Indian Weekender 2 September 2016

2SEP2016
Vol. 8 Issue 24
NZs only Kiwi-Indian weekly
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KAREENA KAPOOR
GETS EMOTIONAL WHILE
WALKING THE RAMP
The Pulse of Kiwi-Indians since 2009
Present at the launch of NZ Peoples Party

constitution were (standing from left) Dr Ajit,
Joga Singh, Anand Naidu, Narinder Singla JP,
Ambrish Gupta, (seated from left) Ashokbhai
Darji, Jeet Suchdev, Roshan Nauhria, Anil
Sharma, Rupinder Virk and Madanjeet Banga
ISLAM REACHES
OUT TO KIWIS
AUCKLAND
MAYORAL
ELECTIONS
MEET THE CANDIDATES
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NEW ZEALAND
www.iwk.co.nz | 2 September 2016
NEW ZEALAND
New ethnic-based party creates a stir

Kiwi-Indian businessman Roshan Nauhrias newly-formed New Zealand Peoples Party will
be focused on law and order and address the rising crime against Indians and Asians
Esha Chanda, Swati Sharma
heres a new player on

New Zealands political
battleground.
New Zealand Peoples Party,
formed by successful Kiwi-Indian
businessman and member of
the New Zealand Order of Merit
Roshan Nauhria, will focus on
law and order and address the
rising crime rate against Indians
and Asians in New Zealand.
The biggest issue with our
people is law and order, said
Mr Nauhria. We are always
targeted...no one is listening
to us. A murder happens, it is
reported, the MPs and PM issues
a statement, but it doesnt solve
the problem.
The
party,
which
was
formed earlier this week, has
already drawn criticism from
political leaders.
Taking about the party, NZ
First leader Winston Peters said:
New Zealand cannot afford to get
caught up in race-based politics.
No country is going to progress
if we have political parties
spending
time
accentuating
their differences.
Roshan Nauhria, the founder of New Zealand Peoples Party
For people to come into New

Zealand and say were going to
start an ethnic-based party is an
extraordinary demand to make.
They are already well-presented
in Parliament. New Zealanders
would not consider making such
a demand in any country in Asia.
(Read more about his view on
Page 12).
However, Mr Nauhria said
Asians contributed only 1314%
to New Zealands population and
he felt that they were not fully

represented in parliament and
local council or government jobs.
We have three Indian MPs, one
Chinese and one Korean. There
are so many issues concerning
us, for instance, the immigration
scam. Twenty per cent of the
students had to go back because
they were victims. Does the
government know about this?
Yes, but there are not doing
New Zealand
Peoples Party,
formed by
successful KiwiIndian businessman
and member of the
New Zealand Order
of Merit Roshan
Nauhria, will focus
on law and order
and address the
rising crime rate
against Indians
and Asians in
New Zealand.
anything. They are happy with
the money that comes in.
him about the allegation that a

new party would divide people, he
replied, Winston Peters is only
making noise. We are not doing
anything undemocratic. We have
the right to create a party. It is
then up to the people of New
Zealand to decide who they want
to work for.
Prime Minister John Key said
a new party was not surprising
considering the recent focus
on migration.
Its not just Winston Peters
with an anti-migrant message; its
also been people like Labour. So
youre always going to get people
wanting to make sure their voice
is heard the other way, Mr Key
told the NZ Herald.
However, he added that ethnic
communities would be better
served by major parties selecting
candidates from the communities
rather than a new party being
formed. I think thats far
more effective and likely to be
successful.
Indian Weekender spoke to community leaders and

politicians to know their views on the new party.
When Indian Weekender asked
Read their comments on the next page.
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I support the Ethnic Expressions like

the formation of NZ Peoples Party. The
reason this party has been formed is
that major political parties have not given
enough hearing to these sections of
NZ population. When we look at
National, we need to ask ourselves, do
we really have quality representation and
have we really achieved anything or has
this been used just to collect funding.
Look at the Labour party; they dont
even seem to care at all. It is not only
MPs; what about the representation
in bureaucracy and 100s of
government boards.
2 September 2016 | www.iwk.co.nz
New Zealand is a democracy. People

have the right to form political parties
and a responsibility to vote for the parties
and candidates they want in Parliament.
The party may or may not be able to

secure seats in forthcoming elections
to get into the Parliament but a stir will
definitely be created in the political
spectrum. This will in turn help in real
representatives of people, who actually
understand and are capable.
I joined the Labour Party 10 years ago

because the Labour valuesof social
justice, and fairness of opportunity for all
regardless of race, religion, sex or social
standingreflect my own. Over the past
100 years, Labour has driven significant
progressive change for New Zealanders.
Labour has also been vocal on issues
that disproportionately affect migrants
the Office of Ethnic Affairs and a
comprehensive settlement support
strategy are just two examples.
I strongly believe that our Parliament
should reflect and represent all of us.
Ethnic MPs are well-placed to contribute
based on individual expertise and on
issues that disproportionately affect
ethnic communities.
As far as the issue of dividing people

on race is concerned, this party may
gather Asian candidates, but it is open
for everyone and not just Indians or
Chinese. If Maori Party has a reason to
be there, I think it is apt to have a party
focused on other ethnic groups such as
Indian or Chinese communities. I believe
this is a typical outcome of a democracy.
If these many (500) people want such
a party to be formed, I think there is a
genuine reason behind it. And whatever
Winston Peters says (about dividing
people on race), it is his viewpoint.
While its important for MPs to be held

accountable by those who elect them, I
suspect we may be a bit harsh on ethnic
MPs who have a disparate electorate of
about 500,000 people to represent. As
Dr Rajen Prasad said in his valedictory
speech, it is potentially more difficult for
ethnic MPs to have a strategic impact in
Parliament because the structures they
operate within are largely monocultural.
While this must change over time, a
new party in Parliament in the current
climate will be operating within the same
structures and limitations.
Veer Khar
President,
Manukau Indian Association
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Elected member,
Labour Party Policy Council
Former Labour List Candidate (2014)
I know Roshan quite well. I like him. He

has been a strong backer of the National
Party in recent years but has clearly
become disillusioned with it. We live
in a democracy, so people are free to
vote for whoever they want and to set
up their own parties if they wish. Its up
to members of the Indian community
to make their own decisions on this.
Speaking for Labour, we are keen for
the Indian community to be active in
our party. There has been a close and
longstanding relationship between
Labour and the community, and I have
enjoyed a strong support from it.
I have been at meetings with the New
Zealand Indian Central Association and
Manukau Indian Association where I
have heard strong criticism of the MPs.
I think sometimes that has been a little
unfair. I know that Labour will have strong
representation from the community in the
candidates we select for the next election.
There is a party already based on race
the Maori Party. My own preference is for
parties that represent all ethnicities. What
divides people is race-based comments
that politicians sometimes make.
Phil Goff
MP for Mt Roskill
Labour Spokesperson for
Ethnic Communities
New Zealand is a mature democracy.

We are fortunate to enjoy the fruits of living
in a democracy. That anyone or a group
of people can get together and form a
political or any organisation is a tribute
to this democracy. Any political or other
organisation should be inclusive,
not exclusive.
However, I also believe that the best way
to seek representation of any group is
through mainstream political parties having
representatives of their communities, so
National has ittwo Indian MPs, a Korean
MP a Chinese MP. We have representation
across a wide range of ethnic groups. I think
thats far more effective and likely to be a
successful rule, than a standalone political
party. Further, National Party has led the
way in seeking representation from Asian
and Indian communities. Pansy Wong was
the first Asian Member of Parliament and
Cabinet Minister. Other political parties have
tried to follow examples set by National
Party.Furthermore, others have tried this
approach before forming a political party,
however, based on their experiment, I feel
that this is a waste of community resources
that can be used for other fruitful purposes.
I feel that our community should stand
behind current representatives in the time
to come.
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi

National List MP
Students deportation bid

sparks protest
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ore than 150 international Indian

students are about to be deported
from New Zealand because their
India-based agents used fake financial
documents to get them into the country on
student visas.
The students had no idea that the agents
were usingfake documents and feel that
being deported for something they didnt
even know about is unfair.
The students are organising a protest on
Saturday, September 3, outside National
Party list MP Dr Parmjeet Parmars office.
The students have paid tens of thousands
of dollars to theeducational institutes
in New Zealand who worked with the
recruiters in India but now they are being
told that the fees cannot be refunded if
they are sent back home.
Despite the fact that Immigration New
Zealand has been informed about these
agents, no action has been taken against
fraudulent agents.
Sunil Chinta, astudent at AWI
International Education Group says, We
are here for studying and international
exposure, not for cheating someone. We
are honest, hardworking, and law-abiding
migrants in the country. Please dont
deport us for something that we have not
done.
Pradeep Sudini, another student at New
Zealand Institute of Studies, says, Dont
punish me. I have not cheated in any
way to get my student visa. The financial
document that was given to Immigration

New Zealand on my behalf was done by
the agent and not me.
Sairup Teegala, a student at Royal
Business College says, I came to New
Zealand with a lot of dreams but now this
situation is a nightmare. Had I known
[this] earlier, I could have acted to correct
the situation. I could havestopped at the
airport to avoid this grief and hassle.
Hafiz Syed, who graduated from
NZSE, says, I opted for New Zealand for
education over the US and Canada. When
I applied for my student visa, I had no idea
about any fraudulent document. When
Iapplied for my open job search visa, I
was told about thefraudulent documents.
If deported, I will not be able to face my
family and friends. [If] anything happens
to me, Immigration NZ will be accountable
for it.
Anu Kalloti of Migrant Workers
Association is calling students to join the
protest at noon on September 3 outside the
Stoddard Road shops in Mount Roskill,
Auckland.
NEW ZEALAND
Aucklanders plan
grand Ganesh
Chaturthi celebrations
Esha Chanda
or Indians, Ganesh Chaturthi

spurs up memories of delicious
home-cooked modaks, visiting
homes in the neighbourhood for
darshan, and Ganesha aartis. Back
home, this 10-day-long celebration
unites the community like no other,
with public gatherings seen in
housing complexes and temporary
mandals set up in various parts
of the city.
A part of the festival comes alive
in Auckland this year with different
celebrations planned across the city.
Auckland Marathi Association is
organising Ganeshotsav on September
11 at the Mount Eden War Memorial
Hall. Aarti would begin at 3 p.m., which
will be followed by several cultural
programmes, a speech from the chief
guest Phil Goffmayoral candidate for
2016 and former MP for Mt Roskilland
a dinner from 6:15 p.m. onwards. While
entry for members is free, non-members
can register for the event by dropping an
e-mail by September 5 to nzmarathi@
gmail.com to purchase a ticket for $15.
Another celebration planned on the
same date but earlier in the morning
will see the community come together at
Malaeola Community Hall in Mangere
in an event planned by Sri Ganesh
Food and Spice, Mandap Events and
Hire, and Humm FM. The programme,
which will go on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

with visarjan starting at 2 p.m., will
see Ganpati ahishek, followed by a puja
and aarti.
As Indian community organisations
get together over the next weekend,
Kiwi-Indian homes will be celebrating the
festival that falls on Monday, September
5. Last year, Auckland resident Anjana
Iyer decided to bring Ganesha to her
home. This year, too, she will be setting
up a small mandap at her home and
has invited friends over for darshan.
I miss the energy and enthusiasm
throughout Bombay (Mumbai), visiting
all the Ganesh pandals with my friends
and family and, of course, my mothers
delicious home-cooked food. For Iyer,
a get-together at home is a small way of
continuing the tradition from back home.
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NEW ZEALAND
Know your mayoral candidates
In our first in the mayoral special series for the month, we introduce our readers
to the candidates vying for the position of Auckland mayor.
Esha Chanda
n the weeks leading up to the

elections, Indian Weekender
will speak to each candidate
and ask them about their vision
for Auckland, how they plan to
address the two important issues
faced by Aucklanderspublic
transport
and
housingand
their stand on the much debated
Auckland Unitary Plan. This week,
we spoke to David Hay, Vic Crone
and Susanna Kruger. Heres what
the citys potential future leaders
had to say.
David Hay
AUCKLAND
LOCAL ELECTIONS
2016
The plan expands the range

of housing types across the city,
offering more choice to homeowners. We now have to ensure
that those homes are built to
high standard and that vibrant
communities are able to develop
in and around development areas.
Your approach
housing
and
transport issues
ost Aucklanders would

remember David Hay
from his Green Party days
before his departure following
a dispute over leadership and
direction of the party, particularly
Greens lack of attention to,
and engagement with Auckland
issues. He stood for parliament
twice, in 2008 and 2011, and
has held various positions with
the Greens. Hay is now standing
for Mayor of Auckland as an
independent candidate with the
vision statementcool Auckland:
carbon zero by 2060 or sooner.
Your plan for the first 60

days in office if elected
My first priority will be to

provide emergency housing for
Aucklands homeless. I think we
could do that in 60 days or less if
we really tried. If there were just
one thing I could achieve in two
months, that would be it.
Your views on the Auckland

Unitary Plan
I am in favour of the Unitary

Plan. It has some flaws, and we
can deal with those, but overall
it is well thought out and sets a
direction for Aucklands future.
Vic Crone
to the
public
These arent just Aucklands

issues; theyre issues for all of New
Zealand. The housing problems
are complex and a solution will
require a joint effort by the council
and government. The council has
some control over issues of land
and infrastructure supply but little
control over housing supply or
demand. The council will do what
it can, but it cant solve the housing
problem without the central
governments involvement.
A solution to Aucklands
transport problem is quite simple,
in theory: we need to build the
Rapid Transit Network, which is
already in the Auckland Plan. Its
an electric rapid rail system to
move people on, of, around, and
across Aucklands central isthmus.
In practice, however, there have
been difficulties to get the central
government to sign up to building
rail instead of motorways.
We
need
to
create
a
cross-party consensus, at the
central government level, to fund
the Rapid Transit Network and
address issues of housing supply
and demand. And that consensus
has to endure over a period of
years or decades.
Three
initiatives
you
plan on undertaking as
the mayor
Auckland underwent major

reforms when it became the
super city. Those reforms need
to be continued, consolidated, and
completed. I will focus on three
key ares:
Government
Relations:
Working
with
other
local
authorities, political parties, and
the government of the day to
improve the working relationship
between the central and local
government in New Zealand.
Some of the difficulties we are
experiencing are not Aucklands
alone; our size and rapid growth
rate have exposed serious flaws

in the way central and local
government work together. We
cant fix Aucklands problems
without addressing this issue, and
it would be best to do that on a
nation-wide basis.
Stronger Democracy: Changing
the structure of local boards and
devolving power to them, also
introducing Single Transferable
Vote elections and replacing the
Independent Maori Statutory
Board with councillors elected by
Maori wards.
High-performing
Council:
Significant
reforms
to
the
management of the council
organisation and CCOs to make
them more efficient, effective,
and responsive.
Your vision for the future

of Auckland
Cool Auckland: carbon zero by

2060 or sooner.
We mustnt lose sight of our
long-term goals, and our plans to
get there while dealing with the
current problems.
Climate change is the most
profound challenge that Auckland
faces in the long term. All over
the world, cities and regional
governments have been taking the
lead on reducing carbon emissions
and dealing with the effects of
climate change, while national
governments are still dithering.
Auckland is already a part of
the international cities movement
through its membership of the
C40 group, and we have a Carbon
Action Plan in place. I will keep
pushing forward and harder
on reducing carbon emissions
so that we will achieve net zero
carbon emissions by 2060, at the
very latest.
My approach to
transport is as an
integrated smart system.
Theres more than $6
billion in transport
investment planned over
the next seven years, out
of the $60 billion 10-year
spend. Ill move more of
councils total spend into
transport and broaden
funding sources
through partnerships.
ic has 20 years experience

across
business,
government, and social
enterprise. She resigned last year
as Managing Director of Xero to
shake council up. Her vision for
Auckland: a world class city that is
smart, inclusive, and competitive.
She says that at the moment, it is
more expensive than ever to live
here and harder to get around.
In the first 60 days, my main
priority is to get an honest and
clear picture from the inside of
the council finances, particularly
the situation with housing and
transport. I will make those
observations public.
Your views on the Auckland

Unitary Plan
There are a few things Id like

to tweak if Im mayor. Firstly,
removing
the
Metropolitan
Urban Limit and secondly,
more intensification near good
public transport. Ultimately, the
council needs to genuinely take
communities along on the journey
rather than shutting them out.
People have valid concerns about
how their neighbourhoods will
look like and how schools, roads,
and local facilities will cope.
Your approach to housing

and public transport issues
My plan to speed up the

housing supply chain includes
getting tough on land bankers
and property speculators with
additional targeted rates, making
sure we have strict development
expectations in contracts for
the land council sells, and a lean
process review on the consenting
system, which is out of control.
Council must work better with
these stakeholders, including
social housing providers.
My approach to transport is
as an integrated smart system.
Theres more than $6 billion in
transport investment planned
over the next seven years, out of
the $60 billion 10-year spend.
Ill move more of councils
total spend into transport and
broaden funding sources through
partnerships. There are six key
projects Ill bring forward not

included in councils plan or are
too far away. They include the
North-Western Busway, Penlink,
AMETI, Lake Road, Mill Road,
and electrifying rail to Pukekohe.
To make public transport more
user-friendly, Ill increase ferry
services, improve feeder services,
and focus on better safety.
Three
initiatives
you
the mayor
A line-by-line review of all

spending and making it public so
people can see how their money
is being spent. Ill broaden our
funding sources to take the
pressure off rates and taxpayers.
Finally, Ill move council towards
a digital council so it is better
equipped for the future and to
serve you.

of Auckland
My vision for Auckland is a

world-class city; one thats smart,
inclusive, and competitive on the
world stage.
NEW ZEALAND
Susanna Kruger
business school owner

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Pathway,
Susanna
Kruger
comes from Namibia where she
was a Government Consultant
of Public Service Reform
specialising
in
education,
culture, youth, and sport.

