Peter Dunne Wellington, November 23, 2018 There is a popular misconception that the apparently clubby nature of Parliament means that all MPs, in Government or Opposition, have pretty much the same access to information. That has never been the case, even since the introduction of MMP. The Government of the day not only holds power, but also controls access to…
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Ragavan Rengachariar Auckland, November 23, 2018 A group of Auckland devotees were treated to a special discourse on Sri Manavala Mamunigal (Saint Acharyan) and on Sri Aandal Thirukalyanam (Celestial Wedding) on the eve of impending departure of Acharyan U Ve Pandurangan Narasimhan Swamy, who was until recently the Chief Priest at Hamilton Balaji temple. Sri Aandal Thirukalyanam Editor’s Note: Indian…
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Supplied Content Wellington, November 23, 2018 On November 28 in 1893, New Zealand women voted in a general election for the very first time! As part of the celebrations 125 years on, it is important that we acknowledge those women who fought so hard to gain the right to vote. To mark this occasion Te Puna Foundation invited The Village…
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Clay Wilson (RNZ) Auckland, November 23, 2018 Black Caps spinner Ajaz Patel (Photosport) Yunus Patel’s confidence that his son Ajaz would eventually fulfil his dream of playing Cricket for New Zealand was more than just the blind faith of a father. He’d seen the dedication and perseverance for years. Heard it, too. “Ajaz said to me, ‘Dad, one day I…
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Ragavan Rengachariar Auckland, November 23, 2018 Diwali, as the Festival of Lights, marks an auspicious and celebrative time for Hindus. Diwali marks the triumph of good over evil and is a reminder to dispel inner darkness with the light of Almighty’s presence. It is a time in which rich cultural traditions and rituals symbolize charity, goodwill, family values, new beginnings…
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Peter Wilson RNZ Wellington, November 23, 2018 Jacinda Ardern (RNZ Picture by Richard Tindiller) Trade Minister David Parker’s comment that New Zealand could be a bridge between the United States and China raised some eyebrows. Really? What might that involve? Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, just back from the troubled APEC summit, had to explain what he meant. For the first…
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RNZ, Wellington, November 23, 2018 PPTA Vice-President Melanie Webber and President Jack Boyle at the steps of Parliament in Wellington (Photo for RNZ by Rebekah Parsons-King) Secondary teachers have rejected a pay offer from the government and authorised strike action in the first term of next year. The Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) had asked for a single increase of…
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