Alastair McClymont Auckland, October 16, 2019 In reference to Michael Woods’ response (Here) to my article, I am delighted to see that he has now resorted to personal attacks against me and my firm, as personal attacks are generally a good indication that criticism has hit its mark. Whilst Mr Woods refers to members of the Indian community having already…
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Supplied Content Auckland, October 15, 2019 A Social enterprise has been working with communities to find employment for people with a disability. Established last year (2018) by Graeme Haddon and Eric Chuah, the enterprise, called, ‘The Cookie Project’ just does that- make cookies employing people who otherwise find it difficult to get jobs because of their disability. They said that…
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Venkat Raman Auckland, October 15, 2019 As Kashmir Kaur spoke about her life and suffering at the fundraising dinner of Sahaayta Counselling and Support Services held on August 23, 2019 at Ellerslie Events Centre, it looked like an Indian film which abounds in villainous plots, some of them leading to the murder of the daughter-in-law. It is ironic that parents…
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Supplied Content Auckland, October 15, 2019 Hundreds of Ola drivers are gearing up to bring the lights and spirit of Diwali to the streets of Auckland by setting their cars a-glow during the Festival weekend. As candles and diyas begin to take pride of place in households celebrating the Festival of Lights across the country, Ola drivers are also preparing…
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Special event on May 2, 2020 to mark centenary of arrival of Yogananda in USA Supplied Content Auckland, October 15, 2019 Next Year (2020) marks the centenary of the arrival of Paramahansa Yogananda arrival in the USA to introduce Kriya Yoga to the West. While not as familiar to the Indian audience as elsewhere, Yogananda is a Spiritual teacher…
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Muktesh Pardesi also pitches for Mahatma Gandhi Statue in Auckland Venkat Raman Auckland, October 15, 2019 Muktesh Pardeshi, India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand believes that bilateral relations between the two countries should go beyond government-to-government relationship, manifesting in a higher level engagement between businesses. Speaking at the Inaugural Session of Summit 2019 of the New Zealand India Business Council…
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Venkat Raman Auckland, October 15, 2019 It is easy to get emotional on Immigration for, it involves movement of people, in most cases, immediate members of the family, partners, parents and relatives. No government anywhere in the world has ever been able to please everyone when it changes rules, practices and procedures. Immigration Minister and along with him the Labour…
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Wellington, October 15, 2019 Two important events took place last week to cleanse some of the painful memories of aspects of New Zealand’s recent and not so recent history. First was the British High Commissioner’s expression of regret on behalf of her country to local Gisborne iwi that nine of their ancestors had been killed during their encounters with Captain…
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Auckland, October 15, 2019 It is a great privilege to have been chosen by Aucklanders to serve another term as Mayor. For the next three years, my priority will be to build on our foundations to make Auckland a world-class, internationally successful and inclusive City. We will continue to invest in our transport infrastructure to tackle traffic congestion and give…
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Wellington, October 15, 2019 One thing I have learned in politics and public life is that a calm and rational approach supported by the facts is important, particularly if you are seeking change. As Labour MPs, we listen closely to the feedback that we receive from all communities and take this into account as we develop new policy. Mr McClymont’s…
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