On the 60th day in office, I will
announce a date, budget, venue,
programme, and a team for
holding one big inter-cultural
festival with food and performing
arts by all nations. As part of
this, I will invite delegates from
other cities across the globe
presenting awards to individuals
representing winds of change.
Your
views
on
the
Auckland Unitary Plan
The Unitary Plan is a
corrupt
corporate
project
claiming to address the needs

of the community benefitting
construction
and
related
industries, bringing nothing
more than a new name for an
old agenda. I will facilitate
investigations into it and into
other alleged historic city plan
fraud
getting
corporations
to pay out communities,
making housing affordable for
everyday Kiwis.
virtual employees, reversing

unemployment,
exploitation,
and crime. The City Rail Link is
a second-millennium solution
for a third-millennium problem,
increasing debt and rates
unnecessarily, making Auckland
livable only for those who can
afford it.
Your
approach
to
housing
and
public
transport issues
As
author/speaker/
consultant/entrepreneur,
I
will make Auckland safe by
(i) advocating and combating
family and structural violence
including all sorts of other abuse
such as bullying and cruelty, (ii)
exposing and banning chemical
and
poisonous
substances
from kitchens, bathrooms, and
gardens, stopping the producers
and sellers of such products, and
(iii) challenging and balancing
perspectives between locals
and immigrants addressing the
fears of both groups, creating a
culture of seeking to understand.
These three initiatives are my
current community projects
that I will be able to transfer to
public projects.
Minister for Ethnic Communities Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga (extreme right), along with Member
of Parliament Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi (second from left) met with President Veer Khar (third
from left); Vice President Suresh Ramji; Paramjit Dhatt and Balubhai Mistry, executive members
of the Manukau Indian Association to discuss construction of the Manukau Indian Assocation
hall. The minister listened to ideas and suggestions proposed by the group for the hall at 25 Tui
Road, Papatoetoe in Auckland.

of Auckland
Aucklands housing crisis

is the result of a win-lose
judicial system, a lobbyist
political
system,
and
an
employment-driven education
system. I will employ a mega
micro-business plan to allow at
least one member of the family
to work primarily from home;
reversing homelessness, welfare
dependency, and poverty. WINZ
and related agencies are at best
a refuge and at worst a trap
administered by employees
instead
of
entrepreneurs.
The gate to working towards
self-employment has to be
swung wide open so that I
can help people turn hobbies
into businesses.
Aucklands transport crisis
is the result of uncontrolled
immigration,
old-school
legislation, and a corporate
workforce. I will roll out a
job-creating digital transport
system to allow for the emerging
gig economy to reduce road
congestion through freelancing
Three
initiatives
you
the mayor
My vision for Auckland is to

make it the young entrepreneur
capital of the world creating
a truly healthy society, free
from abuse and violence
and presenting it as an
international prototype.
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held a fundraising dinner in
Auckland to raise money for
schoolchildren in Fiji affected by
tropical cyclone Winston.
The society handed over a cheque
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to provide supplies and assistance

to the children in affected schools
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President of TISI (NZ) Sangam
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Auckland for their help and
support in making the charity event
a success for this cause.
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News-in-brief
from South Island
Devotees celebrate
Krishna Janmashtami
Gaurav Sharma
ore than 200 devotees

from in and around
Christchurch got together
on Saturday, August 27, in the
Garden City to celebrate Krishna
Janmashtami (Lord Krishnas
birthday) with great devotion at
an event hosted by the city-based
social and cultural organisation,
Indian Cultural Group (ICG).
The event was a first-of-itskind in Canterbury incorporating
a public pooja of Ladoo Gopal,
with specially made Makhan
Matki cake.
Charlotte and Divyana, who are
dancers from Revathi Performing
Artsa Bharatnatyam school in
Christchurchalso
performed
a specially choreographed arti
pujan on the occasion.
A
daring
matki
phod
competition, where chocolates
replaced the traditional makhan,
was organised, too.
Jeet Gadhvi of Youngistan,

an Indian youth group, which
participated in the matki phod
and dandiya ras that followed,
said, These two are a huge part
of Gujarati culture, the state from
where most of our members come
from. Its exciting to be able to
celebrate Janamashtami in New
Zealands South Island.
Monty Parti from Mike Pero
Bishopdale Real Estate, who
was the main sponsor for the
event, expressed great delight
in being a part of Lord Krishnas
birthday celebrations.
Indian
community
in
Christchurch
has
grown
exponentially in recent years,
which has made celebrations such
as these possible. We are honoured
to do our bit in contributing
towards it.
The highlight of the evening
was the Krishna-Sudama act
performed by Raman Saini,
Anmol and others.
Above: Attendees enjoying the dandiya ras night; Below: The highlight of the evening was the Krishna-Sudama skit performed
by the members of Indian Cultural Group
Coordinators for this event

were Aman Saini, Rashik, and
Navtej, who had put in a lot of
effort to make this event a reality.
Bringing to life the greatest story
of friendship in Indian culture was
a special thing, noted Sandeep
Sachdev, President of ICG.
Buoyant by the success of the event,
ICG has already started planning
its next endeavour, which will be
the Childrens Day celebrations on
the weekend before November 14,
he concluded.
The event, organised by ICG, was a first-of-its-kind in Canterbury

incorporating a public pooja of Ladoo Gopal, with specially made Makhan
Matki cake
The first Indian Women Expo in

South Island a roaring success
Gaurav Sharma
present at the expo to provide

information about its various
course to potential students.
For those interested in trying
out ethnic Indian wear, the citybased firm Jalsa Unique Indian
Wear showcased Indian dresses in
a fashion show. Ranjeeta Chand,
the owner, noted, We thank the
CIWGs organising committee,
especially Archnaji for giving us
this opportunity. The final word
belonged to Kevin Park, former
anterbury
was
put
on the national map
this weekend with the
successful organisation of the
first-ever Indian Women Expo in
Christchurch. The six-hour long
event, which had 47 stalls divided
into nine zones, saw almost 1,000
people attending with several
ministers and MPs including Amy
Adams, Nicky Wagner, Parmjeet
Parmar, and Ruth Dyson.
An initiative of the Canterbury
Indian Women Group (CIWG)
established on March 8, the
International Women Daythe
expo provided a platform to Indian
women for showcasing their skills,
talents, and successes in different
spheres including business, art,
culture, education, health, and
well-being.
When we started thinking
about organising such an event
a few months back, we never
imagined we would get such an
overwhelmingly positive response
from the Indian and wider
community. Chances are that it
might become a regular annual
affair on the Christchurchs events
calendar, said Archna Tandon,
founder of CIWG and the main
brain behind the expo.
Informing about the goals of
CIWG, she added, Our vision
is to help Indian women and
their families maintain cultural
values, promote health and
well-being and collaborate to
Learn Indian languages in Christchurch
Above: From left: Nicky

Wagner, Amy Adams, Archna
Tandon, Surinder Tandon, and
Parmjeet Parmar at the expo
Right: Various Indian classical
dance performances enthralled
the audiences
share
knowledge
and
information for mutual
support, capacity building
and empowerment.
Going by the idea
of
having
something
for
everybody,
the
expos
nine
different
zones
were
beauty,
cuisine,
fashion,
home decor, art and culture,
business,
education,
health
and information.
An obvious hit among these
was the Henna Body Art. Other
attractions included: in the
Fashion Zone, Punjabi juttis; in
Home Decor, Rencontres Blings,
which specialises in scented soy
candles; in Art and Culture, the
Lincoln University Dance Club
and Bharatnatyam Group of
Christchurch; in Health Zone,
President of the Korean Society

of Christchurch, who attended
the expo with family and friends,
The organisation of the expo, the
gathering, the crowd management
and the participation of businesses
in the event has been wonderful.
It didnt look like CIWG is a
new group, or that this is the first
event they have organised, at all.
Such was the professionalism
we experienced.
Free classes for Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, Sanskrit, and Punjabi
O
Pegasus Health, Art of Living,
Reiki; as well as Christchurch
Resettlement
Services
and
Citizen Advice Bureau in the
Information Zone.
For those new to Christchurch,
the Business Zone had many
handy stalls including the
Western Union for transferring
money to India, Eco Travels for
air fares, as well as several real
estate companies.
With growing importance of
Indian students to NZs education
sector, the Ara Institute of
Technology led by its International
Director, Beth Knowles, was also
ne of the most widely

appreciated
zones
during the expo was
the Education Zone, which had
information about free weekend
classes for those wishing to
learn or brush up their language
skills in Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu,
Sanskrit, and Punjabi.
Kala Nand, who immigrated
to New Zealand in 2002 from
Fiji, is a primary school teacher
and teaches Hindi. She noted,
The free classes are part of our
contribution to the community
and an effort to teach the younger
generation our history, culture
and develop a sense of belonging.
Our flagship annual event is
the Hindi Divas, which we are
organising on September 14.
Uma Varma, who is starting
Sanskrit classes in Christchurch
soon
and
also
teaches
Bharatnatyam at her dance

school, Revathi Performing Arts,
added, Those wishing to learn
Bharatnatyam have to have
a basic understanding of the
language to gauge the meaning
of various hastas (dance moves).
But those wishing to learn the
language only can come to our free
Saturday classes.
Similar
sentiments
were
expressed by Lavanya Kasibhatla,
who takes free Telugu classes in
Christchurch. Kasibhatla, who
also provides astrology services
and writes personalised poems to
be given as memorable gifts felt
that the expo was a life-changing
event for her, providing great
exposure to potential clients.
Information was also available
for free Gujarati and Punjabi
classes conducted in Christchurch
by Manisha Sonigra and Kuljeet
Kaur respectively.
NEW ZEALAND
Kiwi-Indians urged to unite Saraswathi idol to be

installed in Auckland
at NZICAs open forum
IWK Bureau
IWK Bureau
mportant issues affecting Indians in New

Zealand will be on the agenda at New
Zealand Indian Central Associations
(NZICA) open forum to be held on
September 11.
The open forum will address issues such as
immigration, race relations, discrimination,
human rights, health and welfare, law and
order, promotion of Indian cultural events,
suppression of white league, portability of
retirement pension, Overseas Citizenship
of India (OCI), political representation in
NZ, Indian TV in NZ as well as Indian news
media newspapers and radio broadcast.
The wider community forum is being
arranged to strengthen the Indian
bonds working together for a
united voice.
The aim is to actively
involve all the Indian
groups to continue
doing their good
work as independent
associations/groups
having a link to an
umbrella body New
Zealand Indian Central
Association, which is well
recognised in New Zealand.
With an established track record of 90
years existence, NZICA Inc. takes the
lead role in association with all other
Indian groups to raise voice against any
discrimination. NZICA Inc., established
he goddess of wisdom, learning and

art, Saraswathi, will be installed at
the Thiru Subramaniyar Aalayam
on Sunday, September 4, with prayers
and Maha Kumbabishegam. According to
the temple committee, this is the first ever
installation of the goddess in New Zealand.
The main prayers following the
Kumabishegam will start from Friday,
September 2 and devotees will be allowed
to offer oil to the goddess on September 3
after 8 p.m. Smt Bhavanis students will
recite Veena at 7:30 p.m. onwards as an
offering to the goddess of music, dance,
and art.
The Maha Kumbhabishegam will take

place on Sunday, September 4 between 11
a.m. to noon, and the rice offered to the
devi will be distributed among the devotees.
The ceremony will conclude with Maha
Abhisgegam, Alangaram, bhajans by
Bobby Naidoo Andra, Maha Deeparathani
and Prasaatham distribution.
The 45-day-long Mandalapoojai will
start from Monday, September 5, for
which performers and sponsors are being
welcomed. Interested people can contact
the temple priests or committee members to
book their spot and offer their performance
as upacharam (offerings to the goddess).
The temple committee invites everyone
to be a part of the grand ceremony at 69
Tidal RoadMangere, Auckland.
Halal guide listed on NZ Tourism Website

Rizwan Mohammad
Prakash Biradar, General Secretary of NZICA
in 1926 with three branches of

Indian Association throughout
New Zealand, now has 10
full branches, one associate
branch,
five
associate
members and one probationary
associate member.
Fighting against discriminations,
the members of NZICA Inc. have
worked relentlessly in the last 90 years
creating a good living environment for
Indians in New Zealand.
The open forum will take place 2 p.m. to
5 p.m. at Mahatma Gandhi Centre, 145 New
North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland.
ourism NZ has released a Halal

food guide in conjunction with Kiwi
Muslim Directory and FIANZ for
the benefit of the Muslim travellers to the
country. New Zealand houses an increasing
number of Muslim travellers every year
especially from Indonesia, Malaysia, Middle
Eastern countries and other nationalities of
Muslim descent.
Muslim community follows the Islamic
rule for consuming only Halal certified
food, and this guide will help them locate
Halal certified restaurants, meat shops/
groceries, mosques, etc. during their stay in
the country. Kiwi Muslim Directory (KMD)
has been serving the community for more
than seven years and will be releasing their

eighth edition soon. The directory provides
information about prayer timings across
the nation, mosque locations, Halal food
outlets, etc. that caters to the basic needs of
the Muslim travellers.
KMD is compiled with the help of many
Muslims organisations in the country
such as New Zealand Muslim Association
(NZMA) and especially Federation of
Islamic Associations of New Zealand
(FIANZ) that provides Halal certification
to retail outlets and restaurants/
takeaways, etc.
The Halal directory is listed on
newzealand.com (Tourism NZ website) and
can be downloaded as well.
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NEW ZEALAND
Islam opens its doors to the public

