| First NZ screening of No. 2 at the open-air cinema in Auckland's Viaduct Basin - Sat 4th Feb |
| 3 February 2006 |
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No 2, winner at the Sundance Festival, will have its first public screening in New Zealand at the open-air cinema at Auckland's Viaduct Basin Saturday 4th February, with Fraser and family in attendance
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| Fijians cautioned about guaranteed New Zealand jobs |
| 10 February 2006 |
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Fiji citizens should take caution before handing over their life savings to companies reportedly promising jobs in New Zealand ...
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| Fiji PM announces 2006 General Election Dates for 6-13 May 2006 |
| 3 March 2006 |
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The 2006 General Elections are to be held from the 6th to the 13th of May, 2006.
This was announced on the 2nd of March by the Prime Minister, Honourable Laisenia Qarase.
His announcement follows a Proclamation by the Acting President, H.E Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi, on Tuesday, 28th February, 2006, that Parliament is to be dissolved on the 27th March, 2006.
The Proclamation was published in a special issue of the Government Gazette last night.
In accordance with Fiji's Constitution, th...
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| Fiji Artists in Action |
| 21 March 2006 |
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A rare opportunity to see a fine collection of contemporary Fijian artforms presents itself this week at Auckland's PPg Gallery situated on Level 1, 194 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland.
The show presents recent artwork by six visiting artists from Fiji practicing in a range of disciplines including contemporary painting, print making, jewellery and textiles, traditional wood carving, weaving and masi design. The artists are, Josie Crick, Craig Marlow, Tevita Tikotani
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| Judge Satyanand appointed as the next Governor-General of New Zealand |
| 4 April 2006 |
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Judge Satyanand was born and raised in New Zealand. His grandparents migrated from India to Fiji at the turn of the 20th century. In turn his parents took up residence in New Zealand from Fiji, following completion of their education.
The following statement has been made from Buckingham Palace, London:
“The Queen, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has been pleased to approve the appointment of Judge Anand Satyanand as the next Governor-General of New Zealand.
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| Fiji’s Nokia Eagles United draws with Manawatu in their 2006 OFC Club opener in Albany |
| 12 May 2006 |
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Report from the Oceania Football Confederation, Thursday, 11th May:
A stunning goal from Nokia Eagles United defender Marika Namaqa has seen YoungHeart Manawatu held to a draw in their 2006 OFC Club Championship opener in Albany.
Namaqa rifled a 35-metre, right-footed rocket past cast Manawatu goalkeeper Hayden Englefield to earn the Fijian champions a 2-2 draw at North Harbour Stadium.
The point was nothing more than Eagles deserved for their part in the match of the FIFA Club World C...
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| New Fijian Website launched in Auckland, New Zealand |
| 8 June 2006 |
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A new website targeting Fijian community in New Zealand and around the world will be launched this Saturday June 10th, 2006 at the Auckland Museum.
Website directors Kalisito and Tarisi Vunidilo, of Hamilton are excited about this new venture. The husband and wife team has found an opportunity to share and showcase indigenous Fijian heritage via this new technology. One of their targets are the Fijian children, whom they felt would benefit from their website as they hope to provide basic info...
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| Register Of NZ Charities Will Open Next Year |
| 24 June 2006 |
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The registration of charities under the new Charities Act will begin in February 2007, providing members of the public with more information about the nature, activities and purposes of charities in New Zealand, said the Charities Commission today.
Chief Executive of the Charities Commission Trevor Garrett said the Charities Register, which will be available at www.charities.govt.nz, will help to promote and maintain public confidence in the charitable sector.
"The Register will become a val...
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| Leaders gather to examine 'Pacific Futures' |
| 18 August 2006 |
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Government leaders, academics, business and religious leaders from around the Pacific will gather from August 28 to 31 to discuss the impact of globalisation on Pacific nations.
Hosted by The University of Auckland Business School and Brigham Young University-Hawaii, the event will widen the debate on how to facilitate greater prosperity of Pacific people. The symposium, entitled "Pacific Futures," is to be held at The University of Auckland Fale Pasifika.
"Globalisation has been the cat...
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| Project Happy Home's 'Extreme Makeover' scheduled for 14th to 21st January |
| 10 January 2006 |
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The Sujit Foundation is planning an Extreme Makeover for 14th to 21st January 2006 and and are calling for skilled workers who have a special place in their hearts for Fiji to refurbish and repair an old colonial home on Richards Road in Suva ...
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