Visiting the Land of the Long White Cloud is set to be more taxing. Tourism is a key contributor to the New Zealand economy, and the country has opted to use what’s been an upward surge in that regard by introducing a tourist tax will take effect later this year, Traveller24 reports.
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Facts to know:- New Zealand to introduce tourist tax and hike up visa fees
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A South African chef ‘too fat’ to stay in New Zealand gets visa reprieve
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After battling deportation because of concerns about his health. Albert Buitenhuis will live to fight another 23-months in Christchurch, New Zealand after receiving a visa reprieve.
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SA vs NZ:- Springboks relishing ultimate challenge
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The Springbok forwards are relishing the chance to test themselves against the outstanding All Blacks pack when the two teams meet on Saturday in Wellington, according to Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot.
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SA Rugby (SARU) almost bankrupt, records loss of R62 million in 2017
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The South African Rugby Union (SARU) is on the verge of financial collapse after recording a net loss of R62 million last year.
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What South African expats need to know about financial emigration and recession
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With the South African economy currently in recession, lessening the effects of Rand volatility is a top priority for many people at the moment. Many expatriates have retirement funds and other assets in South Africa that they would like to withdraw and transfer offshore. This is known as the process of financial emigration. SAFFA.com had a look at the most common questions about this process below.
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Hundreds Gather in New Zealand Against South Africa Land Grab From White Farmers
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The policy of seizing white farmers’ land, which has gained momentum in recent times, has brought cries of protest from South African expats around the world, with hundreds of people enraged about the amended constitution, marching on Sunday from the Auckland City Hall. Crowds of people gathered in downtown Auckland on Sunday to show their..
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South African’s hoping to buy property in New Zealand – take note: foreigners are being banned from buying homes
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In an attempt to regulate and stimulate the local housing market, New Zealand has taken a bold step in banning the sale of homes to foreign buyers. According to proponents of the foreign buying ban, housing prices in New Zealand have skyrocketed beyond the means of average citizens. This unaffordability has led to the lowest..
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Rugby Championship 2018 News: All the fixtures and squads
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It’s only a matter of days before the action kicks off. The 2018 edition of the Rugby Championship kicks off in a little over a week and promises a treat as the southern hemisphere’s superpowers are set to battle it out for the big prize.
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Super Rugby News: Quarter-final fixtures, teams and kick off times
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The format continues to irk, but here are the quarter-final teams, fixtures and kick off times for this season’s Super Rugby.
After what feels like forever, Super Rugby’s quarter-finals have been decided. The format hasn’t gone down well with everyone this season, but here we are.
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Cricket News: Kirsten punts Australia to challenge for next year’s World Cup
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Former Proteas coach, Gary Kirsten has tipped Australia to challenge for next year’s Cricket World Cup in England and Wales, despite being rocked by their recent ball tampering scandal.
The men from Down Under will,……….
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