Rizwan Mohammad
riendly debates, knowledge sharing,

fun activities and an outpour of
queries and doubts is the summary
for Islam Open Day exhibition held at Aotea
Square last weekend.
The exhibition saw a footfall of more than
1,500 visitors during each of the two days
that kept the volunteers busy.
Sporting a blue t-shirt that read Ask me!
I am Muslim, the volunteers interacted
with visitors from different ethnicities and
walks of life.
On display were posters on the history
of Islam, long white pillars signifying
the five pillars of the religion, a model of
the Prophets mosques, booths with face
painting for children and free scarves and
henna for women, and stalls hosted by
representatives of some Islamic countries
such as Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia,
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Palestine.
Indian Weekender spoke to both, the
volunteers and visitors at the venue, to
know more about the exhibition and what
people had to say about the religion. Some
volunteers mentioned that most of the
queries the visitors had were if Islam was
somehow linked to terrorism and what does
the Quran say about it.
Many present at the event said the
religion had been framed by big corporate
houses for political and economical gains.
The following are some of the quotes
given to Indian Weekender by the visitors
and volunteers at the venue.
Christine Anne Soranson
Two female concert goers
Abdul Jaleel Patel (volunteer)
We were off to a theatre show nearby and

this music drew me in. I was curious about
hijab so I asked the lady at the booth. I
know the media is responsible for spreading
hate against the faith that we see today.
Exhibitions such as these are important to
educate people about the real teachings of
the religion and to clarify doubts.
Jonas
I am a poet and a photographer on a tour

from Australia. I was passing by the street
and this beautiful chant and colourful view
caught my attention. I am a messenger of
peace myself through the work that I do.
I tried the hijab and it feels so safe and
complete wearing it. Now I understand why
women in Islam wear them. I am so glad
to have stumbled by the booth today, and I
look forward to learning more about Islam.
overview on various different subjects such

as responsibilities towards animals, rights
for women, and miracles of Quran.
as I am a strict follower of Christianity and

the volunteer I spoke to was a Kiwi-Muslim
from Afghanistan. But they are peaceloving people and it was a delight to know
about Islam and its teachings, most of it
match with ours.
Leonard
We have received a very good response
this year. I have noticed that people are
more interested in questions related to
terrorism and then about the religion. I
belong to Masjid-e-taqwa from Papatoetoe
and once every month we set a stall in Aotea
Center and Kiwis, Maori, and sometimes
Pacific Islanders visit our stall. A few years
ago, seven people reverted to Islam and
they were of English, Scottish, and Irish
descent. Some people were also interested
in the history and literature of Islam and we
have distributed many books to them.
Miles Opey
There are many Muslims in Germany
but not in a majority. I am a student here
and I work on farms as well. I liked the way
things are lined up over here; the posters
telling the history of Islam, some have an
I came to know about Islamic Awareness

Week last week through a community
member at a gathering. I have met a number
of Muslims here from Egypt, Oman,
Pakistan, Malaysia, and Afghanistan. Yes,
we have our disagreements about the faiths
Speaking to these young minds gives

me a better perspective and understanding
about the religion. The exhibition looks
vibrant with these crafted informative
posters, model of the Kaaba and beautiful
chanting in the background.
NEW ZEALAND
Police to deal with

burglaries as priority
offence
Father-son fend off

armed robbers
Rizwan Mohammad
Swati Sharma
n a move to curb the rising

crime in the country, especially
in Auckland, NZ Police will
now deal burglaries as a priority
offence, effective from Monday,
August 29.
According to the latest crime
statistics, there has been an
increase in the burglaries by
11.9% over the past 12 months.
Police have responded by raising
dwelling burglary from a volume
crime to a priority offence.
In our issue last week, we
published a report about the
rising crime rate in Auckland,
with more common crimes being
robberies and burglaries.
This shows that police are
serious about tackling burglary
and also sends a clear message to
offenders, Police Minister Judith
Collins said.
The new policy will ensure
public of full police attendance
at dwelling burglaries, where
a scene of crime officer or a
constabulary will attend the crime
scene within a reasonable time.
Given the nature of policing
there will be occasions where

they cannot attend a dwelling
burglary for a range of reasons,
including adhering to the wishes
of the victim. However, the
Commissioner of Police has
made his expectations clear, Ms
Collins said.
Police have assured me that
they continue to make burglary
a priority with ongoing work
in every district to reduce this
crime type while also focusing on
increasing resolution rates.
Opposition leader Andrew
Little said fewer numbers of
police officers had led to the rise
in the crime rate.
He said that if police would
be visiting every burglary site, it
would mean that theyre going
11
to have to drop something else

theyll be otherwise doing.
New Zealand First has said that
more frontline police force is the
solution and they will increase it
by 1,800 if they hold the balance
of power after the election
next year.
While there are many robbery
victims awaiting justice or even
their stories to be heard, this
announcement comes as a relief
for the Kiwi-Indian community
that has been a regular target of
robberies and burglaries.
If you know of any unattended
burglary, let us know and we
will approach and question the
concerned authorities. Write to
us at reporter@indianweekender.
co.nz
father-son duo in Napier

successfully defended an
armed robbery in the early
hours of Friday last week.
At 5:41 a.m., two armed men
stormed the Te Awa Dairy
in a robbery attempt. The
father-son duo at the counter
fought the offenders with their
hockey sticks chasing them off in
just 15 seconds.
The offenders in balaclava
armed with claw bar and hammer
entered the store and attacked
owner Manmohan Singh, 61, and
his son, Sukhjinder Pal Singh, 32.
Sukhjinder, stationed at the
computer scanner, pulled out a
hockey stick from the shelf inside
in his defence while his father on
the cash counter-attacked the
other robber with a baseball bat.
The attacker pushed Manmohan
to the glass showcase that fell off
the counter and shattered into
pieces. Manmohan came back
with a heavier blow pushing
him off the counter. The robber
then used the iron stand to cover
himself and ran off the store and
the second escaped the scene the
very next moment.
We
somehow
defended
ourselves as we had kept the
sticks just inside the counter as
suggested by the patrolling police
a few days ago.
My
father
and
I
are
miraculously unhurt, but I am
sure the offenders may have
suffered some bruises Sukhjinder
told Indian Weekender.
The police arrived in four
minutes, but by then the offenders
successfully escaped the scene
through the playground across
the road.
We lost goods and property
worth $5,000 approximately, and
we are shaken with this horrific
experience, Manmohan said.
In the last 10 days, the suburb
has witnessed more than six such
robbery attempts including ours,
but we are vigilant than ever now.
The police have the CCTV footage
but the offenders have not been
caught, as they were masked.
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NEW ZEALAND
POWER COLUMN
Keeping our communities safe

T
John Key
Prime Minister
heres been a lot of

discussions
recently
about crime and safety in
our communities.
Some people in our Indian and
other ethnic communities are
telling us that theyre scared and
concerned for their safety. I would
like to reassure you that National
remains as focused as ever on
preventing crime and helping
to keep our communities safer.
Theres no doubt there has been
a recent upturn in burglaries. Ive
been burgled three or four times
over the years before I became
Prime Minister, and I know
what an invasive and disturbing
experience this can be.
Thats why Im pleased to see
police making moves to put more
focus on preventing and reducing
burglaries and capturing those

responsible and holding them
to account.
From September 1, police will
raise the priority level of house
burglaries to a priority offence
so all break-ins are attended by
police staff within a reasonable
time frame.
I also want to reassure you that
despite the perception, and while
there has been a recent upturn in
burglary, the crime rate is still at
near historic lows.
Overall, crime is down by 16%

on five years agothats more
than 53,000 fewer crimes. And
violent crime is down eight
per cent and youth crime is
down 38%.
Police are working hard
to address crime in ethnic
communities and have special
officers who work closely with
those communities to discuss any
specific concerns.
While the ideal would be that
no one in New Zealand is the
victim of crime, unfortunately, no

country in the world is crime-free
and New Zealand is no exception.
However, in todays increasingly
uncertain world, we are one of the
safest countries in the world to
live. A recent international survey
rated us the worlds fourth safest
country out of 162 countries.
We have heard peoples
concerns, though. Thats why
recently I indicated we are
looking at likely increasing police
numbers even further. Since we
came into government, weve
increased the number of police on
the beat by 600.
Weve also increased frontline
policing by half a million hours
a year by investing in new
technologythats
equivalent
to around 350 more police
out and about protecting New
Zealands communities.
This year we also gave a $300
million funding boost to support
police and the good work they
do, preventing crime in our
communities. Were also cracking

down on the perpetrators of
crime. We introduced the
three-strike policy that ensures
the worst repeat criminals
receive the maximum allowable
sentence with no parole and have
toughened sentences for a range
of other crimes.
People can do a lot to keep
themselves and their families
from becoming victims of crime.
Together,
communities
can
become safer and more resilient
by looking out for each other,
getting to know each other, and
making sure they know where
family members are.
I would also urge you to visit
your local police station if you are
feeling unsafe or have been the
victim of a crime. They are there
to help.
National cares a lot about law
and order. Weve been investing
heavily in that area and we will
continue to focus on it so we can
help make our communities safer.
Race-based political parties Health target results

come back positive
not good for NZ society
Winston Peters
NZ First Leader
Kanwaljit Bakshi
National List MP
rustration
and
disappointment often calls
for a dramatic action.
Who can ever forget the tragic
stabbing of Arun Kumar in his
Railside Dairy in Henderson two
years ago?
Unfortunately, for too long,
dairies
and
liquor
stores
have been the target of thugs
and thieves.
In spite of all the propaganda
from the Minister of Police Judith
Collins, dairy owners and others
in the Indian community feel
unsafe; they believe they are not
being listened to.
And they are right; their
concerns are not being addressed
by the National government or
Ms Collins.
With this background, some in
the Indian community have taken
the dramatic step of establishing
their own Indian-led party.
However, it must be said
this move is neither in the best
interests of the Indian community
nor of New Zealand society as
a whole. Already in New Zealand,
we have elements of divisiveness,
E
which have been a weight on this
nations back.
Whilst
Maori
may
feel
aggrieved and many of them
today feel disadvantaged and left
out, but that is not a reason to
go down the cold, narrow path
of separatism.
New Zealand First believes this
is a dangerous route that leads
only to more pain and suffering
and will hold both Maori and the
country back.
Far better is the situation of
people of different ethnicities
working together in a system of
one law for all, irrespective of
ethnic background.
It is important, therefore, to
have political parties working for
all New Zealanders, regardless of
their origins.
The acting leader of the

New Zealand Peoples Party,
Roshan Nauhria, says it is about
time Indians and Asians were
represented. If he looked at
local government and at our
Parliament he would see that
that has been happening for
some time.
The problem is the National
government does not just ignore
the Indian dairy and liquor store
owners; there is now a majority
of ordinary New Zealanders who
know they are being ignored
as well.
Separatist race-based politics
is not the answer. Voting for
politicians who do listen to the
concerns of ordinary people
regardless of background is the
only sound solution.
nsuring New Zealanders

can
access
better,
sooner, more convenient
healthcare
remains
the
governments
number
one
funding priority, and the latest
quarterly data shows our progress
from the previous quarter has
been largely maintained.
District health boards (DHBs)
are once again performing more
elective surgeries, surpassing the
health target by eight per cent.
People are spending less
time waiting in emergency
departments with 94% of
patients admitted, discharged or
transferred from the ED within six
hours. Immunisation coverage for
our children remains at 93% and
more people are being supported
to make healthy changes to their
lifestyles by quitting smoking.
Access to elective surgery is a
priority for this government. As
part of Budget 2016, we invested
an extra $96 million over four
years to ensure more New
Zealanders receive the surgery
they need.
Since National came into
government, the number of
First Specialist Assessments
has increased from 432,047 in
2008-09
to
551,013
in
201516. As a result, the number of
patients receiving elective surgery
has increased from 117,951 in

200708 to 171,608 in 201516.
DHBs are working hard to
continue to improve the services
they deliver.
The target for more heart and
diabetes checks was again met
this quarter with 91%.
While it will remain an
accountability measure for DHBs,
this is the last quarter that the
more heart and diabetes checks
target will be reported, as its been
replaced by the new childhood
obesity health target.
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in the Before School Check (B4
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and their family need to support
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NEW ZEALAND
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South Auckland designers to showcase

at inaugural Pacific Fusion Show
IWK Bureau
merging
and
established
South
Auckland designers
will come together at
the
inaugural
Pacific
Fusion Show on Saturday,
September 3.
The first-ever Pacific
Fusion
Fashion
Show
began as a competition
for emerging Maori and
Pacific fashion designers
from South Auckland to
showcase their style. And
now, it has expanded to
include designers from
beyond the Pacific living
all over Aotearoa. The
competition allows these
creatives to showcase the
fashion they have designed
based on their own unique
cultural values, beliefs,
and identities.
The
Pacific
Fusion
Fashion Show at Andrew
Simms-Botany will feature
the man that broke the
internet during the Rio
OlympicsTongan
flag
bearer Pita Taufatofua.
Taufatofua was slated
to be a model in the show
long before he captured the
attention of the worldwide
audience as the glistening
athlete, proudly holding
the Tongan flag during the
Parade of Nations.
Guest judge Anna Hood

is also in hot demand as
the co-owner of NZ Fashion
Week in Auckland that
ended last week. Despite
her busy schedule, she says
she is excited to be part
of the new Pacific Fusion
event. I agreed to judge
this competition because
I believe its important to
represent NZ designers
and provide them with
opportunities to showcase
their work.
The full line-up for the
Pacific Fusion Fashion Show
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of emerging and established
designers such as AIMN,
Dane Dagger, Deborah De
Loree, KujoTekura and
Moana Leota, Mac Vicious
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Local Board elections: Kiwi-Indians take the lead

Swati Sharma
n
the
upcoming
Local
Board elections, the Indian
community has got a wider
representation of candidates
to choose from. More than 15
candidates of Indian descent
are standing for local board and
district health board elections,
which are just a few weeks
away now.
While Kiwi-Indians are yet
to make up their minds about
their ideal candidate, Indian
Weekender
introduces
the
readers to the future leaders
of your constituency through
a multi-issue election special
feature.
Anne Degia-Pala QSM

Whau Ward, Independent
Council Candidate
nne Degia-Pala is standing

for Council in Whau Ward
that includes Avondale,
Blockhouse Bay, New Lynn, New
Windsor, Green Bay, Kelston, and
area in Titirangi.
Ms Pala is a well-known ethnic

community leader and works in
community development, human
rights activism, local and central
government issues and nongovernmental sectors.
Born in Fiji with family roots in
Gujarat, India, Ms Pala migrated
to New Zealand in 1990 with
husband and two children,
settling in West Auckland. She
says that it was passion about
diversity
and
cross-cultural
integration that inspired her to
step forward and work for the
community.
Ms Pala is a founding member
of the Auckland Council Ethnic
Peoples Advisory Panel, former
president of the Waitakere Ethnic
Board, Trustee of NixCrew Road
Safety Trust, and Governance
Board Member of WaterSafe
Auckland. She is also a company
director of WinMac Solutions Ltd
based in West Auckland. She

has also been fundamental
in organising community
events such Diwali Festivals,
International Food Festivals
and fundraisers for Safety
and charity.
In 2007, Ms Pala received
QSM for her work for the
betterment
of
women
and children in the larger
community.
Baljit Kaur
Howick Local Board

(Botany subdivision),
Labour Council Candidate
Message to the
community
If elected, Ms Kaur seeks to
focus on the seven policies set up
by the Labour Party team:
Being more accessible to the

public
Lobbying for better transport
Message to the
Community:
Ms Pala says her focus will be
on:
Prioritising home and street
safety
Considering
local
views
expressed for economic, social
and cultural well-being of all
Promoting youth initiatives
for education, training and
employment
Supporting
growth
and
development in Avondale and
Kelston and
Being vocal about Council
borrowing and debt reduction
Diverse
Auckland
needs
diverse representation. This is an
opportunity to influence decision
making in Council on behalf of our
ethnically diverse communities
and together we can bring change
to Auckland Council, says
Ms Pala.
member of Lifes Charitable

Trust NZ. Ms Kaur is standing for
Council in Botany subdivision of
Howick Local Board.
aljit Kaur migrated to New

Zealand in 2002 from a
village of Punjab, India.
Currently working as a Medical
Underwriter for Southern Cross
Health Society, Ms Kaur has
previously worked as assistant
nurse in the rest homes in New
Zealand and Australia.
As a chairperson of New
Zealand Sikh Women Association
Otahuhu, she supports initiatives
to stop domestic violence. She is
also working towards her passion
to help senior citizens, as a board
links
with
Howick
and
Auckland
To better preserve, adequately
fund and resource our local
heritage
Provide better community
facilities that cater for our vast
local interest groups
Focus on better events and
support networks for senior
citizens
and
those
with
disabilities
Push for better public safety
Build a stronger community
through the arts and cultural
heritage
I will work closely with
the community and ensure
that we keep our channels of
communications open. This is the
best way to identify their needs
and make an earnest attempt to
their issues, says Ms Kaur.
NEW ZEALAND
Narinder Kumar Singla JP
Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board

(Papatoetoe subdivision), Independent
Council Candidate; Counties Manukau
District Health Board Candidate
arinder Kumar Singla is a

