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February 8th, 2010

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January 14, 2010

New Zealand: The safest country in the world to study and live in

Over many years, New Zealand has earned a reputation as well as numerous accolades and awards, for its safety as a travel destination and for its social and cultural harmony. New Zealand is currently ranked number one in the Global Peace Index (2009) as the "Safest Place in the World to Live".
Now as never before, students and their parents are keenly interested in choosing not only a high-quality educational institute to study with, but also a safe and welcoming country to live in while they study; New Zealand is that Country.
To learn more about the Global Peace Index please click here

December 23, 2009

PBRS meets Immigration New Zealand! 

Scott Ramsay, Luella Bartlett and Annaleis Shearer met with key Immigration New Zealand staff to discuss speedier immigration processing times for students. PBRS are completely committed to not only supporting our students once they arrive in New Zealand, but also whilst they are in the application process. We found the meeting very helpful. Recent announcements made on the subject will, once implemented make important in-roads into the problem and should start to close the gap between New Zealand processing time and those of Australia, UK and  other major competitors for fee-paying Indian students.

On the way to the meeting with Immigration New Zealand in Wellington, PBRS had the pleasure of bumping into two of our past International Students; Saiyad and Imrana!
Saiyad and Imrana are both working at the exclusive Koru Lounge in Auckland International Airport having graduated from PBRS in 2009!

Click here to read the article written by Luella Bartlett in the New Zealand Herald:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=466&objectid=10616684     

Fijian student seminars!

Renae Consultants

SUVA
Location: 142 Rewa Street, Samabula, Suva (opp Indian College)
Date: 05/12/09
Time: 1pm-5pm
NADI
Location: Tanoa International Hotel, Nadi Date: 09/12/09
Time: 4pm-7pm
For more information please contact:
Renae Consultants
Email: rennie_fj@hotmail.com
Phone: (679) 3372791
Mobile: (679) 9924823

Elite Consultants

You can send all copies of your academic results, passport, personal details and evidence of ability to pay tuition fees to:
The Student Services Team,
PO Box 76/511,
Manukau City,
Auckland, New Zealand

You may also contact Islaam on the below details to book an appointment:
Mobile:+64 21 2303806 / +64 274 105439
Phone: +64 9 263 4082
Fax: +64 9 263 4083
Email: study@eliteconsultants.co.nz
Website: www.eliteconsultants.co.nz
Fiji Contact: +679 925 8754 / +679 860 1412

October 16, 2009

Celebrating Diwali in New Zealand with PBRS

The PBRS International Department along with Students and Tutors were delighted to attend Diwali Celebrations in Auckland on the 10th of October 2009.

The word “Diwali” is the reform of the Sanskrit word “Deepavali” Deepa meaning light and Avali , meaning a row. It means a row of light! The overall theme of Diwali is victory of life over death, the victory of light over darkness and the ultimate victory of good over evil. Due to the large number of Indian and Fiji Indian citizens living in Auckland, each year New Zealand organizes a wonderful Diwali Festival for everyone to enjoy.

After meeting at the Professional Bar and Restaurant
School the International Department and tutors along with the students jointly walked to the Viaduct where the Diwali Celebrations were taking place

On arrival, the team was immediately struck by the
wonderful blends of colors exhibited across the festival.

We started our journey through the sweet filled stalls and the gift shops selling authentic Indian products. Whilst the ladies were appreciating the gold jewellery, the shoes and the bangles, the men were visiting the colorful and lively Rajasthani puppet show.

On our way to the main stage however we could not resist and tasted some of the most mouth watering Samosas and Indian delicacies.

As we approached the stage the international department, students and tutors were mesmerized by the melodic traditional Hindustani classical music played on the Sitar. This was accompanied by the beat of the Tabla (a drum shell Carved out of a solid piece of hard wood, a famous percussion instrument from North India)

The Diwali Celebration continued with a Bollywood Dance Competition, several fashion shows and finally ended with a spectacular fireworks display over the Auckland seafront and skyline.

October 7th, 2009

Happy Diwali 2009!

