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Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
New Zealand will not be admitting banned undesirables into the country during the Rugby World Cup...
Media claims that New Zealand could be forced to admit undesirables into the country during the Rugby World Cup have been denied by the Government.
It was claimed that the New Zealand Government could be forced to admit Fijian coup leader and dictator, Frank Bainimarama, into New Zealand during the RWC tournament because he will be a VIP have been denied. Bainimarama is blacklisted and will not be admitted into New Zealand under any circumstances, RWC Minister, Murray McCully stated.
It was also claimed that his brother-in-law, Francis Keane could also enter New Zealand as a VIP, once he stages his own little coup and takes over the Fijian Rugby Union as its Chairman.
Francis Keane is a convicted killer - he was convicted of manslaughter after fatally punching a man at Bainimarama's daughter's wedding.. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison, but served only three months on full pay before being released and promoted to head the Fijian Navy. What sort of navy the Fijians have is another matter and won't be discussed here today.
The media have claimed both men could be hosted by New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup at a cost of $45,000 each - under the rules of the IRB hosting nations pay for two officials from each participating nation.
However the news today claimed IRB officials are on the way to meet with Fijian leaders concerning the RWC.
There is more to write about this subject in coming days. I will post an update in due course.
http://huttriver.blog.co.uk
Related articles
- Bainimarama not invited to RWC - McCully (3news.co.nz)
- Timeline: Fijian Rugby Union crisis (3news.co.nz)
- Fiji Rugby Team Caught in Dispute (online.wsj.com)
- Fijian rugby in crisis after money goes missing (3news.co.nz)
- Scrum for tickets to see Rugby World Cup in New Zealand (mirror.co.uk)
Sunday, January 23, 2011
A Russian commercial bank with a Kiwi-registered parent company with links to former Russian president Vladimir Putin has gone bust owing NZ$4 billion dollars.
The International Industrial Bank (IIB) was declared insolvent by a court in Moscow late last year with liabilities reportedly numbering R$2.8 billion (NZ$4 billion) to creditors including the Central Bank of Russia.
Russia's Deposit Insurance Agency was appointed to look after the failed bank's affairs.
IIB was controlled by Russian oligarch, Sergei Pugachev nicknamed cashier by the Kremlin because of his relationship with the now Prime Minister Putin.
Pugachev controlled the bank but ultimately its parent company was the New Zealand registered OPK Trust Company, IIB's website confirmed.
Why a New Zealand connection one might ask?
www.stuff.co.nz/business/world/kiwi-owned-russian-bank-goes-bust
http://anzacbloggersunite.blog.co.uk
Related articles
- Police raid bank owned by 'Cashier to Kremlin' Sergei Pugachev (dailymail.co.uk)
- Police raid bank owned by 'Cashier to Kremlin' (dailymail.co.uk)
- New law paved way for senator's dismissal (rt.com)
- Central bank of Russia moves on deposit rates but leaves refinancing as is (rt.com)
- CBR divorces MICEX (rt.com)
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Tamaki - makau - rau
Imagine an urban environment where everybody lives within a half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday isles. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping - you're beginning to get the picture of...Auckland.
In the Maori language Auckland is known as Tamaki - Makau - rau, 'the maiden with a hundred suitors'. It earned this because it was the region covered by so many tribes.
That is the tourist story - but the recently amalgamated Auckland super city is home to 1.2 million people, living, working, and playing - a vibrant multicultural mix of "tribes" from around the globe. It is also New Zealand's largest city and the commercial and industrial centre of the country.
The newly elected mayor, Len Brown, wants Auckland to become the most liveable city in the world.
Related articles
- Editorial: Safety first, so no parking on Tamaki Drive (nzherald.co.nz)
- Mayor pledges to build world's most liveable city (nzherald.co.nz)
- Maori board voting right unfair Labour (nzherald.co.nz)
- Editorial : If Maori are to vote, give them the seats (nzherald.co.nz)
- Ask Phoebe: Business as usual for 20 more days (nzherald.co.nz)
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
How to make a traditional New Zealand Maori hangi:
A timeline of pictures showing the preparations of a New Zealand hangi. Other Pacific Nations call it an Umu, its prepared slightly differently, but the basic priciple remains. The food is steamed underground to create a unique flavour. |
Labels:
Asia Pacific,
Food,
hangi,
maori,
umu,
underground cooking
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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