Living costs stories - Page 2
iPhone XS Max costs average Kiwi 11.6 work days – world comparison
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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A new study has compared how long it will take the average worker in 42 countries to purchase Apple's newest iPhone - NZ doesn't do too bad.
IT remains NZ’s highest earning industry as Auckland and Wellington battle for best wages
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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Auckland and Wellington compete closely for top wages in NZ, but IT remains the highest earning industry with average salaries at NZD $112,811.
NZCTU: New Zealand, we need to talk about wages...
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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new zealand council of trade unions
New Zealand's pay system favours executives while neglecting average workers, warns NZCTU president, urging new wage negotiation methods to bridge the gap.
REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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living costs
REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.
Airport strip-search linked to Kim Dotcom?
Fri, 31st Aug 2012
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mega
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megaupload
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founders
Kim Dotcom link suspected in Auckland airport strip-search of musician's girlfriend, raising questions about customs' practices.
Kim Dotcom recovers $6m seized funds
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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founders
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Megaupload founder secures the use of seized funds to pay current and future legal bills after Auckland High Court clears the way.
Green acres calling
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Dreaming of a rural escape? Lifestyle Block offers townies practical insights into the highs and lows of country living.