IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Indian jewellers sceptical that aggravated crime surge can be reined in
3 May 2024Indian owners of independent jewellery stores are disappointed the government has failed to reduce crime amid a recent spate of aggravated robberies.
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Universities concerned as visa frustrations from Indian students remain high
2 May 2024New Zealand universities have directly engaged with the government about the high student visa rejection rate of Indian applicants in 2024.
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Meals on wheels: What’s behind the Indian food truck boom?
12 Apr 2024It's difficult to ascertain who to credit as the pioneer of the Indian food truck scene in New Zealand, but every entrepreneur in this space has a unique story…
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Kiwi Indian tastes entrepreneurial success in Silicon Valley
2 May 2024Ken Hendricks is the first Kiwi Indian to be accepted into the highly competitive Y Combinator start-up programme.
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Rise in hate incidents reported to police
21 Feb 2024Race-motivated abuse has made up 83 percent of all complaints over the past two years.
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Auckland bank employee’s gambling addiction sparked $262,000 embezzlement from ANZ
20 Feb 2024Auckland District Court judge orders the bank's former employee to serve home detention so he can pay the money back $130 a week.
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The challenges skilled migrants face finding work in New Zealand
16 Feb 2024The relative strength of the country's job market is of little consolation to highly skilled migrants who struggle to secure roles that match their qualifications and experience.
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New Zealand’s love of Indian cinema blossoms
19 Feb 2024Almost 300 Indian films have been screened in New Zealand movie theatres over the past two years.
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Influential BJP politician Ram Madhav eyes Pacific partnership with NZ
16 Feb 2024The former national general secretary of India's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party says higher-level political talks are key to long-term success.
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Community events highlight a shared cultural experience in New Zealand
14 Feb 2024A doctoral film and annual poetry/music gathering spotlight friendship within the community that looks beyond borders back home.
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Scammers pose as agents to trick potential migrants - Immigration NZ
13 Feb 2024The agency warns migrants to watch out for fake job offers and visas that seem too good to be true.
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Anise: Fine dining icon Sid Sahrawat on his latest pan-Asian offering
13 Feb 2024Expect the Eden Terrace restaurant's flavours to pack plenty of punch.
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Indian businesses call on government to create dedicated police task force on retail crime
12 Feb 2024The task force is one of four demands submitted to Police Minister Mark Mitchell at a public meeting on retail crime in Auckland.
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New Zealand ironing out trade wrinkles over timber exports
12 Feb 2024Trade minister Todd McClay says New Zealand and India are working together to improve trade and address market access issues for timber exports to the South Asian nation.
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Navjot Kaur becomes first Sikh woman to represent NZ at Miss World pageant
9 Feb 2024Speaking in an exclusive interview, Manurewa-born contestant says there's more to beauty contests than a woman's appearance.
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Community bulletin: Martyrs’ Day commemoration and harvest festival celebrations
9 Feb 2024India marks Martyrs' Day on 30 January every year to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in 1948.
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Dunedin homicide: 33-year-old charged with murder of Gurjit Singh
5 Feb 2024Gurjit Singh, 27, was found dead a week ago due to multiple stab wounds inflicted with a sharp object.
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Free trade deal with India challenging but not impossible - MFAT
2 Feb 2024A Cabinet paper released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in December highlights the challenges the coalition government faces in sealing a free trade agreement with India over the next…
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Tauranga kiwifruit orchard labour contractor pleads guilty to charges
2 Feb 2024Exploitation charges follow a joint investigation in 2020 after Zespri reported allegations that workers were being exploited.
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Kiwi security firm secures deal to protect world’s largest office building
1 Feb 2024Hamilton-based integrated security solutions company Gallagher Security has secured a deal in India to protect the Surat Diamond Bourse.
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Dunedin man Gurjit Singh died after multiple stab wounds
1 Feb 2024A homicide investigation has been launched after Gurjit Singh was found to have died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
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Community celebrates India’s 75th Republic Day
30 Jan 2024The Indian mission in Wellington was the centre point of local celebrations, with Auckland's Mahatma Gandhi Centre also pitching in.
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Dead Dunedin man bought CCTV cameras in weeks before death
30 Jan 2024Gurjit Singh, who was last seen on Sunday night, had security concerns in the weeks prior to his death.
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'Deep shock': Dad in India mourns unexplained death of son at Dunedin home
30 Jan 2024Police investigate the circumstances surrounding Gurjit Singh's death in Pine Hill.
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Indian New Zealanders celebrate consecration of Hindu temple in Ayodhya
25 Jan 2024Thousands attended an event in Auckland a day before official ceremonies were broadcast from India, though not everyone supports the festivities.
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Indian PM opens grand temple on razed mosque site
23 Jan 2024Narendra Modi has taken part in rituals to open a grand temple to Hindu god Ram in the Indian city of Ayodhya.
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Migrant worker felt 'like a prisoner' working long hours for free at hospitality job
19 Jan 2024A young migrant who worked long hours for free at a Central Otago hospitality business says she felt "like a prisoner" during her nine months in the job.
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India to open Auckland consulate by end of 2024
18 Jan 2024New Delhi has committed to opening a consulate general in Auckland that provides fully fledged consular services.