Current Affair Update by Google Gemini AI: New Investment Migration Categories for New Zealand in 2025

21st, April, 2025:  Auckland, New Zealand. 
Blog posted by David Lim. TikTok, Instagram & Red Note

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Please be advised that the content of this blog post is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It has been generated through research utilizing Google Gemini 2.0 Flash, based on publicly available information.

The author of this blog is not a lawyer or a registered immigration consultant in New Zealand. The information provided herein should not be considered legal or immigration advice.

Readers are solely responsible for how they choose to use this information. The author accepts no liability for any actions taken or not taken based on the content of this blog post.

It is strongly recommended that you consult with a qualified legal professional or a registered immigration consultant in New Zealand for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

New Investment Migration Categories for New Zealand in 2025:

As of April 1, 2025, New Zealand has streamlined its investment migration pathways under the Active Investor Plus Visa, replacing the former Investor 1 and Investor 2 categories. There are now two main investment categories:  

• Growth Category: This category targets investors willing to make higher-risk investments for potentially greater returns.
• Balanced Category: This category is designed for investors seeking a mix of investments, including lower-risk options.  

Investment Package Options:

The minimum investment amounts and acceptable investment types differ between the two categories:  

• Growth Category:

  • Minimum Investment: NZD $5 million  
  • Investment Period: Minimum of 3 years  
  • Acceptable Investments:
    • Managed funds approved by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).  
    • Direct investments in New Zealand businesses approved by NZTE. These can now include businesses that rely on property to deliver their business model, such as those in technology, manufacturing, food and beverage, renewable energy, aged care, primary sector (including horticulture, forestry, agriculture, aquaculture), and infrastructure (including tourism, film, health, and education).

• Balanced Category:

  • Minimum Investment: NZD $10 million  
  • Investment Period: Minimum of 5 years  
  • Acceptable Investments:
    • Listed equities.
    • Philanthropy.
    • Property development (new residential developments to increase housing stock, and new or existing commercial or industrial developments that add value).  
    • Bonds (government, local government, and corporate).  
    • Investments acceptable under the Growth Category are also permitted.

Special Needs or Hidden Clauses:

• Source of Funds: Applicants must demonstrate the legitimate source of their investment funds or assets.
• Clean Background: Applicants must not have been investigated by the Serious Fraud Office or the New Zealand police for any offense resulting from business dealings, have no convictions for offenses involving dishonesty, and have never been involved in business fraud or financial impropriety.  
• Investment Transfer Timeline: Once the application is approved in principle, investors generally have 6 months to transfer and invest their funds in New Zealand, with a possible one-time 6-month extension under special circumstances.  
• NZTE Approval: Investments under the Growth Category (direct investments and managed funds) require approval from NZTE to be considered acceptable. Immigration New Zealand assesses Balanced Category investments.  

Length of Stay Requirements:

To be eligible for permanent residence, principal applicants must spend a minimum amount of time in New Zealand as a resident visa holder during their investment period:

• Growth Category: A minimum of 21 days in New Zealand over the 3-year investment period.  
• Balanced Category: A minimum of 105 days in New Zealand over the 5-year investment period.  

However, for the Balanced Category, the number of days required in New Zealand can be reduced if the applicant invests additional funds in acceptable Growth Category investments:

• For an additional NZD $1 million investment (total NZD $11 million), the stay requirement reduces by 14 days (to 91 days).  
• For an additional NZD $2 million investment (total NZD $12 million), the stay requirement reduces by 28 days (to 77 days).
• For an additional NZD $3 million investment (total NZD $13 million), the stay requirement reduces by 42 days (to 63 days).  

Language Requirements:

A significant change effective from April 1, 2025, is the removal of the English language requirement for applicants under the Active Investor Plus Visa.  

In summary, New Zealand's investment migration for 2025 under the Active Investor Plus Visa offers two distinct pathways with reduced minimum investment amounts compared to previous categories, a broader range of acceptable investments, and no English language requirement. The length of stay requirement varies between the Growth and Balanced categories, with an option to reduce the stay for the Balanced category with increased investment in Growth category assets. Applicants must still meet character and source of funds requirements.

2025 Tech Update: How to link your Google Gemini AI app with other Google Apps on your Apple iPhone?

21st, April, 2025:  Auckland, New Zealand. 
Blog posted by David Lim. TikTok, Instagram & Red Note

2025 Tech Update:

How to link your Google Gemini AI app with

other Google Apps on your Apple iPhone?

