August 14, 2012

The value of freedom can’t be assessed

Indians around the world will mark the independence of their motherland on August 15. Festivities would include flag hoisting, rendition of patriotic songs, cultural programmes,

August 15 2012

Key applauds Indian business community

Prime Minister John Key has paid tributes to the Indian business community in New Zealand, saying that Indian businesses have been strong and strategic partners

August 15 2012

Parent sponsorship made easier

New Zealanders with Citizenship or Permanent Residence status would be able to sponsor their parents with greater ease under the new immigration regime, which came

August 15 2012

Awards entries close on August 31

Entries to the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards 2012 will close at 6 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012. The Awards Scheme is open to

Judges confident of quality Awards entries

As the final date for entering the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards 2012 gets closer, our independent panel of judges is confident that the Scheme

August 15 2012

The ups and downs of rate increases

We are facing the single-biggest challenge for the new Auckland Council – merging the former rates systems into one – and I want to make

Solidarity marks Independence Day festivities

Indians in India and the Indian Diaspora the world over will mark India’s Independence Day on August 15, 2012. India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand

Gas supplier faces $17M fraud charges

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has brought 82 criminal charges on retail gas supplier E-Gas Limited (E-Gas), following investigations. Former Managing Director Ronald Peter Rosenberg

Texting behind wheels spells disaster

The problem of texting while driving is especially critical among teenage drivers. Statistics from many countries show that those under 20 years of age account

ID Cards for Punjabis

The Punjab Government has announced that it would launch this month a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Card for Punjabis living abroad to identify them for official

August 15 2012

Debate rages over Charter Schools Model

The Government’s proposal to create a new partnership with the private sector with the establishment of Charter Schools will see the light of the day,

August 15 2012

IBM teams with Unitec for skills development

In a move that could generate additional employment through development of skills, computer giant IBM has joined forces with Unitec Institute of Technology to establish

August 15 2012

Your home could breed food poison

Contrary to popular belief, food-borne ailments and diseases can emanate from our homes, although the need for good hygiene and good public health are imperative

August 15 2012

Strong network for polytechnics

Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has encouraged the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) to look at options for developing a network of South Island

August 15 2012

Expert questions funding policy

The Government was not talking to communities, businesses or workers, Tertiary Education Union (TEU) National President Sandra Grey said at ‘Speak Up for Education’ meeting

August 15 2012

Slow start for collective bargaining

It has been a slow start to collective bargaining at New Zealand’s universities this year with only Victoria, Massey and Otago beginning negotiations. The Tertiary

August 1, 2012 Issue

Million customers speak high degree of service

New Zealand’s newest mobile provider has continued its rapid growth, winning the support of more than a million Kiwi consumers and businesses after just three

Hiding income exposes you to the law

Are you in business or self-employed? In these tight economic times, most businesses are trying to cut costs wherever possible. But do not be tempted

Value gap affects listed companies

KPMG research shows that 45% of NZX listed companies are trading below the book value in their accounts, in some cases significantly so. The implication

Feeley moves to Lakes District Council

Adam Feeley, Chief Executive of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is leaving the post to take over as the Chief Executive of the Queenstown Lakes

Institute addresses business needs

The establishment of the Advanced Technology Institute addresses a significant need for business. Innovation is now essential for business success and the ATI’s focus on

Levy on leases creates imbalances

The Inland Revenue and Treasury have released an ‘Issues Paper,’ proposing to make lease inducement payments taxable. The proposed legislative change aims at ‘asymmetric tax

August 1, 2012 Issue

Trade agreements worry public libraries

Students at tertiary education libraries would find that they have less access to digital works if New Zealand signs a trade agreement with the US

August 1, 2012 Issue

Report cites ways to strengthen Indo-Aussie ties

Australia and India should look beyond their myopic view of current issues and concentrate on long-term relationship that would strengthen bilateral ties, says a report

Business

Sounds strategy helps business growth

The world economic situation continues to pose challenges with uncertainty ruling the markets but organisations that are well prepared with sound business strategies and financial

Legal complexity puzzles rental properties

The July ‘BNZ-REINZ Residential Survey’ indicated that the property market is firming up. Apart from first homebuyers, there are others shifting from small family homes

Making migrants feel at home

Media reports and surveys conducted by private consultants from time to time bring out one significant fact: that most immigrants, especially those from Asia are

August 15 2012

Solemn reminder of irrevocable grief

May 2012 marked a solemn reminder of three years that have passed since the end of decades-long violence in Sri Lanka. While some celebrated with

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