#Google co-founder gets New Zealand residency, raising questions

#Google co-founder gets New Zealand residency, raising questions

“#Google co-founder gets New Zealand residency, raising questions” Google co-founder Larry Page has gained New Zealand residency, officials confirmed Friday, stoking debate over whether extremely wealthy people can essentially buy access to the South Pacific country. Immigration New Zealand said Page first applied for residency in November under a special visa open to people with…

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#Google co-founder Larry Page allowed to enter New Zealand

#Google co-founder Larry Page allowed to enter New Zealand

“#Google co-founder Larry Page allowed to enter New Zealand” Billionaire Google co-founder Larry Page was allowed to enter New Zealand earlier this year, even as the country barred non-residents from coming to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Page, who is the sixth-richest person in the world with a net worth of about $121 billion, was…

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#New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern set to declare climate emergency

#New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern set to declare climate emergency

“#New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern set to declare climate emergency” WELLINGTON – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s government is to declare a climate emergency in a symbolic step to increase pressure for action to combat global warming. The government will put forward a motion to declare the emergency next Wednesday, the government said as…

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#Australia welcomes back New Zealanders after COVID-19 shutdown

#Australia welcomes back New Zealanders after COVID-19 shutdown

“#Australia welcomes back New Zealanders after COVID-19 shutdown” SYDNEY – New Zealanders will soon be able to travel to Australia without having to self-quarantine as COVID-19 infections slow and Canberra seeks to revive its ailing economy, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said on Friday. New Zealand citizens and residents would be allowed to travel…

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