This is neither an eulogy nor a PR spin. This is not even an editorial. However, this has a purpose. We take a bow to you readers, advertisers, contributors, well-wishers, supporters, critics and even competitors. For, you have made us what we are today- stronger, brighter, mature and most important of all, sensitive to your needs. We have been criticised…
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Greetings to advertisers…
Advertising executives marketing a publication are often caught in a cyclic conundrum. Advertisers and advertising agencies say ‘see us after a few issues’ but no issue can come out without advertising! It is a proverbial Catch 22, with success assured to those who deliver the promised quality. Indian Newslink, like any other newspaper, sustains itself on advertising and has been…
Read MoreAn important role in the Community
This week I announced, along with Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee, that we intend to lower the legal blood-alcohol concentration from 80 to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood for drivers aged over 20. Alcohol impairment is a major cause of road accidents in New Zealand, with an average of 61 fatalities, 244 serious injuries, and 761 minor…
Read MoreMeasures to end migrant exploitation
It is a great privilege to contribute this article to Indian Newslink. The Indian market is an extremely important one and it is striking to see the increase in the number of Indians choosing New Zealand as their favoured destination. In the last financial year, more than 20,000 work visas were issued to people from India – that is more…
Read MoreImportance of embracing brave New Media
Indian Newlink has a strong and fair community voice. For us New Zealanders, that great Hindu festival of Diwali reached its zenith on the 13th of November but two days later there is another important date to celebrate for the Indian community. This newspaper will mark its 14th anniversary on the 15th of November. I am delighted and impressed that…
Read MoreCommendable growth amidst adversity
The first thing I do whenever I travel is buy a copy of the local newspaper. It helps me orient myself: there is nothing like the local media to link a reader to the current affairs and culture of a region. If Indian Newslink is a window into Indian New Zealand culture, it reflects a smart, modern community that is…
Read MoreThis newspaper has a lot to learn
Indian Newslink richly deserves its reputation of being the preeminent Indian newspaper in New Zealand. This standing is based on many years of operation, the quality of reporting, the breadth of topics usually covered, originality for examining issues of the day and high standard of production. Indian Newslink has branched out into supporting Indian businesses through its promotion of Business…
Read MoreGrowing confidence helps businesses
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Indian Newslink on 14-years of its Publication. Over the past several years, I have worked closely with this newspaper as a National Member of Parliament to support the Indian community and its cultural events, special occasions and festivities. Of course, through my regular columns in this publication, I have aimed to keep…
Read MoreTechnology begins stampede on print media
Indian Newslink, a South Asian community newspaper is celebrating its 14th anniversary this week, and I wish to congratulate the publication on this occasion and appreciate its achievements since its inception. A community newspaper, often provided free of charge, has many objectives, apart from driving income for its proprietor(s). A community newspaper primarily highlights what is going on in our…
Read MoreCommunity papers gather greater relevance
As a regular reader of (and an occasional contributor), Indian Newslink, I am happy to share my feelings about the paper on its 14th anniversary. Most readers will agree that Indian Newslink is a wonderful, punchy, high-quality newspaper. As a former newspaper and magazine editor, I can state with some authority that Indian Newslink is better than most community newspapers…
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