Business Excellence in Innovation Sponsor: Finalists Crimson Education Forever Shine Beauty Therapy Global Imports and Exports Legal Associates Winner Crimson Education Judges’ Comments Crimson Education launched Crimson App this year with features that allow students closer connectedness to tutors and mentors around the world. Crimson Hub was also introduced to students, parents and into classrooms as an online video platform…
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Commemorative Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Satyan Mehra of IFLY Limited receiving his Special Award from Anthony Healy of BNZ Judges’ Comments: IFLY Limited is a fast-growing business owned by Satyan Mehra, operating four Pizza Hut franchises and investing profits into property purchases and development. Satyan purchased his first Pizza Hut franchise – in Cambridge – from Restaurant Brands (RBL) in 2011, at a time when…
Read MoreLet us bring back the true spirit of Diwali!
Venkat Raman Back in the 1950s, Diwali was still a colourful affair, bringing together families and friends from near and far, symbolising goodwill and understanding that the Festival of Lights has always meant to deliver. The rich would indulge themselves in expensive jewellery, exquisite dresses; some would order new cars to be delivered on Diwali days; their houses would wear…
Read MoreDiwali must reflect and resonate Indian values
Priyanca Radhakrishnan Happy Diwali to all who celebrate the Festival! As this is my first article since the 2017 General Election, I also take this opportunity to thank all New Zealanders who supported me on my journey as a Labour candidate and at the polling booths last month. Thank you! It is indeed a privilege to be a Member of…
Read MoreIlluminate your home and enter B&F Competition
Open to Auckland residents from October 14 to 25, 2017 Supplied Content Diwali signifies the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and renewal of life. To celebrate the spirit of Diwali, Premium Team at Barfoot & Thompson is inviting entries for an Auckland wide Diwali Lighting Competition. According to Gurbir Sodhi of the Premium Team, the Competition aims…
Read MoreQuality engagement with people beats the number game
A Correspondent It is all about people not numbers. Less than five years ago, Cristian Montofre, a Chartered Accountant, Licensed Immigration Adviser and Business Adviser and Mariela Ehijo, a social worker from the Latin American community in Auckland decided to embark on a journey where they would put to good use their skills and passion to help others get ahead…
Read MoreThe Master explains how the rich can be enriched
Ask Brahmarishi Gurudev when he is here next month Venkat Raman “Service to humanity is the best form of worship of God,” says the creed of Jaycees International, a voluntary community service organisation. “Service to Humanity is the best work of life,” says Vishvasant Brahmrishi Guruvanand, revered as the ‘Gurudev,’ one of the most popular spiritual leaders of our times.…
Read MoreNightly fun with quality Indian cuisine at Sudima Auckland
Variety of food from at least 14 Indian States – Oct 14 to 20, 2017 Venkat Raman Diwali, the Festival of Lights is also an occasion to enjoy the finest cuisines of India and over the past four years, Sudima Auckland Hotel has been among the best destinations for the discerning diner. As well as an ambience that generates instant…
Read MoreHumble workers raise Diwali standard in the West
Waitakere Indian Association continues to lead the Festival of Lights Thakur Ranjit Singh The wind was overpowering, the rain was cold, and the storm that came with the warning of 100 knot winds threatened to blow away the food marquees, but thanks to Party Hire, they placed extra weights that held up those tents-the only outdoor structure. Despite the inclement…
Read MorePhotographs line the length of Dominion Road
A unique journey along Auckland’s multicultural society Anton Blank Auckland photographer Paul Lambert will launch his first exhibition in association with Lot23 gallery and the Dominion Road Business Association on Sunday October 8, 2017. The exhibition stretches from one end of Dominion Road to the other. “I wanted to celebrate the cultural mix of Auckland, which is now the third…
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