April 1, 2012 Issue

April 1, 2012 Issue

Gender discrimination no good for Fiji

Traditionally Easter has been a time for the Christian community in Fiji to indulge in prayers and in solemn religious activities. Indo-Fijians of Hindu, Sikh

April 1, 2012 Issue

Friendly policy drives Super Ministry agenda

The concept of mergers to create ‘mega structures’ to achieve greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the government sector would become the norm if a series

April 1, 2012 Issue

Key assures mergers will boost efficiency

Prime Minister John Key believes that his government should be trim, accountable and more efficient, achieving economies of scale and higher levels of productivity. Those

April 1, 2012 Issue

Patton showcases product range in India

More than 50,000 visitors to the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Exhibition (AREX) 2012 held in Bangalore recently had an opportunity to view the products and

Tax policy signals work in progress

In a speech to the International Fiscal Association on March 16, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced the government’s tax policy priorities for 2012-13. The tax

We need an alternative to KiwiSaver

There is a problem with KiwiSaver. It does not seem to be achieving its objective. Auckland University lecturer Michael Littlewood recently argued that the increase

Reforms should not impair efficiency

In his penchant for a slimmer, fiscally and ‘morally’ fit government that has more muscle than flesh, Prime Minister John Key has announced the merger

Welfare reforms rock the Western world

While we are experiencing what seems like significant changes to welfare in New Zealand, far more radical change is occurring on the other side of

Let us insist on the ‘Right to Work’

There can be no argument against the government’s intention to overhaul the welfare system and bring all those capable of working into the job market.

We must set sail an Ocean Policy

Despite being a maritime country, New Zealand has not come out with a concrete Ocean Policy unlike its neighbour Australia. Australia’s Ocean Policy, released in

April 1, 2012 Issue

Karunanidhi plays the race card

Politicians are often accused of hypocrisy, the highpoint of which is when they are out of power and try to evoke a popular ideology dead

New Zealand tops in family violence

Before leaving the government and politics last year, the then Justice Minister Simon Power initiated a review of the New Zealand Family Court. Kerry Bevin,

Governance goes beyond majority view

The decisions of Parliament sometimes mean we are stuck with directions and decisions that we do not like, but must follow. A group headed by

April 1, 2012 Issue

Measures to quell family violence discussed

The Auckland region came together for the first time on March 2 to discuss its role in preventing family and sexual violence. The meeting (hui),

Migrants should adapt and adopt local values

I am responding to your informative editorial along with other articles on multiculturalism (Indian Newslink March 1). Having travelled extensively and as an ethnic person

April 1, 2012 Issue

‘Westerners’ display true spirit of Holi

It was not Race Relations Day, but ‘Rang Barse Holi Mela’ (Waitakere Holi) held at the Trusts Stadium in Henderson on March 11 had all

April 1, 2012 Issue

Flash mob splashes colours in Auckland

Flashmob culture is gaining popularity in Auckland, this time to spread fun and music to mark Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours. More than 75

April 1, 2012 Issue

Debutante seeks divinity in art form

The enthusiasm and devotion with which a number of youngsters learn Bharata Natyam, culminating in their Arangetram enlivens the hope that this great form of

April 1, 2012 Issue

Gita based lecture for spiritual knowledge

The world is brimming with technological advancements and materialistic abundance. The global transformation from industrial age to information age was orchestrated mainly by computer technology.

Model of the Fortnight

Everyone should interact with the community but must pursue objectives in life independently, says Araminta Chand, our Model of the Fortnight. The Fiji-born youngster moved

April 1, 2012 Issue

Festival highlights spirit of the Pacific

The 2012 ASB Polyfest held on March 14 was the biggest gathering of Polynesians. The annual event, now in its 37th year, attracted 58 schools,

April 1, 2012 Issue

‘Singing vilonist’ due in Auckland

One of the most proficient musicians of the Indian film industry will be in Auckland this weekend to present an exclusive violin concert. M Kalyan,

April 1, 2012 Issue

‘Singing vilonist’ due in Auckland

One of the most proficient musicians of the Indian film industry will be in Auckland this weekend to present an exclusive violin concert. M Kalyan,

April 1, 2012 Issue

Pukekohe gets its first cinema complex

It could well have been featured in ‘Ripley’s Believe it or Not,’ but few would have realised that Pukekohe had had to go without a

Beauty Pageant attracts nationwide talent

An event that has continuously enthralled a cross-section of the society encouraging young women to vie for a title that has gained prestige around the

April 1, 2012 Issue

Tendulkar sets an unbeatable record

My prediction of an India vs Australia final series (Indian Newslink, March 1, 2012) failed to materialise after Sri Lankans came home strong in the

April 1, 2012 Issue

Sachin keeps Bradman for company

The Indian cricket team may have left Australia empty-handed without making it to the finals of the CB triangular series, but a special presentation from

April 1, 2012 Issue

An eye-catching event becomes an eyesore

Ports of Auckland ‘Round the Bays’ is an enthralling event that most people look forward to, because of the seaside setting, good weather and most

Entrepreneurial support for Soccer

One of the greatest attributes of this newspaper is the constant support and patronage that it receives from advertisers and well-wishers since inception. Among them

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