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Historical visit concludes with hope, optimism, agreements, and awards Maya Shivam

and services with India topped $2 billion last year, and more than 23,000 Indian students studied in New Zealand last year alone.”

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istory was created when the President of India arrived in New Zealand on April 30—the first visit by an Indian President to the country.

Expectations were high, as the visit was viewed as an opportunity to highlight the warm Indo-Kiwi relationship based on a shared Commonwealth heritage, commitment to democracy and the over 160,000 New Zealanders of Indian-origin, who make an important contribution to business, cultural and sporting life in New Zealand.

President Mukherjee and his delegation arrived for a series of events in Auckland, including an official welcome at the Government House Auckland, a state dinner hosted by the Governor-General, and talks with the Governor-General and the Prime Minister.

While in Auckland, President Mukherjee also addressed students at the AUT Business School and met Indian business and community leaders. Prime Minister John Key said, “India is an increasingly important trade and economic partner for New Zealand. Our total trade in goods

President Mukherjee and his delegation arrived for a series of events in Auckland, including an official welcome at the Government House Auckland, a state dinner hosted by the Governor-General, and talks with the GovernorGeneral and the Prime Minister.

The flight arrived early morning and Air India One was heartily welcomed by the Minister of Ethnic Relations Sam Lotu-liga and other business and community leaders, both Indian and Kiwi, along with the media.

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ater that day, the President attended the official welcome at the Government House by the Governor-General. The President was given a traditional Maori welcome or powhiri with the Haka and the traditional hongi.

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The Indian national flag was hoisted, which was followed by the Indian national anthem. The President, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, then inspected the Guard of Honour.

President Mukherjee invites New Zealand to join Make in India initiative

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uring his address at the state dinner held at the Government House, President Pranab Mukherjee invited New Zealand investors and entrepreneurs to participate in the Make in India initiative.

“New Zealand has made tremendous progress in dairy development, food processing, communications and information technology, clean energy and water, disaster management, biotechnology, healthcare and services, to mention a few,” Mukherjee said in his speech during the banquet. “We would very much like to enhance our bilateral co-operation in these areas, learn from the successful experience and practices of New Zealand and collaborate with you in creating new and innovative products and technology,” he said.

Stating that India looked forward to new partnerships with New Zealand in areas of common interest, he said, “We invite investors and entrepreneurs from New Zealand to join Indian counterparts in the Make in India initiative of my government.”

Mukherjee said that bilateral relations between India and New Zealand gained a new momentum since the visit of New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to India in June 2011 stating that it was in 2013 that our bilateral trade crossed $1 billion.

Andrew Little meets with President Mukherjee

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eader of the Opposition Andrew Little says it was a privilege to meet the President of India during his recent visit to Auckland. The meeting signalled

6 May 2016 | www.iwk.co.nz the importance of the Labour Party’s relationship with the Indian community in New Zealand.

“We enjoyed a fruitful conversation where a Free Trade Agreement with India was discussed including issues around economic development and food security.

“I urged that the FTA be expedited and the President said he looked forward to new trade partnerships with New Zealand.

This would be of value to both countries and is an important ongoing issue for the relationship between our two nations.

“I also raised with the President the valuable contribution of the Indian community in New Zealand and the community’s warm history with the Labour Party,” Andrew Little said.

INZBC- catalysts to Indo– Kiwi business relationship

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ith new initiatives undertaken by the Indian government, the economy of India is bound to grow at 8–10% for several decades, said Honourable President of India at the Business Leaders Meet held on May 1 in Central Auckland.

Business leaders across New Zealand were invited to meet the Hon. President of India. The Business Leaders meet was hosted by Indian High Commission, Wellington along with India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC).

President Mukherjee congratulated New Zealand for a high GDP and GNP growth. He expressed his happiness over the great leadership provided to the younger generation of the country. Mentioning about the 15,000 Indian students studying in various universities and colleges in New Zealand, the president acknowledged that New Zealand is one of the top destinations for Indian students.

INZBC Chair, Robert Barker. He further added that the government of India welcomes investments from New Zealand in broad range of sectors such as agriprocessing, food processing, post-harvest technology transfer in refrigeration, cold chains, storage and logistics for minimising post-production losses.

“We sincerely hope that honourable president takes back with him the message of furthering the already blossoming bilateral relationship between India and New Zealand,” said INZBC Treasurer, Bhav Dhillon.

Mr Dhillon commented later that the FTA process with India needs patience by both the countries so that it becomes valuable for the needs of both countries.

“We sincerely hope that honourable president takes back with him the message of furthering the already blossoming bilateral relationship between India and New Zealand,” said INZBC Treasurer, Bhav Dhillon.

“There is a wrong perception that the India-NZ FTA is taking a long time. The talks with China went to 14–15 rounds Red and the talks withBlack India are stillOrange at the th 10 round.”

The economy of India is the seventhlargest in the world by nominal GDP and the third-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). Due to the enormous opportunity that lies in India, the relationship with India has become the priority relationship for the New Zealand government.

The New Zealand-India FTA is a crucial step towards achieving that goal. The president’s visit to New Zealand expedited the talks further in areas of agriculture, dairy, food processing, education and skill development as well as high technology.

FTA between the two countries is likely to boost the trade significantly and benefit the countries in a number of ways such as vast market for consumer products and services, reduced tariffs on Indian imports and more certainty for investors.

Code share agreement with India finalised—Air Traffic Agreement signed

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n the sidelines of the business meet, a new deal between New Zealand and India was signed that opens the door for a direct flight between the two countries.

The air services agreement signed in Auckland should also boost tourism and trade between New Zealand and the world’s second-most populated nation, says Transport Minister Simon Bridges.

Bridges signed the deal with Sanjeev Balyan, India’s Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare. The ceremony at the Langham Hotel was witnessed by Prime Minister John Key and Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.

INZBC was acknowledged for its work and contribution in making this a reality.

The president brings home the message of peace and solidarity

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“I am going back with the deep satisfaction that we have identified a group of persons, identified a country where we share the common perception about the development, progress, peace and prosperity,” said President Mukherjee.

The president urged Kiwi businesses to look seriously at India as an investment destination.

“Huge and growing market potential continues to attract Kiwi businesses to India. Many of the big names across the globe are present in India. I believe New Zealand businesses need to take that extra step to tap those potential opportunities,” said,

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he High Commissioner of India, Sanjiv Kohli, hosted a dinner reception in honour of the president on the evening of May 1. It was an occasion where a large chunk of the Indian diaspora gathered in honour of the President of India.

The evening was well planned and executed under the able guidance of the High Commissioner.

Last weekend, I welcomed Indian important trade and economic partner for President Shri Pranab Mukherjee on a New Zealand with our total trade in goods historic visit to New Zealand, the first ever and services topping $2 billion last year. by an Indian president. The president’s - NZ Prime Minister John Key visit was also a great opportunity to highlight our warm relationship, which is based on a shared Commonwealth heritage and commitment to democracy.

President Mukherjee and his delegation arrived for a three-day visit on Saturday, April 30 and attended a series of events in Auckland, including an official welcome at Government House in Auckland, a state dinner hosted by the Governor-General, and talks with the Governor-General and myself. We had a number of positive conversations focused on establishing a free trade agreement between our two countries. India is an increasingly

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The presidential address was something that everyone waited for and Shri Pranab Mukherjee, known for being a strong orator, did not disappoint.

He said, “If we want to draw a lesson from history, we have to draw the lesson of peace and solidarity.”

He went on to narrate the story of Tagore, who wrote to thinkers and educationists from his deathbed expressing concern over the future of the world asking them why they were all silent during the time of the world war. He eventually received a

response from one of them that reassured him and rid him of his anxiety. The letter read: “Tagore, the course of civilisation has never been dominated by the swords of conquerors but by persons who preach message of love and compassion.

Therefore, the contemporary history is not going to be shaped by the black shirts of Mussolini, the brown shirts of Hitler, not even the red shirts of Stalin but by a frail person who has no shirt and lives in your country—Mahatma Gandhi.” He called upon the Indian diaspora to further Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace and solidarity while serving your motherland from afar.

The highlight of the evening was singing the Indian national anthem that brought a lump in every throat and a tear to many an eye.

MoU brings senior Indian historian to Victoria

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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Auckland in the presence of the President of India gives Victoria University of Wellington students a unique opportunity to be taught about India by a senior Indian historian.

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Under the MoU, a senior Indian academic will visit Victoria University every year to teach an undergraduate course on modern Indian history and culture.

The MoU will also enhance academic relationships between Victoria and Indian universities, creating opportunities for greater exchanges of ideas, staff and students.

The parties to the MoU are Victoria University’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations of New Delhi. The MoU will continue a visiting ICCR Chair in Indian Studies.

Hon. Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment was also present at the occasion.

Professor Jennifer Windsor, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, signed the MoU with His Excellency Mr Sanjiv Kohli, who signed on behalf of the ICCR. The arrangement will continue until 2019.

New Zealand Excellence Awards for Indian students announced

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ertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced a new university scholarship initiative for Indian students. The announcement was made while President Mukherjee was in Auckland.

Thirty-five top Indian scholars are being offered the opportunity to study graduate and postgraduate programmes at eight of New Zealand’s world-class universities, including in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), fashion, and business-related courses through the New Zealand Excellence Awards.

India is New Zealand’s 10th largest trade partner. Last year, our two-way trade reached $2 billion. This initiative signals

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the commitment of the New Zealand Government and our universities to strengthen the relationship and recognise India as a core trade, economic, political and education partner.

Education is key to New Zealand’s bilateral relationship with India. In 2014, more than 20,000 Indian students chose to study in New Zealand, making India the second-largest source of international students to New Zealand.

“Scholarship programmes [such as] this are an important aspect of strengthening the New Zealand-India education relationship. Each Indian student studying here will act as an ambassador for New Zealand promoting the high quality of our university system.

“Continuing to grow the number of higher-level Indian students studying courses in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is a top priority, especially in study disciplines that New Zealand industries need in order to keep growing,” says Mr Joyce.

The successful New Zealand Excellence Awards recipients will each receive NZD $5,000 towards their tuition fees and will begin their studies in 2016 and 2017.

It was both an honour and a privilege to meet the honourable President of India. This was a historic visit, both because it was a first by any Indian president and also because of the numerous things that were achieved.

The Air Services Agreement will go a long way in increasing the people-to-people contact and encouraging trade between the two countries. I look forward to a better and a mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries.

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President Mukherjee’s visit is a Black Orange significant step in strengthening bilateral Red ties between New Zealand and India. India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It represents huge opportunities for trade and is a priority relationship for the New Zealand Government. In 2011, Prime Minister launched the NZ Inc India Strategy, a plan for India to become a core trade, economic and political partner for New Zealand.

