Victoria University is partnering with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to extend New Zealand’s scholarship scheme for the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to Singapore and Brunei.

From this year Victoria will offer four full PhD scholarships annually to suitably qualified candidates – two for Bruneians and two for Singaporeans.

More than 150 people attended the preview screening of New Zealand movie documentary, When a City Falls at the Coral Dixon Theatre, Australian International School on June 20. This event was organised by the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and generously sponsored by Westpac Banking Corporation. The audience were treated to New Zealand wine and cheese during the pre-screening reception that allowed guests to mingle and interact with Gerard Smyth, the film director of When a City Falls.

Due to current staff shortages, the public opening hours of the New Zealand High Commission will be reduced with effect from Monday, 28 May 2012 (until further notice).

From that date, the High Commission will be open to visitors from 9:30am to 1:00pm only, Monday to Friday. For consular assistance and in emergencies outside of these hours, New Zealanders should call the High Commission Duty Officer on Tel (+65) 9631 4842.