Kislap News — Filipino Business Community https://www.kislap.com/news Breaking news and updates for the Filipino business community in New Zealand and beyond. en-nz Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:13:41 GMT 60 <![CDATA[Auckland's Filipino Community to Commemorate Philippine Independence Day This Weekend]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-filipino-independence-day-celebration https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-filipino-independence-day-celebration Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australia's Minimum Wage Hike to $26.44/Hour Widens Pay Gap with New Zealand]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-minimum-wage-hike-widens-nz-pay-gap https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-minimum-wage-hike-widens-nz-pay-gap Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland's Housing Intensification Plans Face Potential Scale-Back]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-housing-intensification-scale-back https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-housing-intensification-scale-back Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland North Shore Assault Leaves Filipino Teen Traumatized, Raises Community Safety Concerns]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-filipino-teen-assault-glenfield-safety https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-filipino-teen-assault-glenfield-safety Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Rail Network Completes Pedestrian Safety Gate Rollout Ahead of City Rail Link Opening]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-rail-pedestrian-safety-crl https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-rail-pedestrian-safety-crl Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Libraries Launch Book on Filipino Lives in Aotearoa on Independence Day]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-lives-aotearoa-book-launch-auckland https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-lives-aotearoa-book-launch-auckland Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Transport Proposes Changes to Tackle Devonport's Lake Road Bottleneck]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-transport-lake-road-belmont-bottleneck-fix https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-transport-lake-road-belmont-bottleneck-fix Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Cebuano Startup SariKo Seeks $750K Pre-Seed for Global Overseas Filipino E-commerce]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/sariko-ecommerce-filipino-diaspora-funding https://www.kislap.com/news/sariko-ecommerce-filipino-diaspora-funding Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Households Face Combined Water Bill and Rates Hikes from July 1]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-water-rates-hike-filipino https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-water-rates-hike-filipino Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Filipino Community Shines at Blacktown 'Streets Alive 2026' Festival]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-blacktown-streets-alive-festival https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-blacktown-streets-alive-festival Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[PEZA Woos Diverse Australian Investments at Digital Health Festival in Melbourne]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/peza-australia-digital-health-investments https://www.kislap.com/news/peza-australia-digital-health-investments Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NZ Cost of Living Hits International Students: High Grocery Prices and Housing Challenges Noted]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-cost-living-international-students-filipino https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-cost-living-international-students-filipino Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Council Approves Record 7.9% Rates Hike for 2026/2027 to Fund City Rail Link Operations]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-rates-hike-crl-funding https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-rates-hike-crl-funding Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Transport Proposal for Highland Park Traffic Lights Faces Public Opposition]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-highland-park-traffic-lights-consultation https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-highland-park-traffic-lights-consultation Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Brampton, Canada Celebrates Filipino Heritage Month with Cultural Festivities]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/brampton-filipino-heritage-month-celebrations https://www.kislap.com/news/brampton-filipino-heritage-month-celebrations Sun, 24 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[PEZA Leverages RCEP to Attract Major Australian, New Zealand Investments]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/peza-rcep-attracts-au-nz-investments https://www.kislap.com/news/peza-rcep-attracts-au-nz-investments Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Filipino Workers in NZ Face Prolonged Job Search and Mental Health Strain Amid Public Sector Cuts]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-public-sector-unemployment-filipino-impact https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-public-sector-unemployment-filipino-impact Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Regional Australia Warns Against 'One-Size-Fits-All' Migration Policy Amid Calls for Cuts]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/regional-australia-migration-policy-concerns https://www.kislap.com/news/regional-australia-migration-policy-concerns Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Now Official: Binance Enters Philippines via BlockShoals Partnership, SEC Sandbox]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/binance-blockshoals-philippines-sec-sandbox https://www.kislap.com/news/binance-blockshoals-philippines-sec-sandbox Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Filipino AI Platform '41ph' Launches with 'Miss Marites' Persona for Culturally Savvy Tech]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-ai-41ph-taglish-launch https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-ai-41ph-taglish-launch Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australian Budget 2026 Unveils New Tax Cuts, Major Housing Reforms, and Migrant Pathways]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-budget-tax-housing-migration-2026 https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-budget-tax-housing-migration-2026 Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Faces Special Vote on Historic Rates Hike, Debate Over Staff Costs vs. CRL 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Skilled Migrant Visas by Over 18,000, Reshaping Pathways]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-regional-skilled-visa-cuts-reshaped-pathways https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-regional-skilled-visa-cuts-reshaped-pathways Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown Pushes for Immediate Congestion Charging Implementation]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-congestion-charge-asap https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-congestion-charge-asap Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland's City Rail Link Faces $5.5 Billion Cost Overrun and $235 Million Annual Operating Gap]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-crl-cost-overrun-operating-gap