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Coffeeshop Chit Chat - SG dun want you NZ wants you !!!</TD><TD id=msgunetc noWrap align=right>
Subscribe </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=msgtable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="96%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=msg vAlign=top><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR class=msghead><TD class=msgbfr1 width="1%"> </TD><TD><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=msghead vAlign=top><TD class=msgF width="1%" noWrap align=right>From: </TD><TD class=msgFname width="68%" noWrap>Spearmint000 (Spearmint888) <NOBR></NOBR> </TD><TD class=msgDate width="30%" noWrap align=right>Feb-8 9:38 pm </TD></TR><TR class=msghead><TD class=msgT height=20 width="1%" noWrap align=right>To: </TD><TD class=msgTname width="68%" noWrap>ALL <NOBR></NOBR></TD><TD class=msgNum noWrap align=right> (1 of 6) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgleft rowSpan=4 width="1%"> </TD><TD class=wintiny noWrap align=right>28347.1 </TD></TR><TR><TD height=8></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgtxt>Since our millions dallors servants marginalised us and the citizenship, lets go NZ. First time to have this in an ad "only Singaporeans need to apply"
from The New Paper:
THE land of the Maoris has set its sights on Singapore. and the hunt is on – for talent.
The bait: better working hours and cheaper housing and cars.
That is what Immigration New Zealand (INZ), which has begun a pilot scheme to lure Singaporeans, is offering.
The New Zealand government's move is another reminder that the hunt for talent worldwide is intense and Singapore is not immune.
The website, which can be found at [URL="http://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/singapore"]www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/singapore[/URL], extols the benefits of living and working in New Zealand.
Singaporeans interested in going to New Zealand are invited to register their interest and they will receive an e-mail telling them how to apply for relevant visas.
The website, which went live on 15 Jan, is now hotly discussed in online forums.
It tells Singaporeans that New Zealand is a country which offers "brilliant work and study experiences plus a relaxed lifestyle".
Calling New Zealand a country that prides itself on maintaining a health work-life balance, the website claims that jobs there are nine-to-five and offers four weeks of annual leave.
INZ spokesman Jenny Alexander, told The New Paper that Singaporeans were chosen as Singapore-New Zealand relations are long-standing and friendly.
She said: "INZ's research found that Singapore is a good demographic "match" for this campaign (in terms of English language proficiency and education levels) and there's already a strong tradition of studying overseas."
Ms Alexander said that since the campaign began, 2,673 Singaporeans have registered their interest in going to New Zealand.
Those aged 30 and below can opt for a work exchange programme that allows them to travel and work in a temporary job in New Zealand for six months.
Highly qualified
Dr Henry Chung, who researches immigration at New Zealand's Massey University, told The New Paper: "It is the local government's intention to attract highly qualified immigrants who are likely to stay on and contribute to the development of local economy."
Dr Chung added that with 95 per cent of firms being small and medium enterprises, it is economical to hire Singaporeans.
The reason: Singaporeans can speak more than one language and can reach out to many Asians.
The website also says that while New Zealand and Singapore have a comparable exchange rate, the former offers a lower cost of living.
One New Zealand dollar is 99 Singapore cents.
Singaporeans are told: "Compared to prices in Singapore, you'll probably find that your money will go a very long way in the New Zealand housing market."
The website claims that average housing prices in New Zealand are under NZ$350,000 ($348,495) and could go up to NZ$500,000 in bigger cities.
It said that Singaporeans can easily buy landed property there.
It said: "Unlike in Singapore, where there is such a high population density, you'll be able to find yourself affordable housing with a great location to match.
"With room for expansion, many people enjoy a garden or backyard, even if they live just outside the Central Business District."
Hassle-free car ownership is also one of the carrots the New Zealand government is dangling at Singaporeans.
Here, Singaporeans have to bid to own a car – and pay thousands of dollars for a Certificate of Entitlement.
Will it work?
The census in 2006 showed there were 4,857 Singaporean residents in New Zealand, up from 3,912 in 2001.