Papatoetoe resident from past
14 years. He is a local board
candidate for Papatoetoe subdivision of
Otara-Papatoetoe and is also standing for
Counties Manukau District Healthboard
that
includes
Pakuranga,
Howick,
Botany, Flatbush, Danamore, Otahuhu,
Mission Heights, Manukau Heights,
Otara, Papatoetoe, Mangere, Manurewa,
Takanini, Drury, Papakura, Pukekohe,
Tuakao, Waikiu, Clendon.
Mr Singla is currently the chairman
of Hunters Corner Town centre
Society, President of GOPIO South,
a White Ribbon ambassador, an
independent marriage celebrant and
President of newly formed Life Vision
Society Charitable.
Message to the community

Mr Singla says that, if elected, he will
do his best to promote communities, and
work towards providing them a safer,
caring and prosperous environment. He
will also focus on health and sound family
values by strengthening bylaws to regulate
prostitution on the streets.
As a District Health candidate, he stands
15
for health related issues among children,

youth and adults by utilising the resources
properly. He also seeks to open service
desks to help multilingual communities.
I will certainly work for enhancement
of transparency in governance and for
welfare of our community. I will promote
unity in diversity and strengthening and
protecting our vibrant communities and
neighbourhood, says Mr Singla.
The feature will continue in our next issue on September 9, where

well introduce more Kiwi-Indian candidates standing for the
Local Board elections.
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Centre celebrates
its launch
Esha Chanda
eligious Diversity Centre celebrated

its earlier launch in Wellington
in March with an event held in
Auckland on Thursday, September 1.
Swami Agnivesh, a global leader in the
world of inter-religious relationships and a
spiritual scholar, was the keynote speaker
for the evening.
Addressing the crowd gathered at St
Columba Hall in Ponsonby, he spoke on
Our future world of diversity and challenge
calls for an applied spirituality of justice,
unity, compassion, and peace.
Earlier this year, in the presence of its
patron, former Prime Minister Helen
Clark, the newly established Religious
Diversity Centre was launched in the
Parliament building. Back then, the centre
was still planning for an office space and for
programmes for the next year.
As a national centre, we want the
centre to be introduced to people around
the country outside Wellington, says
Jocelyn Armstrong, Chairperson of the
centre. Auckland seemed to be the obvious
choice for the centre. The city has the
most concentrated diversity of culture
and religion in the country. Auckland was
shown by the 2013 consensus to have the
largest percentage of people with a religion
in the country.
With an office space secured in the
University of Otago Centre in Queen Street,
Armstrong says they decided to have an
event to celebrate the earlier launch.
Following the Auckland event, the centre
will plan events in other places around
the country, which includes interaction
with and supporting Interfaith Councils in
New Zealand.
The centre will focus on research on
religious diversity in New Zealand. Talking
about the centres work, Armstrong says,
...First will be a mapping of the religions in
the country including the historical detail.
[The] research will inform and undergird
the centres contribution to informed and
evidence-based policy recommendation
and expert advice. The centre will be
the point of contact for people involved
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Are you happy that police will now
attend to all burglaries?
Editorial
A peoples party for all?
he emergence of a new party, based on race, raises an interesting spectre on

the local political scene. On one hand, it may have got the major political
parties a bit worried about losing a slice of the ethnic vote, and on the other
hand, they are pretending not to be too worried about it at all.
The Peoples Party, for the moment led by Auckland businessman Roshan Nauhria,
emerged on the scene early this week, aiming to fight the general election next year
on crime and security issues concerning the Indian and Chinese communities in
particular.
And, for a change, NZ First leader Winston Peters and Prime Minister John Key
have agreed on somethingneither thought it had a chance and both believed those
ethnicities were better represented within the ranks of broader parties. Keys National
has two list MPs in Dr Paramjit Parmar and the long-serving Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi.
The Peoples Party has already raised the ire of Peters, who says a move to set
up a new ethnicity-based political party for Asian and Indian immigrants is an
extraordinary demand, which will harm New Zealand.
While race-based political parties, or any organisation, can be seen as bad news,
and loosely interpreted to further divide a multiracial society, it does exist in New
Zealandin parliament (Maori Party) and in local government (Maori seats) to name
a few.
It may be an extraordinary demand for migrants to come to New Zealand and
start an ethnic political party, whether it gathers enough support from the community
it claims to represent to make it into Parliament, remains another matter.
Major party leaders say the ethnic communities are better served by the bigger
partiestheir voices are better heard and are more successful at accentuating their
demands.
Many smaller parties have emerged in the past and have disappeared, and the
Peoples Party has already its first hurdleits name. The term Peoples Party
resonates a party for all New Zealanders, but the founders have said it will focus on
one particular community.
Only time will tell whats in store for the Peoples Party.
Driving the transport issue
he work seems to be cut out well for the new team coming in to take charge of
the Super City after the Auckland Council elections next month.
Grappling with myriad issues ranging from rising rates, housing, and
transport, the new mayor will be expected to deliver a lot to an ever-increasing
population in the countrys biggest city.
The 19 candidates vying for the mayors job need to offer robust solutions to take
the city forward without burdening the ratepayers with hefty rates increases year
after year.
Transport in the city could prove to be a contentious issue. While the current
council is trying to get more people out of their cars and onto public transport, the
key will be to make the buses and trains cheaper for the commuter.
Whatever options they offer need to be able to make a real difference to congestion,
and the are limits to what ratepayers will be prepared to pay asking for too much
could turn a whole pack against a programme.
Making broad promises at campaigns is easy; delivering results that will satisfy the
public is much harder.
Get it right and the political rewards could be high; get it wrong and its a long
road back.
Sandip Mandal,
Teacher, Blockhouse Bay

It is ridiculous that now the police are realising the
consequences these burglaries have on middle class
families like ours. Its not a just personal property loss,
burglaries drive fear among people which much more
disturbing. Yes, it is not too late to declare burglary to
be a priority offence, but the police should have taken
this action long back.
Shikha Shukla,
Chef, Blockhouse Bay
I think its a smart move to consider burglary a

priority offence now but once again, I think this
decision has come considerably late.
Sneh,
Childcare teacher, Hillsborough

I heard my son talking about this new law yesterday
that burglary is now priority offence and will be dealt
with as important as life threatening. I think this will
reduce the crime because strict and prompt action
will send a message of stringent repercussions to the
offenders.
Sanjay Lal,
Businessman, Mt Roskill
The police deal traffic offence with much more

severity than burglaries and theft. I havent been
a victim but have come across many stories from
others. I doubt the police will be able to deliver
as they promise.
Ajay Kumar,
Store manager, New Lynn

What? Now burglary has become a priority issue for
the police? What were they doing all these years when
we would call for action during burglaries? My house
was burgled once and my car was stolen too. Its a
good move that the police should have taken
long back.
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Mori Phrase: Eke panuku!
English translation: Win! Made it!
Thought of the week
No one can make you feel inferior

without your consent.
Eleanor Roosevelt
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Why NZ needs an Indian-New Zealander as

the next High Commissioner to India now?
Sandeep Singh
here is nothing more

audacious than appearing
to be instigating a demand
for an Indian-New Zealander
to
head
New
Zealands
diplomatic mission in India.
The simple reason being that
the appointment of a diplomatic
representative overseas has rarely
been a concern for an average
New Zealander, and least for an
Indian-New Zealander. More
often than not, an overwhelming
number of New Zealand Heads
of Mission are professional
diplomats, who belong to an
elite diplomatic corps, rigorously
trained and skilled in the art of
negotiation, with equally adept
foreign diplomats. Against this
backdrop, any suggestion even
vaguely appearing as a political
demand, for sending an IndianNew Zealander as Head of
Mission in New Delhi, can be seen
in much public distaste. Despite
this quandary, I will argue that
the appointment of an IndianNew Zealander as Head of
Mission in New Delhi is in order,
and is very much in pursuit of our
national interest New Zealands
national interest.
For those who are uninitiated,

there is already an emergent
trend of Indian origin western
diplomat as Head of Mission
in New Delhi.
Recently, Australia became
the third western country after
the United States and Canada to
send an Indian origin diplomat
to represent their respective
governments in New Delhi.
Given that our foreign offices
work in close alignment with
our geopolitical allies such as the
United States, Australia, Canada,
and the United Kingdom,
especially outside of developed
world, it is not entirely unusual
to expect New Zealand to follow
the suit and send an IndianNew Zealander as the new High
Commissioner to India.
The expert opinion on the
subject matter varies on both sides
of centre. While some foreign
policy experts are cautious, and
rightly though, in first, accepting
this as an observable trend,
and then subsequently in overemphasising the value of the role
of any individual ambassador
in shaping relations between
any two countries. Associate
Professor David Capie, Director
of Centre for Strategic Studies, at
the Victoria University, notes that
the background of any individual
ambassador is a pretty small
factor in the relations between
any two countries, and also

states that the overwhelming
number of New Zealand Heads
of Mission are professional
diplomats, appointed on the basis
of their skills and experience.
Similarly Dr Mark Rolls,
Director IRSS programme at
the University of Waikato and
Fellow of the New ZealandIndia Research Institute, also
appears slightly apprehensive
in commenting that it is
hard to envisage how an early
announcement and subsequent
taking up of the post, of this
nature can, by itself, push the
relationship
much
further.
The message is clear that such
appointments are more an
internal reflection of the western
world rather than signalling any
departure in the way they conduct
their external affairs, where
decades of migration has changed
the composition of their societies,
including diplomatic corps.
Whereas some other experts
stretch it a bit far in commenting
on the political nature of any
such potential appointment. To
paraphrase Dr Ashok Sharma,
Fellow
at
Australia-India
Institute, the University of
Melbourne, and Deputy Chair
of New Zealand Institute of
International Affairs, Auckland
Branch, Just being a person
of Indian origin would not
help. The person needs to be
well connected.
Like everywhere else in life, the
truth is somewhere between these
two lines of thinking, which is a
little bit towards the extreme end,
rather than at the centre. What
is missing in these arguments
is an accurate pacing with the
changing nature of contemporary
international politics. It will
be too naive to assume that
suddenly all major AngloSaxon powers have come to this
divine realisation that decades
of migration have transformed
their societies and it needs to be
reflected, almost simultaneously,
in their respective choices of
diplomatic representatives being
sent to India. This is neither a
coincidence nor an avoidable
symbolism. It is realpolitik, as
these powers are seeking to engage
with India through a myriad of
diplomatic resources available
to them, which are helpful in
getting across crucial messages

to the Indian policymakers, at an
opportune time, when India is
ready more than ever to engage
with the outside world. Do New
Zealands policymakers not have
any crucial message that they
need to subtly send across Indian
political elites? Or is New Zealand
inattentive to the fact that todays
India is ready more than ever to
engage with the outside world?
It is high time that

New Zealands policymakers
tune to realpolitik in its
engagement with India, again.
Undoubtedly,
traditionally,
India has been a difficult player to
do business with, either in foreign
policy goals or in trade and
economic engagement. But things
have changed dramatically since
the end of the Cold War when the
new liberal economic thinking
replaced the previous archaic
socialist way of thinking within
India. New Zealand was attuned
to these changes within India and
has responded positively to build
upon our common love for cricket
and generally amicable people to
people relations into a workable
political relation between the
two countries.
In the recent past, Prime
Minister John Key has taken the
lead in engaging India on talks
about the proposed FTA between
two countries. Simultaneously,
in the last decade, India has
emerged as our primary target
market for export of education
and immigration. Despite these
growing convergences, and a
widely acknowledged mutually
favourable dispensation among
the political elites of the two
countries,
the
relationship
between India and New Zealand
has reached a plateau. The mojo
of this relationship has become
blurred, if not lost altogether.
While New Zealand has struggled
to make Indian move fast on
the FTA, India, on the other
hand, has stumbled upon New
Zealands principled opposition
to its much-desired entry into
the coveted Nuclear Supplier
Group (NSG). There is a need for
some political ingenuity to bring
back this relationship on track.
While India is seeking to host
Prime Minister John Key soon

(if insiders are to be believed)
in order to seek New Zealands
support in their renewed attempt
to seek entry into the NSG, what
is New Zealand doing on its part?
For me, Prime Minister John
Key will do well, by announcing
well in advance, an Indian-New
Zealander successor to the current
incumbent in New Zealands
mission in India. There will be
three clear tangible benefits of
this political move. First, New
Zealand will demonstrate to
Indian decision makers that New
Zealand is attentive to the fact
that todays India under Prime
Minister Narendra Modi is keen,
more than ever before, to engage
with the outside world. As a
consequence of this attentiveness,
New Zealand, like other global
players, also understands that its
communication with those who
matter in India has to be up to
the mark.
Indian communication style,
like many other societies of
the orient, is at best confusing,
or say, different from what we
are adept to understand in the
western world. Employing an
Indian-New Zealander resource,
at this opportune time when
India is ready more than ever
before to engage with the world,
will ensure that we succeed in
driving through some crucial
messages across Indian official
establishment, subtly, that we
may not have succeeded yet in our
direct style of communication.
One important message that
needs to be driven past through
the
Indian
foreign
policy
bureaucracy, albeit subtly, is
that there is a need for wider
recognition for New Zealands
sense of pride in playing an
effective role in global affairs.
The intent to punch above its
weight on the international
stage, and desire to pursue an
independent foreign policy, is
very much in the DNA of New
Zealands political system, and
this needs to be acknowledged by
one and all. Currently, the level of
sensitisation on the Indian side is
short of our expectations, which
often leaves a residual chilliness
in the track II level engagement
between two countries. This is
one area where an Indian-New
Zealander diplomatic resource
will do a slightly better job.
In fact, if executed deftly, it will

be a great service to the New
Zealand nation and beneficial
to the future trajectory of New
Zealand-India bilateral relations.
The third and probably most
relevant contribution that an
Indian-New Zealander incumbent
would be able to do better than
anyone else in the present
situation is building a bridge
between the current position and
cherished goals of Prime Minister
John Key and Prime Minister
17
Narendra Modi. Prime Minister

John Key might want to leave a
legacy of securing a successful
FTA with India, the second fastest
emerging economy, like erstwhile
Prime Minster Helen Clark, who
succeeded in signing an FTA with
China. Similarly, Indian Prime
Minister Narendra Modi has
invested significant emotional
capital towards securing Indias
entry into the NSG. Today, both
these leaders appear stranded in
a territory where mutual help is
the only help available to them.
In the world of diplomacy, mutual
help is often secured, depending
upon how deftly messages are
communicated and received.
Sometimes, key messages get
17
lost or diluted when travelling
across cultural barriers, and
therefore, it requires extra
efforts in ensuring that messages
travel and reach their intended
audience accurately.
It will be too naive to assume

that decision makers on both
sides are not aware of this
current state of the art in our
bilateral relations.
Also, it will be blasphemous
to infer that all of the abovedescribed tasks on hand could
not be pursued effectively by any
other professional diplomat. Let
it be absolutely clear that this is
not the intention here. What has
been argued here is the fact that
some situations in international
politics, like in domestic politics,
are so opportune that it requires
timely action. Todays India
presents itself at that opportune
moment for New Zealand that
requires timely action.
This point is illustrated by the
fact that if there is anyone in India
who has enough political capital
to make India sign FTA with New
Zealand, and simultaneously
manage
domestic
concerns
against proposed opening for our
agricultural exports, then it is
Prime Minister Modi alone. So let
us woo him and get the job done.
To explain the whole argument
made
above
in
cricketing
parlance, a language that
both New Zealand and India
understands better, employing an
Indian-New Zealander as the next
High Commissioner to India is a
captains call in the tense last over
of a match. A captain may have
more than one bowler available
to him to bowl, yet sometimes, he
is required to take an informed
decision based on his discretion
and choose one bowler over
the other.
His choice of decision is not a
reflection of ability or talent of
those bowlers who have not been
chosen to bowl, rather it is best a
reflection of the captains reading
of the situation, and the current
reading of India-New Zealand
bilateral relations suggest that
Prime Minister Key may take a
captains call in appointing an
Indian-New Zealander as the next
High Commissioner to India.
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
We spoke to Dr Ashok Sharma, Fellow at Australia-India Institute, the University of Melbourne and Deputy Chair of New Zealand Institute
of International Affairs, Auckland Branch; Dr Mark Rolls, Director IRSS Programme, Senior Lecturer, and Fellow at the New Zealand-India
Research Institute; and Associate Professor David Capie, Director, Centre for Strategic Studies, Victoria University.
Excerpts from the interview below.
Dr Ashok Sharma,
Fellow at Australia-India Institute,

the University of Melbourne and
Deputy Chair of New Zealand
Institute of International Affairs,
Auckland Branch.
(NZ Citizen, Australian
Resident of Indian origin)
There is a new trend of

