UAE and New Zealand sign expansive Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
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UAE and New Zealand conclude CEPA negotiations as they look to boost $460m H1 trade
UAE and New Zealand have successfully concluded negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
foreign visitors
New Zealand to triple entry fees for international tourists starting October 1
International visitor levy increased to NZ$100 as New Zealand aims to boost tourism contributions
Foreign Student Visas
New Zealand visa fees set to rise in October; student visas to double in cost
Student visa fees will see a substantial hike, doubling from the current NZ$375 to NZ$750
cepa
UAE and New Zealand launch CEPA negotiations to boost $765m trade
UAE and New Zealand have agreed to start negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
America’s Cup
Dubai’s Emirates renews partnership with Team New Zealand for America’s Cup
The team will be looking for a third straight win in one of most iconic sporting events of the world under Emirates’ sponsorship
cepa
UAE and New Zealand eye CEPA to boost $805m trade
UAE and New Zealand are exploring a historic trade deal to boost economic relations
Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern announces shocking resignation as New Zealand PM
The popular Labour leader Ardern says ‘no longer had enough in the tank’ for the job; Labour party to elect a new leader; Election declared for 14 October
Dubai
Emirates to restore the world’s longest non-stop flight to Auckland from 1 December
Days after announcing new A380 flights to Bengaluru and Perth, the Dubai-based airline says it will restart it daily services to Auckland and Kuala Lumpur
Background
Ardern’s ‘wellbeing’ budget brings New Zealand good vibes
The New Zealand budget includes increases on mental health, indigenous welfare and child poverty
Australia
Number of Australians looking to move to New Zealand surges after election
Immigration New Zealand said the number of Australians visiting its website for prospective migrants increased 12-fold – similar to post-Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s election.
Burj Khalifa
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa pays tribute to New Zealand PM
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed hails Jacinda Ardern for her support of Muslims around the world following terror attack in Christchurch
New Zealand
Saudi citizen killed, another wounded in NZ mosque attacks
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that victims of a terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch were from across the Muslim world
New Zealand
Saudi citizen injured in New Zealand mosque attacks
Gulf states condemn the mosque attacks in New Zealand that killed at least 49 worshippers during Friday prayers
Dubai
Dubai Chamber forms new council to boost NZ economic ties
New Zealand Business Council is the 50th country-specific business council to be established under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber
Cricket
New Zealand beat Pakistan in third Test to win series
Pakistan were set 280 runs to win, but were dismissed for 156 in 56.1 overs
Dubai
New Zealand hunts for firms to operate Dubai Expo 2020 pavilion
New Zealand says Expo 2020 pavilion will feature an exhibition space, restaurant, hosting facilities and a design store