Auckland Diwali Festival cancelled, online celebration to continue
The Auckland Diwali Festival will not go ahead this year due to uncertainty about whether the region will be down to Alert Level 1 at the time of the festival…
Food drive galore in Auckland
A large number of religious and community organisations, mostly run by the Indian community are busy doing what one may resonate with, the Indian ethos of helping those in need.
Rotorua Hindi School to be launched on Gandhi Jayanti
On 14 September 2021, the day of Hindi Diwas (Hindi Language celebrations), Hindu Council of New Zealand discussed starting Hindi classes in Rotorua for the benefit of Indian children and…
Kiwis want to see a plan for the future
With Christmas fast approaching Kiwis are starting to think about summer, holiday plans and relaxing. Many will be feeling bitterly disappointed that they still can’t see family who have been…
National’s plan calls for vaccination targets to end lockdowns, open borders
The National Party is calling for New Zealand to first end lockdowns then reopen to the world based on two vaccination targets. The party's plan, which it says has been…
ACT’s 3.0 Covid response provides certainty
New Zealanders need this Government to provide certainty. Delta has changed the game; the lockdowns are no longer short and sharp. Overall effects of lockdowns are impacting our wellbeing, mental…
Caucus op-ed: We’ve got this, Auckland
It’s been a tough few weeks, and I know everyone here in Manurewa is looking forward to life outside of Alert Level 4. As we prepare for a potential move…
Staying vigilant against Delta
Now, more than ever, it’s important to be kind. Even if we can’t meet up, we can remember to give our friends and whānau a call, or try to arrange…
Hindu haterade reaches New Zealand shores!
The latest addition to this anti-Hindu campaign in New Zealand is launched again by a left leaning bigot under the garb of an academician, abusing his institution to spread hatred…
Mental health charity encourages Kiwis to light a candle this World Suicide Prevention Day
Mental health charity MATES in Construction is urging Kiwis to light a candle in their window at 8pm on September the 10th to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.
Sticking together to stamp out Delta
You’ll remember the golden rules from last year: stay home, stick to your bubble, and get tested if you have COVID symptoms. Now, with the Delta variant in the community,…
New Zealanders expect an accountable and transparent Government
The ACT Party has been consistent in calling this Government to be more open and transparent about the numbers of people who have been traced and tested, and what numbers…
Dental clinic’s act of kindness in Level-4 lockdown
The director of the practice, Shivam Verma told The Indian News that due to lockdown, most people are confined to homes, and many have even lost income because of businesses…
Universal Granite finalist for the Westpac Auckland Business Awards 2021 – South & East
Siva Kilari, the director of Universal Granite was very proud to announce about this achievement. He humbly credits this achievement to his hard-working team and says, “The Universal team work…
World at the crossroads!
It is a real shame that while the whole world is shocked and condemning the Taliban invasion of Afghanistan, there is a country in the world where its government is…
Korean born Kiwi designer brings Ani-nature art pieces for NZFW 2021 and looks forward to collaborating with the Indian-Kiwi community
Cecilia Kang, Kiwi-Korean designer and trans woman is not only in collaboration with natural skincare brand, Nellie Tier for her upcoming fashion show at New Zealand Fashion Week 2021, but…
A Migrant’s Path – A photographic exhibition by Abhi Chinniah
Abhi’s work is more than just a praise because she wants to embrace the experiences she has gone through and wants to initiate a sense of belongingness with all the…
An important duty to your parents
As a son, reminding your parents that it is time to turn inward is one of your most important duties. In their life they have done whatever they knew best.…
Family Settlement for Joint Properties
The joint enjoyment of the property by all the heirs is until either of them wants to separate his or her share from the joint family property. A partition can…
Residential property values in Auckland have increased by more than 20% in the last year
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) data shows, Auckland once again bolstered New Zealand's median strength, striking a record median house price in July, climbing 28.0 percent from…
Apna TV Network launches Shree Ramayana TV series
Apna TV NZ, has launched Shree Ramayana programme for the first time in New Zealand on its TV channel which will be telecast soon. The launching ceremony was held with…
Government – sorry but not sorry
Not too long ago the Prime Minister was apologising for the 1970s Dawn Raids with a number of her ministers in attendance. At the same time, the Government chose to…
Reconnecting safely with the world
The government has also changed the eligibility dates for those who have not yet had a first vaccination. If you are over 50 you are now able to book your…
New Zealand’s immigration system is broken
By turning a blind eye to this huge issue the Government is effectively forcing our skilled migrants to leave the country. At the same time it’s trying to find limited…
“We want the government to extend our current visas, which are set to expire or expired. Let us come back to our life in New Zealand.”
“We are ready to wait for another six months till the borders open, please treat us as humans, we are not virus.” pleaded Jagdeep “give us one chance, one assurance,…