Indian-origin
Western
diplomats
being
sent
to lead their respective
missions in New Delhi.
the third western country
after the United States
and Canada to send an
Indian origin diplomat to
represent their respective
states. What do you have
to say about this trend? Is
this a trend at all or just a
trivial coincidence?
I am not surprised. It cant be said
as trivial coincidence. Australias
present High Commissioner, and
one past High Commissioner to
India, both are of Indian origin.
Associate Professor
David Capie,
Director, Centre for Strategic
Studies, Victoria University

Indian-origin
Western
diplomats
being
sent
Im not sure Id say three
appointments constitutes a trend,
but Im sure its not a coincidence
either.
Do you see this trend as a

new look of the western
diplomacy on the Asian
stage? Or do you see it
more as an India specific
phenomenon?
To me, its a policy that might

become a trend in countries
that h has a significant presence
of Indian Diaspora. This could
also be seen in the context of a
number of factorsgrowing trust
resulting from the interaction
between people to people at the
professional level, business level
and at the bureaucratic level ,
the democratic tradition, rule
of law, commonwealth legacy.
This trend is visible only in
Anglosphere countries, where
there is a significant India origin
population. These countries are
ready to trust Indias democratic
and bureaucratic tradition.

phenomenon?
Certainly, this helps in a better
diplomatic engagement. Looking
Its not entirely new and its
not
something
thats
only
happening with respect to India.
The former US Ambassador to
China (2011-14), Gary Locke,
is a Chinese-American, and his
appointment initially attracted
hugely
favourable
comment
in China. I think it really says
something about how decades of
migration has changed the look
of western countries including
their diplomats.
Although a states decision

of appointing its respective
Heads of Missions to other
states, can emanate from
numerous
calculations
including
professional
merit of the appointee, yet,
more often than not, there
are political reasons that
overweigh other factors.
Would you agree with this
statement?
The overwhelming number of
New Zealand Heads of Mission are
professional diplomats, appointed
on the basis of their skills and
experience. There are a few posts,
such as London and Washington,
and some places in the Pacific, that
have seen political appointments,
but these are a distinct minority,
and usually the appointments are
more about rewarding a former
politician for their public service
than singling someone out because
of their personal background
or ethnicity.
at Indias rising economic

prominence
many
Western
nations are looking at India as a
big market for their services and
products. Also, there is strategic
convergence on larger strategic
matters in the Indo-Pacific region
and Indias deepening security
ties with the US, engaging India
is becoming both on the economic
and strategic front.
A better understanding of how
Indian system works is important.
Though India is modernising and
ready to embrace the international
economic system, it is still a
traditional society and comes
with a lot of complexities, which
needs a better understanding
of its society, bureaucracy and
commercial set-up which would
help to frame a better policy to
engage India. The question of
India specific needs to be seen
in the larger contextIndia is
expanding, its people are coming
out and interacting globally,
its Diaspora is expanding.
Indias young, English speaking
Given this trend, do you

think that it is only natural
to expect that New Zealand
will soon follow the lead
and appoint an Indian
Origin High Commissioner
to India?
Its possible, but Im not
sure its going to be the most
important factor in choosing our
representative.
There are a few

posts, such as
London and
Washington, and
some places in
the Pacific that
have seen political
appointments,
but these are a
distinct minority,
and usually the
appointments
are more about
rewarding a former
politician for their
public service than
singling someone
out because of
their personal
background or
ethnicity.
Though India is
modernising and
ready to embrace
the international
economic system, it
is still a traditional
society and
comes with a lot
of complexities,
which need a better
understanding of its
society, bureaucracy
and commercial
set-up which would
help to frame a
better policy to
engage India
and skilled
demography of
assimilative attributes are going
to be future workforce for many
Western countries which have
low birth rate and ageing society

numerous
calculations
including
professional
statement?
The current state of
bilateral relations between
New Zealand and India
is at a stage of impasse
where
both
countries
despite enjoying a very
cordial people to people
relations and an equally
favourable
dispensation
among their respective
political elites are finding
it difficult to move their
mountains. Critics argue
that this is owing to
bureaucratic inertia within
both states. In this regard
do you think that an early
announcement of an Indian
to New Delhi can yield
favourable results for both
the nations?
It would be nice to think it was
that simple, but the background
of any individual ambassador
is a pretty small factor in the
relations between any two
countries. I think the New Zealand
government is interested in a
much closer political, economic
and security relationship with
India, but right now that feeling
is not reciprocated in New Delhi.
Thats mostly because were a
small, fairly distant country that
exports agricultural products,
which India wants to keep out,
and the fact India has a long line of
other suitors.
Yes.

to India?
Its possible.

where
both
countries
favourable
dispensation
mountains.
Critics
argue that this is owing
to bureaucratic inertia
within both states. In this
regard do you think that
an early announcement
of an Indian Origin High
Commissioner to New
Delhi can yield favourable
results
for
both
the
nations?
Provided, the person appointed
is able to engage with the current
Indian government and well
connected. Many India-origin
people have their own political
leanings, NZ government must be
careful in appointing a person of
Indian origin. Just being a person
of Indian origin would not help.

are more Indian-origin diplomats
working in foreign missions in
New Delhi nowadays, these three
are still the only Heads of Mission.
Dr Mark Rolls,
Director IRSS Programme, Senior

Lecturer, and Fellow at the New
Zealand-India Research Institute

phenomenon?

Indian-origin
Western
diplomats
being
sent
At this stage, I think it is more
coincidence (though not trivial)
than a trend.
After all, the
appointment of Harinder Sidhu
as the new Australian High
Commissioner
comes
more
than twelve months after the
Canadian High Commissioner
and US Ambassador presented
their credentials: coincidentally,
on the same day. Although there
Since I do not, yet, regard it as a

trend this is a difficult question
to answer in one sense. To date,
of four Western states (Australia,
Canada, the UK and the US),
only the US has so far appointed
someone of Chinese origin to be
the ambassador to Beijing for
instance. New Zealand hasnt
appointed anyone of Chinese
origin to be the ambassador
there yet either.
It would,
therefore, seem to be an Indiaspecific phenomenon. Australia
effectively broke the mould
when it appointed its first Indian
origin diplomat as Deputy High
Commissioner to IndiaRakesh
Ahujaback in the 1990s.

numerous
calculations
including
professional
statement?
Whilst political reasons can
explain the appointment of US
ambassadors in many cases, I
dont think this is true for countries

such as New Zealand by and large.
If one looks at the backgrounds
of the three Indian origin Heads
of Mission discussed above, then
they are all very experienced and
have held a range of both highlevel government and diplomatic
posts. That such high achievers
are being appointed to New Delhi
suggests how important India
has become.

to India?
Again, I do not yet see it as a trend.
It is certainly possible, however,
that at some stage New Zealand
will appoint someone of Indian
origin as High Commissioner
to India though this may not be
sooner rather than later.

where
both
countries
favourable
dispensation
mountains.
Critics
argue that this is owing
to bureaucratic inertia
within both states. In this
regard do you think that
an early announcement
OPINION/EDITORIAL
19
After all, the

appointment of
Harinder Sidhu as
the new Australian
High Commissioner
comes more than
twelve months after
the Canadian High
Commissioner and
US Ambassador
presented their
credentials:
coincidentally, on
the same day
of an Indian Origin High
Commissioner to New
Delhi can yield favourable
results
for
both
the
nations?
There are indeed a number of
obstacles preventing the bilateral
relationship from progressing
as far as Wellington would like,
especially with regard to the
Free Trade Agreement,
It is
hard to envisage how an early
announcement and subsequent
taking up of the post, of this
nature, can, by itself, push the
relationship much further. The
current and recent past holders
of the post of High Commissioner
have invariably been dynamic,
experienced diplomats. It is much
more likely that a breakthrough
would be made as the result of a
high-level visit.
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FEATURE IN DISNEY MOVIE Cyclone Winston
U
F
SP lecturer and choir
leader Iglese Ete led the
choir in the recording for
the Disney animation Moana
to be released in November.
The Pasifika Voices choir a
fortnight ago recorded an official
soundtrack for a Hollywood
movie, a Disney animation
Moana at the University of the
South Pacific.
Ete said it would be great to
get the whole country around to
celebrate the achievement which
will happen at the global release
of the movie on November 23.
I also want to organise the Red
Carpet Premiere to celebrate the
involvement of Pasifika Voices,
and Im hoping to bring Dwayne
Johnson who plays the lead Maui
in Moana, he said.
This will benefit all performing
artists in Fiji and the Pacific,
obviously for Pasifika Voices its a
huge boost to our global profile as
we will now be heard all around
the world come November.
The recording of the soundtrack
was held at the ICT Japanese
Theatre on campus at USP from
August 14 to 15. The movie Moana
follows the journey of a spirited
teenager by the name of Moana
Pasifika Voices choir members during

the recording session with Disney
producers at the ICT Japan Theatre,
USP in Laucala Bay, Suva
This will benefit all

performing artists in
Fiji and the Pacific,
obviously for Pasifika
Voices its a huge boost
to our global profile as
we will now be heard
all around the world
come November
as she sails the Pacific Ocean to
complete her ancestors quest.
In 2014, Ete was called to
Hollywood to work on a movie
soundtrack and while there he
was able to meet Disney directors
John Musker & Ron Clements
(Little Mermaid, Alladin, Prince
and The Frog). This gives me

the opportunity to be in contact
with other very influential,
creative and like-minded people
in the entertainment business in
Hollywood, he said.
He believes this will allow him
to push performing arts, creative
works to the international arena,
creating jobs for struggling artists
as its very difficult for performing
artists in Fiji and the Pacific.
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ijian youths are to be

commended
for
their
resilience and contributions
towards rehabilitation postTropical Cyclone Winston in
affected areas.
Assistant Minister for Youth
and Sports Iliesa Delana made
the comments at the end of his
visit in Ovalau.
Most villages suffered from
TC Winston and it is the young
people in these villages that are
logging and re-building houses
and re-planting basic food items,
Delana said.
Most of them are starting from
scratch as their houses and farms
were destroyed.
It is encouraging to hear stories
of their resilience and collective
efforts towards rebuilding their
lives and their villages.
Delana commended the youths
of Vatukalo, Waitovu, Vuma,
Aravudi, Tavea and Rukuruku
villages for their efforts towards
rehabilitation. The youths of
these villages also requested for a
basic training in carpentry.
We have halted most projects
to concentrate on rebuilding
houses in our village, said

Vatukalo youth leader Tevita Dra.
However, we lack the proper
skills.
We are in need of basic
carpentry training or at least
Government to send us skilled
carpenters to provide proper
guidance so we can build homes
to withstand cyclones, Dra said.
District Officer Lomaiviti Inoke
Koro said, There is a real need
for skilled carpenters on Ovalau
Island. The Ministry of Rural
and Maritime Development and
Natural Disaster Management
is aware of the need and we
are trying our best to address
the need.
EU, Red Cross inaugurate

first pilot shelter
he first pilot demonstration house

designed as part of a European
Union-funded
project
was
inaugurated following Tropical Cyclone
Winston to better withstand future
cyclones.
It was opened by the European Union
ambassador to Fiji and the Pacific, Andrew
Jacobs in Naboutolu village, Ra province.
This initiative is funded by the EUs
humanitarian aid budget and implemented
by the International Federation of Red
Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
This is done under the one-year Early
Recovery Assistance to Families affected by
Tropical Cyclone Winston initiative.
Ambassador Jacobs said, The European
Union is proud to partner with the Red
Cross movement in this initiative, designed
to make Fijians more resilient to natural
hazards.
This effort on shelter reconstruction
complements the EUs support in other
areas such as water and sanitation,
rural electrification, fruits, vegetables
and sapling distribution,which have
been undertaken since Tropical Cyclone
Winston struck.
The Fiji Red Cross and IFRC plan to

build a total of 50 demonstration houses
(core shelters with additional features),
across its branches in the North, West and
Central divisions of Fiji, 10 of which are
funded under this project.
The
construction
of
these
10
demonstration houses will be spread across
the 10 most affected Red Cross branches
in Fiji, said IFRC shelter delegate Colin
Price. They will be used as a training
ground and the means of communicating
Build Back Safer awareness sessions to
5000 households.
This training and demonstration phase
will also open the way for 120 trainee
carpenters to repair 2,000 damaged
houses.
Basic construction skills covered by the
two-week programme include carpentry,
masonry and plumbing for housing and
safe sanitation.
This effort is in line with the governments
Build Back Better scheme and the house is
one of a series of core shelters being built
around the country in the worst hit villages.
Reconstruction efforts also act as a
training exercise, enabling other villagers
to rebuild their homes to be safer and
stronger using quality materials.
INDIA
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INDIA
India, Britain to create joint

sub-fund under NIIF: Jaitley
inance
Minister
Arun
Jaitley,
on
Monday,
August 29, said that India
and Britain are exploring the
possibility of creating a joint
sub-fund under the National
Investment and Infrastructure
Fund (NIIF).
Officials from both India and
UK are jointly exploring the
creation of an India-UK sub-fund
under the NIIF umbrella.
We look forward to the
implementation of this task
expeditiously
and
positively
in near future, Jaitley said
during his meeting with visiting
British Secretary of State for
International Trade Liam Fox.
Jaitley said government accords
high priority to investment in
infrastructure,
manufacturing
and service sectors.
NIIF, Indias first Rs 40,000
crore sovereign wealth fund,
The MP, UK, Secretary for State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox calls on
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley, in New Delhi
The UK is interested in forging deeper trade and

investment arrangements with India
has been set up for attracting
investments for infrastructure
development in the country.
Financial Times, London has

adjudged NIIF as the most
innovative structure in Asia
Pacific under finance category.

Jaitley further said that the
Union Cabinet has approved a
new model text for the Bilateral
Investment Treaty (BIT), the
new text of which has already
been shared with the British
government in April this year.
The Finance Minister also
raised the issue of proposed
Brexit implications on the
Indian businesses and working
professionals in Britain.
He also mentioned a new Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) with
Britain depending on terms and
conditions of its withdrawal
arrangement from the EU.
Fox was on a three-day visit
to New Delhi and Mumbai from
August 28 to 30 to boost bilateral
commercial ties. He said, The
UK is interested in forging
deeper trade and investment
arrangements with India.
India best market for

e-commerce growth:
Infosys co-founder
Kris Gopalakrishnan
the software majors former chief

executive said with increasing
per capita income ($2,000), their
aspirations too increased.
As the economy will double in
the next 10 years, the e-commerce
industry will also grow, he
observed at a panel discussion
on Are Indian e-commerce firms
heading in the right direction,
organised by Hurun Report India.
Hurun Report, a monthly
magazine,
published
by
Luxembourg-born
Rupert
Hoogewerf, whose Chinese name
is Hu Run, and has been ranking
the wealthiest in China since 1999
under its China Rich List.
Hurun
also
presented
Gopalakrishnan
the
Most
Respected Entrepreneurs 2016
award for his contribution to
Indian philanthropy as a pioneer
of technology, SMEs (small and
medium enterprises) and startups at its fifth edition of the meet.

