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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 ...

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.

By Rudy M. Harahap and Yetty Martihandayani [1] Whilst Indonesia is the Southeast Asia's largest economy, there is still less substantial improvement in the trading cooperation between New Zealand and Indonesia during the last five years. The total trade balance between Indonesia and New Zealand increased, but it was very slow. Indonesia is also still the net importer of the trading cooperation. The export to New Zealand from Indonesia increased slowly, but there was a stagnation of import from New Zealand by Indonesia (Figure 1). Figure 1: Export, Import, and Total Trading from Indonesia to New Zealand. Source: (Ministry of Trade Republic of Indonesia, n.d.) The main exported products from Indonesia to New Zealand were still related to non-oil and gas products. It seems that there has been a substantial growth in the export of the non-oil and gas products to New Zealand from Indonesia (Figure 2). Figure 2: Export to New New Zealand from Indonesia Source: (Mi...

Some people misunderstand the requirements for children’s schooling when they bring their children from overseas to New Zealand. Some individuals have told me that it’s unnecessary to bring recent children’s score reports. It’s true that you don’t need to bring them if you register your children from elementary or intermediate schools in New Zealand. However, when registering your children for high schools, you must bring the past score reports. The best schools in Auckland, such as Westlike Boys School, will request the most recent children’s score reports from overseas. Therefore, please ensure you bring them!

If you’re planning a trip to Auckland, please ensure that your luggage complies with the airline’s baggage allowance.  For the most accurate information, refer to the recent online estimation. You’ll face difficulties upon arrival if you don’t adhere to the new rules. 

When applying for a visa to the New Zealand Embassy in your country, you may be required to submit your X-ray and medical check results. The specific requirements depend on the type of visa you’re applying for. Essentially, this is a comprehensive medical checkup. It’s crucial to carefully review the results before submitting them. After receiving the results, it’s advisable to review the recommendations provided by the medical check committee of an accredited hospital. These recommendations are written by the committee’s leader. Ensure that the recommendation clearly states “no significant or abnormal findings.” If you encounter recommendations mentioning “abnormal findings (not significant)” or “significant findings,” it’s best to consult a medical expert first. You have the opportunity to revise the recommendation through physical exercise or medical treatment. If the recommendation doesn’t explicitly state “no significant or abnormal findings,” the NZ Immigration officer in your co...

If you’re ready to submit your visa application, please send it to the following address: NEW ZEALAND VISA APPLICATION CENTRE Plaza ASIA Lantai 22 Zona C Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 59 Jakarta 12190, Indonesia Please note that you should not send your visa application to the NZ Embassy in Indonesia. They will not receive it.  Even if you’re a government officer visiting NZ for an official assignment, you should still send it to the address provided above. However, if you’re a student with NZAID support (and also have your family visa applications), you should send the application to the following address: New Zealand Embassy Sentral Senayan 2, Floor 10 Jl Asia Afrika No 8 Gelora Bung Karno Jakarta Pusat 10270 For more information about the visa application process, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website. Please be aware that there may be some changes.