Gurpreet Arora, Sameer Handa in this year’s Queen honour list
Two prominent members from the Indian community are among those who have been picked up on this year’s Queen Birthday honour list. They both have been awarded the Member of…
Covid-19: Govt extends help to Indian students studying abroad now stuck in country
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asked Indian students studying abroad to contact their OIA-II Divisions they are currently stuck in India due to Covid -19 restrictions or have…
Thousands of nurses strike across New Zealand for better pay
About 30,000 nurses across the country took to streets to start strike action on Wednesday for eight hours, in protest against pay and working conditions.It comes after failed negotiations in…
Octogenarian achieves yet another feat
The 81-year-old Sardar Balbir Singh Basra has achieved yet another milestone by winning Rotorua Marathon (21 kms in 2 hours and 40 minutes) and Huntley Marathon (21kms in 2 hours…
Indian man charged for threatening to harm a Sikh youth, and spread hate
An Indian origin man in Auckland has been charged for threatening to kill a Sikh youth and cause harm to the local Sikh community.
Inland Revenue’s system upgraded ahead of schedule
Inland Revenue’s systems are back online early after completing the latest round of Business Transformation work ahead of schedule.
Mandeep Kaur promoted as Senior Sergeant
The first Indian born officer in New Zealand Police, Mandeep Kaur Sidhu, has been promoted as a Senior Sergeant at NZ Police headquarters at Wellington. Mandeep Kaur joined New Zealand…
Onehunga Festival – on track for a day of entertainment, activities, great weather and a cardboard boat regatta!
A free family event, the Festival is an action-packed day with a wide variety of entertainment and activities celebrating the forecast excellent summer weather. It’s taking place this Saturday 27…
India celebrates 72nd Republic Day
The 72nd Republic Day celebrations at the national capital was unlike any other year.
Prime Minister’s comments on Royal Commission of Inquiry into Christchurch Terror Attack
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terror Attack in Christchurch on March 15 has delivered a comprehensive report that will form the basis of a significant work programme to…
Landlords reminded Healthy Homes Standards compliance deadline is approaching
Tenancy Services reminds all landlords to prepare now for the upcoming Healthy Homes Standards deadline, particularly landlords of boarding houses whose properties must be fully compliant with the standards by…
Migrants United Council Inc. launched
A new community service organisation, Migrant United Council Inc. was launched amidst a galaxy of community and political leaders and representatives from range of religious and business organisations on Saturday…
Update to air border order strengthens crew requirements
Additional measures coming into effect on Monday will boost our defence against COVID-19 entering New Zealand through the air border, Health Minister Chris Hipkins said today.
1st October marked the International Day of Older Persons
International Older Persons Day is a chance to think about the individual older New Zealanders we know and to confront ageism, Seniors Minister Tracey Martin said this week.
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…
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…
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.
New Wage Subsidy Scheme and Leave Support Scheme open for application now
Eligible businesses can apply for a two-week wage subsidy of up to $1,171.60 per worker from this week to help cover wages as part of the Government’s plan to protect…
Business Finance Guarantee simplified and expanded
Changes to simplify and expand the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme will allow banks to make more loans available under the Government’s 80% guarantee.
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…
Auckland is at Alert Level 3, and rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2
Auckland region moved to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020. All regions in New Zealand, except for the Auckland region, moved to Alert Level 2…
Auckland Council updates on the region’s move to Alert Level 3, Mayor Phil Goff asks for calm
In line with Auckland’s move to Alert Level 3, Auckland Council has closed all of its community facilities, effective immediately. This includes all playgrounds and other facilities within our parks,…
Unemployment rate in the June quarter was 4 percent: Stats NZ
Stats NZ said on Wednesday that New Zealand’s unemployment rate in the June quarter – which includes the period the economy was in lockdown – was 4%, down from 4.2%…
Auckland’s Bharatiya Mandir to celebrate Sri Ram Mandir foundation ceremony
On the coming Wednesday, August 5, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, India.
PM Ardern highlights issues with China in a speech at NZ-China Business Summit this week
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in a speech delivered at the NZ-China Business Summit, which was attended by over 500 delegates, in Auckland on Monday, called out China on recent…