The
Most
Respected
Entrepreneurs is the highest
honour
awarded
annually
by
Hurun
Report,
which
estimates the influence of Indian
entrepreneurs in past year.
Chinese entrepreneur Alex Tang,
who featured in Huruns China
Rich List, said he would soon
set foot into the Indian market
although he focused only on the
China market in the past.
Indian
cities
have
an
international appeal and India
is regarded as one of the biggest
potential markets. We will
soon have a space business
here, he declared. About 200
entrepreneurs, chief executives
and business leaders participated
in the event, which provided a
platform to develop, build and
nion Transport Minister

Nitin
Gadkari
on
Wednesday, August 31,
said the government is seeking
ways to increase Indias exports
to the automotive global supply
and also attempting to implement
a scrapping policy for old vehicles
to reduce vehicular pollution.
Elaborating on automobile
industrys support to curb
pollution and agreeing to move
straight to BS-VI from BS-IV,
he said, We are attempting to
implement a scrapping policy
for old vehicles, which will help
reduce pollution.
The minister said five lakh
accidents occur annually leading
to 2.5 lakh deaths and India needs
the industrys support to address
the issue of accident spots across
the country.
A British official said that
in a bid to reduce pollution,
his government is focusing
on
manufacturing
ultra-low
emission vehicles.
No permit
required for
e-rickshaws,
e-carts:
Government
With GDP hitting 7.5% and possibly

10% in some time, India is the best
market for e-commerce growth.
The increased mobile penetration
will also help the industry grow.
ith five of the top global
IT services firms being
Indian, India was the
best market for e-commerce
growth as the industry was
heading in the right direction,
said Infosys co-founder Kris
Gopalakrishnan
on
Sunday,
August 28.
With GDP hitting 7.5%
and possibly 10% in some
time, India is the best market
for e-commerce
growth. The
increased mobile penetration will
also help the industry grow, said
Gopalakrishnan at an event.
The five Indian IT services
firms are Tata Consultancy
Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro,
HCL Technologies and Tech
Mahindra. Also noting that India
was a high growth market for
e-commerce business, thanks to
its 1.2 billion people as consumers,
Government
seeking ways to
increase Indias
exports to global
supply: Gadkari
strengthen key B2B and B2C

relationships, source new ideas
and gather latest business data.
By studying the countrys top
entrepreneurs, promoters can
gain insight into what makes
a business successful. Some of
them were able to turn a failing
company around, while others
incubated a start-up from an
idea, observed Hoogewerf.
Hurun Report India, which
began its operations in 2012,
serves as the countrys voice
celebrating
wealth
creation
and growth under Hurun India
Rich List and Hurun India
Philanthropy List.
Our objective is to promote
entrepreneurship and India is one
of the hottest markets, topping
third after the US and China, said
its head Anas Rahman Junaid.
he
government
on
Wednesday,
August
31
announced
that
e-rickshaws and e-carts will
no longer require permits to
ply on roads but the same can
be regulated by states under
appropriate traffic laws.
According to the notification,
the provisions of sub-section (1)
of section 66 of the Motor Vehicles
Act, 1988 will not apply to e-carts
and e-rickshaws (as defined in
section 2A of the said Act) that
are used for carrying goods or
passengers with personal luggage.
This means that vehicles
that are registered as e-carts or
e-rickshaws will not require any
permits. State governments can,
however, impose restrictions
under appropriate traffic laws
on plying of these vehicles in
specific areas or specific roads.
On being asked if there was any
demand from people, who drive
e-rickshaws or and e-carts, to
make them permit-free, the
ministry official said it was done
keeping in mind their utility
and
the
rickshaws
being
environment-friendly.
22
INDIA
INDIA, US SIGN MILITARY
LOGISTIC AGREEMENT
I
ndia and the US, on Monday, August
29, signed a historical agreement on
sharing logistics, with both Defence
Minister Manohar Parrikar and US
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter clarifying
that it will not involve in setting up of
military bases.
The Logistics Exchange Memorandum
of Agreement (LEMOA) was in principle
agreed on during Carters visit to India in
April. The two sides also discussed Indias
Major Defence Partner designation, which
was announced during Prime Minister
Narendra Modis visit to Washington in
June, and the Defence Technology and
Trade Initiative (DTTI) between the two
countries. A joint statement issued by US
Department of Defense after the meeting
said, Welcomed the signing of the bilateral
logistics exchange memorandum of
agreement (LEMOA), which will facilitate
additional opportunities for practical
engagement and exchange. Talking about
the LEMOA in a joint press conference,
Carter said it will be a very substantial
enabler for the two countries to work
together. I want to make clear what it
does is make possible and make easier
operating together when we choose to. It
doesnt by itself create those agreements,
Carter said.
He added that decisions on operating
together will be taken on case by case basis.
When they do agree it makes all much
more smooth, he said.
Parrikar also clarified the agreement will
not involve in setting up bases.
US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter (left) with Indias Minister of Defence Manohar Parrikar
It does not have anything to do with

setting up bases. It is for logistic support to
each other... Like supply of fuel, the supply
of any other things that are required for
joint operation, humanitarian assistance
and many other... Parrikar said. The
defence relationship between India and the
US is based on the two countries shared
values and interests, and their abiding
commitment to global peace and security,
the joint statement said. It said the two
sides discussed the wealth of progress in
bilateral cooperation and the deepening
strategic partnership between the US and
India.
The visittheir sixth interaction to
datedemonstrates the importance both
sides place on strengthening defence
ties across many areas: from increased
strategic and regional cooperation to
Tourism now a work stream under

India-US Commercial Dialogue
ndia and the US on Tuesday,

August 30 agreed to add
partnership in the travel and
tourism sector to the existing
work streams under the bilateral
Strategic
and
Commercial
Dialogue, Indian Commerce
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
announced in New Delhi.
We agreed to make a new
addition to existing work
streams under the Strategic
and Commercial Dialogue on
partnership in the travel and
tourism sector, Sitharaman
said briefing the media at the
conclusion of the dialogue in
New Delhi.
Both sides recognize the
huge potential for engagement
in advancing bilateral trade in
travel and tourism services and it
was agreed to observe 2017 as the
Travel and Tourism Partnership
Year, she said.
Sitharaman in her opening
remarks earlier had noted
the
significant
progress
made under the four work
The defence
relationship between
India and the US is
based on the two
countries shared
values and interests,
and their abiding
commitment to
global peace
and security
streams of standards, ease of

doing
business,
innovation
and
entrepreneurship,
and
infrastructure
and
smart cities.
Declaring that both sides
had agreed to take a focused
intervention in various areas,
Sitharaman said India had
launched
a
Government
e-market place (GeM) and has
agreed to look at best practices
exchange with GSA Advantage
which deals with government
procurement in the US.
We have agreed on a
programme
called
Silicon
Valley comes to India which
will have experts from USA
coming to India to interact
with start ups and provide the
required momentum to Indian
entrepreneurial eco-system, she
added.
She also announced that next
years Global Entrepreneurship
Summit will be held in India and
it will be co-hosted by the US.
deepened military-to-military exchanges,

to expanded collaboration on defence
technology and innovation, the statement
said. Discussing the Major Defense
Partner designation, the two sides
agreed on the importance this framework
will provide to facilitate innovative
and advanced opportunities in defence
technology and trade cooperation.
It added that the US has agreed to elevate
defence trade and technology sharing with
India to a level commensurate with its
closest allies and partners.
Carter
also
welcomed
Indias
membership in the Missile Technology
Control Regime (MTCR) and reaffirmed
US support for Indias membership in the
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). The two
also noted the signing of an information
exchange annexe under the framework of
the Aircraft Carrier Joint Working Group.

Secretary Carter and Minister Parrikar
also agreed to continue to their close
consultation on Make in India proposals.
The two sides also discussed cooperation
on capabilities to augment Indias capacity
for maritime domain awareness (MDA).
The US acknowledged Indias positive
contributions to regional security and
stability, including in matters beyond
the maritime space. Carter and Parrikar
announced their agreement to further
consultations in this area, including
through the next Maritime Security
Dialogue, which will be held later this year.
They noted recent high-level official
exchanges including the visit to New Delhi
of Gen. John Nicholson for consultations
on Afghanistan, as well as by the Secretary
of the US Navy and the Secretary of the US
Air Force earlier this month.
India bags orders to launch

68 foreign satellites
iding on the success of

its rocket launches and
domain expertise in space
technology, India secured new
orders to launch 68 satellites for
overseas customers, including
a dozen from the US, said a top
official on Tuesday, August 30.
We got fresh orders to launch
68 satellites from various
countries, including 12 from
PlanetiQ, a US-based weather
forecasting satellite firm, said
Rakesh Sasibhushan, Chairman
and Managing Director of Antrix
Corporation, the commercial arm
of the Indian space agency.
Through Antrix, the staterun Indian Space Research
Organisation
(ISRO)
has
launched 74 foreign satellites,
including many from advanced
countries like Belgium, Britain,
Canada, France, Germany, Israel
and the US over the 15 years, using
its most reliable workhorse
the Polar Satellite Launch
Vehicle (PSLV).
We estimate that about 2,500
satellites will be built in the next
decade to meet the needs of
countries and private customers
for
navigation,
maritime,
surveillance and other spacebased applications, Sasibhushan
told reporters in Bengaluru ahead
of the fifth biennial Space Expo.

The new orders include launching
smaller and nano-satellites with
different payloads (instruments)
for experiments, data generation,
image-capturing and transmitting
signals for communications,
broadcasting,
remotesensing, earth observation and
weather conditions.
We also got an order to launch
a heavier earth observation
satellite from an overseas
customer, said Sasibhushan
without naming the customer,
and asserted that Antrix would
try to be competitive to win
more contracts.
The smaller rocket (PSLV-C34)
set a record in July by launching
20 satellites, with a combined
weight of 1,288 kg including
ISROs 728 kg Cartosat-2 from
its rocket port at Sriharikota in
Andhra Pradesh, about 80 km
north-east of Chennai.
Asserting that polar rocket
was commercially competitive,
he said its record success was
attracting global attention and
many countries were interested
in using it for launching their
satellites in near-earth orbits.
OneWeb, a global consortium
of British multinational Virgin
Group, Indian telecom major
Bharti Enterprises and US-
based chip maker Qualcomm,

is planning to put a record
648 smaller satellites as a
constellation to beam high-speed
internet to local terminals.
ISRO also is bracing up for
commercial launch of two-tonne
and above satellites using its
heavier rocketGeosynchrnous
Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)
to place them in geo-stationary
orbits, about 36,000 km from
the Earth.
The operational GSLV MkII rocket with an indigenous
cryogenic upper stage is set for
launch in September with a
weather satellite onboard.
With more nations and private
customers keen on having
their own satellites for various
applications, India is pitching in
the multi-billion dollar launch
market due to shortage of rockets
and launchers worldwide and
owing its cost advantage.
INDIA ABROAD
23
INDIA ABROAD
India got 72% H1B visas this

year: US official
he US issued more than a million

visas this year in India which
also accounts for 72% of all H1B
visas issued worldwide, said a top US
official on Friday, August 26. While
a vast majority of travellers to the US
are travelling on tourist and short-term
business visas, India is also the largest
beneficiary of H1B visas.
Beyond tourism and short-term
business travellers, the US welcomes
travel by skilled Indian workers. India is
the largest beneficiary by far of H1B visas
vis-A-vis skilled workers visas.
So far just in this year, Indian workers
received 72% of all the H1B visas the
US issued worldwide. Similarly, Indian
workers received 30% of all L visas also
long term business travel visas that we
have issued worldwide, said Michele
Bond, Assistant Secretary of State for
Consular Affairs.
She said while there is no limit for
issuing tourist visas, it was for the
US Congress to take a decision on
increasing H1B and L1 visas for India.
I cant predict whether that is likely
to happen. Its pretty obvious that there
is more demand for those visas. We
will see what decision is taken about
whether and when that cap might be
increased, she told reporters. The
US issues 138,000 H1B visas per year
worldwide and on an average Indians
get 70% of these visas. This year Indians
have already received about 72%.
The highest ranking US official on
consular issues said they understand
Indian companies concern about a
higher fee for H1B and L1 visas. She,
however, clarified that the fee hike is not
targeted at India. That hike was a
Our food not only

curries, tikkas: Indian
MasterChef Australia
contestant
Sugandha Rawal
India is the largest beneficiary of H1B visas
Beyond tourism and

short-term business
travellers, the US
welcomes travel by
skilled Indian workers.
India is the largest
beneficiary by far of
H1B visas vis-A-vis
skilled workers visas
result of legislation that was passed.
The level of interest in visas has not
changed because of this. We hope to
continue to see very strong interest in
applying for business visas and working
in the US, she added.
Stating
that
the
commercial,
economic and social ties between the
two countries had strengthened, Bond
pointed out that the number of business
and tourist visas issues in India had
gone up by 81 percent in five years.

Last year, the US mission in India
issued 60,000 student visas. The US
consulate general in Hyderabad issued
the largest number of student visas in
India, more than any of the consulates
and the embassy.
This consulate general in Hyderabad
issues the fifth largest number of
student visas in the world. It is at
fifth position among more than 200
embassies and consulates around the
world. We are really proud of our team
in Hyderabad and the role they are
playing in strengthening the bonds
between two countries, she said.
Bond noted that the number of Indian
students in the US increased to more
than 132,000 last year. Indian students
comprise second largest international
student population in the US. She
said the work on the new consulate
building in Hyderabad will begin next
year and it is scheduled to be completed
in 2020. The new facility will have 52
interview windows against 16 at its
existing location.
N E W ZEAL AND FIRST L IST MP
MAHESH
BINDRA
B A SED IN AUCKL AND
Contact
Auckland Office
Level 1, 21 East Tamaki Rd, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025

Ph: 0800 BINDRA (246372)
mahesh.bindra@parliament.govt.nz
Authorised by Mahesh Bindra,

Parliament Buildings, Wellington
rom her fellow contestants to judges, she made

everyone on the sets of MasterChef Australia
fall in love with desi spices. Nidhi Mahajan,
whose exit from the globally-renowned TV cooking
show was an emotional affair, says Indian cuisine
goes way beyond the misconceptions that people
across the world have about it.
I would love to tell people that there is nothing
as massive as Indian cuisine and each dish, each
ingredient, has a history behind it and how it became
a part of our cuisine, Nidhi said in an email interview
from Adelaide.
Indian food has made its place on the global
platform. People around the world love Indian food
for its flavours and versatility, added the former call
centre employee, whose roots are in Chandigarh.
She found her way into Season Eight of MasterChef
Australia, which is aired in India on Star World and
Star World HD, for her expertise in traditional Indian
cooking. She entered the kitchen with a mission to
put the desi style of cooking on the global map.
Thus, among the dishes she cooked on the show
were creamy lemon pepper chicken with parantha
and potato wafers; Aussie Classic Indian Way (one
episode required the contestants to use Australian
elements like meat and three vegetables and give
it a twistso she gave it an Indian twist); goat
curry with fried bread, cucumber raita and pickled
onions; and tea-infused parfait, cornflake and ginger
wine crumble.
Indian food might be finding a spot on the global
palette, but there are still many misconceptions
attached to it, said Nidhi, and many believe it is very
fattening, hot, oily and time-consuming. It is nothing
like that, apart from the rich cuisines, if we talk about
our daily, routine food it is not at all oily, hot or
time-consuming.
Indian food is just not about curries and tikkas.
We have so many other dishes which are fermented,
pickled, baked, sauted and steamed.
She left a long-lasting impression on the judges
Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris,
and even world-renowned chef Marco Pierre White
for her desi gestures. Her decision to bow at the
judges feet as a mark of respect after elimination
brought everyone to tears.
Nidhi, who shifted to South Australias Adelaide in
2013 with her husband, asserted that desi cuisine is
quite popular on the show itself and that people are
crazy about Indian food and judges love Indian food.
She first stepped into the kitchen to cook on her
own when she was all of 12, and has been pursuing
her love of cooking ever since. Nidhi looks up to chefs
like Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna, Jamie Oliver and
the late Tarla Dalal.
She has already set up a home-catering business
and is taking cooking classes. A restaurant is in the
pipeline and she hopes to set it up by end of 2016 or
start of 2017.
She would also love to write a recipe book but with
a twistthe book will have recipes and also a story
behind each recipe and my cooking journey.
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SPORTS
SPORTS
Rosberg
wins Belgian
Grand Prix,
Force Indias
Hulkenberg
fourth
T
R
From left to right: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardees Sakshi Malik, Jitu Rai, Dipa Karmakar and PV Sindhu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi
io Olympics medallists,
shuttler P.V. Sindhu and
wrestler Sakshi Malik,
and gymnast Dipa Karmakar
along with shooter Jitu Rai were
awarded the prestigious Rajiv
Gandhi Khel Ratna awards
the countrys highest sporting
honouron Monday, August 29.
President Pranab Mukherjee
presented the awards amid
thunderous applause at the
Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati
Bhavan on the occasion of
National Sports Day.
For the first time in the history
of the National Sports Awards,
four athletes were chosen for
the Khel Ratna award. In 2009,
boxers Vijender Singh and
M.C. Mary Kom and wrestler
Sushil Kumar were given the
award together.
Sindhu scripted history by
winning the silver in womens
singles badminton in the recently
concluded Rio Olympics, while
Sakshi took bronze in the
Rio 2016 stars conferred
with Khel Ratna Award