https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-crl-cost-overrun-operating-gap Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FindTalent Launches AI Platform for Verified Filipino Remote Workers Amidst Surging Demand]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/findtalent-ai-verified-filipino-remote-workers https://www.kislap.com/news/findtalent-ai-verified-filipino-remote-workers Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australia Halts New Private College Registrations for International Students Amid Crackdown]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-student-visa-pause-private-colleges https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-student-visa-pause-private-colleges Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown Slams Government's Second Harbour Crossing Plan as 'Makes No Sense']]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-harbour-crossing-dispute https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-harbour-crossing-dispute Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Filipino BNPL Firm Billease Joins LenderLink to Enhance Credit Access in PH]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/billease-lenderlink-ph-credit-network https://www.kislap.com/news/billease-lenderlink-ph-credit-network Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Domino's Franchisee Banned from Hiring Migrant Workers in NZ After Visa Breach]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/dominos-nz-migrant-worker-ban https://www.kislap.com/news/dominos-nz-migrant-worker-ban Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand Raises Income Thresholds for Parent Visas Affecting Filipino Families]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-parent-visa-income-thresholds-rise https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-parent-visa-income-thresholds-rise Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand to Slash Nearly 9,000 Public Service Jobs, Overhaul Agencies]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-public-service-cuts-filipino-impact https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-public-service-cuts-filipino-impact Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[KiwiSaver Hardship Withdrawals Spike Amid Rising Costs, Impacting Filipino Households in New Zealand]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/kiwisaver-hardship-spike-filipino-nz https://www.kislap.com/news/kiwisaver-hardship-spike-filipino-nz Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand Soldier Joins Cyber Drills in Philippines for First 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Transport Policy Roadmap for Future Spending]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-transport-roadmap-may2026 https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-transport-roadmap-may2026 Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Afterpay's $20 Million Late Fee Bill Raises Financial Hardship Concerns for New Zealanders]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/afterpay-nz-late-fees-cost-of-living https://www.kislap.com/news/afterpay-nz-late-fees-cost-of-living Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Filipino-Australian Playwright Happy Feraren Debuts Satirical Play 'SAVIOR' in Sydney]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-australian-savior-play-sydney https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-australian-savior-play-sydney Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australia Introduces Working Holiday Ballots, Boosts Migrant Support, and Student Visa Scrutiny]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-whm-ballots-migrant-support-student-visas https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-whm-ballots-migrant-support-student-visas Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australia Sets Migration Level at 185,000, Overhauls Skills Testing for Productivity]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-migration-cap-skills-testing https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-migration-cap-skills-testing Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Philippines Senate Nears Approval of Defense Pacts with Canada and New Zealand]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/ph-senate-approves-sovfa-canada-nz https://www.kislap.com/news/ph-senate-approves-sovfa-canada-nz Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NZ Civil Liberties Group Warns Against Universal ID Demands by Immigration NZ]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-immigration-universal-id-warning https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-immigration-universal-id-warning Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Seeks Zero Waste Champions: Filipino Community Encouraged to Nominate]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-zero-waste-champions-awards https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-zero-waste-champions-awards Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[AgentSync Launches AI-Trained Filipino Executive Assistants for Australian Founders]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/agentsync-ai-eas-philippines-australia https://www.kislap.com/news/agentsync-ai-eas-philippines-australia Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australian Housing Policy Risks Harming Startup Economy, Affecting Filipino Tech Workers and Founders]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-housing-policy-startup-economy-filipino https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-housing-policy-startup-economy-filipino Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Unprepared Kiwis Face Crisis on Gold Coast, Warning for Filipino Migrants to Australia]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/unprepared-kiwis-crisis-australia-warning-filipino-migrants https://www.kislap.com/news/unprepared-kiwis-crisis-australia-warning-filipino-migrants Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australia's AI Boom Risks Leaving Startups Behind Amid Billions in Infrastructure Investment]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australian-ai-investment-startup-access-concerns https://www.kislap.com/news/australian-ai-investment-startup-access-concerns Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Advances Flood Resilience with Landmark Crane Lift in Māngere]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-mangere-flood-resilience-project https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-mangere-flood-resilience-project Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Boarding Houses Face Scrutiny: Significant Non-Compliance Found]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-boarding-house-compliance-issues https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-boarding-house-compliance-issues Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australia Imposes Strict Onshore Visa Hopping Ban from July 2026]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-visa-hopping-ban-july-2026 https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-visa-hopping-ban-july-2026 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand Housing Trend: 'Bank of Mum and Dad' Raises Financial Concerns for Parents]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-housing-bank-of-mum-dad-concern https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-housing-bank-of-mum-dad-concern Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Auckland Public Transport Overhaul Announced: 20 Net Job Cuts and Governance Shift to