April 2013

May 1, 2013 Issue

Pacific leaders worry over media muzzle in Fiji

The importance of free and fair media in fostering successful democracy was among the issues discussed by politicians and political leaders of the Pacific Parliamentary

May 1, 2013 Issue

An Ambassador to promote better public hygiene

Auckland businessman Puvanakumar (Kumar) Sundaramoorthy has recently become an Ambassador for the Hygiene Foundation, which aims to promote greater awareness on personal and public hygiene

Free Workshops enhance Awards value

A growing number of businesspersons of Indian origin believe that the free Workshops held as part of the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards (IBA) help

May 1, 2013 Issue

Witch doctor invokes evil spirit at home

Fiji has a rich crop of witchdoctors and their profession has gained greater impetus with rich and affluent members of the Indo-Fijian diaspora that enlist

May 1, 2013 Issue

Innovation helps small companies grow

Innovation is a vital driver for economic growth and prosperity. It can make small companies hugely successful and a lack of it can drive established

Manukau Police are searching for you

Counties Manukau Police District Commander, Superintendent John Tims has announced the creation of local South Asian Advisory Boards, with representation in each of the four

Divorce does not always end marriage woes

In Fairy tales and Bollywood movies, the story ends when couples get married and live happily ever after. In reality, the story begins when the

May 1, 2013 Issue

Ethnic Affairs lends a helping hand

Mervin Singham, Director of the Office based in Wellington said that while OEA has no mandate to draft policies on areas such as education and

New model to improve immigration service

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has unveiled a new programme that aims to support businesses, create more jobs and improve the standard of living of people.

Minister disavows Amnesty claim

New Zealand is not a silent spectator but an effective contributor in the resettlement of international refugees, Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has said. He rejected

More ethnic teachers make the NZ grade

Contrary to popular belief, an increasing number of qualified Indian teachers, who meet the system requirements in New Zealand, are in the teaching profession, Education

Preparing tomorrow’s workforce today

Education has been a hot topic for debate recently and the media often overflows with reports on the low achievement, lack of direction and disengagement

May 1, 2013 Issue

Creative freedom helps young minds grow

To be successful learners in the 21st century, boys should be creative, inventive, problem solvers and learn to take risks. The common perception is that

May 1, 2013 Issue

Head Boy heads for Parliament

A teenager would get into the mind-set of Labour MP Dr Rajendra Prasad when he represents him in the Youth Parliament later this year. Rugved

May 1, 2013 Issue

One-Teacher School Movement marks Silver

A group of volunteers started 60 ‘One Teacher Schools’ in the remote tribal areas of Dhanbad in 1988 (then in the State of Bihar and

Global Essay contest on mental wellbeing

If you are passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of children in general and those under care, you would express your views by entering

May 1, 2013 Issue

New law undermines employee welfare

The Government will soon announce more changes to the Employment Relations Act, These changes will drive down wages and undermine the conditions of all workers.

June 1, 2013 Issue

Girmit Day brings back pains of the past

When a teacher asked a group of Indo-Fijian students the meaning of ‘Girmit,’ they laughed insolently as if it was the funniest word that they

Mark May 14 with reverence

May 14 is a significant day in the calendar of Indo-Fijian history. It can be variously recognised but its foremost significance is the arrival of

Global Hindu businesses meet in Auckland

The ‘economic power’ that Hindus as a business community possess throughout the world will be the highlight of an international conference scheduled to be held

Constant tweaks confuse KiwiSaver Scheme

While the KiwiSaver Scheme has been witnessing increasing popularity and membership among both employers and employees, its implications and benefits are still an enigma, according

May 1, 2013 Issue

ROC seeks trade partnership with friends

Republic of China (popularly known as Taiwan) is keen to foster trade partnership with friendly countries such as India and New Zealand, offering its capital,

May 1, 2013 Issue

Exchange rate impervious to monetary policy

Alerting monetary policy to adjust the exchange rate would be counterproductive and harmful to future growth, according to Dr John McDermott, Assistant Governor and Head

May 1, 2013 Issue

Professional standards spell good Corporate Governance

Management experts often tell us that Indian businesses must promote good management principles, transparency, accountability and a high level of integrity to achieve good corporate

Some offenses under the Crimes Act

A number of entrepreneurs and businesses that do not have the benefit of in-house legal expertise are unaware that they may be breaching some provisions

May 1, 2013 Issue

Protectionism counters the spirit of the times

Protectionism is anachronous to the modern world, where free trade and free movement of people set the norm for economic growth, says an ANZ Bank

May 1, 2013 Issue

Computer Science evades gender equality

Unitec Computing Lecturer Mahsa Mohaghegh recently won the prestigious 2012 Google Anita Borg Scholarship, set up to promote women in the male-dominated field of computer

May 1, 2013 Issue

Statistician leads Families Commission team

Clare Ward, Deputy Government Statistician at Statistics New Zealand has been appointed to the post of Chief Executive at the Families Commission. She will take

Younger woman head UK Charity

The Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation International Foundation (Careif) based in UK has appointed Michelle Younger as its Chairperson. Stated to be one of

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