India’s fourth largest private bank, Yes Bank, collapses
The Reserve Bank of India said last week that it had taken over Yes Bank, citing a "serious deterioration" in its financial position, and to restore the confidence of Yes…
International Women’s Day
March 8th, 2020 was marked worldwide as another historic day. Women have celebrated since the beginning of this movement 170 years ago.
COVID-19: NZ Cabinet approves Business Continuity Package
This week, Cabinet approved the development of a Business Continuity Package to help support the economy through the disruption caused by COVID-19.
Regulatory reform first part of National’s economic plan
This week National Party Leader Simon Bridges released the first of part of our five-part economic plan as we head towards the election.
Making sure every child in New Zealand can thrive
As a Member of Parliament, I often visit schools in my electorate of Mt Roskill and I see so many children full of energy and potential. I like to think…
Stop blaming migrants and victims of exploitation for votes
General elections are upon us and some would hope that this time politicians won’t use vulnerable groups of communities (migrants) as scapegoats to mislead and gain votes in this election…
Christchurch Holi 2020
Christchurch’s annual Indian Holi Festival of Colours brightened up Hagley Park for the seventh time last weekend and brought almost 12,000 people together.
Save our Kauri forests
Kauri dieback can kill kauri of all ages. It’s a disease caused by a microscopic fungus-like organism, called Phytophthora agathidicida (PA). Read more here.
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority.
The summer sizzle continues as borrowing, listings and sales all increase significantly
There is no holding back in the market uplift as data for Jan-Feb 2020 reveal that not only has borrowing increased with First Time Buyers and Investors, but listings and…
The politics of riots in India
The whole world is now aware of the riots that happened in India’s capital New Delhi Last week, thanks to world media and more importantly social media.
Day-by-day account of NZ foreign and trade ministers trip to India
Strengthening New Zealand’s political and business ties with India was the focus of Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters’ and Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker’s visit to India this…
New Zealand and India to strengthen ties
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker met today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss ways to strengthen ties between New…
The Central Tibetan Administration of Dharamshala
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) was first established in Mussoorie on April 29, 1959, soon after His Holiness the Dalai Lama reached India.
Mahashivaratri at Isha: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu releases Sadhguru’s book
The Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu unveiled one of the most awaited books, ‘Death – An Inside Story’ authored by Sadhguru, Founder, Isha Foundation.
The science of idols
The ancient temples in India were not created for worship. Only over a period of time it has become the way it has become.
Brahmrishi Swami Guruvanand coming to Auckland this week
One of the most revered saints of modern era and a scientist turned swami, Brahmrishi Swami Guruvanand is arriving in Auckland on a five-day visit on Thursday 27th February 2020.
Auckland house sales continue to climb into 2020
Auckland refuses to slow down the sales climb that started late last year, with new data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand showing a decent increase in sales…
A 30% investment return? Try Rangitikei, Clutha, and Gisborne: says CoreLogic
By combining gross rental yields with the change in property values over the past year (i.e. capital gains), we can look at total investment returns – and unsurprisingly the recent…
Foreign and trade Ministers leading business delegation to India
Strengthening New Zealand’s political and business ties with India is the focus of Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters’ and Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker’s visit to India this…
Auckland’s Pasifika Festival returns to Western Springs on March 14, 15
Auckland’s popular Pasifika Festival celebrates a welcome return to Western Springs Park in March after a two-year absence. The vibrant event will feature 11 Pacific communities showcasing their unique culture…
More mahi to do – getting stuck in for 2020
The House sat for the first time this year on the 11th of February and I was very excited to hear Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern deliver her opening statement –…
UP Budget: Rs 500 crore for an airport in Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government set aside Rs 500 crore for an airport in Ayodhya in its annual Budget on Tuesday, along with Rs 2,000 crore for development of the Noida…
Where to study in New Zealand
Read more for all the information on where to study in New Zealand.
New Zealand-India academic partnerships to be strengthened through proposed IITD New Zealand Centre
A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and New Zealand’s eight universities.