Vigil outside Prime Minister’s Office today
‘Be Kind Vigil’, is happening outside Jacinda Ardern’s Mt Albert office in Auckland today, 11th August at 6 pm
Government points finger at China over cyber attacks
The government says it has uncovered evidence of Chinese state-sponsored cyber-attacks in New Zealand.GCSB Minister Andrew Little said that the foreign intelligence agency has established links between Chinese state-sponsored actors…
Temporary Accommodation Service activated for West Coast flooding event
The Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today - meaning residents on the West Coast of the South Island and in the Marlborough region hit by flooding over the…
Chinmaya Mission Inaugurates “Wellbeing & Event Centre” in Māngere
Eminent community leaders and a few political figures will open a brand-new Wellbeing & Event Centre at 63 McKenzie Road, Māngere on Saturday 31 July. Situated in the heart of…
#REUNITEFAMILIESNZ – stories right from the heart continued
“This pain can only be felt by those who have gone through this prolonged period of separation. I hope the NZ Government will solve this problem as soon as they…
Top Auckland restaurants forced to close for two weeks due to workers shortage
The owners of three top Auckland restaurants will be closing their businesses for two weeks because they do not have staff to keep going through the school holidays. Restaurateurs Sid…
Second COVID-19 vaccine receives provisional approval
New Zealand’s regulatory authority Medsafe has granted provisional approval of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older, COVID-19 Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.
Puketapapa local board launches new Business Association
Puketapapa Local Board Mount Roskill launched a new Business Association to create and promote strong economic outcomes to support local business on Sunday 4th July at Fickling Convention Centre.
Ambition to Vision
The bane of the world is just that human beings are working with limited individualistic ambition. Instead of working with ambition, if people work for a vision of their own,…
Bharatiya Mandir to celebrate 28th Patotsava from 25th to 27th June
The oldest purpose-built Hindu temple in New Zealand, Bharatiya Mandir (Indian Temple Inc.) is celebrating 28th years of its existence this year from 25th June to 27th June 2021. The…
Huge community turnout at Janesh Prasad’s funeral, PM Jacinda express sympathy
The local community came out in strong support of the family of Janesh Prasad, victim of south Auckland tornado whose funeral was held on Wednesday 23rd June, at Wiri in…
Shanti Niwas celebrates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, one of the oldest Indian community organisations serving the seniors of South Asian communities, celebrated World Elders Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday 19th June at Athia…
Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust – COVID-19 Vaccination Drive
On Friday, 18th June 2021, Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust in collaboration with Unichem Pharmacy and Woman Care Trust, initiated the COVID-19 vaccination drive for its Senior Citizens.
Power of Attorney for NRI’s
Power of attorney is a legal document whereby one person gives the authority to another person referred to as an “Attorney” to act on his behalf or represent him in…
Housing market activity unmoved from the government restrictions
Since the introduction of interest deductibility restrictions to help sustain the housing market, the industry has continuously been working to determine the impact it has on the current market.
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…
Shanti Niwas to celebrate Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The oldest Indian organisation in New Zealand working for South Asian seniors, Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust is celebrating the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 19th June at Athia Trust…
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…
Auckland named as world’s most liveable city, Wellington fourth in Economist survey
Covid-19 has shaken up the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) annual ranking of most liveable cities, propelling Auckland to first place. New Zealand's most-populous city, home to 1.7 million Kiwis, beat…
Budget 2021 announces $3.8b housing acceleration fund
The housing market has been record-breaking for the majority of 2021. The sellers have been the winners so far in the post-Covid housing market game, which is most likely to…
Pink Ribbon event held to help Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
The fifth Pink Ribbon event under the banner of Kal Kular Creative Events was organised on Sunday 23rd May at the ‘Parnell 149’ restaurant at Parnell in Auckland. The total…
Is India finally taking control of Corona?
A lot has happened in past two weeks in India, in the aftermath of Corona’s second wave. Indian government’s 24x7 efforts to fully mobilise all its machinery to supply medical…
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…
UNICEF NZ & Vodafone Foundation join hands to help India!
The CEO of UNICEF NZ Michelle Sharp and Lani Evans, Vodafone Foundation CEO recently disclosed about their plans to support India in the Covid crisis. In a telephonic conversation with…