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New Zealand Helping Indonesian Dairy Farmers / Selandia Baru Membantu Peternak Susu Indonesia
23rd May 2013 by David Taylor, Jakarta
New Zealand wants to help build up Indonesia’s dairy sector Indonesia’s dairy sector is small at present. Consumption of dairy products is only about 11 kg of milk per capita per annum compared to 50 kg in Singapore and 280 kg in the United States. Consumption in Indonesia is forecast to grow by about 50
Growing our IT exports: NZ expertise meets Philippine scale
3rd May 2013 by Reuben Levermore, Manila
Put kiwi ingenuity together with a population of 100m people, including an educated English-speaking workforce, and you have an opportunity to grow New Zealand services exports, while also creating jobs in the Philippines. Wellington software design company Provoke is the latest New Zealand IT firm to open an office in Manila. Provoke uses Microsoft technology
Visas – New Zealand is straightforward and welcoming / Visa – Selandia Baru terus terang dan menyambut baik
26th April 2013 by David Taylor, Jakarta
A question I frequently get is “can you help me get a visa to New Zealand?” often followed by a remark about how difficult it can be to obtain visas to certain countries. I don’t deal with visas on a day to day basis so refer enquiries to the experts online or the team in
Smoking Volcanoes
15th April 2013 by Reuben Levermore, Manila
When the Philippine national rugby team lines up on Saturday against Japan, they will face the biggest test of their brief history. Since securing full membership of the IRB in 2008, and securing four promotions in the space of only five seasons, the Philippine Volcanoes are ready to make their Asian 5 Nations debut. Then
The Amazing Jeepney Race
3rd April 2013 by Reuben Levermore, Manila
The streets of Manila can immediately be recognised by their colourful and distinctive jeepneys, the most popular form of public transport in the Philippines. Originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II, the jeepney was an inexpensive way to re-establish public transport in a city left devastated by war. Nearly seventy
Doing Business with Indonesia: How the Embassy can help / Melakukan Kegiatan Usaha di Indonesia: Bagaimana Kedubes dapat Membantu
27th March 2013 by David Taylor, Jakarta
Discussions with New Zealand companies in recent weeks has highlighted the value in breaking down how the New Zealand Embassy can support business. This blog is an attempt to set out simply and clearly what the team here can do to help. The key agencies so far as New Zealand companies are concerned are the
Kiwi Business interest in Indonesia blossoms / Minat Usaha Selandia Baru di Indonesia Berkembang
8th March 2013 by David Taylor, Jakarta
I recently spent a fortnight in New Zealand. This was not only a good opportunity to enjoy the brilliant late summer weather in Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland, but also a chance to connect with a wide range of businesses with interests in Indonesia. There is certainly growing interest in deepening trade and business ties, evidenced
Farming in a conflict zone
19th February 2013 by Reuben Levermore, Manila
Farmers everywhere face challenges, but life in a conflict zone is not usually one of them. In 2008, after intense fighting between the Philippine Army and Muslim insurgents, the people of Datu Saudi township in Maguindanao province did what many people would, and left the area. Datu Saudi became a ghost town. Then in 2011
Consular work: on the frontline for kiwis / Pekerjaan Konsular: di garis depan untuk warga Selandia Baru
15th February 2013 by David Taylor, Jakarta
One of the most important aspects of an Embassy’s work is the provision of consular services and support. When New Zealanders get into trouble, we need to respond quickly. The safe travel website (www.safetravel.govt.nz) provides a lot of helpful information to think about before travelling and when something goes wrong. It’s the obvious first place
APEC: More Fun in the Philippines!
12th February 2013 by Reuben Levermore, Manila
When the members of the APEC Business Advisory Council met in Manila some weeks ago, they were probably not expecting to dance for their country. But in the Philippines, it pays to come prepared to perform! After the formation of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (commonly known by its acronym, APEC) in 1989 to bring together
