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WEBApril 6 2023. New Zealand. Indian Weekender is a community centric website that caters to the Indian diaspora based in New Zealand.
Navjot Kaur Becomes First Sikh Woman To Represent NZ
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · A 27-year-old former police officer is off to represent New Zealand at the Miss World beauty contest in India next month. Navjot Kaur, who spent two years on the beat in south Auckland, won the title in a rapid-fire selection process in Auckland last weekend.. Next week, Kaur will join around 90 women vying for the 2024 Miss World title during a range of events in Delhi and Mumbai.
NZ Immigration Rules Causing ‘New Uncertainties’, Says ACT
WEBNZ Immigration Rules Causing ‘New Uncertainties’, Says ACT. National’s coalition partner ACT is calling for a “balanced” immigration policy in the wake of visa delays pushing migrants out of the country and “new uncertainties” for businesses. ACT’s immigration spokesperson Parmjeet Parmar says she has received a lot of feedback ...
Wellington hostel fire: What you need to know - Indian Weekender
WEBMay 15 2023. IWK Bureau. Up to 10 people are dead after a devastating fire ripped through Loafers Lodge in Wellington in the early hours. Here is what we know so far. Crews were alerted just after midnight to the fire at Loafers Lodge on Adelaide Road in Newtown. At the height of the blaze appliances from as far away as Porirua were assisting.
New Year Honours list announced for 2022 - Indian Weekender
WEBDec 30, 2021 · New Year Honours list announced for 2022. December 30 2021. IWK Bureau. The New Year Honours list has been announced today and it includes a top police officer, a mosque attack survivor, an advocate for victims of family and sexual violence and one of the MIQ founders. One hundred and eight-three …
Babbu Maan spreads Punjabi magic at Auckland concert - Indian …
WEBSeptember 26 2023. IWK Bureau. Punjabi singer Babbu Maan's concert in Auckland was an unforgettable night that will continue to resonate in the hearts of the Kiwi-Indian community, reminding them of the importance of cherishing their cultural roots through music. The September 23 event was a vibrant celebration of Punjabi culture and saw the ...
At 'Bigg Boss 14' launch, Salman reveals lockdown was his longest …
WEBOn Thursday, Salman announced season 14 at a virtual launch event. At the event, the actor mentioned he has never taken such a long break from work in the last 30 years as he had to during lockdown. He also mentioned he would not mind taking a salary cut this year, and introduced the first contestant of the season.
The colour of your community - Indianweekender
WEBMay 6, 2015 · The colour of your community. May 6 2015. IWK Bureau. In this column, I have been addressing how the existence of the Ministry of Ethnic Communities is actually detrimental for a multicultural nation like New Zealand. The governmental organisation, by its sheer existence, is segregating the multicultural fabric into pockets of communities.
'Glaring mistake': Former Halberg judge 'gobsmacked' by Patel …
WEBJanuary 11 2023. IWK Bureau. A former Halberg Sports Awards judge says the absence of Black Caps spinner Ajaz Patel among this year's finalists casts a shadow over the annual awards ceremony. Patel made history at the end of 2021 when he became just the third bowler in the history of test cricket to take ten wickets in an innings.
Diwali resolution we need in Covid times for a breathable future
WEBDiwali resolution we need in Covid times for a breathable future. November 1 2021. IWK Bureau. The much-awaited festival of lights stands at our threshold -- the harbinger of peace and prosperity. With the economy coming back on track after the jolt suffered on account of the lockdown during the pandemic, spirits are rising, as they should.