Staff Reporter Popular barrister and solicitor and Indian Newslink columnist Gurbrinder Aulakh has been appointed Chairman of the English Language Partners New Zealand (ELPNZ). He succeeds Alasdair Finnie who retired at the end of last month. Catherine Neil will continue in her role as Deputy Chair. Mr Aulakh paid tributes to Mr Finnie, saying that his wisdom and experience will…
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Arunima Dingra I have addressed earlier the matter of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) declining second- year student visa applications on the grounds of allegedly misappropriated maintenance funds during the term of their previous student visas. Officers were interpreting the requirement of $15000 per year or $1250 per month as meaning that a student visa holder must maintain a minimum balance…
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Venkat Raman venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz Auckland based Hindi Language and Culture Trust of New Zealand and ‘Teach Hindi New Zealand’ has appealed to the New Zealand government to accord official status to Hindi and include the language in the school curriculum. In a submission to the Education Minister last fortnight, Trust President Satya Dutt said that Hindi should be recognised and supported…
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Venkat Raman venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz When Eric Chuah left his job as Head of Migrant Banking at ANZ Bank to establish ‘Cultural Connections’ (Indian Newslink, March 1, 2017), his commitment was distinct and determined: intrinsic engagement with migrant communities, conduct research and enhance the social value and standards of all New Zealanders. A tall order it seemed, but less than three months…
Read MoreAri Luecker – According to the Programme of International Students Assessment (PISA), 42% of New Zealand students are skipping school at least once every two weeks. Why are children skipping school, and how do we engage students in the classroom and make sure they stay there? Brentin Mock, a staff writer at The Atlantic’s web magazine ‘CityLab,’ and a parent,…
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Staff Reporter – Teachers of intermediate-aged Pasifika students should include more cultural components as their teaching method to ensure that young adolescents stay engaged with learning throughout secondary school, an academician has said. Massey University PhD graduate (Education) Dr Alet van Vuuren, has explored factors facilitating better learning by Pacifica students at intermediate level in her recent study. Dr Vuuren…
Read MoreSupplied Content Akitai Waiohua representative Matua David Wilson Takaanini (or Takanini) will explain the link between his iwi Te Akitai Waiohua and Otahuhu at a Lecture on May 25, 2017 in Mullins Room, Otahuhu Library, 28 Mason Avenue, Otahuhu, Auckland. Called, ‘Toia Talks,’ this is a free quarterly public lecture series aimed at “convening community leaders, social activators, and change-makers to share…
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Staff Reporter – Students from seven Auckland secondary schools attended Massey University’s second Rams Academy Holiday Programme in Albany, Auckland recently. Rams is an initiative from Massey’s Student Recruitment team designed to encourage students passionate about sport to explore the many opportunities available to them through university study. Student Recruitment Adviser Reti Simanu said that throughout the three-day programme, students…
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Anand Mokashi – What happens in one minute on the internet? The common complaint heard worldwide is about how everyone (else) is always glued to their mobile phone and have little connection with the reality around them. This may be an exaggeration but not untrue. This is in addition to hundreds of thousands of people who are glued to some…
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Grant McPherson The government announced changes last month, designed to better manage immigration and improve the long-term labour market contribution of temporary and permanent migration. These changes are part of necessary adjustments to New Zealand’s regulatory settings. The announcements included some changes to residency requirements which have generated a lot of commentary including on the impact for international education. The changes…
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