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WEBAn experienced international nurse, is leaving NZ after spending thousands of dollars and months trying to secure a nursing job
Kiwi Punjabi duo uniting communities across borders
WEBKiwi Punjabi duo uniting communities across borders. Navtej Randhawa and Asim Mukthar are both Punjabi, but they hail from opposite sides of a border. Randhawa is a fourth-generation Kiwi Indian Sikh, while Mukhtar is a Kiwi Pakistani Muslim who relocated to New Zealand in 2014. The pair first met at a domestic Punjabi radio station in 2017 and ...
Babbu Maan spreads Punjabi magic at Auckland concert - Indian …
WEBSeptember 26 2023. IWK Bureau. Punjabi singer Babbu Maan's concert in Auckland was an unforgettable night that will continue to resonate in the hearts of the Kiwi-Indian community, reminding them of the importance of cherishing their cultural roots through music. The September 23 event was a vibrant celebration of Punjabi culture and saw the ...
Spirit of Punjab comes alive at Papatoetoe event - Indian Weekender
WEBSpirit of Punjab comes alive at Papatoetoe event. November 11 2023. IWK Bureau. The vibrant and culturally rich essence of the Punjabi community took centrestage during the recent celebration of Punjabi Language Week (Nov 1-7) in New Zealand. The fourth edition of this annual event, rooted in history since 2019, saw overwhelming success ...
Immigration Min Knows Work Visas Are Delayed, What’ll She Do …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · It’s not immediately clear how to feel when Erica Stanford says she knows about the frustrating delays in procuring work visas. “I acknowledge that processing timeframes for AEWV [Accredited Employer Work Visa] are longer, causing immense headaches for business,” she told a gathering of the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) on August 16, 2024.
Landmark Collaboration Strengthens India-Vanuatu Ties
WEBLandmark Collaboration Strengthens India-Vanuatu Ties. The Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Charlot Salwai, and the High Commissioner of India, H.E. Ms. Neeta Bhushan, jointly inaugurated the Centre of Excellence in IT (CEIT) in national capital Port Vila earlier this month, marking a significant milestone in the technological and educational ...
News | New Zealand - Indianweekender
WEBChina's top spy agency has accused New Zealand of harassing and intimidating Chinese citizens in this country. September 26, 2024.
Sikh radio host Harnek’s attacker gets 13 years in jail
WEBNovember 27 2023. IWK Bureau. A man who orchestrated a near-fatal assault on a Sikh community radio host for his “controversial views” has been sentenced to jail for 13 years and six months. Harnek Singh, also known as Nekki, of Radio Virsa boasts nearly half a million YouTube subscribers. Police have told the court that dissent within the ...
Breaking news: Skilled migrant, parent visa categories to restart …
WEBThe Parent Category Visa would also reopen from 14 November for people who already have expressions of interest in the queue. A ballot for new expressions of interest will begin from 12 October, with the first selection taking place in August 2023. The number of these visas granted each year would increase from 1000 to 2500, with a lower income ...
Retracing The Legacy Of Statues Celebrating Gandhi In NZ
WEB3 days ago · October 2 2024. RNZ. As New Zealand's Indian population grows, an increasing number of statues honouring revered figures for the community have been popping up across the country. The most prominent of these sculptures is the life-size bronze statue of Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi that stands in front of Wellington Railway Station.