April 2012

1st May 2012 Issue

Muthtamil Sangam wins Cricket Championship again

The ‘Spirit of Cricket Tournament’ held between different cricket playing migrant ethnic groups is one of the most significant events of the year. Muthtamil Sangam

Sports body ready for Fanca 2012

The New Zealand Sports Associations, an amalgam of a number of Muslim Sports Associations, is gearing itself to participate in the upcoming FANCA international tournament,

Food 4 Less

Patrons make the best of Anniversary bonanza

Thousands of shoppers made the best of the special prices at their favourite supermarket in recent weeks, taking home products of their choice and need

Food 4 Less

A supermarket that offers more for less

The recent rise in food prices, orchestrated by a number of factors including the increase in the rate of Good and Services Tax (GST) has

Food 4 Less

Halal certification adds value

One of the most important aspects of Halal trade is the certification that the items manufactured, processed, transported, distributed and sold conform to the tenets

A Store that caters to all homes

Thousands of customers who are used to quality products under one roof at Food 4 Less Supermarkets in South and West Auckland, are happy with

A Supermarket with a Super Mission

Big businesses can invest in IT systems that make them efficient and their size allows them to buy in bulk. The more concentrated the retail

April 30, 2012 Issue

Immigration rules ease for overseas students

The government is introducing a number of changes to the immigration rules concerning health certificates that are likely to make it easier for international students

April 30, 2012 Issue

Murder convict goes in for 14 plus years

Perpetrators of family violence would have got a clear message from a recent Hamilton Court verdict that they would spend a long time behind bars

April 30, 2012 Issue

Youngster drowns at Waterfall

An Easter Weekend outing ended in a tragedy for a group of 12 Aucklanders as one of their mates fell into a waterfall and drowned.

Export Education takes us to the world domain

In an article titled ‘Downgrading Indian market begs the question’ published in our June 1, 2011 issue, New Zealand Career College (NZCC) Managing Director Feroz

Real issues that rocked Port of Auckland

About 5000 Aucklanders marched in protest on March 10, 2012 against the decision of the Ports of Auckland to sack 300 workers and contract out

Simplistic approach weakens local governments

The ‘Better Local Government’ reforms announced by Prime Minister John Key recently are simplistic. The central government is ignoring the key issues that continue to

April 30, 2012 Issue

Stay of execution appeases Sikhs

Community leaders and ordinary Sikhs all over the world have expressed relief over the stay of execution of Balwant Singh Rajoana in India. The High

Second phase of NZF probe begins

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has commenced Part II of its investigation into NZF Group Limited, NZF Money Limited and their related companies. NZF Money

Fraudster gets another six months

The Wellington District Court sentenced a 62-year-old Waikanae man to an additional prison term of six months for failing to pay reparation of $110,000 to

Former director pleads guilty to charges

John William Jackson (62) was sentenced to two years and five months imprisonment in the North Shore District Court on March 29, 2012, after pleading

Strange bedfellows in Fiji politics

Ahead of the 2014 elections, leaders of Fiji’s two rival political parties, namely the Fiji Labour Party (FLP) and the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewe (SDL)

Teacher gives up JP status

A former Hamilton high school principal has relinquished his post as a Justice of the Peace (JP) following his conviction of fraud charges. Martin Elliott

Student loan changes take effect

A number of changes that took effect on April 1, 2012, would impact student loan borrowers, KiwiSaver members and people receiving Working for Families Tax

Promising prospects need better management

The year has begun to show promise for the export education sector and opened a pathway to achieve the ambitious goal of doubling export education

Indian student in prison for fraud

A Perth-based Indian student will spend 14 months in jail for his involvement in a scam to falsify English test scores to get Australian visas.

Reunion brings joy and memories

Former students of one of the most prestigious and progressive schools of Fiji held a get-together in Australia last month. It was reportedly one of

Quake shakes international student numbers

The number of international students enrolling at our tertiary institutions in South Island took a massive hit last year, which Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment

April 30, 2012 Issue

Graduation heralds new era of progress

A night of celebration and inspiration heralded the graduation of 200 New Zealand Career College (NZCC) students at the Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre in

Nature’s fury insufferable for Fijians

Parts of Fiji that had suffered flooding in January are again submerged. Is it Nature’s wrath or Nature’s tears? Whatever it is, Fiji has had

April 30, 2012 Issue

Aid builds bridge over troubled waters

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will make $500,000 immediately available to agencies assisting flood victims in Fiji. “In addition to the

Bainimarama promises speedy assistance

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama met with members of the Ba Chamber of Commerce last fortnight, assuring them of speedy government assistance. “Your concern is my

Old players set new rules in poll game

I read with increasing interest, and not a little bit of trepidation, the recent release by former Fijian Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase on his Party’s

Fiji celebrates demise of Great Council of Chiefs

The Bainimarama government has finally dissolved the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC), which had gained notoriety for delving into politics, aiding and abetting successive coups.

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