Contracting and Withholding Tax: Tips for the Self-Employed
There are many benefits to working as a contractor — it can pay better than doing a similar salaried job and be more flexible. But there are some tax implications…
2020 Closed on a record high as 2021 starts with sharp mortgage rate cut
Westpac has launched into 2021 with a sharp cut in a key mortgage rate, cutting -20 bps from their one year 'special', taking it down to 2.29%.
India prepares for 71st Republic Day celebrations
Amidst Corona pandemic chaos and the so-called Farmers agitation nuisance going around Delhi, the nation is preparing to celebrate 71st Republic Day on 26 January.
World’s biggest vaccination programme starts in India
It can be matter of pride for any patriotic Indian that after a very resilient fight against the deadly Corona virus for months, India is among the very few countries…
Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival this weekend
Tāmaki Makaurau will come to life this weekend when one of its premier festivals returns to celebrate the region’s rich Māori history and culture. The Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is…
India stuns Australia, clinch series 2-1
The Indian cricket team under the captainship of stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane, gave Australia an utterly shocking and humiliating defeat by 3 wickets in Brisbane test on Tuesday, 19th January,…
Citizens Advice Bureau’s 50 years from Indian migrants prespective
Quietly, somewhere in the community, there is a service that is free and accessible to all, which helps navigate individual through their rights, entitlements and obligations known as Citizens Advice…
November breaks selling records, as building sector recovers fully from COVID
It seems that 2020 will be ending with some welcomed news after a tumultuous year, as the housing market continued to soar in November, breaking some all-time records. The good…
Tax treatment of lease agreements
Over the years, leasing of assets have taken on many different names and forms – hire purchase agreements, lease to buy, operating lease, finance lease, multi-lease to name a few.…
Property market firmly in political spotlight
The NZ property market is one of the most talked about topics right now. Open letters, debate, finger pointing, helpful suggestions – there is no shortage of any of these…
Solution based, long term, collaborative approach will succeed in Indian Market
New Zealand India Trade Alliance (NZITA) recently held an event under the series NZ-India Dialogue (Connect, Enable and Advocate). The event was held in Auckland on Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020…
A Larger Slice of Life
Balarama asked Krishna a question when they had to leave Mathura and were going through all kinds of hardship: “Why are all these things happening to us, and that too…
A vaccine, finally on the horizon!
If we have to believe to the reports coming from different governmental agencies and health organisation from across the globe, it appears that finally researchers have succeeded in making a…
NZ Tamil Society honours ethnic MPs-Minister
New Zealand Tamil Society Inc. hosted a dinner to welcome two newly elected ethnic MPs and Minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan and Ms Vanushi Walters, a Tamil of Sri Lankan descent and…
Prime Minister’s comments on Royal Commission of Inquiry into Christchurch Terror Attack
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terror Attack in Christchurch on March 15 has delivered a comprehensive report that will form the basis of a significant work programme to…
Young Kiwi-Indians came together for a fun evening – Indian New Zealand Meetup
Let’s begin with giving you a brief introduction of how we built a family of 207 people at our Indian Auckland meetup on Sunday.
Now watch Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari in a luxury
New Zealand’s ‘Most Instagrammable’ cinema features two spacious and stylish boutique auditoriums: The Library and The Gallery. Prepare to be wowed by the unique décor, with oodles of personal space,…
Shanti Niwas seniors celebrate Diwali
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, the single largest social service provider for South Asian seniors in New Zealand, celebrated Diwali in style on Thursday 19th September at Athia Trust Hall in…
House of Peace founder wins truly deserved community hero award
Ranjna Patel, QSM, ONZM, is one of Tuesday night’s Women of Influence 2020 winners. She won the Community Hero award for her work on, and dedication to, a ground-breaking family…
Landlords reminded Healthy Homes Standards compliance deadline is approaching
Tenancy Services reminds all landlords to prepare now for the upcoming Healthy Homes Standards deadline, particularly landlords of boarding houses whose properties must be fully compliant with the standards by…
AT welcomes mandatory face coverings on public transport in Auckland
Auckland Transport (AT) is welcoming the Government’s decision to make face coverings mandatory on public transport in the city starting Thursday morning. The Government’s new rules come into effect on…
Director-General among those thanking COVID response health workers
To mark Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day, the Health Quality & Safety Commission has released a video of consumers and health care providers acknowledging…
A new world of tax compliance
How a country best brings about compliance with tax laws has been studied extensively. These studies show that in a country with good tax compliance, increasing audits and investigations does…
Nepalese Cultural Centre New Zealand Inc. organises 5th Multi-Ethnic Dance Festival 2020 in Auckland
The Nepalese Cultural Centre New Zealand Inc. was established in 2008 with the objective of promoting Nepalese Culture in New Zealand by providing information about Nepal and Nepalese Culture to…
Kiwi short film musical Impossible sets sights on worldwide release
The New Zealand Film Commission funded short film musical Impossible is gearing up for the international festival circuit in 2021, with the production team’s larger goal being a feature-length version.