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…
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.
Use of masks in the community: Ministry of Health
Currently there is evidence of limited community transmission of COVID-19, and the Ministry of Health (the Ministry) recommends that all households should be prepared by having a supply of masks…
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in times of COVID-19
Ganesh Chaturthi, which started on August 22, was celebrated with much devotion and fervour, but mostly at home, as Auckland has been at Alert Level 3 and the rest of…
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%…
Eid al-Adha celebrations at Auckland’s Eden Park
Thousands attended the weekend celebrations of Eid al-Adha in Auckland’s Eden Park, New Zealand’s national stadium.
First in-person Bhartiya Samaj seniors meeting post-covid lockdown
Bhartiya Samaj hosted its first physical meeting after the lockdown got over on July 25, at Mt Roskill War memorial hall which was well attended by over 150 people. As…
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.
Shanti Niwas reopens Balmoral drop-in centre
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, the oldest Indian organisation in Auckland serving elders of South Asian Communities, has started re-opening its drop-in centres spread in different parts of Auckland. On Wednesday…
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…