July 31, 2013

The fast-expanding information technology and the stupendous growth of social media have created a conflict between the need for transparency and the sanctity of privacy,

The increasing instances of fraud and other types of economic crime not only tarnish New Zealand’s perceived image as the least corrupt country in the

A prominent lawyer known for his governance roles in major undertakings and a top executive with a reputation for high performance have joined the Board

Former Member of Parliament Dr Ashraf Choudhary has announced his candidature for the Papatoetoe Local Board in the ensuing election in October. The area is

As reported in Indian Newslink (July 15) several districts, towns and villages in Uttarakhand have been badly affected by floods. The State shares its border

The legal maxim that ‘Justice delayed is Justice denied,’ has been a subject of debate and even discord at several formal and informal meetings. While

Every day thousands of Aucklanders spend thousands of hours in congestion. It is frustrating, time consuming, costly and reduces our quality of life. We have

The Roskill Community Voice, a brand operated under City Vision, endorsed by Labour, Greens and Independents, has announced the following candidates for the Local Board

Local Government elections do not elicit the same excitement and expectation (at least not in the measure required) as the general election does every three

The Government has announced its support for the expansion of the AUT University Manukau Campus, providing for 4100 Equivalent Full Time Students (EFTS) over the

As Chairman of the Education & Science Committee and as a parent, I understand the importance of ensuring that our children receive the best possible

An increasing number of members of the Tertiary Education Union (TEU) are worried about their jobs, with an uncertain future staring at them. The Union’s

If you watch a baby or a toddler moving spontaneously to a piece of music, or a young child singing along to a song creating

Girl students are more concerned about completing their homework than their male counterparts, according to a Survey. The Survey, conducted by CensusAtSchool, an Educational Project,

Nursing Lecturer Sue White and Building Technology Lecturer, Kamuka Pati, have been recognised for excellence in Tertiary Teaching. The two Unitec lecturers and eight others

Robyn Henderson, Director of Live Simply Ltd in Auckland has successfully completed the Certificates in Small Business Management (CSBM) and Applied Small Business Growth and

In a move that economists, planners and businesses see as strategic and futuristic, New Zealand and Taiwan entered a new era of bilateral relationship with

With BNZ’s recent appointment of Ansuya Naidoo in a new role of Head of Indian Community Banking, she is already driving the Indian team’s vision

Some of the best-known entrepreneurs and professionals conforming to the Hindu religion will converge in Bangkok for a two-day conference that will challenge them to

The Awards Ceremony of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) held in Auckland recently was a double celebration for CBRE (New Zealand), a leading

Westpac St Lukes has a new Bank Manager, Dominic Carlos. Born and brought up in Mumbai, he has a Bachelor of Arts degree and has

I was asked at a recent meeting, ‘What are the biggest challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises?’ and ‘What are the biggest capability gaps

The Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regulation is good news. The Commission will review the state and extent of regulation in New Zealand and make recommendations

New Zealand companies are yet to realise the importance of volunteers and the country lags behind many others such as UK and US in promoting