How has the property market tracked since the latest move back up (and down) the alert levels?
A fair period of time has now passed since we all went back up the alert levels to different degrees in mid-August, and the incoming data shows that the property…
Auctions sales soar as Reserve bank monitors closely
Residential sales both locally and national are continuing to break records, but the Reserve Bank is watching the market closely, stating they will re-introduce LVR restrictions if banks are getting…
Navratri and Dussehra celebrated with lot of fun
Like many other Hindu festivals, the nine-day festival of victory of good over evil was celebrated with lots of fun and gaiety in India and all over the world wherever…
Ironing out the logical mind
The logical mind, which is the fundamental instrument through which you are trying to do everything, is only equipped to handle the duality of the existence.
It is time for some Spring makeover
You can check all the great things happened at Mbiance on its Facebook page or The Festive Affair. You would get all the details and a sneak peak of the…
Making Impossible, Possible
Everyone has a unique journey. When my life had given me a chance to restart, I made the move from being a banker to a film-maker. I am grateful that…
The festivals of Navaratri and Dussehra
Navaratri (nava-nine, ratri-night) and Dussehra (dus-ten, hara-annihilation) are festivals celebrated over a period of ten days. The first nine days constitute the Navaratri festival. The tenth day is called Dussehra,…
A victory of hope & expectations
What I had been writing in this column for last many weeks has finally come true and honestly, I am not surprised at all about the outcome of these elections.
Auckland Diwali Festival to light up region
The Auckland Diwali Festival is set to light up communities across Auckland from 27 October to 14 November, with more than 100 activities and experiences taking place at numerous local…
Situation changing every minute
More than one third of the eligible voters in New Zealand have exercised special voting right already, before the election day of 17th October on coming Saturday
Housing a hot topic in lead up to election, LVR restricts not coming back anytime soon
In the last week before the election, housing has been a hot button topic with both parties announcing policies around the sector. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has made…
Information and Discussion session on Referendums NZ by Indian Association Manukau NZ
Indian association Manukau (IAMNZ) organised an event to discuss about the End of life choice and cannabis legalisation & control referendum. The programme focussed on creating community awareness and education…
Securing a pipeline of teachers
The Government is changing its approach to teacher recruitment as COVID-19 travel restrictions continue, by boosting a range of initiatives to get more Kiwis into teaching.
Border exceptions for a small number of international students with visas
The Government has established a new category that will allow 250 international PhD and postgraduate students to enter New Zealand and continue their studies, in the latest set of border…
Fijian Language Week 2020 inspires courage and strength during COVID-19 pandemic
The Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio says the theme for the 2020 Fijian Language Week reflects the strong belief by Fijians that their language and culture inspires courage…
Five year records broken as market out-performs expectations in September
We are now firmly into election month with polls opening across the country on Saturday, and all major parties doubling down on their election promises, including a variety of polices…
Considering a Business Restructure or an Employee Redundancy?
The financial impacts of COVID-19 will undoubtedly have a significant impact on all businesses in New Zealand and will naturally result in many employers needing to look at restructuring and…
Migrants United Council Inc. launched
A new community service organisation, Migrant United Council Inc. was launched amidst a galaxy of community and political leaders and representatives from range of religious and business organisations on Saturday…
India on a steady trajectory of dipping %active cases;
India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases as a percentage of the total positive cases.Presently the active cases comprise merely 13.75% of the total positive cases…
Update to air border order strengthens crew requirements
Additional measures coming into effect on Monday will boost our defence against COVID-19 entering New Zealand through the air border, Health Minister Chris Hipkins said today.
Advance voting started on Saturday
Advace voting started this Saturday when nearly 450 advance voting places opened their doors for this year’s election and referendums. Chief Electoral Officer Alicia Wright says the popularity of advance…