Life and legacy of Guru Nanak Dev ji – by Sikh Legacy
Sikh Legacy brought a wonderful painting exhibition to Auckland depicting the life and legacy of Guru Nanak Dev ji. It was also part of the NZ Sikh Games.
The first-ever New Zealand Sikh Games a roaring success
With over 25 thousand people attending the two-day event – enjoying over 30 plus cultural performances - held over the last weekend, the first-ever New Zealand Sikh Games were a…
Indian politician from Punjab visits New Zealand
Dalvir Singh Khangura, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Punjab, is on a visit to New Zealand. Reecently, he was in Wellington where he met members of the Wellington Punjabi…
NZ MPs meet Indian counterparts
As part of the inaugural Parliamentary Friendship Group exchange, New Zealand Parliament’s South and South East Asia Parliamentary Friendship Group, led by co-chairs Greg O’Connor MP (Labour) and Kanwaljit Singh…
Kirtan and langar brings Auckland CBD to life
Guru Nanak Free Kitchen Auckland, Sikh Youth New Zealand, and Akal Foundation, all got together last weekend, and organised a three-hour kirtan (live devotional music performed by Rhythm School of…
Hindu Youth New Zealand to help students build a Kiwi future
Hindu Youth New Zealand (HYNZ), in collaboration with the Migrant Careers Support Trust (MCST) and AUT Indians in Kiwi-Land Association, had organised an event last weekend in Auckland titled, Building…
With Ayodhya verdict, truth got justice: Manmohan Vaidhya of RSS
Manmohan Vaidhya, who was appointed the Joint General Secretary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) last year, was in New Zealand recently. Gaurav Sharma, Associate Editor of The Indian News, caught…
Influencers who have changed the dynamics of New Zealand – for the Better
Anil Sharma talks about Bhav Dhillon’s role as a Kiwi Indian in shaping up the economic, social and institutional aspects of the country.
Kiwi-Indian owned Sidart is NZ’s best restaurant: Cuisine Good Food Awards
As a feather in the cap of the entire Kiwi-Indian community, Sid Sahrawat’s - who comes from Chandigarh - fine dining restaurant, Sidart, has won the Restaurant of the Year…
Shane Jones comments on the Kiwi-Indian community were offensive: Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Last week, Priyanca Radhakrishnan MP, Labour Party, List MP based in Maungakiekie, sat with Gaurav Sharma, Associate Editor, The Indian News, and discussed a wide range of issues. These included…
Kiwi-Indian Pratik Patel wins first-runners-up in Mr India event
India-born, and now a New Zealand resident Pratik Patel, who was featured in our October’s Diwali issue, has done the Kiwi-Indian community proud by winning the first runners-up prize at…
The Strong Economic Force within the Kiwi Indian Community – The Relevant “Others”
Explaining how racism angers him, Anil Sharma talks about the role of Kiwi Indians in New Zealand. These Kiwi Indians who call New Zealand their home, have been a hard…
Sikh community gets support for building the first-ever Gurudwara in Hastings
Members of the Sikh community in Hastings are seeking support from the wider community to build the first-ever Gurudwara in Hastings.
“Osama’s brother” – this racist slur prompted Canterbury Turban Day
One day last year, Narinder Singh Warraich, an immigrant from the Indian state of Punjab, was driving past the famous Hagley Park in Christchurch, when he saw some young boys…
Kiwi-Indians honoured by the State Government of Punjab
In recognition of the contributions Punjabi diaspora has made the world over, the State Government of Punjab has honoured three Kiwi-Indians – National Party MPs Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and Parmjeet…
Sikhs in New Zealand celebrate Guru Nanak’s 550th Prakash Parv
Celebrations have taken place in New Zealand, and in Sikh community across the world, including in India and Pakistan to mark the 550th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak…
