February 29, 2012

March 1, 2012 Issue

Move on Race Relations Commissioner discriminatory

The Government’s intention to change the independence and the post of Race Relations Commissioner is both short sighted and unnecessary. The Human Rights Amendment Bill

March 1, 2012 Issue

Solemnity marks a year of calamities

Thousands of men, women and children gathered at the Hagley Park in Christchurch on February 22 to mark the first anniversary of the Earthquake that

March 1, 2012 Issue

Scott Styris hits off his bat

I am happy to learn that Indian Newslink readers will be able to read a regular column by Scott Styris, one of our most popular

March 1, 2012 Issue

The Queen sparkles on her Diamond Jubilee

New Zealand joined Britain, Australia and Canada last month to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II as the British monarch.

March 1, 2012 Issue

Federation discounts media report

The Wellington based New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils (NZFMC) has reacted strongly to a Sunday Star Times report saying that it was not interested

Global support behind Dotcom arrest

New Zealand Police officials said that the recent arrest of Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom ((Born Kim Schmitz) in Auckland was the result of a high-profile

SFO investigates gold trader

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) confirmed on February 15 that it had commenced a formal investigation into gold and precious metal trading company, Grace Holdings

Fonterra recalls butter

Fonterra has launched an investigation into the alleged presence of metal objects in it butter, following public complaints. Brands managing director Peter McClure said that

March 1, 2012 Issue

Facebook sees impressive growth in India

India has the third largest number of Facebook users in the world, according to‘Inside Facebook Gold’s 2011’. Although the number of users, placed at 34.6

March 1, 2012 Issue

Indian varsities eye our tertiary education

A number of Indian universities are keen to examine the efficacies of the New Zealand tertiary education system and study the possibilities of adopting them

Student loans scheme streamlined

Inland Revenue Department (IRD), which disburses and manages Student Loans through StudyLink, has announced a number of changes that would come into effect on April

March 1, 2012 Issue

Unemployment continues to fall

The drop in the rate of unemployment from 6.6% to 6.3% in the December 2011 quarter signals that the economy is heading in the right

Indian scholarships for New Zealanders

The Indian government is offering two scholarship placements for New Zealanders to pursue education in Indian universities. Administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations

March 1, 2012 Issue

Working Groups to improve child education

The government has established two working groups aiming to improve the quality of Early Childhood Education (ECE). The two groups of eight members each, will

Bainimarama seeks better diplomatic ties

Prime Minister Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama has called on Fiji’s diplomats to assist in promoting the country’s foreign policy based on ideals of fairness and

French Bank to operate in Fiji

The Reserve Bank of Fiji has confirmed that a licence has been granted to Bred Bank (Fiji) Limited to operate the country’s newest commercial bank.

India’s help sought to cure doctor shortage

Fiji can effectively address shortage of doctors if the ongoing discussions with Indian officials and professional health providers are successful. New Delhi based Fijian High

Local governments face reforms

The smoke signals are plain to see – there will be significant reform of local government in the near future. Those within central government are

March 1, 2012 Issue

Onerous comparisons obscure reality

Statistical comparisons of macro economies could be onerous and misleading, resulting in inaccurate and incorrect picture of realities, Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor

New law may affect finance industry

New rules targeting US tax evaders are expected to significantly affect the New Zealand financial services industry. The release of the ‘Foreign Account Tax Compliant

March 1, 2012 Issue

KiwiSaver promo needs better management

The KiwiSaver scheme could accrue enhanced value to all stakeholders with better management based on demographics and gender, an expert has said. According to Massey

March 1, 2012 Issue

Awards to applaud outstanding employers

Employers who encourage their staff to improve their performance and actively promote their career development could qualify for an Award, launched by the Equal Employment

Multiculturalism should not breed separatism

The Office of Ethnic Affairs may have pressed the false alarm button in cautioning the new Ethnic Affairs minister (Judith Collins) against ‘a possible demand

March 1, 2012 Issue

No such thing as Free lunch or Free Media

With the fall of Murdoch Media Empire and Wikileaks scandal, the concept of free media has taken near fatal hit. With recent developments in mainstream

March 1, 2012 Issue

No such thing as Free lunch or Free Media

With the fall of Murdoch Media Empire and Wikileaks scandal, the concept of free media has taken near fatal hit. With recent developments in mainstream

March 1, 2012 Issue

Assembly election gets personal in UP

In the lead up to the recent Uttar Pradesh elections in India, the issue that caught the attention of most people was the emergence of

March 1, 2012 Issue

Assembly election gets personal in UP

In the lead up to the recent Uttar Pradesh elections in India, the issue that caught the attention of most people was the emergence of

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