increase in _________ consumer goods, which has resulted in a considerable imbalance of demand for containers. A. imported B. exported C. valuable D. cheaper Which of the following is not a supply chain and logistics challenge faced by New Zealand? A. Forecasts indicating a doubling in freight demand by 2040 B. Government involvement in commercial operations C. More than 75 per cent of the national population are in the North Island, yet logistics infrastructure must be provided for both
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Geography Assessment Task: Written Report Australia in its regional and global contexts Migration Introduction Australia is a nation built on the process of international migration. According to the 2011 Census, over a quarter of Australia’s population was born overseas. This indicates that migrants play an important role in Australia’s population growth and the nation’s development. The large proportion of migrants also broadened the cultural diversity in Australia. This report will briefly outline the
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NZ $000 2011 NZ $000 Change % 300,609 30,192 19,203 10,128 (27,527) 291,520 65,302 21,877 12,641 (1,876) 3.1% (53.8%) (12.2%) (19.9%) Financial Position at Year End Total equity Total assets Net bank debt Number of stores Australia New Zealand Ireland Total Company operated online markets Pumpkin Patch Charlie & Me Wholesale/ franchise operations Markets in operation Number of locations (1) (2) 33,457 155,558 54,657 32,451 205,007 60,970 129 51 3 183 8 2 19 369 130 54
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b. Thai sees revitalized opportunities in Australia * While several other Southeast Asian airlines have reduced capacity, Thai particularly sees an opportunity to boost its share of traffic to and from Australia. * Thai currently operates 38 weekly flights to Australia including 14 to Melbourne, 10 to Sydney, 7 to Brisbane and 7 to Perth. c. Thai targets the Australia-Europe market * Other Asia airlines are now reducing focus on Australia-Europe, because that market is now “firmly
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Youth Violence in Australia Introduction In recent years youth violence has become a growing concern. Not only has incidence increased but also more worryingly the severity of attacks by young Australians has worsened, leading to major economical and personal losses to society. In 2009 on the streets of Coolangatta Damien Ford (aged 18) viciously assaulted 18-year-old Sam Ford (no relation) in an unprovoked attack. Sam spent 18th months in hospital and suffered severe brain injuries leaving
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carried on until 1771 and brought Cook to explore the New Zealand coasts and graph the eastern coastline of Australia. James traveled to the far south plotting out the south pacific and southern areas. He later then became advertised as a captain for his voyages across the North West passage. During the years of 1772-1775, Cook set
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all over Australia and 68 in other countries i.e. Croatia, Ireland, New Zealand, Slovenia, Singapore and Malaysia. Majority of the company’s income emerge from house ware, appliance, and furniture retailing in the Australian industry. The company employs a diverse and integrated business model. Basically, Harvey Norman operates an array of Harvey Norman franchised functions (Australia), company-owned stores (primarily overseas), and store under Joyce Mayne and Domayne brands (Australia) on top
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territories. In 2008, there were 0.3 cases per 100,000 populations. This is the same as the 2003–2007 mean of 0.3 cases per 100,000 populations per year. In Australia the fatality rate in 2008 was 18% (OzFoodNet 2009b; NNDSS 2010). In 2008, the notification rate in New Zealand was 0.6 cases per 100,000 population while the fatality rate in New Zealand in 2008 was 19%. (European Commission 1999) Listeriosis is said to be caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacterium and it attacks specific groups like
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Cultural Awareness Assignment: Part 1 Part A Cost of Living Living in Australia, students have many choices to choose from when it comes to their accommodations. With each choice the price varies: * Hostels and Guesthouses - $80 to $135 per week * Shared Rental - $70 to $250 per week * On campus - $80 to $250 per week * Homestay - $110 to $270 per week * Rental - $100 to $400 per week * Boarding schools - $10,000 to $20,000 a year There are
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500 stores in ten different countries with more than13, 500 employees. The company offers a full travel service for leisure and business travelers in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa, Middle East, Asia, New Zealand, and Europe. Flight Centre revolutionized the retailing of international air-travel in Australia by shifting to a model where profitability was driven by volume rather than margins. “Initially they built a price advantage by bypassing ticketing
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