On your Apple iPhone, the Google Gemini AI app can integrate with several other Google apps to enhance its functionality and help you get things done more efficiently. Here are the Google apps that are currently compatible and how you can start using this function:   

Compatible Google Apps:

Based on the latest information, the Google Gemini app on your iPhone can connect with the following Google apps:

Gmail: Gemini can help you summarize emails, find specific information within your inbox, and even draft email replies. For example, you can ask Gemini to "summarize the latest email from Sarah about the project update" or "find the email where I discussed the meeting time with John."   

Google Maps: You can ask Gemini for directions, find nearby places, and get information about locations. For instance, you could say, "Find the nearest coffee shops open now" or "How long will it take to drive to the airport?"   

YouTube: Gemini can search for videos, summarize their content, and answer questions about them. You might ask, "Show me a video on how to bake a chocolate cake" or "What are the main points discussed in the latest Google product announcement video?"   

Google Drive: Gemini can help you find files in your Drive and summarize their content. For example, you could ask, "Find the presentation about the marketing strategy" or "Summarize the document titled 'Project Proposal'."   

Google Calendar: Gemini can access your calendar to help you schedule events, check your upcoming appointments, and get reminders. You could say, "Schedule a meeting with the team for tomorrow at 2 PM" or "What are my appointments for the rest of the week?"   

Google Keep: Gemini can create new notes and lists in Keep, and also retrieve information from your existing notes. For example, you could ask Gemini to "Create a shopping list with milk, eggs, and bread" or "Remind me what's on my to-do list for today."   

Google Tasks: Similar to Keep, Gemini can interact with your Google Tasks to help you manage your to-do items. You can ask it to add new tasks or check on your existing ones.   

How to Start Using This Function:

To enable Gemini to connect and interact with your other Google apps on your iPhone, follow these general steps:

Open the Gemini App: Launch the Google Gemini app on your iPhone.

Go to Settings: Tap on your profile icon (usually in the top right corner) to access the settings menu.

Find "Apps": Look for a section labeled "Apps," "Connected Apps," or something similar. This is where you manage which Google apps Gemini can access.

Enable Apps: You will likely see a list of compatible Google apps. Toggle the switch next to each app you want Gemini to be able to use. You might be asked to grant Gemini permission to access data from these apps.

Interact with Gemini: Once the apps are enabled, you can start including them in your prompts to Gemini. For example:

To check your Gmail: "Check my Gmail for any new messages about the conference."

To find a location on Maps: "Show me the route to the nearest Italian restaurant on Google Maps."

To search on YouTube: "Find a beginner's tutorial for playing the guitar on YouTube."

To find a file in Drive: "@Drive find my document about quarterly reports."

To add an event to Calendar: "@Calendar schedule a reminder for Friday at 10 AM to send out the newsletter."

To create a note in Keep: "@Keep create a note titled 'Grocery List' with items: apples, bananas, cereal."

Important Considerations:

Gemini Apps Activity: For Gemini to connect with other apps, you usually need to have "Gemini Apps Activity" turned on in your settings. This allows Google to store your interactions and the information from connected apps to provide more helpful responses. You can manage and review this activity in your Google Account settings.   

Specific Syntax: In some cases, you might need to use a specific syntax to explicitly tell Gemini to use a particular app, such as using "@" followed by the app name (e.g., "@Gmail").

Feature Availability: The integration features and the specific ways you interact with them might evolve over time as the Gemini app is updated. Keep an eye on announcements from Google for the latest features and functionalities.

Permissions: Ensure you understand and are comfortable with the permissions you grant to Gemini to access your data in other Google apps. You can usually manage these permissions in the Gemini app's settings.

The Famous hip-hop see what Densmore, West Coast, United States

 17/4/2025 

Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿 

👋 Even on a rainy day here in Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿, my mate just sent me the coolest throwback clip! It's all about the C-Walk, that iconic hip-hop dance move. Did you know it started way back in the early 70s in Compton, California? Originally a form of expression for the Crips, it's wild how it went from local streets to global stages thanks to hip-hop legends like Snoop Dogg! The intricate footwork is just mesmerizing, right? 🤩 What are your favorite hip-hop dance moves? Let me know in the comments! 👇 #CWalk #HipHopDance #DanceHistory #StreetDance

超酷舞步揭秘！C-Walk的前世今生

👋 即使今天在紐西蘭奧克蘭🇳🇿下著雨，我的朋友還是傳給我一個超酷的回憶影片！這是在講標誌性的嘻哈舞步 C-Walk！你們知道它起源於 1970 年代初的加州康普頓嗎？最初是 Crips 幫派成員表達和交流的方式，但透過像 Snoop Dogg 這樣的嘻哈傳奇人物，它竟然從街頭走向了世界舞台，是不是很不可思議？🤩 這種複雜的腳步動作真是太迷人了，對吧？你們最喜歡的嘻哈舞步是什麼呢？在評論區告訴我吧！👇 #CWalk #嘻哈舞蹈 #舞蹈歷史 #街舞

