Paanwala completes one-year in Auckland
Started on December 14 last year, Paanwala New Zealand, which in just under a year, is found in over 20 Indian restaurants and super-markets across Auckland, is looking to expand…
Immigration Minister hints at computerised visa approvals in future
In a major hint on how various visas will be processed in future, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway, on Tuesday said this in Christchurch, “We are looking at ways to make…
IPYG Commences 10 days of spreading peace and Christmas cheer
The offices of several Auckland councillors and MPs were surprised with a Christmas treat earlier this week. International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) volunteers dropped by with some delicious cookies and…
Indian organisations organise Christmas and end of year celebrations
All through December, the Auckland-based Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust (BSCT), had organised several events celebrating Christmas and end-of-the-year at various locations for its senior members, children, youth and families of…
How is life in Pakistan for a Hindu?
Manoj Rathi, joint secretary of Pakistan Association of New Zealand who also manages the All Sindhi’s Association of New Zealand, shares his experiences with Gaurav Sharma
Lessons from vedic and puranic stories on becoming rich: Devdutt Pattanaik’s latest
If not for anything else, Devdutt Pattanaik, can surely be credited for reviving and revitalising the ancient Indian mythology and bringing it closer to young India, which majority is under…
House prices in Auckland fell by 1.2% y-o-y: CoreLogic QV
According to the latest data released by CoreLogic QV, the average residential property values in Auckland have risen by 1.3% over the three months to November 2019. But taken annually,…
Santa comes to Christchurch
On Sunday, Christchurch residents were treated to city's annual Santa Parade, which saw around 135 floats, and over 2,500 performers.
Chorus UFB subcontractor personally liable for employment breaches
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has now penalised a third Chorus subcontractor for employment breaches following a Labour Inspectorate investigation which targeted more than 80 businesses.
Tamil Pasanga lifts the 3rd Ara All Nations T20 Cup in Christchurch
In a close and exciting final played last weekend, Tamil Pasanga edged out the team called Firangi by seven runs, to lift the third Ara All Nations T20 Cricket Tournament…
Members sought for Auckland City Council advisory panels
Aucklanders from all walks of life are being encouraged to apply for Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels.
Recognition for Waitakere Hindi Language and Cultural School
Founded in 2001, Waitakere Hindi Language and Cultural School, on December 10, was recognised by ‘The Trusts’ West Auckland, for its contribution in promoting and preserving the Hindi language in…
Atithi Devo Bhava – is what drives the Kiwi-Indian couple behind NZ’s best restaurant
Together, Sid and Chand Sahrawat, are a formidable team. What else can describe their achievements in just under ten years. The recent one is of course, their restaurant Sidart, winning…
Govt increases Ethnic Communities Development Fund from $520k to $4.2m per year
In a major boost to ethnic communities across New Zealand, the Labour-led coalition Government has just announced increasing the Ethnic Communities Development Fund from $520k to $4.2 million each year.…
Sudima Hotels are the “Efficiency Champion” of New Zealand
Year-after-year, Sudima Hotels, has proven why the Group is “a great example of the meaningful contribution made by Indian investment and the Kiwi-Indian community in New Zealand”, as noted by…
Forum Films to release 24 Punjabi movies in Australia-New Zealand next year
Forum Films, the leading distributor of Indian movies in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, will be releasing 24 Punjabi movies in Australia and New Zealand next year.
Saree Speak
The glamour, the glitter, the shimmer and the sequins - the saree is unmatched. It is timeless-fashion and is versatile. In a world full of trends, saree still remains a…
Warning bells as health and social policy ignores Asian mental health
The Suicide Mortality Review Committee says health and social policy should not ignore Asian mental health. The Suicide Mortality Review Committee reviews suicide deaths and advises the Health Quality &…
More than 50,000 working households in New Zealand live in poverty
Research conducted by AUT’s New Zealand Work Research Institute and commissioned by the Human Rights Commission has found more than 50,000 working households live in poverty across Aotearoa.
Mortgage Lending Restrictions Stay as First Home Buyers Hit New Lending Heights
Following suit from their Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement, the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has announced that the current Loan-to-value (LVR) restrictions will also stay at their current levels. New data…
Life and legacy of Guru Nanak Dev ji – by Sikh Legacy
Sikh Legacy brought a wonderful painting exhibition to Auckland depicting the life and legacy of Guru Nanak Dev ji. It was also part of the NZ Sikh Games.
Hockey trophy winner Melbourne Sikh United led by a Pakistani
Muddasir Abbas, is a formidable hockey player. He is a former Pakistani international, cousin of world-record holder Sohail Abbas and son of Olympian Safdar Abbas. He moved to Melbourne in…
The first-ever New Zealand Sikh Games a roaring success
With over 25 thousand people attending the two-day event – enjoying over 30 plus cultural performances - held over the last weekend, the first-ever New Zealand Sikh Games were a…
Hindi Diwas (Day) celebrated in Christchurch
The Day commemorates the listing of Hindi as the official language of India along with English, which happened on September 14, 1949. It also marks the efforts put in by…
Get liquor delivered in under half-hour, courtesy a Kiwi-Indian start-up
A Kiwi-Indian couple, who launched their food-delivery start-up Give Me Bread in Christchurch in 2017, have ventured into a New Zealand first.
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