Council]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-transport-overhaul-job-cuts https://www.kislap.com/news/auckland-transport-overhaul-job-cuts Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand Visa Updates Put Advisers And Applicants On Notice]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-visa-citizenship-updates-adviser-warning https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-visa-citizenship-updates-adviser-warning Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ACT Proposes Tougher NZ Immigration Rules, Including Welfare Ban for New Migrants]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/act-proposes-tougher-nz-immigration-rules-welfare-ban https://www.kislap.com/news/act-proposes-tougher-nz-immigration-rules-welfare-ban Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Filipino Startups Showcase AI Innovations to Global Market at GITEX AI Asia]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-startups-ai-gitex-asia https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-startups-ai-gitex-asia Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand Government Ministry Rejects Broader Work-From-Home for Fuel Savings]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-government-work-from-home-fuel-cost https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-government-work-from-home-fuel-cost Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[AI Creating Headaches for Job Seekers and Recruiters in New Zealand, Philippines, and Australia]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/ai-recruitment-challenges-filipino-jobseekers https://www.kislap.com/news/ai-recruitment-challenges-filipino-jobseekers Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[OECD Urges NZ Economic Reforms Affecting Filipino Households, Workers, and Entrepreneurs]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-economy-oecd-reforms-filipino-impact https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-economy-oecd-reforms-filipino-impact Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Filipino Tech Talent Finds Over 900 Australian IT Jobs in the Philippines]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-tech-australian-it-jobs-philippines https://www.kislap.com/news/filipino-tech-australian-it-jobs-philippines Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australia Actively Recruits Skilled Filipino Workers Amidst Ongoing Labor Shortages]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-hiring-filipino-skilled-workers https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-hiring-filipino-skilled-workers Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand to Draw Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota Resident Visas]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-pacific-samoan-quota-visa-draw-may-2026 https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-pacific-samoan-quota-visa-draw-may-2026 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand's Top IT Jobs Offer High Salaries Amidst Tech Demand]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-highest-paying-it-jobs-filipino-opportunities https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-highest-paying-it-jobs-filipino-opportunities Sat, 09 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australia Celebrates 80 Years of PH-AU Diplomatic Ties with Friendship Day Events]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-celebrates-80-years-ph-au-friendship https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-celebrates-80-years-ph-au-friendship Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand Proposes Simplified Points System for Skilled Migrant Category]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-skilled-migrant-category-proposed-changes https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-skilled-migrant-category-proposed-changes Sat, 09 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Australia Faces Inflation Surge Amidst Global Energy Shocks, RBA Reports]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-inflation-energy-shocks-rba https://www.kislap.com/news/australia-inflation-energy-shocks-rba Sat, 09 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Philippines and Australia Forge Strategic Partnership for Regional Stability and Trade]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/ph-au-strategic-partnership-deepens-ties https://www.kislap.com/news/ph-au-strategic-partnership-deepens-ties Sat, 09 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Philippine Airlines, Major Carriers Ground Flights, Delay Hundreds Across Australia and New Zealand]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/philippine-airlines-flights-australia-new-zealand-delays https://www.kislap.com/news/philippine-airlines-flights-australia-new-zealand-delays Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NZ Immigration Bill Sparks Concerns Over US-Style Crackdowns, Appeal Rights]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-immigration-bill-crackdowns-appeal-rights https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-immigration-bill-crackdowns-appeal-rights Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Major Australian Immigration Updates for May 2026 Detailed]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/australian-immigration-updates-may-2026 https://www.kislap.com/news/australian-immigration-updates-may-2026 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealanders Migrate to Australia in Record Numbers, Impacting Economies]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-australia-migration-economic-impact https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-australia-migration-economic-impact Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Tasmania Issues 62 Invitations in Latest Skilled Migration Round on May 7, 2026]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/tasmania-invites-skilled-migrants-may-2026 https://www.kislap.com/news/tasmania-invites-skilled-migrants-may-2026 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Philippines Proptech Firm Inventi Expands to North America via Canada Partnership]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/inventi-proptech-north-america-expansion https://www.kislap.com/news/inventi-proptech-north-america-expansion Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand Living Costs Soar: Over Double Philippines, Impacting Filipinos]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-cost-of-living-filipinos https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-cost-of-living-filipinos Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand Special Work Visa Open for Filipino Nurses, Farm Managers, and Engineers]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-philippines-special-work-visa-update https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-philippines-special-work-visa-update Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand Unemployment Dips to 5.3%, But Auckland Joblessness and Youth Struggle Persist]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-unemployment-auckland-youth-struggle https://www.kislap.com/news/nz-unemployment-auckland-youth-struggle Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Filipino Community in Australia to Mark 128th Independence Day with National Ball]]> https://www.kislap.com/news/philippine-national-day-ball-australia-2026 https://www.kislap.com/news/philippine-national-day-ball-australia-2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Zealand House Prices Set for Further Falls, 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