NZ back on the world map for tourism and travel
We are delighted to be once again welcoming international tourism and business travellers to Aotearoa New Zealand as the country opens to visitors from around 60 visa-waiver countries.
Non-visa Waiver Travellers Still Being Forgotten
While much has recently been made of our borders finally reopening and being able to welcome visitors back to New Zealand, spare a thought for the many New Zealanders who…
Tobacco tax hikes increased aggravated robberies of dairies
New research on the robberies of dairies for cigarettes supports the claim that the tobacco tax hikes contributed to the 2016-2017 spike in aggravated tobacco-related crime across New Zealand. Media…
Shakespeare meets Chekhov meets Sindhi in Prayas’ new family drama
The next show from New Zealand’s biggest South Asian theatre company Prayas Theatre, Dhaba on Devon Avenue, comes to TAPAC from 26 May to 5 June 2022. From American playwright…
True Significance of Eid ul Fitr
Eid ul Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and gives Muslims a day to celebrate a great achievement which they make in form of winning the…
Withdrawing From Activity
To seek the Divine, should you withdraw from worldly affairs? How can you withdraw from worldly affairs anyway? It all depends on what it is that you call worldly affairs.…
Natch – Kathak is not just dance, but a dance company
Natch-Kathak Dance company is a collaboration between Sargam School of Indian music and Purnima Garg. Established recently, this platform has been brewing since last year, crusted with an ambitious plan…
National Party’s fund raiser event in Auckland
New Zealand’s main political opposition party, National Party recently organised a fund raiser event for Panmure-Otahuhu electorate on Saturday, 23rd April 2022 at Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club at Papatoetoe. The man…
Eid Mubarak!
National Party values our Muslim community and the important contributions they make to New Zealand. As a country, we should always reflect that religion, ethnicity or language differences should not…
Highest inflation in New Zealand in 30 years
Inflation is the highest it has been in 30 years after hitting 6.9 per cent last week.It’s a silent thief in your pocket that’s putting Kiwis under massive pressure by…
New Zealand Police conducts meeting with Ethnic Community Leaders
New Zealand Police organised a Social Cohesion meeting of ethnic community leaders on Tuesday 19th April at Seniors Hall at Fickling Convention Centre at Three Kings in Auckland. The meeting…
Ambedkar birth anniversary celebration in Auckland
Ambedkar Sports and Cultural Club (Inc.) and the High Commission on India in NZ jointly celebrated the 131st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on 17th April…
The wait continues for migrant stuck offshore with expired visas
It has been more than two years since the New Zealand border closure brought migrants' lives that were left outside the country to a standstill. Even though the government has…
NZ experiencing massive labour shortages
Every week I get out and about across New Zealand and visit our cities and regions, so I can meet people and businesses to hear what their issues are and…
Eid is the time for celebrations!
Happy Eid-Ul-Fitr to our Muslim community in Auckland. This is such a colourful time of year in our city and really showcases not only our diversity but also things we…
The Message of Vaisakhi | Baisakshi
Every year Vaisakhi is delightful and full of excitement of a community coming together to acknowledge one another’s own hopes and dreams. That is the essence of Vaisakhi, a time…
Understanding the Fair Pay Agreement!
This system would allow minimum terms and conditions of employment to be set across whole industries or occupations. An FPA process would be triggered if either a “public interest” test…
Time for India to rise to the occasion!
In a very unprecedented and critical world scenario today, amidst a fierce war between Russia and Ukraine, India has a very crucial role to play at the world stage. All…
‘The Modern Singhs’ is out now at your nearest bookstore
Abbey Singh the author of the book The Modern Singhs - the true story of a marriage of two cultures, along with her husband Money Singh are also YouTube sensation…
Culinary delight with Shivani
Jackfruit blends well with yellow moong dal and hot chapathy - by Shivani Arora, (Shivani is a well known Auckland based entrepreneur and a restaurateur)
Stop Saving Yourself
Even today, with a population of 7.2 billion people, we still have enough resources on the planet if we learn to live sensibly. But that sensible living has not come…
Fasting during Ramadan– Summit of Worship
Fasting in Islam is a highly developed institution. There is one full month, Ramadan, in every year in which fasting is prescribed for Muslims all over the world. As the…
You’re Consuming Food Of An Unborn Child. It’s A Crime: Sadhguru Addresses UN On Save Soil
“I’ve been talking about this for the last 30 years, everybody says it’s fantastic and it dies right there,” he laughed in his opening remarks and made an impassioned appeal…
Special screening of ‘Kashmir Files’ in Auckland
A special screening was organised by a group of Kashmiri expats with the support from Manukau Indian Association at Hoyts cinema at Sylvia Park in Auckland on Monday 28th March.…
Addiction
When you are ruled by your compulsions, it can feel like there is a force beyond you acting within you. One who is addicted and one who is possessed by…