The visit by President Mukherjee was a historic visit not only because this was the first visit to New Zealand by an Indian president but also because of what we achieved. New Zealand and India have negotiated and signed air services agreement to enable more flights between (AUT) business school. In his presence, the two countries. New Zealand airlines Hon. Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary now have the option to code-share to Education, Skills and Employment seven major cities in India. This will Minister announced that New Zealand undoubtedly boost tourism and trade, will start offering scholarships to 35 giving further encouragement to our Indian scholars. These scholarships will investors and exporters. encourage bright Indians to study towards It was also my honour to meet graduate and postgraduate programmes President Mukherjee during his visit. I at any of our universities. took the opportunity to make the case The latest signed agreements will for an Indian consulate to be based in surely boost the friendship between the Auckland because a large number out two countries and push them to remain of the 160,000 people of Indian origin core partners in economic and political reside in the greater Auckland region. I sectors. I hope that the two countries also took the opportunity to share with continue to thrive by collaborating the delegation, the need for direct flights with each other and benefit people between New Zealand and India. who call New Zealand and India their President Mukherjee was invited to permanent homes. speak and interact with students at the Auckland University of Technology’s —MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi

Behind the scenes hero

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or those who don’t know, His Excellency Mr Sanjiv Kohli, the High Commissioner of India, presented his credentials just 10 days before this historic visit and within this short span of time, he displayed his organisational as well as people management skills to provide excellent leadership, coupled with timely decisionmaking to make this visit a success.

Talking on the sidelines of this visit, a senior security official along with the president commented, “I have been involved with 35 president visits over the years and this visit can surely be termed as the best.” With the feedback we have got from all quarters, there is no doubt that Mr Kohli has managed to hit a six on the first delivery.

After the president left, Indian Weekender spoke to Mr Kohli and he commented as below: “The visit of our Honourable President to New Zealand has been hugely successful. The visit has reaffirmed the priority that India attaches to this important and historic relationship.

Discussions between the two countries clearly brought out the great potential that exists for mutual benefit in an enhanced partnership at all levels, bilateral, regional and multilateral. We foresee a more substantive engagement in areas of trade and investment. The signing of agreements in the fields of air connectivity and education is an acknowledgement of our rapidly increasing cooperation in the education and tourism sectors. The impact of these agreements will, however, extend beyond these two sectors. The visit will provide a new momentum to our foreign policy towards the Asia-Pacific region. This visit has shown that India and New Zealand may be geographically distant but the warmth and friendship

that marks our relationship is remarkable.

I take this opportunity to thank the government and people of New Zealand for the hospitality and goodwill extended by them during this visit. I do not have adequate words to thank our friends from various government organisations such as MFAT, VCO, Auckland Airport and police authorities who ensured that the various arrangements for the visit were just perfect. I also convey my gratitude to the business community of New Zealand as well as to the Indian community for their enthusiastic participation in the events organised during the visit. My gratitude is also due to the media for their comprehensive coverage of the visit.

I will be failing in my duty if I do not acknowledge the hard work put in by the management and staff of The Langham and Rendezvous hotels in Auckland in making our delegates feel comfortable.”

On another note, we have no doubt that with his experience and skill, the High Commissioner will scale new heights in the India-NZ relationship. We at Indian Weekender will continue to follow his progress during his term in Wellington and wish him the very best.

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One-day expo spreads awareness on common health issues

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poken Words Youth Group hosted a Health Expo at Gurudwara Nanaksar, Manurewa on Saturday, April 30, where around 200 people received information on common health issues in the community.

Present at the expo were MP Mr Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Manurewa Local Board Chairperson Angela Dalton, and Deputy Chairperson Simeon Brown, who appreciated and congratulated the youth members on their successful initiative of creating awareness.

The programme started with an introduction by Harjit Kaur—the emcee for the day—followed by an informative presentation by Yash Chheda from Heart Foundation, Melanie Jaggs from Age Concern and Tanveer Kaur from Specsavers.

Healthy snacks and lunch was served after the presentations.

People received information about diabetes, dental care, cholesterol, and water safety. Michelle Henry from Burns Support Group gave safety tips to prevent burns, medical emergencies were addressed by St Johns, MP Bakshi shared useful tips about back injury prevention, Dr Prakash Grover spoke about mental health and Dr Nagi shared his views on healthy living.

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anukau Indian Association (MIA) hosted a public meeting on Friday, April 29, on the issue of rising crime in Auckland, especially in the south of the city where assaults have become a daily routine.

Present at the meeting were MP Jenny Salesa and MP Phil Goff of Labour party, Auckland Council Deputy Chair Ross Robertson, MIA President Veer Khar, community representatives, shop owners and victims of crime.

South Auckland has recently become a hub for the crime mongers to rob, assault and peddle unsolicited activities. The objective behind these actions has more often than not been termed as opportunistic and materialistic instead of being racially motivated.

According to the community representatives, most of the victims are dissatisfied with the approach and actions of the police; some even complain of not being heard at all by the police. The victims mostly are dairy, liquor, jewellery shop owners besides pedestrians on deserted streets. The gathering raised concerns among many who questioned if the police were properly performing their duty.

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by MP Phil Goff, only six per cent of the crimes reported are solved or has an outcome where the offenders are punished

but the remaining 94 per cent manage to get away with it without being convicted or punished. This further encourages them to continue with such activities and increases the number of crimes in the city.

A victim present at the meeting spoke of the astonishing response and action from police when her husband was being attacked at the East Tamaki dairy shop last week.

“My husband was being hit with a hammer by a man when he tried to retort to the robbery at our dairy shop in East Tamaki. I called the police and mentioned that we are being assaulted right now. I was [asked] silly questions instead of sending the cops to the scene. On raising an alarm, locals and friends rushed to the scene but by that time the offender had fled. The police arrived much later after the attacker [ran] away and my husband was already covered in a pool of blood,” the woman said.

A couple of other stories were also presented at the forum where people complained of the police department pays no attention no heed to their issues.

“The police have to be more vigilant not just in terms of issuing traffic violation tickets but in tackling such crimes with stringent rules and grim punishments,” said one of the victims of assaults at the meeting.

At the Q&A session responding to various queries and suggestions, MP Phil Goff added that the problem remains deep-rooted within the society. The fault

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does not only lie with the offenders but also with the family and the environment they grow up in. From the history and family backgrounds of the recent offenders, it was ascertained that the parents of these young individuals were involved in drugs addiction, dealing and smoking marijuana, were alcoholic and had a history of domestic violence. Most of these offenders were young, had not attended school for weeks and months, and their guardians had little to no knowledge about it. Mr Goff also mentioned that 50 per cent of the prison population is of Maori origin. Most of these offenders were Pacific Islanders and have had a history of a dysfunctional family.

“To reduce the crime rate in the city, such broken families and individuals have to be rehabilitated because there lays the root cause of all the problems,” added an attendee at the forum.

The community associations of South Auckland are holding regular meetings to discuss means to mitigate illicit activities in the areas and how to stay safe and act at times of distress.

NZICA’s 90th annual conference PM John Key meets children of Mt Roskill IWK Bureau

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n Tuesday, April 26, New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon. John Key invited students from different schools of Mt Roskill suburb for open discussion. The event was organised by MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar at Mt Roskill Baptist Church. The children had a great session discussing with the PM. They were curious to know about the working and life of a prime minister. A group from each school was present with their teachers, parents and caregivers.

Principals from some of the schools also accompanied their students.

A group of 25 children from Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust’s Language and Cultural school were present for the occasion. On behalf of Bhartiya Samaj, young and talented artists Eksimar and Ishan Chopra presented their work in the form of painting to the prime minister.

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ew Zealand Indian Central Association (NZICA) held its 90th annual general conference on Saturday, April 23, at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Auckland. The conference was hosted by Auckland Indian Association Inc. (AIAI) and was attended by 120 delegates from across New Zealand.

Special guests included List MP and Parliamentary Private Secretary for Ethnic Communities Melissa Lee, Board of Director of National Party Mr Alastair Bell, MP Phil Goff, List MPs Mr Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and Dr Parmjeet Parmar. Other dignitaries included Judge Dr Ajit Swaran Singh, Dr Satendra Singh, Anthony Wenceslaus and Jeet Suchdev.

Melissa Lee awarded merit certificates to Sharda Patel of Wellington and Nanette Nathoo of Auckland for attending more than 15 annual conferences. Mr Bakshi gave away NZICA Community Service Awards to Mohan Ganda of Auckland, Paul Patel of Central Districts, Susie Ranchhod of BOP Rotorua and Hansa Naran of Manukau.

The conference also honoured and acknowledged the valued services of its life members by presenting a recognition award.

Mr Goff presented these trophies.

The conference was a day full of deliberations and concluded with

NZICA officers for 2016–2017

the election of office bearers for the year 2016–2017. Mr Bhikhu Bhana of Pukekohe Indian Association was elected as President, Mr Paul Patel of Central Districts Indian Association was elected as Vice President, Mr Prakash Biradar of Auckland Indian Association was elected as General Secretary, Mrs Manisha Morar of Wellington Indian Association was elected as Assistant Secretary and Mrs Hansa Naran of Manukau Indian Association was elected as Treasurer. The outgoing President Mr Harshad Patel will continue on the executive team. The new vibrant team is determined to develop a long-term strategic plan to strengthen its branches and affiliate associations in order to empower the sizeable population of Kiwi-Indians. With the Indian population close to 160,000 according to the latest census, NZICA is developing strategies to enhance the wider representation of them. NZICA’s immediate task list includes: • Representing the voice of Indian community in NZ • Increase dialogue with the New Zealand government to resolve

issues such as security, law and order • Continue with development of their youth programmes • Provide more representation of women from local to national executive level • Modernise intra-community information network and strengthen the links between minor Indian ethnic groups • Continue the good relations with the Indian High Commission and discuss with His Excellency to look into the problems faced

by Kiwi-Indians • Provide image-building measures for New Zealand in India and vice versa NZICA was established in 1926 by three Indian associations— Auckland, Wellington and Country Section—to advance the cause of all Indians, be it educational, health, welfare or cultural identity.

Today, it is well established and has a track record of 90 years’ history in dealing with the issues concerning members of the association and Kiwi-Indians.

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pplying for a resource consent can be a daunting prospect initially, but if you know why they exist and when you’ll need one, you’ll save time and costs in the long run.

A resource consent is essentially a green light from the Auckland Council to begin a development project on a piece of land that you want to work on.

Knowing when to apply for a resource consent depends if the project is likely to impact the environment. This can include natural surroundings such as land, water, skyline or the community, which may cover light, noise, traffic and heritage areas.

“It’s really important to check if you need a resource consent before you consider any type of work that may impact the environment,” says Resource Consents General Manager Ian Smallburn.

“Without the correct consent, there could be significant damage to a property or impact on the community. In New Zealand, we have a strong DIY mentality, but we need to balance all development with its effects on the environment.”

A basic factor in determining if a resource consent is needed is if the work you have planned is permitted in your local district plan. The best way to check this is by calling Auckland Council or looking on the council website.

Also, the bigger the size of the works, the more detailed the consent is likely to be. For instance, all subdivisions need a resource consent because there will be a greater impact on infrastructure such as water, sewage and roads. Major earthworks need a resource consent as does any development that may impact traffic. Other activities that

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Auckland Council offers a free information service, where you can call their planning helpdesk or have a discussion with a planner about your project for 15 minutes.

When preparing your consent application, it is also important to have advice from professionals such as a surveyor, planner or engineer.

