October 17, 2010

October 15, 2010 Issue

New Mayor faces new challenges

Just three days after his phenomenal electoral success, Auckland Super City Mayor Len Brown had his ambitious $5 billion rail project derailed with Prime Minister

Sir Anand accepts apology

Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand has accepted the written apology tendered to him by TVNZ Chairman Sir John Anderson and Chief Executive Rick Ellis over

October 15, 2010 Issue

Dream World sponsors Award

Auckland based Dream World New Zealand Limited is the new sponsor of the ‘Best Exporter to India Business’ category of the Indian Newslink Indian Business

October 15, 2010 Issue

Diwali 2010 Special

This issue contains a 52-Page Diwali Special beginning on Page 12. Although the actual day of the Festival of Lights is on November 5 this

October 15, 2010 Issue

IBA 2010 Awards Night

Our Guests of Honour this year include Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand, Lady Satyanand, Prime Minister John Key, Auckland Super City Mayor Len Brown, Trade

October 15, 2010 Issue

Freedom without discipline is perilous

Contrary to popular belief, journalism is not a profession that grants unlimited liberty to reporters and editors; in fact, it keeps them vulnerable to public

A loose cannon bombards national pride

TV1 Breakfast host Paul Henry’s comment against the Governor General Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand must not go unchallenged. It was clearly offensive and racist.

October 15, 2010 Issue

A single profile for all New Zealanders

The past two weeks have been interesting for the Indian community in New Zealand. A lot of water has flown under the bridge since Paul

October 15, 2010 Issue

Another honour for an Indian

Notwithstanding the scurrilous remarks of a television host in recent times, the fact that the country recognises talent and seeks the advice of experts was

Visa issue clarified

Wellington Reader Harish Patel had raised the following query: Is it true that visitors to India cannot purchase airline tickets locally for travel to other

TV stars shine on Indian Business Awards

Two well-known television personalities and a successful event manager and compere would be on stage at the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards (IBA) 2010 Black

Delhi to host Diaspora event

The Delhi Government will host the next edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in the Indian capital from January 7 to 9, 2011. The annual

Electoral Reforms may follow new Commission

The appointment of a new Electoral Commission with Justice Sir Hugh Williams as the Chairman is likely to the first phase in extensive electoral reforms

Clarity of vision improves politics

Our political system is structured to elect representatives from our communities to work on our behalf to make law and govern the nation. This role

Unhealthy practices lower education standards

While New Zealand is renowned as a viable and quality destination for international students, unhealthy market practices have begun to desecrate that status, a prominent

Union welcomes move on teachers

The Tertiary Education Union (TEU) has welcomed a recent Government decision that stipulates supervising procedures relating to students under training as teachers. Union President Dr

Productivity must accompany tax reforms

The tax switch sets the foundations for future growth, but it is not a panacea to all economic concerns of New Zealand. The reduction in

An opportune time for homebuyers

Since the past three years, property prices and interest rates have been low but not as low as they are now. The housing market today

Friendly website offers quality service

Visitors to our website (www.ird.govt.nz) say that apart from its refreshing new appearance, several facilities and online services are user-friendly and efficient. We have improved

October 15, 2010 Issue

Business Centre lifts customer profile

If you are a BNZ customer, you could have a temporary office of your own, complete with video conference, meeting room and other facilities without

Hacking makes auction website foul-proof

E-Bay is one of the most popular online auction websites in the world. Previously known as Auctionweb, it was established by Pierre Omidyar, a computer

Centre for Social Innovation opens

Organisations with a penchant for social innovation can benefit from a new facility just established in Massey University. The New Zealand Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Expert on emerging Asian powers

The emergence of China and India as the two major powerhouses of Asia and expected changes to the global economy would be the theme of

Spices Board has NZ flavour

The growing potential for marketing high quality spices is driving the Indian Government to New Zealand on a five-day mission next month. Spices Board of

October 15, 2010 Issue

Road Show to promote Indian Property

A Road Show to facilitate purchase of property in India will be held in Auckland on October 30 and 31, 2010. The two-day event, scheduled

Paul Henry and all that

One of the simplest things to do in the Paul Henry affair is to join the hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders who found him

Trust is good, control is better

The allegation of falsified enrolment of non-residents in South Auckland’s Papatoetoe area has cast a dark shadow of shame over the Indian community, since the

Racist comments undermine media integrity

A pertinent issue raised at the Annual General Meeting of the Pacific Islands Media Association (PIMA) held on October 1 at the AUT Conference room

Iraq should revert to self-governance

I arrived in Baghdad on a Royal Jordanian flight from Amman a few months ago to evaluate the progress of the transition from US military

October 15, 2010 Issue

New law shakes the democratic foundation

As the old adage goes, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Good intentions do not always lead straight to Hades, but the

Indian Newslink

Previous slide
Next slide

Advertisement

Previous slide
Next slide

Advertisement

Previous slide
Next slide

Advertisement

Previous slide
Next slide

Advertisement

Previous slide
Next slide

Advertisement

Previous slide
Next slide

Advertisement

Previous slide
Next slide

Advertisement

Previous slide
Next slide

Advertisement

Previous slide
Next slide

Advertisement

Previous slide
Next slide