October 1, 2010 Issue

If you have been a victim of corruption while dealing with Immigration New Zealand or if you believe that your application is being unduly delayed

The Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards (IBA) 2010 Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation Night will be held on Monday, November 15, 2010 at Stamford Plaza

From today (October 1), our Indian communities will benefit from the biggest changes to our tax system in nearly 25 years. National has cut personal

A new production facility in North Island is the latest player in the poultry market, with strategies to deliver quality products and services, and plans

A voluntary organisation involved in crime detection has assured the public that the identity of those providing information on perpetrators of crime would remain confidential.

The upcoming Commonwealth Games in the Indian Capital (Delhi 2010) may have caused embarrassment to the Indian Government and the Diaspora with many facilities remaining

As the old adage goes, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Good intentions do not always lead straight to Hades, but the

This year’s Local Council Election will set the values and direction for Auckland for many years to come. I want the new Council to be

Just over a month ago, I sat in the back of the Manukau District Court as the Monday morning lists were read. The local Police

With the ballot papers in almost everyone’s hand now for the Auckland Super City and District Health Board elections, it is time to decide your

The Christchurch Earthquake has affected many of us. I first visited the city the day after and was I was impressed by the spirit and

The Local Board elections represent an important opportunity for the Indian community. Our numbers have grown rapidly over the last few years and today we

An academic has lashed out the appointment of directors to manage services at the new Auckland (Super) City Council saying that it is “a blow

Prime Minister John Key is one of the few but the most important supporter that Act Leader Rodney Hide has left in the wake of

Every voter has the same power in a democratic election, regardless of his or her ethnicity and socio-economic status, true to the Gandhian belief, “The

Every year, nearly 5000 people die from smoking-related illnesses in New Zealand, while smoking costs our health system nearly $2 billion, far more than the

I am pleased that the Government is proposing to let local authorities such as the new Auckland Council to have a greater say on issues

There has been a lot of talk lately about the high level of alcohol abuse in our society. The last Labour Government asked the Law

We all want children to get the skills they need to succeed, reach their full potential, and have a bright future. That is why education

The Electoral Commission has advised all registered voters to send their voting papers exercising their choice on or before October 6, 2010, although the closing

The growing potential for trade with India, the current market situation, the existing and emerging challenges and opportunities would be among the highlights of a

The Manukau based GMP Pharmaceutical Limited walked away with the Excellence in Exporting Award at the Enterprising Manukau Awards Presentation Night held at the Telstra

New Zealand investors do not appear to evince interest in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India, a top official of the Indian Government has said.

The Indian Government has serious concerns over the prevalence of money laundering and as a prime target for terrorist attacks, the anxiety is to stem

Planning for good health Contrary to popular belief, biotechnologists and experts in medical science are not those who remain within the confines of laboratories; they

Indian Newslink readers have asked the following questions: I have been issued with an invoice (for $1000) dated September 20, 2010 with GST at 12.5%.

Recent revelations on voter registration for the Super City elections have created a storm of protests and seriously compromised the image of people of Indian

While the Financial Action Task Force, an inter-governmental body has set standards and procedures to fight money laundering, the menace continues to grow, with the

It was 435 am on September 4 (Saturday), when I was thrown out of my bed and hit hard on the wall. With an aching

Hinduism, often said to be a way of life and not a religion, extols the concept of gender equality although the Indian society is sometimes