Labour MP finds new potential in Telangana Priyanca Radhakrishnan Happy New Year- from India! Although I am here on holiday, I have been reflecting on the relationship between India and New Zealand and the potential that remains to be realised. Our government is stepping up efforts to bring India and New Zealand closer together as partners. As part of that,…
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Venkat Raman Year 2020 will mark a milestone in the annals of history of the Indian community in New Zealand general and Auckland in particular, as the Auckland Indian Association (AIA) celebrates 100 years of its establishment. Not surprisingly unique and distinct from its likes around the world, AIA is the mother of all Indian organisations in New Zealand. It…
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Venkat Raman Violence, rallies, burning of vehicles, protest marches and a postponed Summit with Japan are among the aftermath of new controversial legislation passed by the two houses of Parliament and ratified by the President in India last week. The international press has criticised The Citizens (Amendment) Bill 2019 as ‘an insult to India’s 200 million Muslims’ as the new…
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Christmas is a time to give, love and promote goodwill and understanding. In the Western world including New Zealand, it is the beginning of the holiday season. Millions of New Zealanders, irrespective of their otherwise religious and social beliefs, would mark the occasion with gaiety and fun. We offer our choicest greetings to our advertisers, readers, contributors and well-wishers and…
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Venkat Raman The government has set up a new category called ‘Culturally Arranged Visitor Visa’ to cater to people who subscribe to arranged marriages conducted overseas. An additional complement of 177 staff have been recruited since June this year to help with visa processing and reduce delays. Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway told Indian Newslink this evening that the new Category…
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Venkat Raman Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has said that he would be talking to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) on the ‘Partnership Visa’ issue, the new procedures of which will impact on Asian communities. There is likelihood of young couple being separated for a length of time. Tempers have been flying all over the place for the past two weeks since…
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Michael Wood 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 hysterical commentary…
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Phil Goff 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 people more…
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Jo Moir The Transport Ministry says that legitimate submissions opposing the Car Tax-Rebate Scheme were wrongly disregarded as spam. National Party Leader Simon Bridges has accused Associate Transport Minister Julie-Anne Genter of gagging people opposed to the Scheme. The Ministry is assuring those who have made submissions through the National Party that their views will inform its advice to Associate…
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Venkat Raman Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Ethnic Communities Minister Jenny Salesa, Social Development Minister and Opposition Leader Simon Bridges, have greeted the Sponsors of the Twelfth Annual Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards. Their video messages were viewed at the Sponsors Dinner held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Pullman Hotel in Auckland. Thanking Sponsors for their continued support, they said,…
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