The Migrant Times Issue 18 is available online - March 8 - March 21, 2017
* Willing to take the leadership in preventing co-ethnic exploitation of migrants: Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, National List MP
* Immigration is needed in New Zealand but we need to optimise it: James Shaw, co-leader, Green Party
* It’d be nice to have a cross party agreement to not use the race card in the upcoming elections: Dame Susan Devoy, Race Relations Commissioner
* Name and shame those who are engaged in exploiting recent immigrants from India, appeals Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi
* Festival of colour: Holi
* 'We want our four-month-old daughter back and some time to look for other options', says Indian couple whose child was removed by Child, Youth and Family on February 20
* Why volunteering will make your life better
* Migrant exploitation: Clampdown on rogue employers, as Woodhouse announces new measures
* The $6 million Community Resilience Partnership Fund launched, targeted at Canterbury’s wellbeing
* Community radio: Namaste Nepal - a greeting from Nepal
* Christchurch Hare Krishna Centre's Revival
* Christchurch Labour MP's and candidates meet with Canterbury Refugee Council
* Multiculturalism: Festival of Nations
* Canterbury Business Association launches a free migrant employment and legal advisory service
* Market: Latino summer celebrations
* Cinema: Japanese film festival at St Margaret’s College between 15-17 March
Poll: Canterbury is thriving on paper... but are you seeing evidence of Canterbury's improving economy?
As reported in the Press, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman recently gave a shout-out to our region, calling Canterbury a "stand-out" for how we recover from tough times. With tech firms growing and exporters investing, the business side of things is looking bright!
👉 But we know that "business growth" doesn't always mean the weekly shop gets any cheaper. While the city expands, many families feel like they’re just trying to keep their heads above water.
We want to know: With the business buzz of 2026, do you feel like things are finally looking up for your household, or does it still feel like a climb?
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0% Yes
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0% No
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100% In some areas ...
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Do you think you know the answer?
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