It is usually best to get your resource consent before your building consent.

Resource consents come with a set of conditions that require compliance throughout different stages of the building or development works. These conditions reduce any possible hazards to the environment or the community.

The best approach is to discuss your plans with the council, do some homework on what is needed, and make use of council’s pre-application service if you have a complex proposal.

If you need more information or want to apply for a resource consent, please contact Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.

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udima Hotels and Resorts Group marked the official reopening of its iconic Christchurch Airport hotel following its recent $25 million redevelopment project. Prime Minister John Key was present at the occasion along with Lianne Dalziel, mayor of Christchurch, and other ministers including Gerry Brownlee, as well as MPs Nicky Wagner and Amy Adams.

Sudesh Jhunjhunwala, CEO of the group, informed, “The redefined Sudima Christchurch Airport is another sign that the city is slowly getting back on its feet after the earthquakes. With 88 new executive rooms, a new façade and lobby, a fully refurbished restaurant and an increased conference space, we are now one of the largest conferencing facilities in Christchurch.” Acquired by the Jhunjhnuwala family in 1999, the hotel was re-branded as Sudima Christchurch Airport and became the first member of the Sudima Hotels and Resorts group.

Now the group operates four hotels in New Zealand—Auckland, Rotorua, Hamilton and Christchurch.

Apart from its business interests, the group supports community initiatives such as providing free breakfast to local schoolchildren via its Breakfast Club and supporting youth leaders through Sudima Rotorua’s scholarship programme.

We are looking to expand in the Auckland CBD, Wellington and Queenstown: Sudima CEO

Above: (from left to right) Laxmi and Sudesh Jhunjhunwala with PM John Key at the official reopening of Sudima Airport Hotel Inset: Brahmrishi in Christchurch

Indian Weekender caught up with Sudesh Jhunjhunwala recently.

Below are some excerpts: IWK: Please tell us a bit about Sudima Hotels and Resorts Group in New Zealand.

Sudesh: While our family has had presence in New Zealand since 1991, I shifted here in 2001. Starting from Christchurch, we have expanded our reach to Auckland CBD, Hamilton, and Lake Rotorua.

IWK: And a bit about the group’s history internationally.

Sudesh: Sudima Hotels and Resorts is owned by the Hind Group of Companies headquartered in Hong Kong. It all started

when our family patriarch, Shyam Sundar Jhunjhnuwala, an Indian, immigrated to Myanmar in 1918 to set up a textile business there. The family relocated to Hong Kong in the 1960s to start a watch manufacturing business called Hind Corporation. We went into hospitality in late 1970s with businesses spread over many countries including Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong.

IWK: What are the group’s future plans in New Zealand?

Sudesh: We were waiting for this Christchurch project to get completed.

Going forward, we are looking to open Sudima hotels in Auckland CBD, Wellington and Queenstown.

fter its recent reopening, Sudima Airport Hotel had its first function in the form of a spiritual evening, Awaken your Soul, where Brahmrishi Shri Gurudev—an Indian religious guru—delivered a public discourse on ideals, teachings and preaching of various religions. Borrowing from the popular nursery rhyme, the Brahrishi emphasised, “If I can summarise what I want to say today, it will be—the time to be happy is now and the place to be happy is here.”

The four-hour programme was organised by Laxmi Jhunjhnuwala, wife of Sudesh Jhunjhunwala and Women President of the New Zealand chapter of World Spiritual Awareness Forum, and was attended by more than 100 people.

“I have been connected to the guruji since last July when I met him in Auckland for the first time. Later on, I got a chance to visit his ashram in Triputi as well, where I met lots of people connected to him and listened to their experiences.

He is a self-realised soul and it is amazing to learn that he has helped thousands of people with his spiritual guidance. That’s why, this time, we decided to organise an evening of sacred audience with the Brahmrishi in Christchurch as well so as to benefit the community here too,” said Laxmi.

Thomas Shaji Kurian, who met the Brahmrishi for the first time in Christchurch, noted, “It was a divine experience to say the least. Brahmrishi’s mission to guide us to liberation while we continue with our worldly duties is indeed praiseworthy.”

Christchurch celebrates its annual Multicultural Social Gaurav Sharma

technologies to the NZ Fashion Week runway shows, Science of Fashion in 2008 and 2010, which captured the interests of several entrepreneurs.

My wife Archna is a Justice of Peace and marriage celebrant, my daughter Ruchika is a Clinical Pharmacist at the Auckland Hospital, and my son Sachin is studying commerce in Dunedin.

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he story of Dr Surinder Tandon—a senior scientist at AgResearch until early this year—who came to New Zealand 27 years ago and rose to become the member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the community and textile science, is anything but ordinary. He now heads the Christchurch Multicultural Council (since 2009)—a member of the New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Council.

On Saturday, April 30, the organisation celebrated its annual Multicultural Social— an event celebrating the diversity of New Zealand and recognising the contributions of volunteers in the city’s not-for-profit sector. Indian Weekender caught up with him on the sidelines of the event for a quick chat where he spoke about his New Zealand journey and contributions to the Indian community.

IWK: Please tell us a bit about your New Zealand experience.

Tandon: I came to New Zealand in 1988 from Delhi with a research scientist job at Wool Research Organisation of New

IWK: Please tell us a bit about your involvement with voluntary organisations in and around Christchurch.

Surinder Tandon at the Multicultural Social in Christchurch

Zealand based at Lincoln. I continued to work as a senior scientist at WRONZ and its successors Canesis and AgResearch until early this year.

During these years, I led the development and commercialisation of a number of innovative wool fabric technologies for wool grower groups and textile companies worldwide. The highpoint was when I helped AgResearch take the new wool

Tandon: I have been passionately involved in the voluntary sector for the wellbeing of Indian, multi-ethnic and wider Christchurch communities ever since my arrival in New Zealand. I was the founding Secretary (1997–2000) of the Indian Social and Cultural Club, Christchurch’s largest Indian community group and helped to run cultural events, Hindi language classes, radio programme as well as various sports events.

As a member of the Lincoln Rotary Club since 1998 (President 2010–11), I introduced an annual Lincoln Multicultural

Festival in 2004 to celebrate cultural diversity there. Moreover, as the chair of the Christchurch Multicultural Council since 2009, I have closely worked with various multicultural communities, local councils, NGOs and government agencies working in the refugee and migrant sector, to help strengthen the ethnic communities, meet their aspirations and promote their diverse cultures.

Since 2007, I have been an executive member of the Christchurch Interfaith Council, which works to promote greater understanding of diverse faiths and religions.

IWK: Please tell us a bit about your New Zealand Order of Merit award.

Tandon: In 2014 Queens Birthday honours, I was made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the community and textile science.

Along with that, I have also been awarded Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow Medal in 2005, the UK Royal Chartered Textile Institute Medal in 2012, and Hind Rattan ‘Jewel of India’ Award from the NRI Welfare Society in New Delhi in 2014.

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ITA welcomes the Air Services agreement

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new deal between New Zealand and India should boost tourism and trade between the two countries, the government says. Transport Minister Simon Bridges on Sunday, May 1, signed a new air services agreement with Sanjiv Balyan, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare of India— the world’s second most populated nation.

The ceremony at Auckland’s Langham Hotel was witnessed by Prime Minister John Key and Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, who visited New Zealand last weekend.

“New Zealand airlines now have the opportunity to code-share to seven cities in India—Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi,” Bridges said.

“India is an emerging superpower and its population of 1.25 billion people presents enormous opportunities for New Zealand.

“Our annual trade with India is worth more than $1 billion. In the year to March 31, 2016, almost 52,000 Kiwis travelled to India and close to 60,000 Indians visited New Zealand. In addition, more than 160,000 people of Indian descent live here.

“Today’s (May 1) signing will boost tourism, trade and personal ties between our two countries,” Bridges said Since the government’s air transport policy was introduced in 2012, Bridges said 50 new or amended air agreements had been negotiated, bringing the total to 78.

“Most of the major airlines in the world are now able to operate services to New Zealand without restriction, with 18 new air routes announced in the past year alone.

“Our success in negotiating Air Services Agreements is providing New Zealand access to a large wealth of benefits including tourism and trade. We’ll continue our efforts to grow and enhance these connections, making it easier for New Zealanders to travel and trade internationally.”

This comes as a welcome move for India Trade Alliance (ITA) who has been rallying with both governments for a while.

The agreement follows strong advocating from ITA on behalf of its member, Air New Zealand, with Air India Chairman and Senior Member of Parliaments of India, during the recent visit on March 11

by ITA Chairman Giri Gupta and General Secretary Sunil Kaushal along with MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi.

Duncan Small, Head of Government and Industry Affairs, Air NZ said, “Air New Zealand welcomes the signing of the Air Services Agreement, which will enable

Top: Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare of India Sanjeev Balyan and Transport Minister Simon Bridges signing the agreement Above: (from left to right) ITA General Secretary Sunil Kaushal, Air India Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani and MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi

extensive code-share connectivity between New Zealand and India on Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Silk Air and, of course, Air India. We recognise and thank the High Commissions in both, Wellington and New Delhi, the India NZ Business Council and the ITA for their efforts in achieving this significant milestone in the India– NZ relationship. Air New Zealand are corporate members of ITA and are pleased with this outcome.”

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ational values home ownership because it brings security to individuals and their families.

That’s why the Nationalled government has a wideranging programme aimed at improving housing supply and affordability. We are rolling out housing accords to freeup more land for development.

We are taking steps to cut unnecessary compliance costs.

Investment in skills will raise the productivity performance of the building sector. The government is keeping firm control of its own overall spending, thereby assisting to hold mortgage interest rates at their lowest levels in half a century. All these measures will pay growing dividends over time.

And supplementing these policies, the government last April doubled the level of financial support available for first-

home buyers through its KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme.

Data on the first year of the HomeStart programme have now been published. And what the figures show is that in its

even stronger, the government has decided to slightly alter one aspect of the KiwiSaver

first year the scheme helped 11,943 people into their first home with grants valued at $55.6 million.

And to make the scheme

home buyer programme in respect of secondchance home-buyers.The change being made from July aims to better help mid-life, middleincome New Zealanders who have

been through a separation or business failure and are struggling to get back into home ownership by enabling them to access their KiwiSaver funds. The way the current scheme works is that it limits KiwiSaver withdrawals to first home buyers and people who have previously owned property but have low assets and earnings.

The asset limit is 20 per cent of the house price caps of $550,000, $450,000 and $350,000, and the income limit is $120,000 for a couple and $80,000 for an individual.

The income limits are being removed on July 1, meaning a second-chance homeowner whose assets are small will be able to access their KiwiSaver funds to buy a home regardless of how high their income is.

This change aims to help those that have been through a separation or business failure and want to get back into home ownership.

Need to improve housing conditions David Shearer Labour MP

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ven in an electorate like mine— where most households are comfortably well-off relative to elsewhere in the country—my staff receives several calls a week from families who are struggling with mould, cold and dampness in their homes. At this time of year with winter setting in, people are becoming even more desperate. Remember EmmaLita Bourne? Just a toddler, she died last year from causes the Coroner attributed to the unhealthy state house rented by her family. If nothing changes, we’ll have more of the same this winter, and that

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contributes to 42,000 hospital admissions and 15 deaths each year.

