New Community organization launched with fanfare
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, it is customary to see several celebrations across the Indian diaspora. This is because the same festival is known and celebrated across the…
Dawoodi Bohra community in New Zealand donate food and necessities to the Tongan Relief Fund
The Dawoodi Bohras are a close-knit community with around 1 million members living and practising their faith in over 40 countries. The Dawoodi Bohras throughout the world are guided by…
Telugu Badminton Club of Canterbury ends the year with a bang!
The tournament featured all 5 possible categories, Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles. Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
International Migrants Day – Migrant Lives Matter
Thousands of NZ migrants remain stranded offshore because the border remains closed to non citizens and non residents. Nearly two years on, many migrants’ visas have expired and many more…
Statement by Sunny Kaushal regarding INZ CAM article goof-up
With a proactive approach and continuing engagement, we have been trying to create an enhanced understanding with INZ team over the last 2 years since we started regular meetings with…
Food drive galore in Auckland
A large number of religious and community organisations, mostly run by the Indian community are busy doing what one may resonate with, the Indian ethos of helping those in need.
Rotorua Hindi School to be launched on Gandhi Jayanti
On 14 September 2021, the day of Hindi Diwas (Hindi Language celebrations), Hindu Council of New Zealand discussed starting Hindi classes in Rotorua for the benefit of Indian children and…
“We want the government to extend our current visas, which are set to expire or expired. Let us come back to our life in New Zealand.”
“We are ready to wait for another six months till the borders open, please treat us as humans, we are not virus.” pleaded Jagdeep “give us one chance, one assurance,…
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
400th Birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Indian Association Manukau celebrated the 400th Birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on 31st July. The event was dedicated to the life and the teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur…
A Session on Immigration where opposition MPs make migrant’s day
It was very disappointing for some migrants who came with an expectation that they might get some answers about their issues from a government minister or a Labour Party Members…
Another U-turn by the immigration in decision making has left a couple in distress
Dhanesh Muliyil, a work visa holder working in Intercontinental Wellington and his wife Sruthi Radhakrishnan are yet other victims of getting visa rejected due to culturally arranged marriage. But this…
A session on Immigration after event details
The Indian News NZ’s initiative was obvious, it was to provide a forum to migrants to share their grievances with leaders who were more than engaging with the community, at…
Women4Women Inaugural Ethnic Women’s Awards 2021 Nominations Open
EthNix Links Networks are organising the inaugural Ethnic Women’s Awards to be held for the very first time to recognise the diverse ethnic women of Aotearoa New Zealand. Winners in…
The March of Migrants II – Team of Five Million?
The immigration system in Aotearoa is broken due to negligence by successive governments. The current government does not seem to have the will to fix any of the issues either.…
#REUNITEFAMILIESNZ – stories right from the heart continued
- stories right from the heart continued yet again.
‘Garden 4 Health’ gathering by Anviro Group at Bharatiya Mandir
The Anviro Group, led by environment enthusiast Sudesh Mittal had a get together of environment lovers and many keen kitchen gardeners at Bharatiya Mandir at Balmoral in Sandringham on Tuesday,…
A visionary, who leads by his own example
Roshan Nauhria was the man who first saw the dream of having a Hindu temple for the Hindu community in New Zealand in 1986. He, along with his 4-5 likeminded…
#REUNITEFAMILIESNZ – stories right from the heart continued
494 days separated from my family and still counting…
Health for Humanity Yogathon had a great start this year
Health for Humanity Yogathon had a great start on Saturday, 12 June in many cities including Auckland, Rotorua, Palmerston North and Wellington. This year the team had aimed to reach…
International Day of Yoga 21 June
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of…
Women for Women Summit held in Auckland
A women-only event, Women for women Summit, an event for ethnically diverse women was held last weekend at the Mt Eden War memorial hall. This was an opportunity for diverse…
Migrant march got bigger and stronger
Last Saturday on the 5th of June, Auckland saw migrants march from Aotea square till the end of Queen Street in the city. The weekend saw set of protests coupled…
#REUNITEFAMILIESNZ – stories right from the heart
#REUNITEFAMILIESNZ - stories right from the heart
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…
