Duoya Lu

Auckland

Journalist at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

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New Zealand tech job market struggles amid AI expansion, economic downturn

5 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Duoya Lu

The job market shows early signs of recovery, but employers remain cautious and highly selective in hiring. Photo / 123rfBy Duoya Lu of RNZIT professionals appear to be under growing pressure in 2025, with signs of continued job losses as companies respond to economic gloom and expand the use of artificial intelligence. In May, Microsoft announced it would cut approximately 6000 jobs – about 3% of its global workforce.
IT workers struggling in New Zealand’s shifting job market

5 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

IT professionals appear to be under growing pressure in 2025, with signs of continued job losses as companies respond to economic gloom and expand the use of artificial intelligence. In May, Microsoft announced it would cut approximately 6000 jobs - about 3 percent of its global workforce. The American tech giant said the move was part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and accelerate its AI initiatives.
'Environmental vandalism': The debate over stacking stones on Lake Tekapo's foreshore

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

Lake Tekapo locals want to ban visitors from stacking rocks on the foreshore due to concerns about their impact on the natural ecosystem. However, experts are somewhat divided over whether the structures are harming the environment. Alison Parish, a photographer based in Christchurch, traveled to Lake Tekapo with her husband in April and was surprised by the number of upright rock formations that had been erected along the foreshore.
'Environmental vandalism': The debate over stacking stones on Lake Tekapo's foreshore

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

Lake Tekapo locals want to ban visitors from stacking rocks on the foreshore due to concerns about their impact on the natural ecosystem. However, experts are somewhat divided over whether the structures are harming the environment. Alison Parish, a photographer based in Christchurch, traveled to Lake Tekapo with her husband in April and was surprised by the number of upright rock formations that had been erected along the foreshore.
Meet the solo Chinese mums in New Zealand who are not single parents

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Duoya Lu

Many Chinese nationals left behind careers and personal stability to move to New Zealand in pursuit of better opportunities for the next generation. Photo / 123RFBy Duoya Lu of RNZChinese nationals have filed the majority of applications for New Zealand’s Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa over the past decade, reflecting a growing trend among parents accompanying children studying abroad.
Meet the solo Chinese mums who are not single parents

1 month ago | radionz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

Chinese nationals have filed the majority of applications for New Zealand's Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa over the past decade, reflecting a growing trend among parents accompanying children studying abroad. The visa allows one parent or legal guardian to live in New Zealand to care for a child aged 17 or younger who holds a student visa. According to data from Immigration New Zealand, 23,066 applications were submitted between 1 January 2015 and 4 May 2025.
Meet the solo Chinese mums who are not single parents

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

Chinese nationals have filed the majority of applications for New Zealand's Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa over the past decade, reflecting a growing trend among parents accompanying children studying abroad. The visa allows one parent or legal guardian to live in New Zealand to care for a child aged 17 or younger who holds a student visa. According to data from Immigration New Zealand, 23,066 applications were submitted between 1 January 2015 and 4 May 2025.
“陪读家长比任何工作都难”：10年间1.2万华人申请陪读签，为了孩子“进退两难”

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

过去十年，华人已经成为新西兰陪读签证（Guardian of a Student Visitor）的主力申请人。该签证允许一位父母或者法定监护人居住在新西兰，照顾他们的孩子（17岁或以下），该孩子需要在新西兰读书并持有学生签证。根据移民局的数据，从2015年1月至2025年5月4日，移民局总共收到23,066份新西兰陪读签证的申请。其中，中国籍陪读签证的申请总量为12,699，约占申请总数的55%。紧随其后的是韩国，申请数为5547。为了孩子的教育，许多华人放下稳定的工作或事业，选择以陪读家长的身份，到新西兰陪伴孩子读书、学习。一些陪读妈妈表示，在新西兰独自一人照料未成年的孩子，她们面临着诸多挑战。因为喜欢新西兰休闲的生活方式，Moris Li选择成为一名陪读妈妈，在去年7月登陆奥克兰。如今，儿子在奥克兰的Kohia Terrace School读7年级。 Li表示，她面临的最大挑战，就是要一个人在新西兰扛起照顾孩子的重任，而身边缺乏足够的家人支持。 "我想休息的时候，没有人能替你一会儿，"...
Transnational education spurs growth in Chinese international enrolments

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

New Zealand universities are reporting an uptick in Chinese student enrolments through transnational education programs. The increase reflects shifting trends in global student mobility, a growing demand for more affordable international education options and the appeal of dual degrees recognized by institutions in both countries.
‘If in doubt, throw it out’: How to identify wild mushrooms for consumption

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

The arrival of cooler temperatures signals the beginning of mushroom season in New Zealand, offering foragers an opportunity to collect an array of wild fungi that can add rich flavours to a sumptuous autumn dish. However, experts warn foragers to exercise extreme caution when collecting wild mushrooms, as misidentifying and consuming a variety of fungi can cause illness and even death.