I see that as a national shame.

Most other western countries in the world have regulations about the quality of rental property. Here we have very little. But this week, National MPs will get the chance to ensure every rental home in New Zealand is warm and dry by supporting Labour’s Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill (No 2). The Bill is designed to protect New Zealand children by guaranteeing that all rented homes meet minimum standards for warmth and dryness. It sets strict guidelines around the insulation and heating of homes.

All landlords will have to comply before they will legally be allowed to rent out their properties.

It’s about doing what the government has failed to do. Instead of looking after those in need, it has continued to protect slum landlords. But it’s time for that to stop. Improving rental properties means we all save. A dollar spent on insulation has been proven to prevent many more dollars being spent on our hospitals caring for kids who have respiratory problems. It means children don’t miss classes because they are sick.

The upside is huge. It makes you wonder why it is the government is so slow in fixing such an obvious problem. And it’s not just our most vulnerable who need help getting warm, dry homes.

More and more middle New Zealand families are renting because of the soaring prices in our housing market. Many young families aren’t able to buy a home until well after they’ve had children, and those children need to spend their early years in rentals that can cater for their health.

A previous Labour Bill that would have ensured every rental home was warm and dry was rejected by the government last year.

We’re hoping they’ll see sense this time.

No child, no pensioner, no university student, no New Zealander, should be living in a mouldy, damp, cold home. Sadly, many are.

Labour believes every Kiwi family should be in a warm, dry, healthy home.

The government has the opportunity to do something about that this week. Please talk to your MP about supporting Labour’s Healthy Homes Bill in parliament.

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ecord clean-up leads into South Auckland community fun walk this weekend.

Hot on the heels of a massive community effort to clean up the Puhinui Stream over the weekend, registrations are rolling in for the first annual six km Puhinui Stream Challenge.

More than 1,900 volunteers gathered on Saturday, April 30, collecting six tonnes of rubbish, 500 kg of recyclables, 200 shopping trolleys, and 300 car tyres—all within four hours. The effort was organised by the Manukau Charitable Beautification Trust with funding from six southern local boards and now holds the record for the single largest environmental clean-up in New Zealand.

Following on from this stellar effort, the Manurewa and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are funding the first six km Puhinui Stream Challenge this weekend.

The free community fun walk traces the Puhinui Stream from Manukau’s Hayman Park to Manurewa’s Totara Park, with free shuttles back to the start line and a funfilled day of entertainment.

“It’s the first time we’ve had an event like this out in South Auckland. A free walk event for everyone to enjoy of all fitness levels, through local parks and along urban streets,” says Manurewa Local Board Chair

Angela Dalton. “When you’re finding 200 trollies and 300 car tyres in our streams, you know we can do a better job at loving and caring for our waterways. So as well as getting the community together for some healthy fun, this event is part of our efforts to reconnect people to our environment.

“The Puhinui Stream has a rich history of service to the local community and mana whenua, far before settlement. We’d like to make sure that continues for generations to come.”

The inaugural Puhinui Stream Challenge will start on Saturday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m., with warm ups and on-site registrations from 9:30 a.m.

Online registration forms and further details can be found on the ‘Puhinui Stream Challenge’ event Facebook page or OurAuckland.aucklandcouncil. govt.nz. Registrations will also be taken on the day at the start line. For any accessibility queries, please contact the event team on walkpuhinui@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or 09 301 01 01 for the events team.

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iji is expected to engage on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with India’s Ministry of Shipping not only to strengthen the close relations of the two countries, but to benefit from enormous opportunities available in India.

This was one of the points highlighted at the Maritime India Summit held at Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, India.

Fiji was represented at this summit that included the Permanent Secretary for Public Enterprise, David Kolitagane, Fiji Ports Corporation Limited CEO, Vajira Piyasena and Fiji’s acting High Commissioner to India Sakeasi Waikere. Mr Waikere said the conference also highlighted investment opportunities in

the Indian Maritime States and Union Territories. In light of this, Mr Waikere said Fiji was keen to engage with India particularly in the dredging of its rivers and improving its berthing facilities. “The delegation

was pleased at the rates and quality of services available in the India maritime sector and Fiji was willing to engage more in enticing these investors into our shores.”

The Maritime India Summit was held from April 14 to 16.

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ontestants of the 2016 Miss World Fiji Pageant had a glimpse of how the Fiji Sun is produced.

This was after they were hosted to a morning tea at the Fiji Sun’s main office in Walu Bay, Suva.

Fiji Sun is the official print media partner for the pageant.

School teacher and contestant Vani Dakunivecena said the trip was educational and she would share this with her students when school resumes next week.

“This is my first time to visit, I always read Fiji Sun a lot but then I don’t know what really happens

Left to right: The top nine contestants vying for Miss World Fiji title—Vika Fifita, Vani Dakunivecena, Nanise Raboilku, Heather Marama, Pooja Priyanka Caroline Gatu, Crystal Singh, Kacilala Kotobalavu and Sandra Ratusau during their visit to Fiji Sun office

behind the scene and today’s experience was great. I have taken pictures and I hope to share it with my students,” Ms Dakuvecena said. Pooja Priyanka, 24, a dancer and actor from Sydney, who is

among the nine women vying for the Miss World Fiji crown, said she had always wondered how stories were printed and how newspaper business was conducted.

“It’s interesting to see how people work well together here.

It is quite demanding and it’s brilliant to see how everyone here at the Fiji Sun put things together,” Ms Priyanka said “I’ve also come to find out that the Fiji Sun cover a wide range of news stories.”

The Miss World Fiji pageant crowning was held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva.

About MIS 2016 Maritime India Summit 2016 (MIS 2016) is a maiden flagship initiative of Ministry of Shipping, Government of India that provides a unique global platform for investors to explore potential business opportunities in the Indian Maritime Sector.

Inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the conference aims to foster interaction between stakeholders through B2B and G2B meetings; and will have special sessions on investment opportunities in Maritime sector with focus on ship repair and recycling, dredging, shipping and logistics, hinterland connectivity, inland water transport, green energy, security, education and training, financing, island development, cruise and lighthouse tourism, marine food and aquaculture.

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ndia approved 100 per cent foreign investment in marketplace e-commerce companies, formalising rules for the first time for the multi-billion dollar sector.

After years of protectionist policies, India started opening up its retail sector in 2011 but so far had not laid down explicit rules governing foreign investment in the fast-growing e-commerce segment. In a notification, India’s commerce ministry said it would allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment in marketplace e-commerce companies, which

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Left to right: Producer Rachel Singh, Director Devesh Singh and actor Rishi Deepak during the launch of their movie trailer Feeling Lucky

Fiji,” he said. Mr Singh said their upcoming movie, Feeling Lucky, would make every Fijian feel proud and appreciate the talents of those Fijians who have acted in the movie.

Actor Rishi Deepak said, “I am very happy that my movie trailer

for Feeling Lucky is launched in Fiji. “After watching this movie, people will definitely love to visit beautiful places in Fiji which they have not seen or visited,” he said.

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he inaugural International Ramayan Conference will be held in Fiji in October.

Organised by the Fiji Sevashram Sangha, the conference will mark Bharat Sevashram Sangha’s centenary celebrations.

The Ramayana is a holy book for Hindus, who recite it during religious gatherings on Tuesdays and on other occasions.

Participants from Fiji, India, Australia, New Zealand, Mauritius, Trinidad, Guyana and the USA are expected to attend the conference which is scheduled from October 14 to 16 at the Suva Civic Centre.

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ore than 80 Fijians have shown their acting talents in the upcoming movie Feeling Lucky.

The comedy thriller, directed

by Devesh Pratap Singh and produced by Dreamz Productions, had its movie poster and teaser trailer launched in Suva.

Director Devesh Singh said, “I believe there is a lot of acting talents here in Fiji and Fiji is very beautiful country to shoot a movie.”

The movie was shot in Nadi, Suva, Lautoka, Sigatoka, Ba and Denarau in Fiji.

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“I would like to advise all Fijians to watch our movies in theatres and you will surely enjoy it,” he said.

would also be allowed to provide services including warehousing, inventory and payments processing to merchants.

However, the notification said e-commerce companies would not be allowed to influence prices of the goods sold on their website, and that not more than 25 per cent of goods sold could come from a single merchant.

The ministry also said foreign investment in inventory-based e-commerce companies, where goods sold were owned by the online retailer, would still not be allowed.

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ourists feel an emotional connection to our people and this experience sets Fiji apart from other holiday destinations. This was the message shared by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama when he opened the 2016 Fijian Tourism Expo at the Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau Island last week.

He said it was through these connections that Fiji continued to enjoy one of the highest returnee tourist numbers in the world.

“A connection that often becomes an attachment and sees thousands of international visitors repeatedly coming back for more,” he said.

Mr Bainimarama said Fiji’s unique connections with tourists could be measured by the recent growth in visitor arrivals despite the setbacks caused by Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston and the recent floods.

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iji will chair the 27th Governor’s Black Orange Meeting of the Pacific Developing Member Countries (PDMC) of the Asian Development Bank when the ADB holds its next annual gathering in Japan next year.

The position of chair will be assumed by the Attorney-General and Minister for Finance, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, who has been attending the current 26th PDMC Governor’s Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany.

Mr Sayed-Khaiyum led a discussion by finance ministers of the ADB Pacific Member Countries on how they can gain better access to finance to build their resilience to

the extreme weather events and rising sea levels caused by climate change.

He said there was a need for climate financing to be mainstreamed into all development financing including national budgets. He said because extreme weather events were likely to be more frequent and more intense, it was vital that all future infrastructure investments in the region be climate resilient.

Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said Pacific Island countries needed to collaborate on formulating bankable projects to build resilience and access funding.

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He said that because island nations were relatively small and had limited economic bases, they needed to work closely together to confront the challenge of climate change together. And this could be achieved by countries with similar economic needs collaborating on a regional or sub regional basis.

There was general consensus among the Pacific delegates that Fiji’s proposal was the appropriate way forward and Mr Sayed-Khaiyum will chair the PDMC’s next gathering during the 50th ADB annual meeting in Yokohama, Japan, in 2017.

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“As we move into the final stages of PACER Plus negotiations, we are working hard to conclude an agreement that benefits all Pacific Islands countries and NZ, through promoting economic integration and sustainable economic development,” Mr McClay said before leaving for Fiji.

“My discussions with Minister for Trade Faiyaz Koya will provide an opportunity to engage with and understand Fiji’s perspectives on negotiations.

“I will use my visit as an opportunity to meet with regional civil society stakeholders interested in PACER Plus and I also plan on meeting with New Zealand stakeholders interested in negotiations in the upcoming weeks,” said Mr McClay.

While in Fiji, Mr McClay is also expected to take part in a tour of Nature’s Way Cooperative, a fruit and vegetable exporter supported by the New Zealand Aid Programme.

“Fiji is our largest trading partner in the region and New Zealand continues to look for opportunities to deepen business and trade ties with Fiji,” Mr McClay said.

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Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.

