mc- Manus, Chief Executive of Waitangi National Trust. “It is disappointing to find that over half of New Zealanders have not visited this country’s most historic site while just over one in three (36%) have visited Stonehenge, the Acropolis or the Colosseum, all World Heritage Sites on the other side of the planet. “Kiwis are known for their adventurous spirit – with the famous OE considered a rite of passage. With overseas travel off the agenda, now is the perfect time to encourage Kiwis to visit New Zealand’s most significant historic site as they have historic sites offshore.” The research also shows that a significant percentage (77%) of New Zealanders claim to be interested in history. In fact, visiting a historical site came second only to the traditional beach holiday in the list of Kiwis’ first choices for a holiday activity. Perceptions that New Zealand history is uninspiring could be one reason for the lack of knowledge and visitation, with the research showing that while 63% of Kiwis want to know more, only one in two (52%) disagree that New Zealand history is boring. Greg McManus says the Waitangi National Trust is on a mission to counter this perception, working with a range of interpretation and technology specialists to bring New Zealand’s history to life in an exciting and engaging way. “For those who have not visited Waitangi in a while, we want them to know that a lot has changed. With two new contemporary museums, Te Kÿngahu Museum of Waitangi and Te Rau Aroha - Museum of the Price of Citizenship, which only opened last year, alongside the i c o n i c Treaty House and Te Whare Runanga, the carved meeting house, there is so much to engage with and learn.” Te Rau Aroha, which opened in February 2020, tells the story of the Maori commitment to the NZ armed forces, and is made up of three galleries. It uses state-of-theart technology to help bring its stories to life – with a strong focus on the Pioneer Battalion of World War I and the 28 (Maori) Battalion of World War II. The Treaty House, the residence of the first British Resident James Busby, has been reinterpreted recently and tells the story of Waitangi and its role in the development of the nation in depth while Te Whare Runanga (carved meeting house) is well known as the backdrop for some of the most important ceremonial occasions in Aotearoa, including the annual Waitangi commemorations. Originally opened on 6th February 1940, Te Whare Runanga stands facing the Treaty House. Together the two buildings symbolise the partnership between Maori and the British Crown on which the nation of New Zealand is founded. Greg McManus concludes: “As the birthplace of our nation, we have important stories to share here at Waitangi, and I think it is about time Kiwis embraced their history. With Waitangi Day celebrations coming up, it’s a good time to learn more - then plan a visit with the whole family!” Photos: supplied MIGRANT RESOURCE PORTAL : www.migrantnews.nz New Zealand’s first migrant resource portal since 1991 features: • Online Bullying rampant during pandemic, says expert • Overdoing Political Correctness? • Migrants told: Be more proactive, vocal about new immigration laws • 7 reasons to learn foreign language • Filipino migrants at the crossroads in Queenstown • A Filipino perspective on BLM • Career change adds up for former accountant (sponsored content) • Ethnic recipies go around the world during the pandemic • Settling In: New Zealand - A place to call home • Filipino-Kiwi comedian’s meteoric rise to fame and popuarltiy • Whistle blower: Clients jump at every chance to live abroad • Queenstown residents losing hope • Public Speaking skills for settlers • 10 days sick leave on the cards • Asian food outlets scoop Awards EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES, WELLINGTON 50 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington https://www.philembassy.org.nz/ Tel: (04) 8903741, (04) 8903742, (04) 8903744, Fax: (04) 8903740 Hotline 24/7: (0064) 022 074 6517 Email: wellington.pe@philembassy.org.nz PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS LABOUR OFFICE (POLO) Level 1, 286 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington polo.newzealand@philembassy.org.nz