While the statistics show an increase, migration agents are however, unsure if more Singaporeans will bite.
Last year, only 114 Singaporeans became permanent residents in New Zealand, 92 of them through the skilled and business stream.
Mr Joshua Koh, owner of Agate Migration Centre, which assists Singaporeans looking to emigrate to Australia, Canada and New Zealand, said the latter is not a popular choice among Singaporeans looking to emigrate.
He explained: "It's possibly because, economically and commercially, New Zealand hasn't kept up with other developed countries.
"Australia is still the most popular choice among Singaporean migrants."
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from The New Paper:
THE land of the Maoris has set its sights on Singapore. and the hunt is on – for talent.
The bait: better working hours and cheaper housing and cars.
That is what Immigration New Zealand (INZ), which has begun a pilot scheme to lure Singaporeans, is offering.
The New Zealand government's move is another reminder that the hunt for talent worldwide is intense and Singapore is not immune.
The website, which can be found at [URL="http://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/singapore"]www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/singapore[/URL], extols the benefits of living and working in New Zealand.
Singaporeans interested in going to New Zealand are invited to register their interest and they will receive an e-mail telling them how to apply for relevant visas.
The website, which went live on 15 Jan, is now hotly discussed in online forums.
It tells Singaporeans that New Zealand is a country which offers "brilliant work and study experiences plus a relaxed lifestyle".
Calling New Zealand a country that prides itself on maintaining a health work-life balance, the website claims that jobs there are nine-to-five and offers four weeks of annual leave.
INZ spokesman Jenny Alexander, told The New Paper that Singaporeans were chosen as Singapore-New Zealand relations are long-standing and friendly.
She said: "INZ's research found that Singapore is a good demographic "match" for this campaign (in terms of English language proficiency and education levels) and there's already a strong tradition of studying overseas."
Ms Alexander said that since the campaign began, 2,673 Singaporeans have registered their interest in going to New Zealand.
Those aged 30 and below can opt for a work exchange programme that allows them to travel and work in a temporary job in New Zealand for six months.
Highly qualified
Dr Henry Chung, who researches immigration at New Zealand's Massey University, told The New Paper: "It is the local government's intention to attract highly qualified immigrants who are likely to stay on and contribute to the development of local economy."
Dr Chung added that with 95 per cent of firms being small and medium enterprises, it is economical to hire Singaporeans.
The reason: Singaporeans can speak more than one language and can reach out to many Asians.
The website also says that while New Zealand and Singapore have a comparable exchange rate, the former offers a lower cost of living.
One New Zealand dollar is 99 Singapore cents.
Singaporeans are told: "Compared to prices in Singapore, you'll probably find that your money will go a very long way in the New Zealand housing market."
The website claims that average housing prices in New Zealand are under NZ$350,000 ($348,495) and could go up to NZ$500,000 in bigger cities.
It said that Singaporeans can easily buy landed property there.
It said: "Unlike in Singapore, where there is such a high population density, you'll be able to find yourself affordable housing with a great location to match.
"With room for expansion, many people enjoy a garden or backyard, even if they live just outside the Central Business District."
Hassle-free car ownership is also one of the carrots the New Zealand government is dangling at Singaporeans.
Here, Singaporeans have to bid to own a car – and pay thousands of dollars for a Certificate of Entitlement.
Will it work?
The census in 2006 showed there were 4,857 Singaporean residents in New Zealand, up from 3,912 in 2001.
While the statistics show an increase, migration agents are however, unsure if more Singaporeans will bite.
Last year, only 114 Singaporeans became permanent residents in New Zealand, 92 of them through the skilled and business stream.
Mr Joshua Koh, owner of Agate Migration Centre, which assists Singaporeans looking to emigrate to Australia, Canada and New Zealand, said the latter is not a popular choice among Singaporeans looking to emigrate.
He explained: "It's possibly because, economically and commercially, New Zealand hasn't kept up with other developed countries.
"Australia is still the most popular choice among Singaporean migrants."
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