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This self-change process is uneven. We truly do feel like one day we leap ahead and the next day we fall back. Although we have to be committed to change and firm in our efforts to be strategic, we also have to be kind to ourselves during this challenging process. We all face setbacks, disappointing moments, and frustrations with our apparent lack of progress. Your attitude toward these setbacks and yourself will be extremely important to your continued progress. Be kind but firm with yourself, and be willing to forgive yourself when you do not live up to your own expectations.

One of our recent studies was about this issue of self-forgiveness and procrastination. It has important implications for each of us as we take the selfchange journey. What we found was that self-forgiveness for procrastination was related to less procrastination in the future.” ~Timothy A. Pychyl from Solving the Procrastination Puzzle

Whenever we have a setback, the first person we blame is ourselves. Even when we are willing to forgive others, we seem to not be able to forgive ourselves. Even when no one else is saying anything to us, we seem to still be hard on ourselves.

It is important to remind yourself at such times that only those who dare to move, stumble. So when you do, pick yourself up, be kind to yourself and brace yourself for the next challenge. It’s really your attitude during these times that determines what lies ahead for you The Indian President’s visit has been in the spotlight the past week. It was interesting to see how it seemed like the entire Indian High Commission had moved to Auckland, under the able leadership of our new High Commissioner Mr Sanjiv Kohli. The team did a stellar job and every event was a success.

The President of India has now returned home after his successful visit to New Zealand. We bring you detailed reports on everything that happened during his visit so that even if you felt that you missed out, you don’t. We have managed to get some good pictures, which along with the story will give you a sense of every minute that the President was here. There was engagement between the two governments at many levels and in the long-term it means that the relationship between the two countries will be stronger and better than ever. This is great news especially for us who hold both the Countries close to our hearts.

Last week, we had announced that we will be closing nominations to the Hall of Fame this week and suddenly the numbers of nominations have started to go up.

This makes us feel as though there may still be people who want to send in their nominations. For this reason, we will be extending the closing of nominations by one week. So everyone who has been thinking about it, now is the time to take action.

If you think you or anyone you know is eligible to be nominated to any of our three awards - now is the time to act.

Pick of the week

We hope you enjoy reading our new issue.

Until next time.

Giri Gupta

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President of India Pranab Mukherjee being traditionally welcomed in Maori style by Mr Gregory Baughen, Official Secretary of the Governor General of New Zealand at Government House in New Zealand on April 30

Word: Hongi Pronunciation: hoong-ee Meaning: A traditional Maori greeting done by pressing one’s nose and/or forehead to another person (see Pic of the Week above), akin to the Western custom of a formal handshake

Tip from the trenches

Resume mistakes to avoid 1. Ensure that there are no grammatical errors or typos.

Employers will dismiss a candidate if they see any sloppiness.

2. Don’t get simple details such as phone number or job titles incorrect 3. Giving everyone the same resume. Not two roles are alike and your resume should be tweaked to fit the job description.

4. Include a list of hard skills but skip an objective statement 5. Do not include positions that you have held for a short period of time

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4. All fields of work are welcome. For the purposes of this award, ‘field of work’ can be politics, business, sports, art, culture, or any profession.

5. The definition of Kiwi Indian, for the purposes of this award, hereby, is defined as follows: any person of Indian origin, from any part of the world, who has settled here in New Zealand. To be of Indian origin, at least one of the parents of the nominee have to be Indian, by blood. Thereby making the nominee of Indian lineage.

6. The nominee must have either a Permanent Residency (PR), or Citizenship of New Zealand to be eligible for consideration.

7. The nominee should have no prior convictions.

8. Age is no bar; for minors, under the age of 18, parental consent will be required.

9. The successful candidate will be required to attend the ceremony in person. In case a person is not able to attend, due to any unforeseen circumstances, the jury will use its discretion.

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ndia is set to participate in a multinational maritime exercise in the strategically important South China Sea, which will have the US, Japan, Russia, Australia and China along with other countries as participants.

The participants of the exercise, to be held in Brunei, include Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar and South Korea. It is being held at the South China Sea. An official statement said it is part of the Indian Navy’s endeavour to “enhance maritime security in the Indo-Pacific”.

The exercise is a multinational exercise on maritime security and counterterrorism under the aegis of ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus, or ADMM Plus consortium. The current edition will commence at Brunei and culminate at Singapore, with various drills and exercises in the South China Sea. “Indian Navy and the navies of ASEAN countries have a mutual interest in promoting peace and prosperity in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific, given

our shared maritime security interests,” the statement said.

The statement added the exercise is aimed at enhancing mutual understanding with respect to maritime security issues and streamlining drills on counter-terrorism operations at sea.

INS Airavat, amphibious warship, arrived at Brunei on Sunday, April 30.

The exercise will conclude on May 9.

The ship, which has been indigenously

designed and developed, was inducted in Indian Navy in 2009, and has a lift capability of 500 troops, 10 tanks and 11 Combat Trucks, which allows her to be effectively tasked for a variety of missions ranging from amphibious operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). The ship also has an integral helicopter. India has been a regular participant in maritime exercises conducted by the ADMM countries.

rime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, May 1, pledged to ensure a better life for the poor, saying his government was “for the poor”.

“This is a government for the poor.

Whatever we do will be for the poor,” the prime minister said, launching the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

“We have worked a lot on labour related issues,” he added.

The scheme will provide free LPG connections to five crore women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families between 2016 and 2019.

He said schemes “must be made for the welfare of the poor not keeping in mind considerations of the ballot box”.

The prime minister greeted the workers or shramiks as he described them, on the occasion of May 1, Labour Day. “I laud the hard work of all shramiks and appreciate their role in the progress of India. In this century, our mantra should be: All shramiks of the world, let’s make the world one. Unite the world.”

Modi was in Uttar Pradesh on a day-long visit. He visited Varanasi later in the day and distribute e-rickshaws and interact with its owners. He also launched a scheme for environment-friendly e-boats at the famous Assi Ghat.

“These will help bring down pollution,” Modi tweeted earlier.

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he Supreme Court was told on Saturday, April 30 that the banning of diesel vehicles with engine capacity of 2,000 cc or more was arbitrary as there was no “established” link between engine capacity and the emission levels.

Telling the bench of Chief Justice T.S.Thakur, Justice A.K.Sikri and Justice R. Banumathi that diesel vehicles with engine capacities of 2,000 cc or more were being wrongly targeted for deteriorating air quality in the national capital, senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), said the real culprits were older pre-BS I, BS I and BS II diesel vehicles emitting more pollution.

“To reduce emission from diesel vehicles, the most effective way is to ban/ phase out/penalise the older pre-BS I, BS I and BS II vehicles that emit several times of what a BS IV vehicle emits,” he said in the course of the hearing of plea by SIAM seeking the lifting of the ban imposed by the top court as a measure to curb deteriorating air quality. The Supreme Court by its December 16 order had imposed a blanket ban on registration of diesel vehicles of 2,000 ccA and above including SUVs in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Although Saturday is a non-working day for the court, Chief Justice Thakur decided to hold the hearing on Saturday, April 29 to save time on other working days.

Apparently supporting the position taken by the automobile manufacturers, the central government said that a balance had to be struck between protecting environment and the manufacturing activities. The government is committed to a balanced approach to protect the environment on one hand and simultaneously protect and encourage manufacturing in India and also guard jobs, Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh said.

Singhvi took the court through the report of the study undertaken by the IIT Kanpur, which says that of the total pollution in Delhi, vehicular emission—

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of all commercial, passenger, two, three, and four wheelers—accounted for just 20 per cent.

Road dust was the biggest contributor with 38 per cent, industries were responsible for 11 per cent, municipal solid waste, diesel generation sets and other reasons accounted for 13 per cent, domestic activities 12 per cent, and concrete batching contributed six per cent.

Making a case for the lifting of the ban, Singhvi said that based on the study by the IIT at the instance of the Delhi government, of the total particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) in Delhi, all the passenger cars were contributing only two per cent.

And out of this, diesel passenger cars of all emission level running in Delhi were contributing 1.5 per cent, with the share of 4W diesel cars just 0.5 per cent of this.

Telling the court that it were the cars using petrol that were contributing to the greenhouse effect, Singhvi said that though branded as a “villainous fuel”, diesel caused far lesser CO, CO2 and HC emissions.

Singhvi will continue on the next hearing of the matter on May 9.

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However, the shortlisted Indian start-ups selected at the ‘Date with Chinese Investors’ were not disclosed to avoid poaching from rival investors, while another five to seven start-ups are being reviewed for funding.

“We have chosen Bengaluru over other cities to start because of the great infrastructure and tremendous support given by state government. Manyaare thrilled to see the potential among Indian start-ups,” said investor and OnionFan CEO Hutu.

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Technology and Cyber Carrier are among the firms, which participated in the event scheduled from May 1 to 3.

The Chinese investors visited the Karnataka government’s Mobile 10X Hub in Diamond District to evaluate the entrepreneurial pitches of more than 150 start-ups, which arrived from Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

“The event was aimed to show the landscape of Chinese and Indian venture and investment, and to facilitate the innovation and communication between the two countries,” said an official statement.

Funding interest from China is aimed at expanding the business range and global impact of Chinese investments organisations while on the other hand Indian start-ups stand to benefit from better and easier funding.

The event was organised by tech media and investment company OnionFan in association with Mobile 10X.

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ven 15 years after 9/11, Sikhs in the US feel they are more likely to face profiling, bigotry and backlash than the average American because of the two symbols of their distinct identity—beard and turban.

To dispel this perception and spread awareness about the religion, a new Sikh art exhibit will be held in New York later this year to showcase the pride taken by the community in their religious and cultural practices.

UK-based photographers Amit and Naroop will click portraits of Sikh Americans under The Sikh Project mounted by The Sikh Coalition. These portraits will be unveiled around the 15th anniversary of 9/11.

The Coalition is the largest Sikh American advocacy and community development organisation in the US and works towards the realisation of civil

and human rights for all people, particularly Sikhs. After their critically acclaimed exhibit in the UK, the two photographers, who are proud of their Sikh heritage, said they are “very excited” about their upcoming exhibition.

“We are very excited! In the US, it will serve as an educational piece as well as an art project as the awareness of the Sikh identity is still misunderstood; so we are hoping it will have a wider impact,” the two photographers said.

The photography exhibit, which explores the beauty, style and symbolism of the Sikh articles of faith, will include turbaned men and women and feature a combination of iconic Sikh Americans and a few selected winners.

Speaking about how the idea of came to them, the two photographers said it was in 2013 that it struck them when they “noticed men of different

backgrounds and ages growing beards for fashion, as part of their identity. Being Sikh photographers, we wanted to show that in our culture, the beard has been a part of the Sikh identity for hundreds of years,” they said.

Their UK exhibition got “overwhelming response” and was “appreciated” and “respected” for the message it was giving and the way it was executed.

“The content and context resonated with people from different backgrounds as it is not just about Sikh’s, it’s about pride for your identity”.

The two, who have worked in the US earlier, want their latest project to “stand up to the UK

Singh Project and if anything even better than it.”

