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…
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…
Become the source of light
Grace is the only way to self-realization. There are two major aspects in you – one is the instinct of survival which is always holding you down, another is your…
First home buyers to get ready as house prices may stabilise
New Zealand house prices had a rapid surge through the first quarter of 2021. According to the Reserve Bank’s recent Financial Stability Report, “house prices have risen 24 per cent…
Being Joyful Beyond Circumstances
There is no “you.” What I am doing is not some kind of oratory or discourse – I am just talking like I would talk to myself, because I do…
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…
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…
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
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…
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.
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…
Advance voting started on Saturday
Advace voting started this Saturday when nearly 450 advance voting places opened their doors for this year’s election and referendums. Chief Electoral Officer Alicia Wright says the popularity of advance…
Back to business, really!
By the time this piece of article reaches you, Auckland will be at Level 1 of Covid alert restrictions but there are many health experts, who are sceptical about the…
Change your future with ACT
CT has a bold vision for a freer, more prosperous New Zealand. A New Zealand where businesses and workers’ pay less tax and are free to earn a greater share…