A mammoth year for my government- Prime Minister Luxon
I am incredibly proud of the work my team has delivered in 2024. It’s been a mammoth year for the Government – because a mammoth amount of work is needed…
A Year of Going Backwards Under National
It’s the summer holidays and what better time to reflect on the year that has been. Labour has taken a lot of time to get back to the basics of…
Sindhi Sangat NZ Celebrates Diwali
The First Ever Diwali Organized by the Pakistani Community in New Zealand Sindhi Sangat New Zealand (SSNZ) proudly hosted an extraordinary Diwali celebration on Sunday 10 November at the Western…
Khalistani Protest in New Zealand Fails to Garner Local Support, Highlights Immigration Concerns
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – The recent Khalistani protests held in Auckland, New Zealand aimed at creating awareness about an upcoming referendum on 17 November 2024 has largely failed to achieve…
Grand Opening of First Hindu Temple in Palmerston North
The Manawatu Hindu Society (MHS) has achieved a major milestone by opening the first Hindu temple in Palmerston North (19 Purdie Place, Milson). The opening ceremony was held on 12…
Grand Opening of First Hindu Temple in Palmerston North
The Manawatu Hindu Society (MHS) has achieved a major milestone by opening the first Hindu temple in Palmerston North (19 Purdie Place, Milson). The opening ceremony was held on 12…
Whau-Disha Diwali Mela: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Illumination
Disha NZ Charitable Trust organised Whau Disha Diwali in collaboration with the Whau Ethnic Collective, New Lynn Community Hub, and Hindu Elders Foundation on Sunday, 13th October 2024 at the…
Investment opportunity for “Shri Hanuman Youth Centre” Project Begins.
Following the successful Ayodhya in Eden Park event in January 2024, the Hindu Organisations, Temples, and Associations (HOTA) Forum NZ announced the launch of a significant new initiative—the “Shri Hanuman…
Ethnic Arts & Trade Foundation NZ
The launch of the Ethnic Arts & Trade Foundation NZ at the Parliament Beehive in Wellington on 25th September 2024 was a remarkable event, well-attended by members of New Zealand’s…
Introducing Team EmpowHER and their 2024 Community Events!
Team EmpowHER, founded by Rani Nalam in 2020 during the challenging times of COVID-19, aims to address the struggles faced by ethnic communities in New Zealand. Rani noticed a gap…
Police graduates deserve religious choice in oaths
I am always glad to see Police visible in our communities across New Zealand. I also notice that the Police look increasingly like the rest of New Zealand, with greater…
Hindu Council of New Zealand and NZ Police to Host Recruitment Seminar in Rotorua
The Hindu Council of New Zealand, in collaboration with the New Zealand Police, is pleased to announce a special Police Recruitment Seminar to be held in Rotorua. This event aims…
Hindu Council of New Zealand Mourns the Passing of Māori King
The Hindu Council of New Zealand expresses deep sadness and heartfelt condolences on the passing of the Māori King, His Highness Te Arikinui King Tuheitia, whose leadership played a pivotal…
Former Political Figure Accused of Sexual Abuse in Court
A former political figure is facing a trial in Auckland District Court, accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys in the late 1990s. The accused, now in his 50s, is…
INZ Student Visa Update: August 2024
Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) – Cross Crediting from Postgraduate Diploma to Master’s If you meet the eligibility criteria, most postgraduate diplomas (Level 8) will qualify you for a one-year post-study…
Hindu Heritage Centre Rotorua Empowers Hindu Women to Lead Community Engagement Initiatives
The Hindu Heritage Centre, a Division of Hindu Council of New Zealand, is proud to announce a new initiative aimed at empowering Hindu women to take a leading role in…
Community groups urge Government to maintain the ban on semi-automatic weapons
A coalition of community groups and concerned citizens met yesterday in Auckland to discuss the Associate Justice Minister’s proposals to increase access to prohibited semi-automatic firearms. The meeting heard from…
The Indian News NZ Editor Yugal Parashar in conversation with Scott Sinclair (Who works as Donor Relations at NZ Blood)
Click here to see the entire Interview on YouTube
Hindu Elders Foundation Celebrates 17th Annual Day!
The Hindu Elders Foundation (HEF) celebrated its 17th Annual Day on July 7, 2024, at Balmoral Community Hall in Sandringham. The event saw the presence of numerous community leaders, including…
10th International Day of Yoga celebrated in Auckland!
The 10th International Day of Yoga was celebrated in many parts of the world including in the Aotearoa New Zealand with hundreds of Yoga enthusiasts taking part in the Yoga…
Rotary Club Papatoetoe organizes fundraiser dinner!
Rotary Club Papatoetoe Central welcomed esteemed guests to its Annual Indian Diaspora Fundraising Dinner on Sunday, May 4th, 2024, at Mahatma Gandhi Centre. The event was a testament to the…
MARKING FIJI GIRMIT DAY 2024 WITH A CALL FOR GIRMITIYA DESCENDANTS IN NZ TO BE COUNTED AS “FIJI INDIANS”
Fijians of Indian descent in New Zealand comprise a huge number, but nobody knows how many, as we have never been recorded separately. We have either been counted as INDIANS…
Diljit Dosanjh makes waves with record-breaking concert in Vancouver stadium
Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh made waves in Canada with his concert at Vancouver’s BC Place stadium, mesmerising his fans during his ‘Dil-Luminati’ tour. Diljit on Sunday took to his Instagram…