According to the Coalition’s Executive Director Sapreet Kaur, “the goal with bringing this project to the United States is the opportunity to combat bigotry by sharing a positive narrative of Sikhs in America through portraits and the incredible stories behind them”.

Talking about the response of the people, the two photographers said it has been “fantastic”.

They strongly feel that such an exhibition will help in showing the Sikh community in the US in a positive light and help fight bigotry they face in their daily lives.

“Each one of the subjects has a story to tell, which will sit alongside the portrait. Some are positive, some are more dramatic, but through the stories, visitors will get to learn what it means to be an American Sikh, both in identity and also in spirit.”

“Yes I believe so,” he said when asked whether the exhibition will help in highlighting the importance of the beard and turban, an important article of faith of the Sikh community.

The project, they said, is a fusion of their Sikh heritage and British upbringing.

“It is traditional in content but the execution is modern and contemporary. Hopefully this has allowed it to spread to a wider audience. Has it been successful?

It’s hard to judge. People have to be open to learn and understand other faiths and identities.

“All we can do is to try our best to spread the message. From the response we have had, it appears to have done the job, but there are always more people to reach.”

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ndian women’s recurve team settled for the silver medal in the final, while men’s team and mixed pair each won bronze medals in the first stage of Archery World Cup at the Yuanshen Stadium on Sunday, May 1.

The mixed pairing of Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das gave the country a bronze medal, defeating Koreans Areum Jo and Seong Cheol Park 5–4 in a nail-biting shoot-off.

After trailing 2–4, the Indian pair came back strongly to make it, 4–4 to take it to shoot-off. It also ended in a tie (9–9). But the Indian pair edged past the Korean eventually as they were closest to centre in their shoot-off.

The third seeded Indian men’s recurve team of Atanu Das, Jayanta Talukdar and Mangal Singh Champia also won a bronze medal, outclassing ninth seed British team 6–0 in style.The

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Indian trio beat English trio of Patrick Huston, Larry Godfrey and Kieran Slater. India took a good 2–0 lead at first and later clinched the tie winning with consistent shootings in the second and third sets. Earlier, the women’s team of Deepika Kumari, Bombayla Devi Laishram and Laxmirani

Majhi lost to lower-ranked Chinese Taipei 2–6 in the recurve team final.

The seventh seeded Chinese Taipei trio of Ya-Ting Tan, ChienYing Le and Shih-Chia Lin were dominant right through the tie as they defeated the Indians in a onesided battle to win the gold medal.

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In reply, Rohit came up with another impressive knock, which included eight boundaries and three sixes, as Mumbai chased down the total posting 161/2 with nine balls to spare.

After win, Mumbai climbs to second position in the points table with 10 points from nine games, having won five and lost four.

Chasing a challenging target of 160, in-form openers Rohit and Parthiv Patel got Mumbai off to a good start scoring 24 without losing any wicket in the first three overs. But the fourth over witnessed a see-saw battle as Parthiv after striking Ashok Dinda for three consecutive boundaries eventually got a thick edge off a wide off stump delivery, which was collectively well by a diving wicket-keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, leaving Mumbai at 39/1.

Despite the wicket, Rohit and incoming batsman Ambati Rayudu (22) played

eicester City broke all rules when they were officially crowned champions of English Premier League on Monday, May 1. A team valued at less than just one of the big-club footballers snatched the greatest prize of all.

Thousands of citizens in Leicester watched a late kickoff clash between London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, knowing the result of that game will make history in Leicester. Tottenham needed a possible. Every game they fight for each other and victory at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge ground to keep I love to see this in my players. They deserve to be alive hopes of catching up with Leicester City. champions.”

The kickoff at 8 p.m. BST meant the people of Leicester had to cling on to every second of the match in the country’s capital. The wait was over after 90 minutes plus six agonising minutes of extra time, with a 2–2 draw enough to secure championships for Leicester.

The victory guarantees a place for Leicester in the financially lucrative NEW ZEALAND FIRST LIST European Champions League next season.

Within seconds of the final whistle, Leicester City FC was proclaiming its title win on the club’s official website: “For the first time in the club’s 132-year history, Leicester City are the champions of England.”

Leicester’s Mayor Peter Soulsby said he BASED IN AUCKLAND would announce, in due course, an official celebration to mark the achievement, and added, “They can rest assured that Leicester knows how to throw a party, and that everyone will be invited.”

Meanwhile, the man regarded as the architect of the “Leicester Miracle”, the team’s Italian head coach Claudio Ranieri, spoke with pride after the team became champions of England for the Auckland Office first time in the club’s 132-year history.

Level 1, 21 East Tamaki Rd, Papatoetoe, Manukau 2025 He said, “I’m so proud... The players Ph: 0800 BINDRA (246372) have been fantastic. Their focus, their mahesh.bindra@parliament.govt.nz determination, their spirit has made this

Rohit Sharma of Mumbai Indians in action during an IPL match between Rising Pune Supergiants and Mumbai Indians

positively to take their team to a comfortable position.

The duo brought up 50-run partnership for the second wicket to take the team past 75-run mark in the 10th over and stay on course for a good run chase.

But as Rayudu was looking set for a big innings, the right handed-batsman gave his wicket away cheaply in the 12th over to put Pune back into the game.

But skipper Rohit played sensibly as he continued his good form in the ongoing tournament also bringing up yet another halfcentury in just 38 balls. He was well supported in the other end by Jos Buttler (27 not out).

The duo batted through to ensure the visitors went past the victory line at ease.

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The deep blue ocean seems calm that old owl seems wise that smile seems happy but it only looks like that because that’s what our eyes see who knows how many dangers lurk in the blue ocean that owl might seem wise but could be something else and that smile that seems so grateful might hide something mysterious

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A. Fruit of the oak tree (5) B. Something to read (4) B. Insect (3) C. Taxi (3) C. Desert animal (5) D. Sand hills (5)

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unny rabbit lived in the forest. He had many friends. He was proud of his friends.

One day Bunny rabbit heard the loud barking of the wild dogs. He was very scared. He decided to ask for help. He quickly went to his friend deer. He said: Dear friend, some wild dogs are chasing me. Can you chase them away with your sharp antlers? Dear said: That is right, I can. But now I am busy. Why don't you ask bear for help?

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me. Please chase them away, he requested the bear.

Bear replied: I am sorry. I am hungry and tired. I need to find some food. Please ask the monkey for help.

Poor Bunny went to the monkey, elephant, goat and all his friends. Bunny felt sad that nobody was ready to help him.

He understood that he has to think of a way out. He hid under a bush.

He lay still the wild dogs went their way.

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great Buddhist philosopher and thinker of our time, Dr Daisaku Ikeda says, “The 21st century can be called the Century of Women,” and that “a great human revolution in a single individual can bring about a change in the destiny of a nation and will further enable a change in the destiny of all human kind”.

So if the two key words of this century are women and change, then this is the right time for I am Woman. I am Woman is a woman’s networking initiative to bring together women of diverse cultures, ethnicities and from different walks of life, to a place that helps them “step it up”, to live better and inspired lives and to tap into their fullest potential.

More importantly, I am Woman is about everyday women.

I am Woman had its hugely successful first public event and launch on April 30 at a high tea event held at the Langham Hotel, where about 200 women (and some great men) attended.

The proceeds for the event were donated to RAW—a charity that is engaged in rehabilitating women who are recidivist and have been incarcerated.

Speaking at the event, Founder and CEO Annu Sharma said, “We are not about a particular thought, philosophy, ideology, fad or fashion. We are about you. We don’t want you to join us because you agree with or like our vision and goals. We want you to join us because we would like to know you and work with your vision, your goals and your thinking. We strongly believe that each one of us has a story and at I am Woman, we want to hear your story.”

She added, “There are several organisations working with vulnerable women, there are several other organisations working for the women in the boardrooms. However, there is a dearth of organisations that work with us, who sit somewhere in the middle. Do we not have our own struggles and challenges? Do we not need constant inspiration to aspire to be better versions of ourselves? We, who face our struggles day after day but are not defeated, are probably the most important cog that keeps

the machinery of our society working. We are the force behind our families, our communities and our workplaces, keeping it all together with our strength, love and nurturing. But who is the force behind us? Or who is it that acknowledges us or appreciates us enough to inspire us to do even better? I am Woman would like to be that platform.”

Research shows the power of sharing personal stories, not only for the person who listens but also for the person who tells it.

The star attraction for the day was Annah Stretton and her team from RAW presenting the Live Life in Colour Series. In the typical I am Woman style, the day was about sharing stories and personal journeys to inspire one another. Two girls from RAW, Ina and Jina, narrated stories from their lives that brought tears to almost every eye. This led into an inspiring interactive session.

The day was generously supported by Dame Susan Devoy, the Race Relations Commissioner, Members of Parliament Dr Parmjeet Parmar, Jacinda Ardern, Jenny Salesa and David Seymour, Counsel General Chan Sun Cha of Korea, Laila Fayden from the Consulate of Saudi Arabia, Inspector Rakesh Naidoo, Chairman of India Trade Alliance Giri Gupta, Editor of Indian Newslink Venkat Raman, Maree Howden—Deputy Chief Executive of the Southern Institute of Technology, Chami Abeysinghe, Marketing Head of the Southern Institute of Technology and the charming Colin Mathura Jefferey to name a few. The event was strongly supported by several community leaders and organisations.

Because I am Woman is about helping women come out of their comfort zones, a fashion show with a difference marked the event. Rather than models, the ladies who walked the runway, adorned in the gorgeous dresses

by Annah Stretton, were everyday professionals.

Women who had never done anything like this before took the courage of stepping out and showing everyone else how it is done.

The girls had gone through a workshop on self-expression and

had received a pamper package by professional hair and makeup artists prior to the show.

One of them later stated, “I am so thankful to I am Woman for challenging me to do this. I feel so liberated and confident about myself.”

There were other performances that the ladies enjoyed while they sipped on their cups of tea and enjoyed the high tea.

It was clear how all women present there clearly related to the spirit of I am Woman. Ladies at I am Woman told us: “Our phones have not stopped ringing from women wanting to be a part of I am Woman or wanting to know when the next event is likely to be. We would like to thank everyone for their support and appreciation. We will be announcing our two new projects very soon.”

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You have slacked again and now you are short on time. Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 8, and you still haven’t bought the perfect gift for your dear mum. Instead of heading to the nearest store to pick up a Hallmark card, swap it with these simple and touching gestures to show your love for your mother.

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how your love for your mother by baking her favourite treats. Look up for easy recipes online or refer to your mother’s reliable cookbook, make sure you have the essential ingredients and celebrate the day with indulgent brownies, cupcakes, cookies, muffins or pies!

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ou can’t go wrong with this one. It may seem like something you do every year, but it never gets old. Choose a cute cafe in the neighbourhood, snag a reservation and treat her to a sumptuous meal. There is nothing better for your mum than starting her morning with a delicious cup of coffee, sunny side eggs, sausages and some waffles.

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hether it is a handwritten letter or an elaborate scrapbook, mothers always appreciate personalised gifts.

Remember your first drawing that she proudly displayed on the refrigerator? So get a little creative and make customised gifts such as candle art, handmade cards, and painted tea cups or go down memory lane by making a Polaroid album.

