Hindi Language and Culture Trust petitions for Second Language status Auckland, September 6, 2017 Venkat Raman Guests attending the ‘National Hindi Language Week 2017’ celebrations on September 15, 2017 will have an overview of the progress being made by a group of dedicated teachers and students in promoting Hindi as a language of learning in New Zealand. Organised by the…
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National and Labour pay tribute to Indian businesses
Venkat Raman Auckland, September 5, 2017 National Party Leader and Prime Minister Bill English and Labour Party Leader Jacinda Ardern have paid rich tributes to the Indian business community, extolling their role as effective partners in New Zealand’s economic progress and social development. The Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards, which is now in its tenth year, have become a source…
Read MoreNational and Labour pay tribute to Indian businesses
Venkat Raman Auckland, September 5, 2017 National Party Leader and Prime Minister Bill English and Labour Party Leader Jacinda Ardern have paid rich tributes to the Indian business community, extoling their role as effective partners in New Zealand’s economic progress and social development. The Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards, which is now in its tenth year, have become a source…
Read MoreSilence over abortion issue disappoints
Leighton Baker Auckland, September 5, 2017 The Conservative Party is disappointed that in last night’s TV3 Leaders Debate, the Prime minister did not take the opportunity to be a voice for the voiceless. Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern said that she wants abortion taken out of the Crimes Act because “it is about people being able to make their own decisions.”…
Read MoreCommerce Commission approves Essilor-Luxottica merger
Supplied Content Wellington, September 5, 2017 The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Essilor International (Compagnie Générale d’Optique) S.A. and Luxottica Group S.p.A to merge their business activities in New Zealand. The proposed global merger would bring together a supplier of prescription lenses (Essilor) with a supplier of prescription frames and sunglasses (Luxottica). The parties have sought clearance from a…
Read MoreTwenty-four hours of Climathon event next month
Climathon invites Aucklanders to help shape city’s future Supplied Content University of Auckland September 5, 2017 The following is a press release from the University of Auckland calling everyone who wants to help make Auckland New Zealand’s most vibrant, sustainable city. In October, the inaugural Auckland Climathon will give Aucklanders a chance to explore, innovate and influence the future of…
Read MoreElectoral Commission chairperson reappointed
Mark Mitchell Wellington, September 5, 2017 Former High Court Judge Sir Hugh Williams QC has been reappointed as chairperson of the Electoral Commission for a further term of 18 months. Sir Hugh continues to provide the Commission with very able legal and strategic leadership and Im pleased he has agreed to continue to serve in this important office. Appointment to…
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