New Zealand has emerged as a favored destination for people from all across the world. And Licensed Immigration Advisers (LIAs) are at the forefront of assisting such clients. Get an insight into the thoughts and work of a professional full license holder who provides New Zealand immigration advice.
One of the nicest experiences for me being in New Zealand is the autumn season when the leaves start changing colours and the whole country becomes like one big magical painting. I really look forward to this season although it can get a bit nippy and wet with the chill and rains coming in as well. But on a bright sunny autumn day like this in the video, the sheer beauty of the nature around you uplifts the spirit and mentally you get more relaxed. The sky seems bluer, the grass seems greener, the leaves on the trees are a kaleidoscope of vivid colours, the songs sound better and...oh well I could go on forever!! There is a sort of mystery and somberness in the air too and for the avid writer that I am, it is the perfect setting to let the creative juices flow :) Songs courtesy in the video: The local radio station and the respective artists. I got a pretty stern warning from YouTube about copyright of the music after I uploaded this video. But they are still letting me put the video up..so all good!! Enjoy the colours, the music and the drive around....just another day in paradise indeed :)
Alright...this particular report is a bit of a mixed bag really because the headline says, "New Zealand is no longer world's most socially advanced nation" but a little later in the article the think-tank's director Michael Green states that "New Zealand still outperformed all other developed countries in its social progress relative to its economic performance."
New Zealand has dropped from first place when it was first included in the index last year to fifth place this year, behind Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Iceland.
One of the key positive highlights is New Zealand scored first or first-equal for personal rights and access to water and sanitation, third on access to basic education, and fifth in a category called "tolerance and inclusion" based on surveys of tolerance of immigrants, homosexuals, minorities and religions.
There are a lot of other interesting parameters and comparisons in the article. Have a read and draw your own conclusions. My personal opinion is that in the English speaking world (which is what most migrants seek) New Zealand continues to remain the world's most socially advanced nations. So think New Zealand and you can't go wrong.
