New Zealand’s Maori Name a New Queen
The Maori of New Zealand named a new monarch on Thursday, selecting a 27-year-old queen in a symbolic but weighty role as some of the Indigenous group’s hard-fought rights have been rolled back.
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The Maori of New Zealand named a new monarch on Thursday, selecting a 27-year-old queen in a symbolic but weighty role as some of the Indigenous group’s hard-fought rights have been rolled back.
People in Singapore are jumping on the opportunity, according to luxury travel agent Lauren Raps. The co-founder of Alchemist Travel says her clients are getting out of town more frequently – and are quick to make deposits on bookings.
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No education beyond the sixth grade. No employment in most workplaces and no access to public spaces like parks, gyms and salons. No long-distance travel if unaccompanied by a male relative. No leaving home if not covered from head to toe.
“I think many people have stereotypes about travelling there with worries about whether it’s dangerous, or view it as a somewhat ‘special’ or ‘niche’ destination for something like an adventurous experience,” she said. “I hope to have the opportunity to see it with my own eyes.”
Tourism Minister Matt Doocey said on Tuesday the levy will increase to NZ$100 (US$62) from NZ$35, effective from October 1. It comes on top of a NZ$130 increase in the cost of visas for those visitors that require them to NZ$341, also from the start of next month.
John Podesta, President Biden’s top climate diplomat, is traveling to Beijing on Tuesday where he is expected to press Chinese leaders to make more ambitious plans to cut the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change.