Cook a meal will appreciate waking up to a hot meal prepared by you. But if you trust your cooking skills, prepare an elaborate dinner complete with dessert and, of course, some wine.

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movie marathon for your film buff mother with Mother’s Day classics such as Blind Side, My Sister’s Keeper, Flight Plan, Mrs Doubtfire and Erin Brockovich.

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oils, bath salts, scrubs, fresh flowers and scented candles, or get a gift card from the local spa where she can opt for a day of massages, steams and mud baths.

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box of truffles and a pretty bunch of carnations can make any woman’s day. Check out online stores that have great offers and a variety of chocolate bouquets that can be delivered home. Or head to your nearest florist to pick out the perfect bunch of flowers, pack a box of chocolates and surprise your mum on her special day.

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ew Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) celebrated 532 graduates at capping ceremonies in Auckland and Christchurch in April and honoured them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to early childhood education.

One of the highlights of the ceremony was the launch of NZTC’s te reo Māori learning resource—Te Reo Māori: He taonga mō ā tātou mokopuna. Each graduand was gifted a copy of the resource.

Chief Executive Selena Fox noted the significance of the resource in supporting the graduates within the sector.

“Edited by our Roimata Rokx and brought together by our wider NZTC team, this new resource was designed with you, our graduates, in mind, to support you in learning and sharing te reo Māori alongside children. Over the years we have often had our students share with us that they would really love to learn te reo Māori more, or would love to use it more with children but they were nervous or needed more support. So as you were the inspiration it is fitting that we share this book with you

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first,” said Fox. NZTC’s values of vision, heart, competence and spirit are held dear by the college and underpin all initiatives undertaken. Tereapii Aniterea and Binumon Thanangattu were acknowledged for displaying a true commitment to each of these values throughout their qualification as they were jointly awarded the special NZTC Values/Puawaitanga Award. Over the course of her study, Tereapii became a role

model for many students, demonstrating the NZTC values in the way she supported and respected her fellow students. For Tereapii, it was a special moment hearing her name called as one of the Values Award recipients. “It’s very special and an honour.

It helps me reflect on the support I got from my lecturers and also my fellow students so it’s really special—and surprising too!” she said.

Tereapii credits her family, particularly her mother and the support she gave Tereapii to complete her qualification while juggling her commitment to her faith, family, and work on top of study, readings and assignments.

International student Binumon consistently held the college values in high regard throughout his practice and this was reflected in his study. “Binumon exemplifies every one of the NZTC values.

He has made multiple resources as gifts for the various centres he did placements in, he supported other students in study and was active in fostering our community of learners,” said NZTC lecturer Ra Keelan.

Similar to Tereapii, Binumon was inspired and supported by his family

throughout his study journey. “I lost my mum at age 15, but she was a big inspiration in my life. I can see her holding these values and encouraging me,” said Binumon.

Binumon credited his lecturers for supporting his learning process. “I knew I could ask my lecturers questions and they would get back to me quickly. They gave corrections to my work in a way that was helpful to me, and I valued that support,” he said.

When asked about their plans for the future, both graduates spoke about the ECE sector with excitement. Binumon has secured a role in a centre and looks forward to supporting the children, and Tereapii plans to continue with the centre she worked at during her studies, with a longterm goal of managing her own centre.

Chief Executive Selena Fox shared a special message with graduates: “You have taken your love for children, and stepped up through hard work, determination, sheer grit and at times against all odds to realise your professional goal of a qualification specialising in early childhood education.

We are so very proud of you.”

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A religious ceremony connected with wedding or otherwise can get underway. A letter of appreciation for a job well done will make you feel immensely proud. Your longing for lover will be fully rewarded.

A wise investment done previously promises rich returns. Good news about a sick family member will give you a sigh of relief. Those learning to drive will gain enough confidence to go it alone.

Lucky No.: 1 / Lucky Colour: Maroon

A comfortable journey is foreseen for those travelling long distance. You are likely to floor those around with your communication skills.

An encounter with someone you admire will leave you with fond memories. Falling in love is a distinct possibility for the lonely hearts. Those apprehensive about their medical reports will heave a sigh of relief, as they turn out perfect. A delayed payment may finally be received. Health remains excellent.

Lucky No.: 15 / Lucky Colour: Crimson

Those living in single accommodation should be careful about their security. Your ability to impress others is likely to get you the post you are eyeing.

Consider carefully before presenting an expensive gift to someone, as the expected returns may not be forthcoming. Hiring help for a specialised work can prove difficult and may require lowering of standards. A new eating place may prove disappointing and a waste of money.

Lucky No.: 2 / Lucky Colour: Light blue

Leave applied for is likely to be sanctioned for those desperate for it. An excellent period when you do generally well in whatever catches your fancy! A business trip is likely to bag you a good deal. Achievements of a family youngster can make you proud. Window shopping with the partner will not only be pleasurable but also enhance togetherness. Some of you can enjoy a leisure trip with friends.

Lucky No.: 1 / Lucky Colour: Peach

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Those jilted in love are likely to make a fresh beginning and regain lost ground. Deliberate well before giving your views and opinions regarding an issue at work. Dipping sales of some retailers will require some hard thinking. Money will be no problem as earning stabilises. A promise kept is likely to draw someone close to you. A regular workout schedule will help keep you trim and energetic.

Lucky No.: 22 / Lucky Colour: Dark turquoise

Fitness classes alone will not be of much use; focus on dietary control too. Those travelling on a long journey must make all preparation before starting off. Speculation may not bring in the kind of returns you have been expecting.

Some of you can undergo difficulties in finding a good match for an eligible family member.

Homemakers can feel frustrated if a change of scene doesn’t happen fast.

Lucky No.: 4 / Lucky Colour: Turquoise

Organising a party can have its share of hassles, but the event will turn out to be a thumping success. Those thinking of taking up a franchise must weigh all the pros and cons carefully.

Those embroiled in a legal battle can expect a trying time ahead before achieving victory.

You will need to seize the chance to showcase talents. Those longing for love will have to think of newer ways.

Lucky No.: 11 / Lucky Colour: Sky blue

You will need to start thinking of mending fences with someone you have strained your relations with. The job market appears rosy as opportunities increase.

An argument with superior over an issue at work is best avoided. No amount of pleading will speed up the return of loaned money. Those suffering from an allergy will need to be extra careful of what they eat.

Lover’s indifference can prove frustrating for some.

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Spouse is likely to throw a pleasant surprise by preparing your favourite dish. A handsome commission in a deal is likely to make your bank balance healthy. Creative people may be able to profit as their work sells like hot cakes. Good preparation by students will help restore their confidence. Lovers will get the chance they had been seeking of being together. You remain in the pink of health.

Lucky No.: 2 / Lucky Colour: Baby pink

A tight schedule can make it difficult for you to spend some quiet time with lover. A senior is likely to put in a good word for you to the higher ups. Those into side business will be able to expand their horizons. Guiding a youngster will give you an immense sense of fulfilment.

Deskbound professionals will manage to shake a leg and get a whiff of fresh air through their own efforts.

Lucky No.: 4 / Lucky Colour: Electric blue

You will be able to overcome fatigue by adopting fitness techniques and taking herbal alternatives. A good grip of the situation will make you an automatic leader at work. Those with additional skills can hope to get a good break. Following the advice of someone clued up financially can result in profits. Domestic front will be most peaceful and family most accommodating. A long drive with lover will prove enjoyable.

Lucky No.: 22 / Lucky Colour: Royal blue

Your gift to partner can make him or her crazy about you once again. This is the right time for investing in a scheme you have been contemplating for long. You feel ready to take on this period with full energy and dynamism.

The second half of the week seems a good time for job seekers. Romantic mood prevails as you accompany lover for an outstation trip. Support of a close relation will be most welcome.

Lucky No.: 9 / Lucky Colour: Magenta

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iaomi, headquartered in Beijing, emerged as world’s fifth largest smartphone maker with 70.8 million units in 2015.

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“ mobile apps, and other consumer electronic products. Xiaomi is expanding rapidly with a presence now in India, Brazil, Philippines, Malaysia, etc.

Xiaomi launched its first smartphone in 2011 and recently launched its flagship device XiaomiMi 5—an impressive device available in three variants and with top-of-the-line specs that include the latest Snapdragon 820 processor. All variants feature a brilliant 5.15” IPS screen and a beautiful metal-clad body.

The 16-megapixel rear camera is made by Sony and sports four-axis optical image stabilisation with usual phase-detection autofocus.

Versions offered are 3GB of RAM with 32 or 64GB storage and a pro edition that boasts of a ceramic body, 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage. Starting from US$350, Mi5 is excellent value for money

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The company’s smartphone brand Le has various offerings, the latest being Le Max 2. The phone has a Quad HD 5.7-inch IPS screen clad in a pretty metal body. It is powered by Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU and has two

Bangladesh, Thailand, Philippines and even in the USA. Oppo’s flagship smartphone R9 is another winner with brilliant specs and somewhat iPhone-ish looks. The phone has MediaTekHelio P10 octacore 64-bit processor at its heart and an amazing 5.5-inch full HD screen with 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB ROM. The phone sports a 16MB Sony OIS camera.

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t was a starry affair at Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover’s wedding reception in Mumbai last weekend, which saw the who’s who of tinsel town gracing the event. The reception was attended by Bollywood A-listers like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.

The reception, held at St. Regis hotel in south Mumbai, was also attended by other celebrities like Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Malaika Arora, Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt and Ranbir Kapoor among others.

Salman congratulated the couple and said that they looked “great together”.

Biapsha Basu tied the knot with actor Karan Singh Grover at a very private ceremony in Mumbai on Saturday, April 30.

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It didn’t take them long to build their custom UI on top of Android and with the advantage at the hardware side, they emerged as formidable smartphone makers with offerings at incredibly low prices.

Here, we look at some of the leading Chinese smartphone players and their flagship offerings.

These companies, with their beautifully crafted smartphones in metal, have global aspirations. They are quick to embrace latest advancements such as USB Type C, fingerprint scanning, fast charging and NFC. I have not included Huawei and OnePlus because they have become known names around the world and are now counted as major competition to established players such as Samsung in the market.

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as a true Bengali bride.

Whereas Karan chose an ethnic look for the wedding.

He accesorised his ensemble with a carved polki and jadau brooch strung with pearls and blue sapphires from the house of Jaipur Jewels, a renowned jewellery brand.

manufacturing MP3 players in 2003. In 2008, it launched its first smartphone- M8. It has announced its next flagship, the Meizu Pro 6, which has a 5.2-inch 3D press screen (think Apple’s 3D Touch), 2.5GHz MediaTekHelio X25 processor, 4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB storage. While the phone doesn’t offer anything new beyond what all the flagships are offering, an inclusion of 3D press and improvements in its Flyme operating system based on Android Marshmallow might impress some.

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s Main Hoon Na turned 12 in the world of cinema on Saturday, April 30, choreographer-director Farah Khan and superstar Shah Rukh Khan got into a discussion over making ‘part two’ of the 2004 hit.