Auckland will be celebrating Diwali by featuring traditional and contemporary performances, a Bollywood dance competition, fashion shows, craft and traditional food stalls, spectacular lights and decorations and a fireworks display at the city's Viaduct. 
Diwali symbolises the victory of righteousness, the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the renewal of life. It is a time when families light and place small oil lamps (diyas) and candles around the home and set off fireworks!
The International Students of PBRS along with their tutors and the International team will be visiting the fesitival on the 10th of October to celebrate Diwali 2009!

For more information on Diwali 2009 please see the following link:
http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/diwali/default.asp  

Agent Congratulations!

We Would like to say "Congratulations" to the above highly performing agents who have gained student permits for PBRS students in the past few months. We would like to highlight their achievement and dedication and reward some of the best in their field. Thank you Liz, Mini, Geetha and Simene - we look forward to working closely with you in the future!
If you would like to contact either of these highly regarded agents to assist you with your student permit application, their details are as follows:

Liz Batra's IEGC
Liz Batra and Mini
SCO 173-174, 1st Floor,  
Bridge Road Sector 17-C,
Chandigarh, India
Tel: +91-172-5076333, 5075111
Fax: +91-172-5077333
Email: Mini: info@iegc.co.in
Liz Batra: lizbatra@iegc.co.in
Website: www.iegc.co.in

Chennai Edwise
Simene and Geetha
9/9 Kumaranangalam St,
Numgambakkam High Rd,
Numgumbakkam, Chennai, India
Tel: +91 -04442928200 / 42928282
Fax: +91 - 4442928299
Email:Simene:simene@edwiseinternational.com 
Geetha: cnnappln@edwiseinternational.com  
Website: www.edwiseinternational.com

Many Thanks,
The International Department
The Professional Bar and Restaurant School

Wednesday 22nd of July 2009

PBRS Shortlisted as Finalists in 2009 Westpac Waitakere Business Awards

Waitakere Enterprise together with Westpac has announced the 30 finalist businesses across 12 categories in the 2009 Westpac Waitakere Business Awards. The Awards encourage firms to recognise and celebrate their successes.

“In today’s climate, it is more important than ever to stand out from your competitors,” Waitakere Enterprise chief executive, John Wadsworth, said. “Businesses have recognised the Awards as a valuable way to do this.”

Convenor of Judges Chad Wilkie agreed adding, “With businesses busy toughing it out through the recession, these Awards really are a time to showcase those who have weathered the storm and to celebrate their success.”

The Trusts Best Hospitality Business Award : PBRS

Ritchies Transport Young Business Person of the Year Award:
Luella Bartlett, PBRS

Airpro Marketing Excellence Award: PBRS  The Trusts Training & Development Award: PBRS

Tuesday 26th May 2009

PBRS TEAM POSTS PHOTOS OF FIJI VISIT

 
Ni sa bula vinaka!

In May, PBRS visited Suva, Nadi and Lautoka to introduce New Zealand's premier hospitality management institute to prospective students in Fiji. 
We were impressed by the interest in our courses from both school leavers wanting to take their first steps towards an international career in hospitality, as well as seasoned hospitality professionals who were looking to upskill.  

Prospective students who have a wealth of prior experience in the hospitality industry; be it behind the bar, in a cafe, restaurant or hotel, may be eligible for RPL: Recognition of Prior Learning. To find out more, please go to www.nzqa.govt.nz or contact the school directly to find out more.  
In visiting Fiji, Scott Ramsay and Luella Bartlett made appointments to network
and meet with key hospitality figures in Fiji so as to better address the needs of Fijian students and hospitality professionals in our training programme.
Amongst them were the Acting CEO of the Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association and Chris Mallam, Marketing and Events Manager of O'Reilly's Bar and The Mad Dog Cafe. (see below)

We so look forward to welcoming our Fijian students over the coming months!
If you would like to find out more about our courses, hospitality or New Zealand, please feel free to either contact Annaleis (PBRS), Renae or Shobhana (Official Fiji Representatives of PBRS).
 
Auckland contact number
Annaleis Shearer
International Student Liaison Officer
(00 64) 9 9261537
annaleis@barcourse.co.nz
Fiji Contact Number
Renae and Shobhana Nand
Official PBRS Recuitment Representative
Tel. (679) 3372791
Mobile: (679) 9924823
renae.NZone@unwired.com.fj
rennie_fj@hotmail.com