Influencers who have changed the dynamics of New Zealand – for the Better
Anil Sharma talks about Bhav Dhillon’s role as a Kiwi Indian in shaping up the economic, social and institutional aspects of the country.
In support of White Ribbon
An initiative taken up by two charitable organistaion, Sahaayta and Shanti Niwas in support of White Ribbon. This event marked the moment to end violence against women.
Wellington Diwali brings local talent to the fore
Produced by the non-profit Communities Action Trust NZ (CATNZ) established in 2008, and brought to the capital by the Wellington City Council, this year’s Diwali held last weekend, had a…
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre photo exhibition concludes in Wellington
Ekta Foundation’s, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Photo Exhibition curated by the Partition Museum of Amritsar, India, was officially launched on November 21, by Labour MP Michael Wood and the Indian High…
Rotorua celebrates its first-ever public Diwali
Organised by the Bay of Plenty (Rotorua) Indian Association and supported by Rotorua Lakes Council, the wider community in and around Rotorua got its first taste of the Indian festival…
Gandhiji’s 150 year commemorated in Christchurch
The Garden City hosted an event to mark the 150th year of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi last weekend.
Pakistani Association honoured at third Kiwi Punjabi Awards
In appreciation of its efforts for helping the Muslim community after the Christchurch terror attacks early this year, as well as for their ongoing efforts to spread peace and love…
Kiwi-Indian owned Sidart is NZ’s best restaurant: Cuisine Good Food Awards
As a feather in the cap of the entire Kiwi-Indian community, Sid Sahrawat’s - who comes from Chandigarh - fine dining restaurant, Sidart, has won the Restaurant of the Year…
Shane Jones comments on the Kiwi-Indian community were offensive: Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Last week, Priyanca Radhakrishnan MP, Labour Party, List MP based in Maungakiekie, sat with Gaurav Sharma, Associate Editor, The Indian News, and discussed a wide range of issues. These included…
Kiwi-Indian Pratik Patel wins first-runners-up in Mr India event
India-born, and now a New Zealand resident Pratik Patel, who was featured in our October’s Diwali issue, has done the Kiwi-Indian community proud by winning the first runners-up prize at…
Kiwi-Nepalese bring 31 ethnicities together
An idea of bringing every ethnic community on a common platform that started in 2016, has grown leaps and bounds with over 1,600 people attending the fourth Multi-ethnic Dance Festival…
You make us proud!
As the cricket season is up and running across the country, we talked to two rising Kiwi-Indian cricket stars, who in their respective age-groups, and formats of play, have made…
IPL-style NZ Premier League coming up
New Zealand will have its very own version of IPL – though at a very small scale – in December and January of this year.
Haryanvi wedding showcased at New Plymouth Diwali
Granted that the majority of Kiwi-Indians live in Auckland. But every now and then, the community in the regions come to the fore, and showcases the richness of the Indian…
With India not joining the RCEP, what’s next for India-NZ trade relations
This month, the Indian Government decided not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which had been negotiated over the past decade. While, not giving the Chinese manufacturing sector…
Issues of South Asian elders brought into focus
Elder abuse, health, loneliness, transport, and isolation, are the main issues elders in New Zealand’s South Asian community face, according to consultations initiated by Shanti Niwas, an organisation providing aged…
‘Chai with Shivani’ a huge hit with the seniors
The drop-in centre jointly run by Bharatiya Mandir and Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust at Balmoral Community Centre in Sandringham is always buzzing with activities on every Wednesday and Friday of…
Eid-e-Milad marked in Auckland
Members of South Auckland Muslim Association and people from the wider community gathered on November 17, to mark Eid-e-Milad, which is also known as Milad an-Nabi and Mawlid an-Nabi.
Auckland Property Market Heats Up as OCR Remains At 1%
The Auckland property market continues to heat up with increased buyer interest recorded in the last month, as prices remain steady. The Reserve bank surprised economists last week, announcing it…
The Strong Economic Force within the Kiwi Indian Community – The Relevant “Others”
Explaining how racism angers him, Anil Sharma talks about the role of Kiwi Indians in New Zealand. These Kiwi Indians who call New Zealand their home, have been a hard…
100 Years of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre – over a thousand were shot dead by a British Brigadier General Reginald Dyer
On April 13, 1919, the British forces led by Brigadier General Reginald Dyer opened fire in Jallianwala Bagh on thousands of unarmed and peaceful protesters, including women and children, killing…
Gandhiji’s 150 year commemoration in Christchurch on Nov 23
The Garden City will host an event to mark the 150th year of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi the coming weekend.
Deg Tegh Fateh Sikh Society Christchurch NZ 550th Prakash Parv celebrations
Deg Tegh Fateh Sikh Society Inc Christchurch NZ 550th Prakash Parv celebrations in Christchurch went on from November 12 - 17. These included kirtans, recitations of Guru Granth Sahib -…
Twin Diwali celebrations in Dunedin
Residents of Dunedin in deep South, was also mesmerised by Indian tradition and culture over the past month or so, with the city hosting two Diwali celebrations.
Sikh community gets support for building the first-ever Gurudwara in Hastings
Members of the Sikh community in Hastings are seeking support from the wider community to build the first-ever Gurudwara in Hastings.