Eid Mubarak!
National Party values our Muslim community and the important contributions they make to New Zealand. As a country, we should always reflect that religion, ethnicity or language differences should not…
Highest inflation in New Zealand in 30 years
Inflation is the highest it has been in 30 years after hitting 6.9 per cent last week.It’s a silent thief in your pocket that’s putting Kiwis under massive pressure by…
New Zealand Police conducts meeting with Ethnic Community Leaders
New Zealand Police organised a Social Cohesion meeting of ethnic community leaders on Tuesday 19th April at Seniors Hall at Fickling Convention Centre at Three Kings in Auckland. The meeting…
Ambedkar birth anniversary celebration in Auckland
Ambedkar Sports and Cultural Club (Inc.) and the High Commission on India in NZ jointly celebrated the 131st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on 17th April…
The wait continues for migrant stuck offshore with expired visas
It has been more than two years since the New Zealand border closure brought migrants' lives that were left outside the country to a standstill. Even though the government has…
NZ experiencing massive labour shortages
Every week I get out and about across New Zealand and visit our cities and regions, so I can meet people and businesses to hear what their issues are and…
Eid is the time for celebrations!
Happy Eid-Ul-Fitr to our Muslim community in Auckland. This is such a colourful time of year in our city and really showcases not only our diversity but also things we…
The Message of Vaisakhi | Baisakshi
Every year Vaisakhi is delightful and full of excitement of a community coming together to acknowledge one another’s own hopes and dreams. That is the essence of Vaisakhi, a time…
Understanding the Fair Pay Agreement!
This system would allow minimum terms and conditions of employment to be set across whole industries or occupations. An FPA process would be triggered if either a “public interest” test…
Time for India to rise to the occasion!
In a very unprecedented and critical world scenario today, amidst a fierce war between Russia and Ukraine, India has a very crucial role to play at the world stage. All…
‘The Modern Singhs’ is out now at your nearest bookstore
Abbey Singh the author of the book The Modern Singhs - the true story of a marriage of two cultures, along with her husband Money Singh are also YouTube sensation…
Culinary delight with Shivani
Jackfruit blends well with yellow moong dal and hot chapathy - by Shivani Arora, (Shivani is a well known Auckland based entrepreneur and a restaurateur)
Stop Saving Yourself
Even today, with a population of 7.2 billion people, we still have enough resources on the planet if we learn to live sensibly. But that sensible living has not come…
Fasting during Ramadan– Summit of Worship
Fasting in Islam is a highly developed institution. There is one full month, Ramadan, in every year in which fasting is prescribed for Muslims all over the world. As the…
You’re Consuming Food Of An Unborn Child. It’s A Crime: Sadhguru Addresses UN On Save Soil
“I’ve been talking about this for the last 30 years, everybody says it’s fantastic and it dies right there,” he laughed in his opening remarks and made an impassioned appeal…
Special screening of ‘Kashmir Files’ in Auckland
A special screening was organised by a group of Kashmiri expats with the support from Manukau Indian Association at Hoyts cinema at Sylvia Park in Auckland on Monday 28th March.…
Addiction
When you are ruled by your compulsions, it can feel like there is a force beyond you acting within you. One who is addicted and one who is possessed by…
The war doesn’t seem to stop!
It has been over a month since the war broke between Russia and the Ukraine, which is being supported by NATO countries but there seems no end in the sight.…
Migrant Workers Exploitation bill
We know that certain groups are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, including those from low income countries, with limited English or low level skills, migrants working outside of their visa conditions…
“This is an anti-immigration government”
He said he understands the pain and anguish of those migrants who are stuck overseas due to Labour government’s insensitivity towards migrants. He said government’s approach of slow processing of…
Migrant Lives Matter – Protest/Vigil
Thousands of NZ migrants remain stranded offshore because the border remains closed to non-citizens and non-residents. Two years on, many migrants’ visas have expired and many more will expire in…
Sadhguru Kicks Off 100-Day Motorcycle Journey From London To Save Soil
A 100-day journey to save soil, undertaken by Sadhguru, a yogi and visionary, was flagged off today at the iconic Trafalgar Square in London. In an urgent bid to reverse…
Reconnecting New Zealanders with the world
As we take the next step in our plan to reconnect with the world, I know many people here in Mt Roskill and around the country will be looking forward…
Holi and 2022
Once again many cultural festivals around New Zealand have had to be cancelled, postponed or moved online due to the impact of Omicron around our country. I was particularly saddened…
BJP trounces in state elections!
‘Lotus’, the symbol of world’s largest political party, BJP, bloomed in full glory in the just concluded state elections in 5 states of India, where Bhartiya Janta Party trounced back…