Arunima Dhingra International students come to New Zealand for superior education experience and to pursue brighter career prospects. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) recognises that academic knowledge alone is not enough to produce qualified professionals. To hone skills and bring real world context to the things a student learns in the classroom, it is important to gain valuable work experience. New…
Read MoreDay: June 28, 2017
Arousing reception awaits America’s Cup heroes
Apurv Shukla Thousands of people are expected to join a victory parade in Auckland City as the winners and stakeholders of America’s Cup return home with the coveted trophy. Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Chief Executive Brett O’Riley said that the date and time of the homecoming parade for Emirates Team New Zealand will be announced in due…
Read MoreOrganisation prepares new programmes for elders
Roopa Suchdev Roopa Aur Aap Charitable Trust is developing a new project to promote the welfare of elders in the community and address the social menace of abuse. An increasing number of our elders – senior citizens, at the evening of their lives face physical, mental and psychological abuse and suffer in solitude and silence. While our Trust is already…
Read MoreOverstating ads can put your real estate in trouble
Lucy Corry Real estate advertisements are designed to make every property look like a dream buy. That is why they gloss over the negative aspects and linger on the good points, wanting you to be drawn in by the sun-drenched location rather than be put off by lack of garaging. It is no crime to gloss over a property’s quirks,…
Read MoreDespite odds, National maintains cautious confidence
Venkat Raman Political gloves came off on June 23 when the General Election 2017 transited to the ‘Regulated Period,’ and almost at the same time both Leaders of National and Labour had to do damage control – the former having to face the accusation of ‘lying’ in the Todd Barclay affair and the latter having to cope with the misdoings…
Read MoreSafety takes the front seat of election campaign
Police strategy to enhance cultural diversity Rotorua, June 24, 2017 Venkat Raman While Law and Order and increased resources for policing would be a major issue as political parties launch their campaign for General Election 2017, the New Zealand Police is revitalising its strategies and programmes for improving safety at work, home and public places. The National Party leadership says…
Read More“We do not need more immigrants”
“Erroneous immigration policy is leading us towards collapse” Winston Peters Any society that allows a pool of discontented and disaffected young people to grow is playing with fire. Not giving our young people a proper place in our society is hazardous. Because it is fundamental for a healthy society for everyone to feel they have a stake in their society…
Read MoreA better plan to tackle rising crime
Jenny Salesa It saddens me that many of our small business owners dread getting up in the morning and going to work. Small businesses such as dairies and service stations offer backbone services to our neighbourhoods. Owners and their workers have a right to go to work in the knowledge they will be safe from violence, intimidation and robbery. My…
Read MoreNational upbeat about election prospects
Bala (Venu) Beeram The 81st Annual Conference of the National Party held in Wellington last weekend (June 23-24, 2017) was one of the most important events in my life and career. Although I have attended many conferences over the past 10 years as a member and worker, the just-concluded conference brought me close to ministers, the National Caucus and Board…
Read MoreGovernment’s neglect of our children pathetic
Jacinda Ardern All Kiwi children deserve so much more than the impoverished picture painted by the shameful rankings provided by the UNICEF Innocenti Report Card. After nine years of National, New Zealand ranks near the bottom for child well-being and that’s just not good enough. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) rankings confirm the hardship and suffering with nearly 20 per…
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