Staff Reporter

Terrific opportunity for student to study in Wellington then China

The James Bertram Scholarship at Victoria University has been established by the Wigram Foundation to encourage a broader understanding by young New Zealanders of Asia, and particularly of China, in the contemporary world.  The scholarship aims to address deficiencies in knowledge not only in Chinese language, but also in Chinese culture, history, society, government and business. The scholarship is for …

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China: Selling New Zealand Food

Robert Oliver is Consulting Chef for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in Shanghai. Watch this video to find out how New Zealand food companies can target niche markets in China, and why online food sales are important. photoshop cs6 free download

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China: Social Media

college essay writer Digital marketing veteran Ken Hong of Sina Weibo explains how New Zealand companies can use social media marketing to reach consumers in China, and discusses a recent campaign by Tourism New Zealand. In this extended version he also explains the challenge of getting cut-through in a crowded media landscape, and why content is still king

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The 5 Most Influential Data Visualizations of All Time

From Tableau Software: Data visualization empowers us all to see and understand the world around us. The following slides will show you 5 powerful, beautiful visualizations that changed how people thought about the world. essay on criticism How did we choose these visualizations? We chose them because they made an impact, they were designed to convey information effectively, and they do …

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Labour’s Chris “Hippie” Hipkins has fun at Hekia’s expense

2012 Report Card – Hekia must try harder As the school year winds to a close, Labour’s acting Education spokesperson, Chris Hipkins presents Hekia Parata’s 2012 Report Card, where she is assessed against National’s Standards. CLASS SIZES: Hekia Parata promised so much with her project to increase class sizes, but delivered so little.  Hekia assured us she could save money and …

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Speaker Lockwood Smith off to London – finally

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced the nomination of Dr the Rt Hon Lockwood Smith as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. McCully describes New Zealand’s relationship with the UK as “one of our most important”. “While we have strong historical connections, the relationship with the UK today remains one of our closest. It is appropriate that the appointment …

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Yili plagued by usual Inner Mongolian dairy hi-jinks

China’s biggest dairy company – like its fellow Inner Mongolian rival Mengniu – has been plagued by food safety issues that are common in China. Earlier this year, China’s consumer quality regulator found an “unusual amount” of mercury in some of its baby formula. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said that the mercury, a metallic element …

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