Women are the backbone of families, communities, businesses and economies. We’ve come a long way but we still have a very long way to go. Eighty-three years ago, the first woman was elected to our Parliament but women are not making the inroads into decision making or leadership roles we should be. Only 31% of our MPs are women, while…
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Banking is often seen as being dominated by men – but at ASB, Ashika Lal has thrived, achieving both her own ambitions and those of her many business customers. That’s mainly due to her own hard work and strong business acumen, but she’s also grateful for ASB’s inclusive environment, where everyone is free to contribute to the success of the…
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Experience and expertise are among the pre-requisites of legal practitioners and those with a friendly approach, faster accessibility, and sincere desire to promote customer care earn the respect of businesses and the resident communities. Shobhna Golian is one of the most prominent lawyers, admired for her legal acumen not only by businesses and individuals but also community organisations and charitable…
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Women of Indian origin have emerged as great team players and innovative businesspersons in New Zealand and among those known for their spirit of adventure and business acumen is Shivani Arora, Director of India Gate Restaurant, Shivani Vegetarian Restaurants (Papatoetoe and Mt Eden) and other enterprises, each of which is marked for high levels of productivity, staff motivation and profitability.…
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Vibrant and extremely diligent, Seema Chatly is often found handling multiple calls with equal charm and politeness. Managing a chain of lodges and motels across Auckland seamlessly comes easy to this spunky businesswoman. “My biggest high is interacting with guests from across the world, ensuring that they experience unique New Zealand culture and hospitality,” she said. Owner and director of…
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I am privileged to work with the Indian Community. It is also a pleasure to network with political leaders, influential business entrepreneurs and religious leaders. I have met many smart women in business, and it is a delight to see more and more women becoming the decision-makers. Empowering women Working for a Company that empowers women to the level to…
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The fact that hard work and honesty will be rewarded by popularity and success superseding despair and obstacles, has been proved time and again by people. Among them is Purnima Lekinwala, Director of Chakri Limited, a West Auckland (New Lynn) based company that produces a series of Indian snacks. Born and raised in an illustrious Gujarati family in Mumbai, India,…
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I am Navtej Kaur Singh, born in Punjab, India, brought up in Ba, Fiji. I have been living in New Zealand since 1986. I have taught high school Science since 1978 at Dav College in Fiji and many different cities all around New Zealand. With my younger son Khushdeep pursuing a career in Melbourne, I decided to take a trip…
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The increasing popularity of Indian cuisine and the need for consuming health foods have encouraged New Zealanders to seek groceries, snacks and other items made in India, Fiji and other parts of South Asia. This popularity has in turn encouraged establishment of Indian stores dealing with an ever-widening range of products. Among them is SSPRN New Zealand Limited, trading in…
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