April 2011

April 15 2011 Issue

Super Salesman gets Award

When Al Hussain of Davie Motors Holden was declared winner of the ‘Outstanding Sales Achiever Award’ for 2010, just a few were surprised. For, winning

Impulsive spending leaves us thriftless

New Zealand is among the group of countries with a record low rate of savings and we are a spendthrift society, according to a survey.

Indian finance company cleared of fraud

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has closed its investigations into the functioning of the troubled WSD Global Markets Limited and related Companies. The investigation began

Review threatens judicial independence

We have learnt from history that it is a good idea for judges to be independent from the other branches of government, namely Parliament and

April 15 2011 Issue

Dedicated refugees add employment value

Refugees are a special group of people who need sympathy, understanding and most important of all, opportunities to prove themselves. A majority of them come

April 15 2011 Issue

Inland Revenue looks for defaulting investors

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is actively looking for investors in overseas property markets but do not file their income in tax returns. Such investors

April 15 2011 Issue

Home affordability improves

Home affordability improved by 5.2% between December 2010 and February 2011 on a national scale but many parts of the country continued to remain beyond

April 15 2011 Issue

Recourse to victims of family violence

Shanti (not real name) tried to cover up her bruises with makeup. When it was too obvious, she said she had fallen down the stairs.

April 15 2011 Issue

Time to appease Gods, seek mercy

Hundreds of Hindus will gather at the Bhartiya Mandir in Balmoral Auckland on April 30 to offer prayers, sing bhajans and listen to discourses on

April 15 2011 Issue

Adversity strengthens will to succeed

Thousands of women (of late even men) around the world suffer mental, physical and sexual abuse, experiencing trauma and trepidation for the most part of

April 15 2011 Issue

Memories are made of stills

Whether it is a Wedding, Engagement, Anniversary, Birthday Party or any other special function, you spend weeks planning the special event, to make it perfect.

April 15 2011 Issue

Seniors enjoy trip to New Plymouth

As a part of its efforts to promote the wellbeing of the senior members of the community, Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust organised a ‘pleasure trip’

April 15 2011 Issue

Holi throws up true colours of humanity

Goodwill, friendship and understanding, combined with good food and entertainment at the ‘Holi Mela’ in West Auckland on March 27, bringing forth the true spirit

April 15 2011 Issue

Pilot Project for Refugee employment takes off

A pilot scheme to assist refugees find useful employment and settle faster and better has been launched in Wellington. The Refugee Service National Office is

Baisakhi

Parade highlights a unique tradition

The Punjabi community in Auckland got together last week to mark the annual Baisakhi Festival with piety, grandeur and unity, highlighting one of the most

April 15 2011 Issue

True happiness transcends the material world

Past President of the Hamilton based Radha Krishna Temple Abhay Charan Das was on a pilgrimage to India last month. He was accompanied by Srinivasa

April 15 2011 Issue

Visiting flutist gets another major Award

In what is arguably a rare feat, a comparatively young artiste has been chosen to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award by a reputed organisation in

April 15 2011 Issue

A chance to be part of Indian history

Over the years, hundreds of men and women, those born in India and elsewhere, have said that they are proud of the Indian heritage and

April 15 2011 Issue

Bankim Pathak concert due in Auckland

One of the most prolific and ‘authentic singers’ of Hindi film legend Mohammed Rafi is due to perform in Auckland. Bankim Pathak, admired the world

April 15 2011 Issue

India busts jinx to claim World Cup

India lifted the World Cup trophy of 2011, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2 and even

Food For Less Anniversary

Special deals endear Anniversary fest

Variety, Quality and Service are three major aspects of Food 4 Less Supermarket, making a difference to a growing family of discerning customers. It is

Where price is the only low factor

Recession, rising prices, a higher GST rate, contracting job market and falling levels of business confidence are factors that have hit the average New Zealander

Double celebration in New Lynn

Customers shopping at Food 4 Less in New Lynn can join in the ‘double celebration,’ with the large retail store marking its first anniversary, while

Shopping habits change with hard times

About two years ago, a New Zealander shopping at one of the major supermarket chains would have been “attacked” by the massed battalions of the

Food For Less Anniversary

Halal certification adds value

One of the most important aspects of Halal trade is the certification that the items manufactured, processed, transported, distributed and sold conform to the tenets

Food For Less Anniversary

A Supermarket with a Super Mission

Supermarkets have helped push down prices principally because of their scale. Big businesses can invest in IT systems that make them efficient and their size

A Supermarket with a Super Mission

Supermarkets have helped push down prices principally because of their scale. Big businesses can invest in IT systems that make them efficient and their size

Food For Less Anniversary

An extensive range of products under one roof

Supermarkets pride themselves of making available an extensive range of goods to suit every ethnic group and budget but Food 4 Less Supermarkets in Otahuhu

Food For Less Anniversary

Rama Navami marked with piety

Hundreds of Hindus in Auckland spent the past nine days attending discourses on Lord Rama, with Bhajans and Artis to commemorate Rama Navami, culminating in

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