Gratitude is not an attitude
If we peel our eyes properly and look around at the way life is happening to us, if you are able to clearly see all that is involved to make…
Sikh Kabaddi- World Cup draws communities to Takanini!
The Takanini Sri Kalgidhar Sahib Gurdwara at the New Zealand Sikh Society complex was the venue of some of world’s best kabaddi players in the weekend of November 25-26. The…
Dental Association dismayed at plans to repeal Smokefree Amendments Act
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is dismayed at the government’s intentions to repeal the Smokefree Amendments Act and end plans to protect future generations from harmful tobacco addiction. In…
Tulsi Vivah celebrated with lot of pomp and grandeur
The annual Tulsi Vivah ceremony that takes place between the oldest temple of New Zealand, Bharatiya Mandir and Radha Krishna Mandir, Eden Terrace every year was celebrated at Bharatiya Mandir…
Lessons from state election results!
The results from the recently held elections in five Indian states are out now and its outcome should be a big lesson for all the parties involved in the fray.…
INDIAN KITE FESTIVAL to be held on 13 January 2024
Vaishnav Parivar (NZ) Inc. is all set to celebrate the long-awaited Indian Kite Festival at Eastdale Reserve, Avondale, Auckland from 11.00 am to 6.30 pm on Saturday 13 January 2024.…
World Hindu Congress 2023: A Tapestry of Erudition, Declarations, and Visionary Discourse in Bangkok
The denouement of the World Hindu Congress 2023 unfolded amidst the grandeur of Bangkok. Over the span of two and a half days, an august assembly of more than 2,000…
Nicola Willis threat to back track on Te Reo allowances will be strongly resisted
The PSA is deeply disappointed by the threat from new Public Services Minister Nicola Willis to remove allowances recognising competency in Te Reo across the public sector. “We will resist…
Governor General outlines government’s priorities!
At the State Opening of Parliament this morning, the Governor-General outlined the new Government’s priorities, officially kicking off the next three years of the political cycle. It comes after yesterday’s…
‘Nationwide Māori action’
The new Parliament was yet to even sit before people took to the streets today to make their feelings known about plans to end co-governance. 1News looks at the symbolism…
Charting a Course for a Productive New Zealand
As the new Government makes its way to Parliament, there’s a palpable sense of relief among New Zealanders. The Coalition Government is faced with the daunting task of undoing the…
Beginning of a new era in New Zealand-Christopher Luxon
New Zealand officially has a new Coalition Government with National, ACT and New Zealand First. At the election, New Zealanders put their trust in these three parties to steer the…
PM has ‘every confidence’ in Cabinet as leak inquiry launched
An investigation has been launched into the leak of a highly confidential Cabinet paper as the Prime Minister says he retains “every confidence” in his ministers. Christopher Luxon said the…
Finally, government gets into action!
New Zealanders long wait for a new government finally ended on Wednesday 27th November with Christopher Luxon taking oath as 42nd Prime Minister of the country. The seemingly never-ending negotiations…
NZ Indian Central Association Youth Conference celebrates remarkable Success!
The much-anticipated Youth Conference organised by New Zealand Indian Central Association Inc. (NZICA) was held at Mahatma Gandhi Centre at Eden Terrace in Auckland on Saturday 25 November was a…
Making maiden ‘Prayas’ through The Clay Cart!
Subhamoy Ganguly is a senior lecturer at Auckland University and an ardent theatre enthusiast, he will be making his maiden ‘Prayas’ debut with ‘The Clay Cart,’ the English adaptation of…
Young basketball prodigy making community proud!
A 15-year-old young boy of Indian ethnicity who made his foray into sport at a tender age of 7-8 and took up to basketball a couple of years ago, is…
Fate of political parties locked in voting machines!
The elections in 5 states of India in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram are going now and the fate of all political parties will be locked in the…
Experience the magic of Christmas at the 90th Farmer’s Santa Parade in Auckland!
Auckland’s grandest and most cherished holiday tradition, the Farmer’s Santa Parade, is back on Sunday the 26th of November for its 90th year, marking the official start of the Christmas…
Being Human…. Sadhguru
When we use the word “human,” in terms of our language, it is synonymous with love, compassion and gentleness. But the most inhuman acts on the planet are not committed…
Culinary Delight with Shivani
Ingredients for Gatte ki sabzi 1 Cup Besan ¼ tsp Jeera ¼ tsp Sauf ¼ tsp Ajwain ¼ tsp Coriander Seeds ¼ tsp Haldi Powder 1 tsp Red Chilli Pwder…
National MPs head to Wellington as coalition talks in final stages
Some of National’s top-ranked MPs, including Nicola Willis and Chris Bishop, flew to Wellington this morning, in further signs a deal for a new government is near. With the parties…
New government still in limbo!
By the time of writing this article, three weeks have passed after the special votes count and six weeks since the elections completed but the negotiations between three prospective partners…