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STEALING PUBLIC MONEY THROUGH SUBSIDY

Corruption is a complex concept that can sometimes be difficult to distinguish from other crimes. For instance, stealing money from the government is commonly referred to as corruption, and the perpetrator is labeled a corruptor. However, why don’t we simply call them thieves?  In my opinion, the terms “thief” and “corruptor” are quite similar. The primary difference lies in the amount of money stolen. A corruptor typically steals a substantial amount of government funds, while a thief steals a smaller sum. Let’s establish a clear distinction between these terms to avoid confusion. In a country like New Zealand, which is known for its low corruption rate, I wonder if there’s no corruption at all. I’m somewhat familiar with this issue. I recently read that even some universities have faced problems with the misuse of government funds. However, a powerful enforcement agency is responsible for investigating such instances. What has been an intriguing practice for me is the practice ...

UNDERSTANDING ADDRESS IN NEW ZEALAND

In Indonesia, usually we have an address structure like this: Nomor (Number) Alamat (Street Address) RT/RW (District Code) as an option Kelurahan/Desa (Suburb) Kecamatan (Town) Kota/Kabupaten (City) Kode Pos (Post Code) Therefore, an example address would be like this: [12], [Nangka Street], [RT/RW 10/14], [Utan Kayu], [Matraman], [Jakarta Timur], [13452] In New Zealand, usually people living in the same address with some of families. They live in a flat or house.To separate the privacy, usually in a site, there would be one of more units for living. The address structure would be like this: Unit Number Street Address Suburb Town City Post Code An example address would be like this: [2]/[14],[Chivalry Road], [Glenfield], [North Shore], [Auckland City], [0634] So, please don’t get confused when you finding home address in New Zealand. Enjoy your visit when you are here.