Love is love says Arrun Soma, founder of Wellington Indian Pride
Last Sunday saw about 150 people turn up to an event where Prakash and Lalita Soma talked about their journey of loving, supporting their son Arrun Soman, a Wellington-born Indian…
NZ Nepal Society celebrates Nepal Festival 2021
New Zealand Nepal Society and Non-Residential Nepalese Organisation, celebrated Nepal Festival 2021 on Saturday 27th March at Aotea Square in Auckland CBD from 11 am to 7 pm. The occasion…
Auckland Council successful in first kauri dieback prosecution
The first person to be prosecuted for entering closed tracks in the Waitakere Ranges has been found guilty on two charges in relation to three breaches of the council’s Public…
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…
What’s Labour doing for rural New Zealand?
We know that when our rural communities do well, all of New Zealand benefits. Labour is committed to supporting our regions so that, together, we can achieve even more. Here…
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.
The linguistic LANDSCAPE OF INDIA
India is a land of around 500 different languages, of which a majority are used even today. Sonal Kulkarni-Joshi talks about their diversity and traces their ancient global linkages
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…
Now watch Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari in a luxury
New Zealand’s ‘Most Instagrammable’ cinema features two spacious and stylish boutique auditoriums: The Library and The Gallery. Prepare to be wowed by the unique décor, with oodles of personal space,…
Shanti Niwas seniors celebrate Diwali
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, the single largest social service provider for South Asian seniors in New Zealand, celebrated Diwali in style on Thursday 19th September at Athia Trust Hall in…
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…
AT welcomes mandatory face coverings on public transport in Auckland
Auckland Transport (AT) is welcoming the Government’s decision to make face coverings mandatory on public transport in the city starting Thursday morning. The Government’s new rules come into effect on…
Director-General among those thanking COVID response health workers
To mark Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day, the Health Quality & Safety Commission has released a video of consumers and health care providers acknowledging…
How has the property market tracked since the latest move back up (and down) the alert levels?
A fair period of time has now passed since we all went back up the alert levels to different degrees in mid-August, and the incoming data shows that the property…
Auctions sales soar as Reserve bank monitors closely
Residential sales both locally and national are continuing to break records, but the Reserve Bank is watching the market closely, stating they will re-introduce LVR restrictions if banks are getting…
Navratri and Dussehra celebrated with lot of fun
Like many other Hindu festivals, the nine-day festival of victory of good over evil was celebrated with lots of fun and gaiety in India and all over the world wherever…
Ironing out the logical mind
The logical mind, which is the fundamental instrument through which you are trying to do everything, is only equipped to handle the duality of the existence.
A victory of hope & expectations
What I had been writing in this column for last many weeks has finally come true and honestly, I am not surprised at all about the outcome of these elections.
Auckland Diwali Festival to light up region
The Auckland Diwali Festival is set to light up communities across Auckland from 27 October to 14 November, with more than 100 activities and experiences taking place at numerous local…
Housing a hot topic in lead up to election, LVR restricts not coming back anytime soon
In the last week before the election, housing has been a hot button topic with both parties announcing policies around the sector. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has made…
Fijian Language Week 2020 inspires courage and strength during COVID-19 pandemic
The Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio says the theme for the 2020 Fijian Language Week reflects the strong belief by Fijians that their language and culture inspires courage…
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…