October 30, 2014

Nov 1 2014 Issue

Funding cuts hurt Indian community associations

A growing number of Indian community organisations and individuals are beginning to question the rationale of the Auckland Council spending hundreds of thousands of dollars

Immigration fraudsters sentenced

The Auckland District Court sentenced two Fijian nationals on charges of providing false and misleading information to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) on October 2, 2014.

Nov 1 2014 Issue

Oh, Mother! Lead us toward Love and Peace

The life and work of the late Mother Teresa of Kolkata will be remembered at the fifth Annual Interfaith Meeting at the Catholic Church of

Nov 1 2014 Issue

Awards Night to acknowledge business excellence

With just about three weeks left for the Gala Black Tie Dinner and Presentation Ceremony, the BNZ-Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards (INLIBA) 2014 has entered

Nov 1 2014 Issue

National Government back at work

I want to thank all New Zealanders who voted in the September 20 General Election. Obviously, the result for National was gratifying, and was a

Senseless comments disturb racial harmony

I refer to three newspaper articles, namely the report titled, ‘INZ puts another spin on racism,’ Editorial captioned, ‘Another official, another racist comment’ (both appeared

Immigration quota for Fijians next year

There have been interesting developments in recent times that are worth reading. Fiji has once again regained its power, with the lifting of its suspension

Nov 1 2014 Issue

New boys add to Constabulary

At least three young men of Indian origin would soon join active police service in different districts of the New Zealand Police and serve the

Stillness can stir trouble in Parks

Auckland is a vibrant city and has been rated by travel bible ‘Lonely Planet’ as one of the world’s top 10 cities to visit. The

Hand-up is better than hand-out

National believes that people are better off in work. While welfare is an important safety net, it is intended to be a temporary fix rather

Scholar cites reasons for student apathy

A Massey University PhD candidate has written a thesis examining the reasons for high school students in India not choosing science subjects. It may sound

Financial literacy programme for workers

Frenzi Group, one of New Zealand’s leading hospitality companies, is offering the financial literacy programme to employees to help them better manage their finances. The

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Bainimarama extols Sri Lankans

Josaia Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama, the newly elected Prime Minister of Fiji has acknowledged the immense debt Fiji owes to Sri Lanka. As reported in these

Regional Forum reinstates membership

The Pacific Islands Forum announced its decision to lift the ban imposed on the Republic of Fiji and welcomed the country back in to its

Clocks go forward in Fiji

Daylight saving comes into effect in Fiji from November 2, 2014. A Government notification said that all clocks should be moved forward by one hour

NFP ends 14 years of exile

Deepawali or Diwali is the Festival of Lights. It is a time of rejoicing with family and friends. It is also a time for prayer

Sound risk management helps banks to grow

While the regulatory framework of the banking sector in New Zealand is robust and rigid, commercial banks that have sound risk management strategies will continue

Nov 1 2014 Issue

Retail News teams up with our Business Awards

We are happy to announce that ‘Retail News,’ a web-based newsletter and communication service, has teamed up with Indian Newslink to bring the strengthens of

Watershed verdict on taxable income

The tax case relating to Vector Limited vs the Commissioner of Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on a dispute of income or capital was decided in

Discipline breeds entrepreneurial success

People in Business When GMP Pharmaceuticals Limited launched its Dairy Division about three years ago, it required an executive team that would draw upon its

Finance firm offers insurance advantage

A veteran of the insurance industry has joined forces with a finance company to strengthen the quality of products and services offered to a growing

Hotelier wins Leadership Award

Sudima Auckland Airport Hotel was a winner at the Westpac South Auckland Business Awards ceremony held on October 9. Sudima Group Director of Operations Les

Veteran Banker returns to India

Naveen Upreti, who served Bank of Baroda (New Zealand) Limited as Managing Director, returned to India with his wife Geetha last week on completion of

Social spending must have better rationale

We spend a lot on welfare. According to recent Treasury figures, of the $92.2 billion the Government spends, $50.5 billion flows into welfare, health and

Nov 1 2014 Issue

Lifting business confidence brightens outlook

Construction activity continues to stand out with continued gains across both residential and non-residential construction. An increase in major construction projects is a good sign

Modi visit puts Fiji on world stage

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Fiji on November 19, 2014, following his engagements in Australia, which would include the G20 Summit in Brisbane

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