Category: July 15, 2013 Issue

Governor General Lt Gen Sir Jerry Mateparae has praised the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for its role in fighting terrorism. Accepting the credentials of Zehra Akbari, who has recently been appointed as the High Commissioner based in the Capital, he said, “New Zealand acknowledges the important role being played by Pakistan in international efforts to combat terrorism. We wholeheartedly support…

The National-led Government understands that New Zealand families expect the Government to be spending their hard-earned taxes on the things that matter. That is why in this term, we have made it one of our four key priorities to build a public service that is more innovative, enterprising, driven and focused on results. A year ago, I set 10 specific…

The importance of Good Governance, accompanied by accountability, integrity and transparency, boardroom behaviour and staff, company and resource management are among the issues that would come into focus under a new initiative due to be launched in Auckland next month. As mentioned in our July 1, 2013 edition, Chen Palmer Public & Employment Law Specialists Managing Partner Chen Palmer is…

If you know Ankur Shama (pictured here) or have any information about him, please contact Manukau Police on (09) 2611399 or inform CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800-555111. According to Manurewa Police, the 23-year-old Indian (born on September 14, 1989) has been missing from June 9 and no one seems to know of his whereabouts. Mr Sharma has been described as being…

Almost a month has passed since the major cloudbursts devastated different parts of Uttarakhand, including Kedarnath, Badrinth, Gangotri Yamunotri, Uttarkashi, Joshimath, Govindghat and Narainbagad. The heart-rending stories from Ground Zero look distraught, leaving behind agitated and panic-stricken victims struggling even today. Most of those stranded are pilgrims from different parts of the country, who had undertaken their Himalayan journey to…

When I travel around the country, people tell me what is important to them. At this time of year, I hear a lot about the high cost of power. Whether you are running a business or a household, soaring electricity prices are an issue in New Zealand. Last year, power prices rose five times faster than inflation, even though demand…

Auckland was amalgamated to provide integrated future planning and allow the City to speak with one voice; and that is exactly what is happening. Auckland has spoken loud and clear on the need to solve its transport challenges and it appears the Government is listening. I welcome the Government’s announcement to co-fund our major transport priorities in the Auckland Plan…

Auckland, with 1.3 million people, is the biggest and New Zealand’s most populated City and the economic capital. The City faces major challenges in its overheated housing sector and transport system, which is gridlocked every day. The Government recently introduced a series of measures to facilitate easy flow of traffic, enabling people to get to their places of work or…

The Roskill Community Voice, a brand operated under City Vision, endorsed by Labour, Greens and Independents, has announced the following candidates for the Local Board of Puketapapa (Mt Roskill) in the election scheduled to be held on October 12, 2013. The picture appearing here shows the candidates (from left to right) in the order of their brief profile below Julie…