National’s 2020 Party List: Bakshi at 24, Parmar at 27, Beeram at 52
The opposition National Party has announced its 2020 Party List early this month, with sitting Kiwi-Indian MPs and aspiring Kiwi-Indian candidates finding the following placings.
Kiwi-Indians and Kiwi-Pakistanis celebrate their respective Independence Days (August 15, 14) across New Zealand
India Independence Day, August 15, celebrations across New Zealand and Pakistan Independence Day, August 14, celebrations across New Zealand.
Languages: PM Modi’s greetings on Malayalam New Year; Onam coming up; Telugu Language Day celebrations; Sikh Heritage School closed
On August 17, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Indians on the occasion of Malayalam New Year. Tweeting in both Malayalam and English, the PM said, “As the month…
Farewell Mahi! Thank you for the memories…
After 16 years of fabulous international Cricket career, India’s world cup winning captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni made his mic-drop moment when he put out to the world “…from 1929 hours…
Winners announced for India’s #AatmaNirbharBharat App Innovation Challenge
The "AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge" was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 4 which saw participation from 6,940 tech entrepreneurs and start-ups across the country. Winners were…
Modi unveils the platform “Transparent Taxation – Honoring the Honest”, in a big new push for tax reforms
Last week, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced key tax reforms and unveiled the new platform "Transparent Taxation - Honouring the Honest". This carries forward the journey of direct…
Key takeaways from PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech
Independence Day Speech by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Change of election date in New Zealand
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on 17th August to change the election date of 19th September to 17th October and stressed that she will not change the election date again.…
Centre lauds States contribution in popularising eSanjeevani, India’s telemedicine platform
India’s Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan this month lauded the contribution of States in popularising eSanjeevani (www.esanjeevani.in). The eSanjeevani platform has enabled two types of telemedicine services - Doctor-to-Doctor (eSanjeevani)…
Communities covered – face masks for communities
At Alert Level 3, you are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering when you're out and about. Wearing a face covering helps keep you and others safe. The Auckland…
New Zealand First selects Fiji-Indian Anne Degia-Pala as its candidate from Kelston again
In an announcement early this month, the Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters party, New Zealand First, has selected Fiji-Indian Anne Degia-Pala as its candidate from the West Auckland electorate of…
Is this the most expensive operational failure in New Zealand history?
Most Kiwis stake their lives on the operational safety of airlines. They squeeze us into metal tubes where our very lives are dependant upon the care and attention to detail…
Government introduces COVID-19 Leave Support scheme
In the past few days we have seen an extraordinary increase in testing for Covid-19. Over 100,000 people have been tested since the new outbreak began. As we work to…
New steps towards a multi-religious New Zealand: Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa
How are religious studies taught in the schools of other secular democracies? What do New Zealanders think about religious education? How do they feel about the two approaches, a broad…
Market holding strong in record numbers despite COVID Return
Despite what had been described as “inevitable” Auckland was taken by surprise last Tuesday when the government announced that COVID-19 has re-emerged in the community with no identifiable trace to…
After Judith Collins, Winston Peters also calls for general elections to be postponed
“Operating the election at Alert Level 2 in Auckland raises concerns about the effect on turnout. The psychology of Auckland voters, as well as the wider voting community, is highly…
With equality, dignity and inclusion: Women MPs of colour share insights on ways to promote social cohesion in Aotearoa New Zealand
In a panel discussion organised by the Khadija Leadership Network (KLN) and Pearl of the Islands Foundation in Auckland on Tuesday, three women MPs - Golriz Ghahraman of the Green…
Kiwi-Indian footballer Sarpreet Singh signs FC Nürnberg, on loan from Bayern Munich
On August 9, Kiwi-Indian footballer, Sarpreet Singh announced on social media that he is “excited to have signed for FC Nürnberg for the upcoming season. Looking forward to getting started”.…
Indian Independence Day wishes from Kiwi-Indian politicians
On this day, we celebrate ancient India – one of the oldest and richest civilisations - and her significant contributions on the global stage. We also celebrate modern India –…
Play, active recreation and sport at Alert Level 3: Sports NZ
Sport NZ is encouraging all New Zealanders to remain physically active, but to follow the Government’s guidelines for their region’s alert levels.
Residential market has a record-breaking five-year success rate in July
New data has proven that despite the winter blues and post-COVID predictions, the residential market has come back swinging, with a sales success rate that hasn’t been seen in the…
Joe Biden VP pick: Kamala Harris, the first Black and Indian American woman to represent California in US Senate
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has named Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Biden in a release on Wednesday noted, “The first Black and Indian American woman to represent…
Fair for Rare NZ campaign
Rare Disorders NZ, and the support groups we represent, are calling for acknowledgement and awareness of the common challenges faced by people living with a rare disease, along with a…
Spotlight on Trust Law changes in New Zealand
New Zealand is one of the most “trusted” countries in the world with estimates of at least 500,000 trusts in a population of just five million.
Election campaigning gains momentum in New Zealand
As we are getting close to the election date of 19 September in New Zealand, election campaigning by all political parties has started gaining momentum. All parties small or big…