President Mukherjee also gave
womens 58kg freestyle category
at the Games. Sindhus coach away the Dronacharya awards to
Pullela Gopichand had received Dipas mentor Bisweshwar Nandi,
the Arjuna Award in 1999. He along with Indian cricketer Virat
has also been conferred with the Kohlis coach Raj Kumar Sharma,
Dronacharya Award in 2009 and athletics coach Nagapuri Ramesh,
the Padma Bhushan in 2014. boxing coach Sagar Mal Dhayal,
Shooter Jitu failed to impress Pradeep Kumar (swimming,
at the Rio Games, but the 2014 lifetime) and Mahabir Singh
Commonwealth Games gold (wrestling, lifetime).
They were given certificates
medallist has won numerous
and a cheque of Rs.5
tournaments, including
Sindhu
lakh each.
a gold at the Asian
scripted
Apart
from
Games in Incheon.
history by winning
the silver in womens
this,
15
All the Khel
singles badminton in the
sportspersons
Ratna awardees
recently concluded Rio
were
given
received a medal,
Olympics, while Sakshi took
Arjuna
certificate
and bronze in the womens 58kg the
A w a r d s .
cash prize of Rs.
freestyle category at the
Among
them
Games
7.5 lakh each.
were Olympian runner Lalita

Babar, boxer Shiva Thapa,
shooter Apurvi Chandela, and
hockey players V.R. Raghunath
and Rani Rampal.
Wrestler
Vinesh
Phogat,
who was stretchered out after
dislocating her right knee halfway into the first period of her
48kg quarterfinal fight, was also
given the Arjuna award.
Goalkeeper Subrata Paul was
the lone footballer in the list of
Arjuna awardees.
Veteran athlete Satti Geetha,
hockey player Sylvanus Dung
Dung and rower Rajendra
Pralhad Shelke were presented
with the Dhyanchand Award.
eam Mercedes German

driver Nico Rosberg,
on Sunday, August
28, won the Belgian Grand
Prix, the 13th race on the
2016 Formula One World
Championship schedule. Team
Red Bulls Australian driver
Daniel Ricciardo finished
second,
while
Rosbergs
British Mercedes teammate,
Lewis
Hamilton,
finished
third, reports Efe. Force
Indias German driver Nico
Hulkenberg came in fourth,
followed by team-mate Sergio
Perez Sergio Perez Mexican
Sergio Perez, while team
Ferraris Sebastian Vettel
came in sixth. Team McLarens
Spanish
driver
Fernando
Alonso
finished
seventh,
followed by team Williams
Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas
in eighth and Ferrari Kimi
Raikkonen in ninth. Brazilian
Williams driver Felipe Massa
came in 10th.
Sundays victory is Rosbergs
20th of his F1 career and he is
currently ranked second in the
F1 standings, with 223 points,
just nine points behind Leader
Hamilton. Ricciardo is third,
with 151 points, followed by
Vettel, with 128 points and
team-mate Kimi Raikkonen,
with 124 points.
India vs Windies second T20I abandoned, Dhonis men lose series
he second match of the

two-match
Twenty20
International
(T20I)
between India and the West
Indies on Sunday, August 28, was
called off due to rain, leading to
the latter clinch the cricket series
10.
After bowling out the West
Indies for 143 in 19.4 overs,
India were 15/0 in two overs
when the dark clouds hovering
over Lauderhill opened up,
interrupting the play.
The match was called off and
West Indies bagged the series,
thanks to their one-run win in the
first match on Saturday, August
27. In the second match, Indias
bowlers showed improvement,
bowling out the West Indies for
143 in 19.4 overs. India opted to
bowl and Jasprit Bumrah (2/26),
Mohammed Shami (2/31), Amit
Mishra (3/24) and Ravichandran
Ashwin (2/11) perfectly exploited
the West Indian batsmens
loopholes as the latter struggled
from the start and even failed

to play the full 20 overs. Unlike
their previous encounter, Indias
bowlers operated with discipline
and didnt allow the West Indies
batsmen to swing their bat freely.
Due to this, Lewis (7),
especially, was frustrated as he
mistimed pacer Shami for an easy
catch for Mishra at short fine leg
in the fourth over, with the teams
score at 24.
The other opener Charles was
Stuart Binny in the match, struck

on his first delivery. Charless
innings ended when he failed to
clear Ajinkya Rahane at the long
on boundary.
Later, Indian continued to
cash in on the West Indies lack
of discipline and resoluteness.
Off-spinner Ashwin had Lendl
Simmons (19) stumped by
gloveman Dhoni as the righthanded batsman missed the wide
ball outside the leg stump as the
West Indies reached 76/3 in 9.5
overs. Bumrah then dealt a telling
more successful as he tonked a six
blow by removing veteran
In
and two fours in the same
Marlon Samuels (5),
the second
over.
Bhuvneshawar
match, Indias
who edged to Dhoni
Kumar too faced an
bowlers showed
in the first ball of
improvement,
bowling
assault from the rightout the West Indies for
the 11th over.
hander with two fours 143 in 19.4 overs and the
Ashwin
had
team looked very much in
in the fifth over.
contention to share the
Kieron Pollard (13)
With
the
West
honours in the series
leg before wicket in a
Indies reaching 50/1 in
carrom ball that forced
five overs, Indian skipper
the batsman to move back
Mahendra Singh Dhoni brought
at the crease. After these wickets,
in Mishra for the sixth over and
the West Indies were reeling at
the leg-spinner, who replaced
92/5 in 11.5 overs and they were in
dire need of a partnership but that

didnt materialise. Andre Fletcher
(3) looked for runs as he opened
up for room only to see a Bumrah
yorker rattling his stumps and
Dwayne Bravo (3) too missed the
googly from Mishra only for his
stumps to be dislodged, reducing
his team to 111/7 in 15.2 overs.
Bhuvneshwar then removed
Andre Russell (13), with the
batsmans hoick at a low full toss
ending up in the hands of Virat
Kohli at long off.
Then Mishra bowled captain
Carlos Braithwaite (18) as the
West Indies struggle reached
133/9 in 17.5 overs.
Shami ended the West Indian
innings clean bowling Samuel
Badree (1) in the final over as they
were bowled out for 143.
In reply, opening batsmen
Rohit Sharma (10 not out) and
Ajinkya Rahane (4 not out) took
India to 16 in two overs. But rain
forced an early end to the match,
as the Indian hopes evaporated.
KIDS ZONE

First Grade
25
Addition 1-10, #1
Add the numbers together for each problem.
Write your answer in the blank space.
Fun Riddles for Kids

Find Me! I start with P and end with E, but I have thousands of
letters. Who am I?
Answer: Post Office
What is a word comprise of 4 letters, stills is also made of 5. Occasionally written
with 12 letters and later with 5. Never written with 5 but happily with 7.
Answer: What, Still, Occasionally, Later, Never, Happily
When you do know me about me, them I am definitely something. You will always
search for me. But when you know me, I am nothing. Who am I?
Answer: I'm a Riddle!!
1 3 =
1 1 =
6 3 =
4 3 =
2 6 =
2 3 =
4 5 =
3 5 =
I have all the knowledge you have. But I am small as your fist that your hands can
hold me. Who am I?
Answer: I'm your brain!
How many strawberries
I am the biggest alphabet, as I contain the most water in the world. Who am I?
Answer: Alphabet C
are in the fruit salad?

_________
I have 28 days in a month. Which month I am?

Answer: All months in a year have 28 days and many have more than 28 days. Find
me who am I. I am the building with number stories.
Answer: A Library
Scientists are trying to find out what is between earth and heaven.
Can you find me?
Answer: AND
What is the word that is spelled incorrectly in all dictionaries?
Answer: Incorrectly
Everyone in the world break me when they speak every time. Who am I?
Answer: Silence
Soduku
Brain
teaser
Did You
Know
Months that begin on

a Sunday will always
have a Friday
the 13th"
Send us stories, drawings, poems and other

contributions by your little ones along with
their photographs for this page. E-mail us at
editor@indianweekender.co.nz
Join the Dots
If 5 men takes around 3

hours to dig 3 holes, how
long will it take for 2 men
to dig half a hole?
Answer: There is nothing
called a half whole and it
cannot be dug!
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FEATURES
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EDUCATION
NZTC awarded for cultural

diversity and inclusion
huge team effort to produce

a te reo Mori learning book
in-house
at
New
Zealand
Tertiary
College
(NZTC)
hasnt
gone unnoticed.
NZTC has been awarded Highly
Commended at the prestigious Diversity
Awards that recognise and celebrate New
Zealand businesses and organisations
championing diversity and inclusion
in the workplace.
Held at the SKYCITY Auckland
Convention Centre on Wednesday, August
25, evening, the Cultural Celebration
Award
recognised
NZTCs
recent
publication of Te Reo Mori: He taonga
m ttou mokopuna, otherwise known as
He Taonga, a Mori teaching and learning
book developed to support the colleges
students and the early childhood sector.
More than 100 staff members, with more
than 20 different cultural backgrounds,
came together to create He Taonga.
Many different skill sets contributed to
its creation including academic, IT, design,
communication,
marketing,
registry,
pastoral support and finance teams.
Each staff member was gifted a copy of
NZTC team with the award
the book to assist not only themselves with

their Mori learning, but also sharing with
friends and family.
More than 5,000 copies of the
independently funded book will be gifted
and distributed throughout New Zealand
this year to early childhood centres.
The college entered the Diversity Awards
to celebrate the achievement of their
incredibly diverse team of people in New
Zealand, India and China, who combined
their various cultures, talents, gifts and
professions to complete a humbling project
that will support the future of te reo Mori
The uniqueness of our goal was that it was to be a uniting one, to

develop a book to support, teach and nurture te reo Maori, beginning
with our early childhood students and teachers alongside young
children throughout New Zealand.
teaching and learning. In our project we

asked team members to wholeheartedly
and confidently bring their diversities to
the table, to challenge and prompt each
other, work and learn together, to achieve
a goal beyond anything we could have done
as individuals, said NZTC Chief Executive
Selena Fox.
The uniqueness of our goal was that
it was to be a uniting one, to develop a
book to support, teach and nurture te reo
Mori, beginning with our early childhood
students and teachers alongside young
children throughout New Zealand.
Accolades for
Unitecs diversity
and inclusion
initiatives
nitec Institute of Technology and

its partner The Mind Lab by Unitec
scooped three of the 10 2016 New
Zealand Diversity Awards. New Zealands
largest institute of technology took out
the Cultural Celebration Award for its
ground-breaking work with Courageous
Conversations About Race while The
Mind Lab by Unitec received both the
Tomorrows Workforce and the Walk the
Talk awards.
The Diversity Awards NZ recognise
and celebrate the NZ businesses and
organisations championing diversity and
inclusion in the workplaceand reaping
the benefits. Unitecs Chief Executive Rick
Ede is thrilled with the multiple recognition
of the great diversity work happening at the
organisation. Courageous Conversations
About Race (CCAR) at Unitec evolved
four years ago when Dr Matthew Farry,
the then Unitec Equity and Diversity
Manager introduced Glenn Singletons
CCAR protocol to Unitec and New
Zealand. Earlier this year, Unitec and the
Pacific Educational Group established an
Institute for Courageous Conversationa
Pacific-wide hub for inclusive and
equitable leadership.
The Mind Lab by Unitec began, in part,
to engage school students with technology,
then evolved to increase teachers skills
and confidence with collaborative and
digital learning.
FEATURES
Next iPhone will soon be here

what to expect?
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Apple
recently announced its
September event, which
will take place in San Francisco
on Wednesday, September 7. It
is believed to launch the next
iteration of iPhone on the day
along with other announcements.
World over, millions of people
are eagerly awaiting Apples
announcement. So what is
expected this time? Let us have
a look at various rumours about
the next iPhone that have been
floating in the tech landscape.
Since the launch of iPhone

3GS model in 2009, Apple
has been used an S
every other year when
the iPhone didnt get any
major redesign:
2007: iPhone
2008: iPhone 3G
2009: iPhone 3GS
2010: iPhone 4 (new design)
2011: iPhone 4s
2012: iPhone 5 (new design)
2013: iPhone 5s
2014: iPhone 6 and
iPhone 6 Plus (new design)
2015: iPhone 6s and

iPhone 6s Plus
Going by the history of iPhone,

the next phone is expected to be
badged as iPhone 7 but might not
have a new design. Chances are
that Apple will continue with last
years design but with some subtle
changes. Also, like the last two
years, there will be two versions
the 5.5-inch and the 4.7-inch
display. Some rumours suggest
that one of them might be called
iPhone Pro. On the looks aspect,
some analysts have indicated that
there might be a new blue colour.
One of the most expected change
is that the phone will no longer
have the ubiquitous 3.5-mm
headphone socket forcing users to
either use a lightning cable or use
a Bluetooth-enabled headphone.
This means you will either have to
buy a pair of headphones that use
a lightning cable, get an adapter,
or use Bluetooth headphones.
On the internal side, phones are
expected to be powered by nextgeneration A10 processors and
hopefully, storage space will also
get a boost. It might ship with
2GB RAM while the iPhone 7 Plus

might have 3GB RAM. The phone
will most definitely see a bump in
camera with rumours saying that
the phone might support a dualcamera setup and improved lowlight performance.
Some leaks suggest that the
new iPhone will be available for
preorder from September 9.
There have also been rumours
that the new phone might be
waterproof like the Samsung
Galaxy series and might feature
fast-charging technology that
gives the phone several hours
of battery life with just a few

minutes of charging.
Apple is also expected to
announce Apple Watch 2, iPad
Mini 5 and iPad Pro 2.
By Manisha Koushik
Manisha Koushik is the talented daughter and associate of world renowned celebrity astrologer Dr Prem Kumar Sharma.
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global presence through the online channels. She is available for consultations online as well. Let her tarot cards do the
magic and numbers make you understand which choices in life will be best for you! E-mail: support@askmanisha.com |
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WEEKLY FORECAST: SEPTEMBER 2 TO SEPTEMBER 8

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)
You may find yourself totally involved
in something serious this week. There
seems no respite from additional work
on the professional front, but you will
enjoy it. A focussed approach on the
academic front is likely to do wonders
for your performance. Coming out
unscathed is foretold for those who
have invested heavily in shares. A family
youngster is all set to make you proud.
You will be motivated by someone close
to coming back in shape.
Lucky no.: 1
Lucky colour: Maroon
Taurus (Apr 21-May 20)

It will be difficult to ignore someone,
despite his or her imprudence. Raising
finances for higher education may pose
difficulties but persistence will pay. Work
front is likely to keep you tied up with
extra workload, upsetting your other
plans. A family elder may become the
talking point in your social circle. You
will be able to deal with a competitor on
the romantic front in a most subtle way.
Implement all preventive measures to
remain healthy.
Lucky no.: 22
Lucky colour: Dark turquoise
Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Now is the time to lay the foundation
of your future plans, since you have
the capital and other resources. Keep
in touch with what is happening on the
academic front, even if you are absent.
Those with additional skills can hope to
get a good break. Following the advice of

someone clued up financially may save
you a lot of hassle. The domestic front
will be most peaceful and family most
accommodating. Herbal alternatives will
benefit.
Lucky no.: 7
Lucky colour: Orange
Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 20)

Getting the go ahead in a personal
endeavour will bring you nearer to
realising your dream. A good job
opportunity may come your way.
Money is likely to disappear if you are
not careful of your spending. A chance
to spend some time in solitude with
lover may not come about despite your
efforts. This is the right time to take up a
fitness programme. You may get nagged
over an issue by spouse or a parent.
Lucky no.: 15
Lucky colour: Turquoise
Leo (Jul 23-Aug 11)