ISSUE 150 | ELISTMO - FILIPINO-KIWI BUSINESS DIRECTORY : www.elistmo.nz | email: filipinonews@xtra.co.nz | MOB: 027 495 8477 13 www.migrantnews.nz : New Zealand’s first and only multicultural newspaper for new settlers - published since 1991. Foreign students in country fewer than half normal number Immigration New Zealand figures show there are just 38,954 foreign students in the country and education providers have little prospect of raising that figure this year. Normally there are as many as 86,000 foreign students in New Zealand at any one time and as many as 120,000 will pass through the country over the course of a year. The figures showed 13,601 of the students had study visas for universities but the director of Universities New Zealand, Chris Whelan, said the true figure was likely to be a lot lower. "The figure will be higher than the numbers of students we're expecting to actually be studying through this year because it's going to include a number of students who are finishing up or graduating and heading home at some state over the next month or two," he said. Whelan said universities normally started the year with about 22,000 international students and this year they were expecting less than half By John Gerritsen Education Correspondent that number. "With almost none of the first-year intake, about 7000-8000 students, coming through we are going to see a massive drop in the number of second-year students this year and of course we're not seeing first-year students this year either," he said. "Realistically it should probably be more like about may eight [thousand], nine or 10,000 students that are actually going to be continuing through this year." Whelan said most students who were part-way through their studies had remained in New Zealand and universities were hoping those who had completed Bachelor's degrees would choose to enrol in postgraduate programmes this year. He said the fall in numbers would cause difficult financial decisions at universities. The figures showed 8201 foreign students with study visas for schools. The chairperson of the Schools International Education Business Association, Patrick Walsh, said his own school was starting the year with about two-thirds of its normal foreign enrolments. Number of foreign students in-country with valid study visas by education provider University 13,601 School 8201 Private tertiary 7136 Polytechnic 6662 Not recorded 3354 Total 38,954 Number of foreign students in-country with valid study visas by nationality (top 10) China 11331 Hong Kong 781 India 8385 Japan 992 Malaysia 793 Philippines 1205 South Africa 812 South Korea 2297 Thailand 908 Vietnam 1593 "At John Paul College we would normally be starting at 55. We retained 30 for this year so that's quite a substation loss and if the borders don't open this year then it's likely we will have no international students by the end of the year and that situation is likely to be replicated up and down the country," he said. Walsh said some schools already had no international students. "Talking to other principals, they have no international students this year at all, particularly those that were relying on the European market," he said. "Schools that rely on the Asian market are in a much better position. Having said that, those students are likely to return to their country of origin by the end of the year." Walsh said without extra government funding schools would have to lay off staff. The chairperson of English New Zealand, Darren Conway, said English language schools were now down to a fraction of their normal enrolments. "My guess would be maybe 10 to 15 percent of normal. So we may have around 1000 students across the country studying English, but that would be the high end of it," he said. Conway said language students did not normally study for more than 12 months and schools' enrolments were steadily running down. He said emergency government funding would help some schools survive until June, but they needed to know as soon as possible what the government was planning to do for the remainder of the year. - RNZ Efforts under way to fill overseas student quota for border exemption Officials are trying to allow dozens of overseas masters students into this country under a new border exemption announced by the government recently. The government is allowing 250 international PhD and postgraduate students to return, and doctoral students have priority. Some 194 PhD students from 45 countries are confirming their visas before returning. The next steps for these students include receiving confirmation from Immigration New Zealand, and obtaining a place in a managed isolation facility, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE). Universities New Zealand said the criteria for selection were strict, so the number was less than the full quota. Andy Jackson, tumuaki tuarua, te ara kaimanawa at the MOE said officials were now working to identify the further 56 Level 9 Masters students who would complete the cohort of 250 students. "The government will review further possible border exceptions, as and when it is safe to do so. As such, providers should be planning for a range of scenarios in 2021." The first priority group are PhD students who hold or have held a valid visa to study in New Zealand in 2020, were enrolled in a PhD or other postgraduate qualification prior to border closure on 19 March, and are studying towards a qualification that involves practical components that cannot be progressed or completed offshore. - RNZ (reprinted with permission). Proudly celebrating our 21st anniversary. www.filipinonews.nz
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