IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Citizenship law under fire as kids discover they're overstayers
A former minister says dozens of families with babies born since a change to rules have asked him to help keep their children in the country.
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Immigration does not know how many Daman Kumar-like cases there are
18 Feb 2025Immigration authorities do not know how many children have been deported because their parents did not have residence when they were born.
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Indian jewellery giant to enter NZ market
18 Feb 2025Malabar Gold & Diamonds has unveiled plans to open three stores in New Zealand.
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Government considering 'big' measures to tackle retail crime
17 Feb 2025Advisory group on crime chief Sunny Kaushal says the group has submitted several proposals to the government for consideration.
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Sandringham exhibition shines a light on South Asia’s queer heritage
14 Feb 2025An exhibition at Satya Chai Lounge in Auckland revives South Asia's historical acceptance of queerness.
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Ponsonby puppy yoga sessions draw flak
13 Feb 2025The organiser of sessions in Auckland has been forced to ditch the reference to 'yoga' after practitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young…
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Retired Indo-Fijian lawmaker sees an end to racial animosity in Fiji
11 Feb 2025Former Deputy Prime Minister Harish Sharma sees a brighter future for the South Pacific nation at the launch of his memoir in Auckland.
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Festival of Colours kicks off with Krishna Holi in Auckland
4 Feb 2025More than 14,000 people attended the first Holi celebration of the year in the Auckland town of Kumeu on Sunday.
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NZ-born teen threatened with deportation remains hopeful after reprieve
18 Feb 2025Decision could open the door to other appeals for residency from overstayers who find themselves in a similar situation.
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NZ-born teen's deportation paused at last minute
17 Feb 2025The family of the 18-year-old Daman Kumar, who has never set foot in India, have appealed to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk.
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Rising South Asian cricket players reflect on T20 World Cup journey
10 Feb 2025Darcy Prasad and Rishika Jaswal say the intense competition and challenging conditions they encountered in Malaysia have given them valuable experience.
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Senior Indian diplomat wants Auckland consulate to be fully functional by May
5 Feb 2025Temporary venue is currently unable to provide assistance on issues relating to visas and overseas citizens of India.
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Migrants' parents dying while they wait for visa to settle in New Zealand, MP claims
5 Feb 2025More than 10,000 migrant families have submitted applications on behalf of one or two parents that are placed in a random ballot drawn every three months.
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Government drops 'redundant' ram raid bill
4 Feb 2025Labour proposed the legislation to reduce break-ins, but Paul Goldsmith says a more 'more targeted' response is needed.
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Luxon vows to visit India ‘very, very shortly’
3 Feb 2025Prime minister reaffirms a campaign commitment to deepen New Zealand's relationship with India "big time".
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China, India top destinations for Prime Minister’s Scholarship recipients
31 Jan 2025One thousand two hundred recipients have chosen China or India as a study destination since 2013.
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Indian community celebrates key harvest festivals
31 Jan 2025Thousands flock to Auckland's Eastdale Reserve to participate in the colourful Uttarayan Makar Sankranti kite festival.
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South Asian teams join Rangatahi Cricket Festival
30 Jan 2025Two invitational South Asian teams are preparing to face the Aotearoa Māori Schools and Pasifika U19 teams in Auckland.
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Indian community celebrates Republic Day in New Zealand
29 Jan 2025The Indian Consulate in Auckland organised its first large-scale event since commencing operations in September.
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New Zealand shines at inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
23 Jan 2025Team captain credits training programme and match strategy for reaching the quarterfinals of the first global tournament.
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Ahmadiyya Muslims seek to dispel misconceptions about Islam
23 Jan 2025Hundreds gathered in Auckland last weekend to denounce violence at the community's 36th annual convention.
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Surprise at Lee's removal from ethnic communities' role
22 Jan 2025Police Minister Mark Mitchell is set to take up the ethnic communities' portfolio from Lee on Friday 24 January.
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How Indian thinking influences contemporary Western philosophy
17 Jan 2025Retired Victoria University of Wellington professor Jaysankar Lal Shaw highlights the importance of comparative philosophy.
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NZTE unlocks opportunities for Kiwi businesses in India
10 Jan 2025Agency launches the second stage of a programme that seeks to address outdated market perceptions of the South Asian giant.
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Indian naval vessel departs NZ on historic voyage
10 Jan 2025INSV Tarini has left Lyttelton Port for the Falkland Islands, marking the longest leg of a circumnavigation led by two female Indian Navy officers.
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New Zealand gearing up for Kho Kho World Cup in India
6 Jan 2025The traditional South Asian sport is gaining traction in New Zealand, thanks to local tournaments organized by the Indian community.
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The staggering numbers behind one of the world’s greatest religious spectacles
14 Jan 2025Millions of Hindu devotees are bathing in sacred waters as the Kumbh Mela begins in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Kumbh Mela festival: India opens giant Hindu event for 400m pilgrims
13 Jan 2025A gathering that dates back thousands of years is now so large its lights can be seen from space.
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Motorcycle madness: ‘It’s impossible to resist the call of the road'
3 Jan 2025More than 1400 Indian-made Royal Enfield motorcycles have been registered in New Zealand in the past three years.
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Language opportunities for the next generation of Kiwi Indians
3 Jan 2025Community organisations offer language classes to preserve cultural identity.
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New Year Honours 2025: Asians recognised for service to community
31 Dec 2024Golf star Lydia Ko heads a list of more than a dozen Asian New Zealanders who have been honoured for their services to the country.
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2024 in review: A year of milestones for the Indian community in New Zealand
1 Jan 2025The Indian community overtook the Chinese population to become the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand.
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