Parliamentary duties. Electorate and List MPs.
As we are getting close to the election date, there are many in-depth discussions on for example our MMP system and the two types of MPs (electorate and list).
An honest conversation, and a fair go
Values we hold dear – they are the rock upon which we build our lives.Kate Sheppard is on the New Zealand $10 note because she appealed to values of fairness…
Seasonal work visa available to more people
The Government is putting in place a range of immigration policy changes to help fill labour shortages in key industries while ensuring New Zealanders, who have lost jobs due to…
More border exceptions for critical roles
The Government has established class exceptions for border entry for a limited number of veterinarians, deep sea fishing crew, as well as agricultural and horticultural machinery operators.
Cabinet approves establishment of new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Darbhanga, Bihar
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved establishment of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Darbhanga, Bihar.
Immigration changes: Landscape shifts for workers, visitors and employers
Analysis - No fewer than five announcements in the last week have changed the immigration landscape for some workers, visitors and employers.
Its advantage India at the borders
In the ongoing skirmishes and tussle going between the Indian Army and PLA of China for last couple of weeks, report are coming that Indian Army has taken advantage by…
India’s Recovery Rate crosses 78%
India continues to post very high number of daily recoveries. The continuous upward trajectory of India’s Recovery Rate has touched 78.28% today. 79,292 have recovered and discharged in the last…
Economic data highlights impact of Auckland moving out of Level 3
Economic activity across the Auckland region and the country bounced back to levels experienced under Alert Level 1 following Auckland’s move out of Alert Level 3, analysis in the Treasury’s…
Council home page goes bilingual with te reo toggle
Auckland Council has gone live with two exciting initiatives this week in line with our commitment to tupu (grow) the presence of te reo Māori on the Auckland Council website.
New Zealand first in the world to require climate risk reporting
New Zealand will be the first country in the world to require the financial sector to report on climate risks, the Minister for Climate Change James Shaw has announced.
Can Smaller Parties Be Big Game Changers?
In the wake of New Zealand’s upcoming elections on October 17, the lockdown hysteria has set even the usually stoic Kiwis into a panic mode.
Adjustments to immigration instructions support our path to recovery
As an electorate MP, I often get asked to assist with immigration issues. By the time people come to see us, they have usually been through all the regular processes…
Residential Property Market Breaks Records in August
As we head into another week and a half of Level 2 lockdown in response to the re-emergence of COVID-19, new data from the month of August – half of…
Eight stories, five directors, over 20 actors; Prayas celebrates 15 years with its most ambitious work yet
Five different directors will bring one vision to life alongside an impressive ensemble cast of more than 20 on stage, taking audiences on a whirlwind journey through snippets of eight…
What is Provisional Tax? Spreading the Load
If you own a business or are self-employed, you’ll likely pay tax in several instalments. This way of paying income tax is called provisional tax.
International Literacy Day being celebrated across globe on Tuesday; India aims for total literacy by 2030
International Literacy Day-2020 will focus on Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond with a focus on the role of educators and changing pedagogies. The theme will…
World Solar Technology Summit: PM Modi calls for world to be a part of one world, one sun, one grid
The International Solar Alliance's first World Solar Technology Summit was inaugurated on Tuesday. Representatives of ISA member countries attended the summit through video conference. Union Minister and International Solar Alliance…
Honorary Consul of India in Auckland Bhav Dhillon elected chair of Foundation North
Foundation North Trustees and staff welcomed two new trustees with a virtual pōwhiri/welcome on 7 September 2020, and farewelled three exiting Trustees including Chair and Trustee of eight years, John…
Auckland’s Telugu community group YSRCP NRI New Zealand organises a blood donation camp
YSRCP NRI New Zealand, a Telugu community group in Auckland, led by Anand Yeddula, organised a blood donation camp on September 2, which was the 11th death anniversary of late…
Holding them all accountable
Based on current polling, ACT will have significantly more MPs in the next Parliament, and that means we’ll have more influence on the next government – ensuring they’re held to…
Top award for diversity champion Councillor Jimmy Chen
Christchurch Multicultural Council (CMC), at its 31st Annual General Meeting held on Thursday August 27, presented its first-ever new top award "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD" to Christchurch City Councillor Jimmy Chen…
Onam wishes to New Zealand’s Malayalee community from Labour and National
Onam is the annual harvest festival of Kerala and is celebrated for 10 days. According to the Gregorian calendar, the festival falls in the months of August-September as Malayalees all…
Revised Auckland Diwali Festival offers more ways to enjoy this age-old Indian celebration
Aucklanders will have more ways to celebrate Diwali this year, with the Auckland Diwali Festival set to be held at multiple locations across the Auckland region. The Auckland Diwali Festival…
India’s GDP contracts 23.9 percent in April-June quarter; worst quarterly slump in decades
The Indian economy contracted by 23.9 per cent in the April-June quarter of this fiscal amid the COVID-19 crisis, official data showed on Monday. The gross domestic product (GDP) had…