A hobby or game may prove timeconsuming and may distract you from
work or studies. Those feeling listless
for the past few days can expect
improvement in their condition. There
is a fair chance of a flat or plot being
registered in your name. Your workable
solution to a professional problem will
get the go ahead from higher ups. A
commitment you are scared of making
will no more seem threatening. Mental
tensions disappear.
Lucky no.: 4
Lucky colour: Violet
Virgo (Aug 24-Sep 23)

You are likely to work hard and party
harder, enjoying life to the hilt! Good
networking will help you raise capital for
a project. Cancellation of a posting or
transfer will be in your favour. Those in
the private sector may be given a raise
or a higher appointment. Family support
will be forthcoming in a new venture
that you are planning. Changed diet will
help in reducing the waistline. Gauge the
mood of partner before getting romantic!
Lucky no.: 3
Lucky colour: Saffron
Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23)

A side business is bound to do well, so
go ahead with it. Do something about
a situation on the personal front before
it puts you in the dock. This is not the
week to invest money on sheer guess
work. You may find it difficult to get a
loan sanctioned. With good networking,
a prized posting can be yours. It is best
to keep a family elder in good humour.
Take up healthy activities.
Lucky no.: 4
Lucky colour: Lavender
Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22)

You may find yourself busier than usual
on the academic front. A policy decision
may not turn out to be favourable and
prompt you to take some desperate
steps. Lack of attention to details may
put you in the firing line on the domestic
front. Newlyweds may experience
some
differences
and
become
incommunicado. An old ailment may

play up and cause trouble, but it will
be nothing alarming. Your cost cutting
measures will prove effective.
Lucky no.: 11
Lucky colour: Light pink
Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 11)

Your views in an important matter may
be sought by someone close. Health
problems of someone close may compel
you to devote time, money and energy
on it. Dont expect money given to
someone as a loan to be returned soon.
The opportunity you had been waiting
for may arrive when you least expect it,
so be ready at all times. Worrying over
a trivial issue may unnecessarily tense
your mind. Expenses need to be curbed
with a firm hand.
Lucky no.: 11
Lucky colour: Lemon
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 21)

If some avenues get blocked, many
others open. So, dont worry on this
score. Someone on the social front may
take you unawares by expressing deep
appreciation for you! Your gift to partner
is certain to make his or her. This is the
right time for investing in a scheme you
had been contemplating for long. You
feel ready to take on this period with full
energy and dynamism. This seems to be
a good week for job seekers.
Lucky no.: 6
Lucky colour: Coffee
Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19)

Sarcasm will get you nowhere. On the
contrary, it may incense those who
were neutral till now. Only hard work will
impress higher-ups at work. Consider
carefully before giving an expensive gift
to someone, as the expected returns
may not be forthcoming. Finding the
right candidate for specialised work may
prove difficult. Dont get carried away
by shoptalk and invest in something
useless. Those staying singly need to
be careful about their security. Health
remains satisfactory.
Lucky no.: 17
Lucky colour: Off white
Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)

Keeping higher ups informed of your
plans is in order. Soft approach and
soothing words will help pacify a
distraught family member. Interact with
others, if you dont want to get caught
on the wrong foot. An opportunity on
the financial front, if seized immediately,
may earn good profits. Your current diet
may not be suiting your system well,
so try out some more. Take steps to
reignite the fires of passion for making
the romantic front exciting!
Lucky no.: 9
Lucky colour: Red
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ENTERTAINMENT
When Kareena got emotional

while walking the ramp
ctress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is

expecting her first child with Saif Ali Khan
in December, turned showstopper for
designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee for the Lakme
Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive 2016 and
she says that it was an emotional moment for
her as this was the first time we were taking the
ramp together.
The actress was seen proudly flaunting her
baby bump in an elegant lehnga with a glowing
face adding more spark to her beautiful
persona. Kareena says that this edition was
different for her.
Everyone made this edition so special for
me. For me, its quite an emotional moment
as this was the first time we (she and her
future child) took the ramp together. It
was a moment to cherish, the actress told
reporters at the show conference after
finale show.
She also says that she was not scared to
walk the runway and her pregnancy can
never be hindrance in anything.
I was happy and confident. Pregnant
woman can walk and fly and for me its
absolutely normal. When it comes to
my work, acting is my passion and I will
work till I die. As long as I am doing what
I love, I am going to do that, she said. The
Preetha Nair
ctor Tabu, who got

rave reviews for movies
like Fitoor, Drishyam
and Maqbool says she wants
to essay the role of a warrior.
Speaking at a packed session
at the seventh edition of the
Mountain
Echoes
Literary
Festival, the actor, known for her
powerhouse performances, said
that she can do justice to such
a role.
I want to do the role of a
warrior and I am sure I will look
good in that role, said Tabu.
The three-day festival, which
concluded on Sunday, saw the
participation of more than 50
authors from India, Bhutan,
Australia and Bangladesh among
other countries.
Speaking to the media, the actor
said that social media has never
fascinated her and she chooses to
stay away from it.
I dont find a reason to be
on twitter or Facebook. This is
my temperament and I cant
put myself out 24/7 out there.
However, I am not judgmental
about others being there, said
the actress.
The actor known for her
versatile
performances
also
said that she hates labeling and
Kareena Kapoor Khan stuns in a rich Sabyasachi number at

the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2016 grand finale
designer showcased a collection of lehangas, saris,

dresses and some of the sharply cut menswear line
at the finale show that left a mesmerising effect
on audience that comprised of Bollywood actress
Deepika Padukone, Karisma Kapoor, Kajal Agarwal
and many more. Talking about his showstopper,
the designer said that he never got the chance to
work with her but hopes to design for her soon.
She is gorgeous and added more volume to the
outfit. I hope our association will continue from
here on, he said.
I want to play
a warrior: Tabu
her selection of roles are not
deliberate. I never want to stick
to one genre of movies and was
opened to do everything. Most
stabilizing part of my career is
that I have done all genres. I hate
classification, said the actor.
Talking about her noteworthy
roles in Maqbool and Haider,
Tabu said that it was a
life-changing experience for
her. Vishal wrote the roles for
me and have lot of faith in him.
The conflict was playing the
mother and I defeated the fear
ultimately. Though the characters
are dark, I tried to connect with
their emotional quotient. Not all
films and characters give you the
chance to express the way you
wanted, she explained.
The actor, who drew inspiration
from talk show host Oprah
Winfrey and author Mayo Angelo
admitted that her roles in films
such as Maachis and Chandni
Bar have made her thinking.
When I did Maachis, I was
Would love
to go out-ofthe-box, says
Abhay Deol
playing a young girl who takes

to militancy. Till Chandni Bar,
I had no idea of the underbelly
of Mumbai. These characters
made me thinking. I couldnt read
beyond a few pages of Chandni
Bar. Every film has opened my
mind, she said.
Though she has portrayed
many
women-oriented
roles, Tabu doesnt want to
be slotted as a feminist
I dont disown feminism
but I dont believe in such
labels, she said, adding that
young female Bollywood actors
are getting varied roles and better
remuneration than before.
Contrary to her image of an
actor of the parallel cinema,
Tabu said that she loves to do
more light-hearted movies.
I want to do more roles such
as Biwi No. 1 and Hera Pheri.
Working in comedy movies
is fun and you discover
new ways to make things
funny, she said.
ctor Abhay Deol is

keen to break his nonmainstream image in
Bollywood and says he would
love to come out-of-the-box and
do mainstream films like an
actioner.
Asked if he
will ever do
an
outand-out
actioner,
Abhay
said, I
hope so.
Action
requires
a
budget,
especially
the
ones we make in our industry. It
would be great to read a script,
which is an action script uniquely
written so that it doesnt cost an
arm or a leg because we are now
accustomed to seeing action in
the superhero form. The actor,
who has done films as different
as Dev.D and Zindagi Na Milegi
Dobara, says since he has done a
lot of non-mainstream cinema,
he doubts if film-makers will offer
him an action film.
The thing is that because I have
gone and done non-mainstream
movies, the reaction will occur
that, He is not mainstream. So
they (film-makers) themselves
wont offer me those films, he
added. Abhay says he wants to
do commercial films, but he feels
he has been boxed as a type in
the industry. The 40-year-old
actor said, Its not that I dont
want to do different films. The
non-mainstream stuff that I
did, started to get successful...
But for an industry which runs
essentially on money, they do
put you in a box. You try hard
to do what you believe in and
try hard to not put yourself in a
box, but you inevitably get put
in a box.
Abhay, who was recently seen
in Happy Bhaag Jayegi, says
he would like to come out of
the box.
But now for me to get out-ofthe-box and do something like an
action film that I would love to
do, someone else too has to take
that chance with me. I cant do it
alone, he added.
Unconventional choices bring out best in me: Nimrat
ot one to be scared of
taking
risks,
actress
Nimrat Kaur says she
has always been interested in
unconventional
choicesand
she says they bring out the best
in her.
Whether its here (western
TV space) or in India, if theres
something that catches my

fancy as an audience, and if
it is something that Id like to
watch, Im not afraid to try it.
I have always been interested
in unconventional choices and
I feel like they bring out the
best in me and keep me alive,
Nimrat said
I have been very fortunate. So,

its just a question of how much
more exciting can we get, added
the critically-acclaimed actress,
who has worked in films such as
The Lunchbox and Airlift.
Nimrat has even made her
presence felt internationally after
being associated with foreign TV
shows such as Homeland and

Manoj Night Shyamalans TV
series Wayward Pines. Now,
Nimrat wants to try her hand
at comedy.I would love to do
something fun. I havent signed
anything yet...It would be great
to do a comedy or something
light hearted, she said.
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Young leader strives to make a difference
At the age of 16, he was selected as the Youth Member of Parliament. At 18, he was the youngest Campaign Manager in NZ. Three years ago,
22-year-old Shail Kaushal became the youngest candidate to contest the Local Government Election from Mt Roskill, and this year, he is standing
for the elections again. Indian Weekender spoke to Kaushal to know more about his vision and his campaign.
Esha Chanda
IWK: What
to politics?
drives
you
Shail: Im driven to politics

because of the values I believe
in, including equal opportunities
and fairness, and that if you have
the best start in life, your hard
work and focus can achieve just
about anything.
It was the same case in my
family when we moved to New
Zealand. We were given a fair go
and were able to achieve the rest
through hard work, resolve, and
determination. This is something
I learnt from my parents.
Im driven by the
elementary principles of
human rights, fairness,
and treating everyone
equally; to ensure
all Kiwis have the
basic opportunities
on which they can
build their future
and families.
Shail Kaushal, young politician

IWK: Youre possibly the
youngest
candidate
in
the upcoming elections.
Do you think you bring a
fresh perspective?
Shail: Yes, one of the youngest
and definitely the youngest from
our community. Being youngest
also brings challenges to match
the best-skilled
players in
t h e
game. During the last election in

2013, I was only a few 100 votes
away from winning the community
our first seat at any level of
Auckland Council. Currently, there
is a vacancy on the Board, and Im
the next highest polling candidate
from 2013 who is running. I have
experience working in both the
public and the private sector.
What I am bringing to the board
is energy, enthusiasm, and fresh
ideas that are relevant for todays
society and addresses issues
head-on.
IWK: Whats your vision

for Mt Roskill?
Shail: Im standing for Mt Roskill
(Puketapapa Local Board), which
comprises Mt Roskill, Three
Kings, Lynfield, Waikowhai,
Hillsborough and Wesley. It is the
most multicultural and diverse
area in New Zealand.
My vision for the area and wider
Auckland is for an inclusive and
safe society that celebrates the
richness of its diversity; a place
where enterprise can thrive, and
everyone has an equal opportunity
to get ahead in life.
IWK: What issues do

you campaign for?
Shail: Im campaigning for
a better Roskill.
Im campaigning for
bringing light rail (trams)
Paryushan
Date: Monday, August 29 to September 5

Time: Time varies on each day
Venue: 44F Portage Road, New Lynn
Jain community members are invited
to participate in the celebration of
Paryushana Maha Parva that will see
full-day programmes starting from August
29. For more details, call Parag Shah
on 021 278 8912 or check the website
nzjainsangh.org.
CAB Manurewa session

on employment
Date: Saturday, 3 September 2016
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Venue: Manurewa Library Community
Room, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa
Participants at the session can find out

about how to search for work, develop
your CV and gain knowledge about their
employment rights. For more information,
call Patricia Pera at 0211222014 or
Armmajit Kaur at 0211421855 or e-mail at
settlement.manurewa@cab.org.nz
Pakuranga
Toastmasters
Date: Monday, September 5 and 19

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts,
13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga
Founded in 1975, Pakuranga Toastmaster
provides a safe, friendly, welcoming and
fun environment for people of all walks of
life to build confidence, leadership skills,
and improve their communication and
public speaking skills. Themes, props,
and sense of humour are ingredients that
allow participants to learn and grow in a
fun environment. Admission is free.
CAB Workshops
Parenting workshop in English and

Chinese
Date: English groups on Monday, August
29, September 5, 12, 19 and on Friday,
September 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Venue: Manaia Room, Pakuranga Library
Building, 7 Aylesbury St Pakuranga
Citizens Advice Bureau
Im driven by
the elementary
principles of human
rights, fairness, and
treating everyone
equally; to ensure
all Kiwis have the
basic opportunities
on which they can
build their future
and families
on Dominion Road and Mt Eden

Road to address ever-growing
gridlocks and clogging on roads
with more than 800 cars being
registered each week in Auckland.
Light Rail enables us to address
the extra 3,000 cars that will
be added to Mt Eden Road post
the 1,500 houses built on Three
Kings Quarry. Currently, we
have support on this issue from
City Vision, Labour Councillors,
Auckland Transport and Phil Goff
who will be Mayor post-October 8.
I am campaigning for a safer
community and a well-lit Mt
Roskill, where people can live
without any fear.
Im campaigning for affordable
housing. I believe the heart of
addressing the housing crisis lies
in building more houses through
the shared equity model, which
enables council to make a social
CAB will be holding a free parenting

workshop for all families with children
up to 12 years old, living in Counties
Manukau. Participants can learn to
deal with difficult parenting issues by
observing, discussing, and practicing
positive parenting strategies. Workbooks
and tip sheets will be provided. Register
by calling 021459520 or drop an e-mail at
settlement.pakuranga@cab.org.nz.
CAB Whangarei session

on consumer law
Date: Thursday, 8 September 2016

Time: noon to 1:30 p.m.
Venue: CAB Whangarei, Municipal
Building, 71 Bank Street, Whangarei
Participants at the session will learn about
consumer rights such as auctions, buying
and selling goods and services, and
online trading.
For more information, call Moea
Armstrong at 09 4388046 or email her at
Whangarei@cab.org.nz.
investment
future.
in
our
residents
IWK: How do you think

your past experience will
help you?
Shail: Currently, I am Phil Goffs
electorate chairperson. I have
had the opportunity of learning
directly from him over the years.
He has been a great inspiration
and mentor. I have grown up in
Mt Roskill, attended schooling
and graduated from there. My
roles and skills that I learned have
allowed me to represent Mt Roskill
nationally and internationally. I
have the local knowledge and know
the community well.
IWK:
Last
year,
you
were selected not only to
represent New Zealand
overseas but also elected
to lead a multilateral and
multinational delegation.
How was your experience?
Shail: It was a great learning
experience, heading an entire
multilateral delegation comprising
Kiwis, Australians, South Korean
and Taiwanese. This role has
previously been filled by a Deputy
Foreign Minister. I got to lead a
great team of people that included
editors of large Australasian
think tanks, staff, and advisors to
the former Prime Minister John
Howard, and current ministers as
well as senior members of overseas
political parties, staff, and advisors
of NZ ministers and senior MPs
besides Foreign Affairs staff. It
was a privilege and honour that
provided me with an opportunity
to demonstrate my acquired skills..
CAB Eden-Albert session

on Employment in New
Zealand
Date: Friday, September 9
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Venue: CAB Eden Albert, 82 St Lukes
Road (adjoining the Library),
Auckland 1025
Participants can learn about tips to apply
for a job, presenting their skills, the Kiwi
workplace culture, and how to network in
a new country. Its a free session.
For more information, send an e-mail
to trainingTL.cabac@cab.org.nz or call
Pauline Proud on 09 573 2611.
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