The secret weapon of cooking Peking Duck & BBQ Pork, Kingsland BBQ Cafe, Auckland

 16th April, 2025: Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿  https://bit.ly/4lCjNDS

Kingston, BBQ Cafe

481-483 New North Road

Auckland 1021, New Zealand 🇳🇿 

Tel: (09) 815-1568

Mobile:  (021) 229-3898

Mobile: (021) 158-3383

The roundish oven, often referred to as a hung oven or open oven (挂炉 - guà lú), is indeed special and a key element in preparing authentic Peking duck, particularly the style for which the famous Quanjude restaurant is known. While "Ming Luo" isnt a standard term for this type of oven, it might be a specific brand or a less common local name.

Heres what makes this type of oven special for Peking duck:

Key Features and Why They Matter:

Open Flame Roasting: The ducks are hung vertically on hooks inside the oven, directly above an open fire fueled by hardwood, traditionally from fruit trees like peach or pear. This direct heat allows for high temperatures (around 270 

Crispy Skin: The intense heat and direct flame are crucial for rendering the duck fat quickly and evenly, resulting in the signature thin, crispy, and lacquered skin that is the hallmark of Peking duck. The rendered fat drips away, further contributing to the crispiness. 1    

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Flavor Infusion: Burning fruitwood adds a subtle smoky and aromatic flavor to the duck, enhancing its overall taste.

Even Cooking: The hanging method allows hot air to circulate freely around the entire duck, promoting more even cooking. Skilled chefs can also use a pole to briefly lower individual ducks closer to the fire to ensure uniform browning and crisping.

Capacity: These ovens are often designed to roast multiple ducks simultaneously, making them efficient for restaurant service.

Showmanship: The process of ducks hanging and roasting in the open oven can be visually appealing, sometimes being part of the dining experience.

Contrast with Closed Ovens (焖炉 - mèn lú):

Its important to note that theres another traditional method of roasting Peking duck using a closed oven. In this method, the oven is preheated using sorghum straw, and the duck is placed inside after the fire burns out. The duck cooks slowly through the convection of the retained heat. This method is associated with the Bianyifang restaurant and is said to produce a more tender and juicy meat.

In summary, the roundish, open or hung oven (which might be referred to as "Ming Luo" in some contexts) is special for Peking duck because its design and the use of direct open flame allow for the rapid rendering of fat, resulting in the characteristic crispy skin and subtly smoky flavor that defines this iconic dish.

关于中式北京烤鸭的圆炉（明炉）的特别之处在于其独特的烤制方式和由此产生的风味和质地。以下是它的一些主要特点：

特点：

开放式烤制 (Open Roasting): 明炉是一种开放式的烤炉，这意味着鸭子在烤制过程中直接暴露在热源和空气中。这与封闭式烤炉（焖炉）不同，后者通过炉膛内的热量间接加热鸭子。

高温快速烤制 (High-Temperature Fast Roasting): 明炉通常使用高温快速烤制鸭子。这种方法有助于迅速将鸭皮烤至酥脆，同时保持鸭肉的鲜嫩多汁。

果木炭火 (Fruitwood Charcoal): 传统的明炉烤制通常使用果木（如枣木、梨木）作为燃料。燃烧的果木不仅提供高温，还会散发出独特的香气，为烤鸭增添特殊的风味。

悬挂式烤制 (Hanging Roasting): 在明炉中，处理好的鸭子通常是悬挂起来烤制的。这种方式可以确保鸭子的各个部位均匀受热，并且滴落的油脂不会浸泡到鸭子的底部，从而保证鸭皮的整体酥脆。

独特的风味和质地 (Unique Flavor and Texture): 明炉烤制的北京烤鸭以其皮酥肉嫩而闻名。高温快速的开放式烤制使得鸭皮水分迅速蒸发，形成一层光亮酥脆的外皮，而果木的香气则渗透到鸭肉中，赋予其独特的风味。

与焖炉的区别 (Difference from 焖炉 - Closed Oven):

焖炉是一种封闭式的烤炉，依靠炉壁的热量和热空气循环来烤制鸭子。

焖炉的温度通常比明炉低，烤制时间也更长。

焖炉烤制的鸭子皮也酥脆，但通常没有明炉烤制的那么干爽，肉质则更加软烂。

焖炉的风味更多来自于鸭子自身的香味和腌料的味道。

总结 (Summary):

明炉之所以特别，在于其开放式的烤制环境、高温快速的烤制方式、果木炭火的独特香气以及悬挂式的烤制方法。这些因素共同作用，造就了北京烤鸭皮酥脆、肉鲜嫩、带有独特果木香味的特点，使其成为享誉世界的中国美食。