When Shah Rukh, who was seen playing the role of an Army officer in the film, went into nostalgic mode and talked about the making of the film, Farah asked him to join forces again to make a second instalment of the movie.

Applauded for getting a fresh breeze into the cinematic storytelling way, the film also stars Zayed Khan, Amrita Rao, Kabir Bedi, Satish Shah and Suniel Shetty.

Bollywood’s Baadshah tweeted: “Making films with friends is so beautiful. Big hug Farah, Zayed, Sush, Amrita, Mani, Anu, Suniel and all stars and crew and so many others for the hug for MHN. Boman, Shirish, Harry, Keiten, Binduji, Rakhi, Kabir, Naseer, Kiran and the spitting Satish.

Thanks Farah Khan.”

To this Farah replied, “Come on, [let’s] plan part two”.

Shah Rukh also expressed how badly he “miss this film.”

The union of the duo on the silver screen has always spelled success, be it Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om or Happy New Year.

Now, fans can only hope their discussion turns into a reality soon.

pursued the career of an independent film-maker when he had started producing films.

“I’ve always been a supporter of independent films. I myself have been an independent film-maker when me and my brother (Boney Kapoor) started... The biggest example of an independent film was Slumdog Millionaire, which was a small, little film which became so huge,” Anil said.

“All the independent filmmakers should dream... Anything can happen. They might make a film which might be seen all over the world. I want to wish all the independent film-makers all the best for the future films which they will be making,” he added.

Anil ventured into production with the 2002 film Badhaai Ho Badhaai and subsequently produced and co-produced numerous films such as My Wife’s Murder, Short Kut: The Con is On, Aisha, No Problem, Khubsoorat and Gandhi, My Father, which won a National Award.

He is also producing the Hindi version of the popular international series 24, which will return with its second season later this year.

Anil has spoken about independent cinema in the wake of ‘I am a Film Maker, I am Independent’ campaign started by Gaurav Pandey.

“I am extremely delighted with Anil Kapoor’s comments and it is a big boost to our campaign. It is a matter of great pride that such a big name, Anil Kapoor, also supports independent film-makers and the biggest motivation for all of us is that he is a superstar, but he, too, had to start as an independent film-maker,” Pandey said.

‘I am a Film Maker, I am Independent’ also has a community consisting of independent film-makers and carries out various initiatives for them.

RGV to make film based on ‘greatest gangster ever’

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Veerappan, also shared information about the budget of Rai and mentioned that it would be his “most expensive film ever”.

“Rai film is going to cost more than Rs.55 crore, which will be my most expensive film ever by leaps and bounds,” he said.

“Rai is going to be shot in Mangalore, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Dubai, London and Kazakhstan,” Varma added.

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“Shah Rukh Khan how awesome and royal you make your fans feel chief... Have so much to learn from you,” Madhavan tweeted on Sunday, May 1.

Madhavan also shared a photograph of SRK along with his wife Sarita Birje in his tweet. Madhavan, who has starred in hits such as Tanu Weds Manu, Tanu Weds Manu Returns and 3 Idiots, was last seen on screen in Saala Khadoos.

On the work front, SRK was last seen on screen in Fan and will next be seen in Rahul Dholakia’s upcoming film Raees.

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ctor Tiger Shroff says he is not keen to work with his father and actor Jackie Shroff for some time, but would like to share screen space with him if they come across a “good script”.

Asked if he would like to work with his father Jackie, Tiger said, “As of now, I don’t want to work with my father for at least seven to eight years. But if we come across a good script, then we would surely like to work together.” The actor made his debut in 2014 with the film Heropanti, which also featured actress Kriti Sanon. Tiger was lauded for his action sequences in the film.

Asked if he only wants to do action films, Tiger replied, “Heropanti is not an action film. It is a family drama, but the audience really appreciates the few action sequences.

My next film is A Flying Jatt, where you will see me doing comedy”.

The actor is seen doing some action sequences in his latest release Baaghi: A Rebel For Love. The film also features actress Shraddha Kapoor in a pivotal role.

ctress Priyanka Chopra was elated to meet the “very funny and charming” US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

The 33-year-old actress, who found global recognition with her character Alex Parrish in the American TV series Quantico, looked ravishing in a deep-cut, striped black gown at the dinner held on Saturday, April 30.

Priyanka also shared a photograph of herself along with the two. The US President looked dapper in a black suit and crisp white shirt which he teamed with a black bow tie, while Michelle Obama looked lovely in an embellished beige gown.

“Lovely to meet the very funny and charming Barack Obama and the beautiful Michelle Obama,” Priyanka captioned the photograph.

“Thank you for a lovely evening.

Cannot wait to start working on your girl’s education programme,” she added.

The 2016 White House Correspondents’ dinner, which was President Obama’s last in office, was hosted by comedian Larry Wilmore. The non-profit White House Correspondents’ Association, whose members include the reporters, producers, camera operators and other journalists regularly covering the White House news beat, traditionally hosts this annual dinner to raise money for journalism scholarships.

FOR BRIDE §§ 1984 born Hindu boy,originally from Mumbai, working as revenue assistant. His father is a businessman(catering and event management) in India and mother is an optometrist. He has done PG in hotel management and business marketing from AUT, NZ. He loves travelling, outdoor activities, socialising and fitness.

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averick film-maker Ram Gopal Varma is making a film titled Rai, which is based on the life of former underworld don Muthappa Rai. “Rai mega launch. First look of the film I am making based on the life of underworld don Muthappa Rai... The greatest gangster ever,” Varma tweeted on Sunday, May 1.

The Satya helmer, who currently awaits the release of his forthcoming film

§§ Kiwi Indian, beautiful, independent girl from Delhi. Working as a consultant editor with a medical press. Was born in 1988. Her father is an ex-airforce officer and mother is a freelance artist.

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Originally from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Akash Sandhu aka Akasha, has been living in Auckland for the past eight years. Although a Business Development Manager by profession, Sandhu can be seen spinning at New Zealand’s hidden underground psychedelic trance parties and festivals. She is a former Miss India New Zealand contestant and has contributed towards a couple of publications. Indian Weekender spoke to Sandhu, the only female psytrance DJ in the country, to know more about her life and her journey into the world of psychedelic trance.

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IWK: When did you develop an interest in working as a DJ? Akash: I developed a passion for psychedelic trance and its vibe in 2011 when I went to my first outdoor psytrance festival in Auckland called Madagascar, organised by the leading producer in high-end live events, Phat Productions. In 2012, I had already started playing at a few house parties and then it all just unfolded from there. I was absolutely awe struck with New Zealand’s underground party scene. It was all a surprise to me, as I didn’t know I wanted to be a DJ until I was exposed to the psychedelic trance music scene for a year, which took me to Melbourne’s largest and prominent music festivals— Maitreya, Total Solar Eclipse 2012 and RainbowSerpent Festival.

IWK: With a full-time job, how do you manage to find time to pursue your interests?

Akash: “Time is a created thing.

To say ‘I don’t have time is like saying I don’t want to’”—one of my all-time favourite quotes by Lao

Forest Park. It was my first Phat Productions gig as DJ Akasha, and it turned out to be an absolutely amazing opportunity and experience with all the support I received. My other memorable night was when I played at the Moon Mountain Xmas (Boat Party) 2014 in Thailand.

Akash Sandhu Tzu. It was tough at the beginning and I didn’t quite get it for the first two years when I began learning.

But I stuck to it because I knew I had discovered something I absolutely loved. It was new and fresh, which drove me to keep pushing harder.

IWK: Where do you usually spin?

Akash: I’m a resident DJ at Phat Productions. You can see her spinning at the next Phat Productions gig at Bar Africa in Albany on July 23.

IWK: Where do you think the scene is headed?

Akash: The scene has grown so much since 2011, and I’m proud to say that seeing it progress along with me as a DJ has been a thrill. We have three to four major psytrance productions in Auckland who have already brought down wellknown talented artists from the international psychedelic scene.

It’s great! I think in five years, a lot of people in New Zealand

would know about the psychedelic trance scene and festivals and it will be larger in scale and production.

IWK: What single night out has been the most memorable for you as a DJ? Akash: I’ve had quite a few as a DJ! But the most memorable one was at Forest Antics held in Auckland by the Kaimai Mamaku

IWK: How is the music scene different in New Zealand from back home?

Akash: The music scene in Kuala Lumpur is a lot livelier than Auckland. The nightlife is great with ample of genres of music to enjoy and an awesome variety of nightclubs with fresh and new ambiances. It is impossible to be bored there unless you don’t like the nature of nightlife. The psytrance scene in Malaysia has grown extensively because of Thailand. In fact, Kuala Lumpur is much more advanced with the psychedelic music scene than Auckland. I was so excited when I

Stand-Up For Kids

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Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen Street, Auckland CBD Bookings: patronbase.com Bring your own little heroes along to this action-packed series of live comedy shows and let them unleash their mighty giggles in this fun-filled event. Stand-Up For Kids is a family-friendly, interactive show featuring awesome local and international festival comedians bringing their stand-up, physical comedy and magic to the stage for your 4- to 8-yearolds to get a bit silly. Cost $19.50. Adults are just big kids, so they get kids’ prices!

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Venue: Mezzanine meeting room, Central library, 65 Victoria Street, Wellington CAB Wellington Central will hold a free information session for newcomers on Renting in New Zealand. Learn more about: tenancy legislation, rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords, and dispute resolution. Presenter: Gaynor Loryman from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

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discovered it in 2013.

IWK: You were a participant in Miss India NZ in 2010.

In the past, you’ve also written for quite a few publications, and currently, you’re working as a Business Development Manager. How has your experience been in such varied roles?

Akash: My experiences in varied roles are the reflection of my state of mind at the time. I’ve had the opportunity to be in different roles, which has been interesting.

I see myself as an adventurous person with no limits. Limiting yourself is only going to stop you from doing what you really want to do. If I don’t try it, I’ll never truly know how I’d be at it.

Joining Miss India in 2010 was something I did for the love of fashion and to experience the fun of what a beauty pageant was all about. The few small publications I wrote for during my time at the university made me realise I wanted to get into online content writing, which took me to the role I am in right now. So I guess I could say I wouldn’t really be where I am today without all those experiences.

Auckland Writers Festival– more than 150 writers over 6 days

Date: Tuesday 10 May to Sunday 15 May 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Aotea Centre and other venues Booker and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, a British knight of the realm, feminist icons, literary funny men, blockbuster children’s writers, together with some of the world’s best political, historical and philosophical thinkers, join many of New Zealand’s standout writers at the Aotea Centre for the 2016 Auckland Writers Festival. Prices vary– some free events.

ARMS workshop for new migrants

Date: Monday, 16 May 2016 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Venue: 82 St Lukes Road, Mt Albert Auckland Regional Migrant Services is holding a new workshop for migrants on 16 May which is designed to help newcomers understand where to go for specific services as well as recognise the emotional aspects of moving to a new country. The part-day workshop will explain how migrants can access services to better assist their settlement in Auckland. For more information or to register for any of the workshops, please visit www.arms-mrc.org.nz or call ARMS on 09 625 2440 or email reception@ arms-mrc.org.nz

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