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…
State funeral for former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee (1935 – 2020); PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay last respects
India’s former President (2012-17) Pranab Mukherjee's funeral took place in New Delhi on Tuesday with full military honours. He was 84. His body was taken to his official home in…
IPYG New Zealand calls on the South Korean Government to stop discriminating against the Shincheonji Church
International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) is a volunteer-based NGO working in 111 countries including New Zealand dedicated to the implementation of peace and cessation of war. IPYG is an affiliate…
Tips on virtual consults in times of Covid-19
One industry that has largely stayed away from remote work until now has been healthcare. This has been due to hesitance from both the provider side (doctors, nurses, physios, psychologists…
This is what our future looks like: Punjabi views from New Zealand
Directed by Asim Mukhtar Janjua, This is what our future looks like: Punjabi views from New Zealand, presents a 13-minute Punjabi language documentary film with English subtitles capturing the views…
All advice related to current Alert Level 2 – Reduce
At Alert Level 2 in Auckland gatherings will continue to be limited to 10 people. Funerals and tangihana will be limited to 50 people, and have to meet other conditions…
BCCI announces Unacademy as official partner for IPL
The Indian Premier League Governing Council (IPL GC) announced India’s largest learning platform Unacademy as Official Partner for IPL beginning with the 2020 edition which will be held in the…
YĀTRĀ // Eight stories. One unique journey.
Two imperial guards are charged with protecting an iconic landmark. A water-deprived village receives a curious new resident. A group of women introspect about the various avatars they have taken…
Are we in control of the virus?
We in Auckland have now moved at a new number of Covid alert level, at level 2.5, since last Monday with few conditions.
Role played by India during the Covid crisis with the supply of critical medical products indicates India’s credibility and reliability as a partner: Minister Goyal
India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Senator Simon Birmingham, and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kajiyama Hiroshi held a…
Use of face coverings on public transport outlined
Health Minister Chris Hipkins says wearing a face covering on public transport is the right thing do and will help keep New Zealanders safe from COVID-19.