February 2015

Fijilink

Better bilateral relations on the cards

Venkat Raman  Fiji can expect closer economic cooperation with India, leading to technical assistance in implementing growth-oriented programmes and constructive engagement in a number of

Fijilink

True democracy must reflect true media freedom

Dr Biman Prasad Fiji’s future as a social, economic and politically stable nation cannot be guaranteed unless freedom of expression is expressed through a free,

Business

Disruptive changes influence marketplace

Retail News Travel Retailing, Mobile Retailing, Faster Retailing, Experience Retailing and Innovative Retailing are the top retail trends for 2015 identified in the latest Deloitte

Business

Islamic Banking needs balanced Sharia governance

Second of several parts Abdulazeem Abozaid Islamic Finance faces challenges related to lack of proper and effective Sharia governance. Since inception, this self-regulated industry has

Business

Vehicle sales on the right track

Retail News Vehicle sales jumped more than 20% in 2014 with double-digit growth in almost every sector, according to Motor Trade Association (MTA). New commercial

Business

Sound economic management enhances global image

Gary Hawke New Zealand obviously does not enjoy the economic growth rates of Southeast Asia, let alone China. Nonetheless, indications during 2014 were that New

We want a rock solid economy

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi I am looking forward to another busy year as the government focuses on locking in the hard-won gains that New Zealanders have

Business

Good insurance comes with the right broker

Fali Mistry Many clients feel that they are healthy and refrain from availing insurances thinking that nothing will happen to them. In fact, they are

Business

Fresh Advisory Board for ‘Islamic’ KiwiSaver

A Correspondent Amanah Ethical has restructured its Islamic Advisory Board (IAB) as part of its ongoing development as a locally owned Islamic Financial Institution. The

Business

New course to address skills shortage

Harald van Heerde Massey University is launching New Zealand’s first business-focused analytics degree this month to address the skills shortage in analysing ‘big data.’ The

Business

Cheaper Vehicle Registration Fee on track

Teresa Marinovich Effective July 1, 2015, the ACC levy portion of your Vehicle Licensing Fee (popularly known as Registration Fee) will drop by about 41%,

Business

Doors closing fast on home affordability

Professor Paul Gallimore Houses across New Zealand decreased in affordability by 14.1% over the 12 months ending November 2014, and on current trends, Auckland’s lack

Women in Business

Ansuya Naidoo

I am privileged to work with the Indian Community. It is also a pleasure to network with political leaders, influential business entrepreneurs and religious leaders.

Women in Business

Kamil Lakshman

Planning to move to New Zealand and change your life for the better? Then talk to Kamil Lakshman, an expert on Employment and Immigration Law.

Women in Business

Ronita Sharma

Seeing men and women happy, healthy and beautiful has been my ambition since my formative years and I am happy that Forever Shine Beauty Therapy

Women in Business

Nileshna Narayan

Nileshna Narayan is Regional Director for CrestClean in South and East Auckland. She and her husband, Viky, own the Master Franchise rights to this large

Women in Business

Dr Ratneesh Suri

When Dr Ratneesh Suri moved to New Zealand from India 11 years ago with her husband and three-year-old son, she had little idea she would

Women in Business

Shivani Arora

Women of Indian origin have emerged as great team players and innovative businesspersons in New Zealand and among those known for their spirit of adventure

Women in Business

Shams Shiraz

Business runs in the blood for Shams Shiraz, Business Development Manager of Jesters Mt Wellington, recipient of the ‘Business Excellence in Retail Trade’ at the

Women in Business

Nazneen Daruwalla

Nazneen Daruwalla, Director of ‘Alter Me,’ has come a long way in establishing herself as a young businesswoman. Whilst completing her Bachelor of Arts (Major

Women In Business

Navtej Kaur Singh

I am Navtej Kaur Singh, born in Punjab, India, brought up in Ba, Fiji. I have been living in New Zealand since 1986. I have

Women In Business

Divya Nayyar

The increasing popularity of Indian cuisine and the need for consuming health foods have encouraged New Zealanders to seek groceries, snacks and other items made

Women in Business

Sania Ashraf

Travel agencies are the first and most important point of contact for business and leisure travelers and their expertise and guidance assures people of convenience

Fiji Media Decree beaches justice

Editorial Two Guest Editorial by Dr Biman Prasad The Media Industry Development Decree (MIDA) issued recently by the Fijian Government is regressive and suppresses Media

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A president falls by his own sword

Asoka Basnayake The defeat of incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa in the Sri Lanka’s Presidential election held on January 8, 2015 (two years ahead of schedule) has

Community

Divinity inspires Temple work in Otahuhu

Sathiyaselvan Members of the New Zealand Thirumurugan Temple Society like Nadesan Nanthakumar have been offering their knowledge, expertise and skills for the development of our

Community

Lankans mark ‘Thai Pongal’ in Auckland

Kailesh Thanabalasingham The New Zealand Sri Lanka Forced Migrants’ Support Group Inc celebrated Tamil Thai Pongal on January 17, 2015 at the Ambury Regional Park (Mangere

Community

Information workshops for new arrivals

Staff Reporter New migrants including refugees who complain that there is no proper settlement process would have themselves to blame if they do not attend

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