$12.1 billion support for New Zealanders and business
Finance Minister Grant Robertson today outlined a $12.1 billion package to support New Zealanders and their jobs from the global impact of COVID-19.
Travelling between NZ and India? Stop at Changi.
It first began with the need to expand the capacity of Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 as well as its open-air carpark. This led to a strategic vision with the conception…
January marked 100 consecutive months of annual house price growth says REINZ
With median house prices up by 11.8% in January, the first month of the new decade marked a milestone in a remarkable 100 consecutive months of year-on-year median house price…
Market reactions to Covid-19 – steady as she goes for now
As the national and international economies react to the fast-spreading Covid-19 virus, many are probably wondering if it will affect our current strong housing market.
CoreLogic QV February 2020 House Price Index: “The upswing continues”
According to the CoreLogic QV February 2020 House Price Index results out today, the average value of property across New Zealand rose by 1.1% over the month, taking the three-month…
Meet the seven women who took over PM Modi’s social media accounts on March 8
Meet the seven women who took over PM Modi’s social media accounts on March 8.
Cryptocurrency trade now legal in India
On March 4, in a landmark judgement, India’s Supreme Court (SC) quashed a 2018 order by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barring Indian banks from dealing with cryptocurrency exchanges.
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.