Indonesia akan menerima sampai 50 beasiswa dari Pemerintah Selandia Baru, naik dari 15 pada 2010,” Duta Besar Selandia Baru umumkan hari ini. “Penambahan jumlah beasiswa yang besar ini merefleksikan upaya-upaya Selandia Baru untuk memperkuat hubungan dengan Indonesia dan ASEAN secara keseluruhan.” Pendaftaran sekarang dibuka untuk beasiswa ASEAN untuk siswa pasca-sarjana Indonesia untuk melanjutkan studi di Selandia Baru pada tahun ajaran 2012.

 Open to eligible candidates from the public, private and civil society sectors, the
New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards seek to empower individuals with the
knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to economic,
social and political development within ASEAN nations.

Background
A revitalized scholarships scheme, the New Zealand-ASEAN-Scholars Awards, seeks to make a substantial contribution to ASEAN’s development by providing increased opportunities for postgraduate studies in New Zealand, including for Indonesians.

The New Zealand Red Cross Person Enquiry Line is now activated.

People in New Zealand concerned about the wellbeing of friends and relatives in Christchurch should call 0800 REDCROSS (0800 733 276).

If you are unable to contact a friend or relative in the Christchurch area, call the Red Cross Person Enquiry Line. Red Cross will be able to tell you if they have registered with Civil Defence.

People are encouraged to do this before reporting friends and relatives missing.

Christchurch Earthquake
Update for International Students and Families

22 February 2011

4.36pm

Reports have been confirmed of a significant aftershock that hit New Zealand’s South Island, near the city of Christchurch, at lunchtime today.

Ministry of Education is awaiting further reports from emergency services and education providers as safety assessments continue to be undertaken.

Some transport routes have been affected and Christchurch Airport is temporarily closed while safety inspections take place.