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Sep 29, 2024 · Indian Weekender is a community centric website that caters to the Indian diaspora based in New Zealand.
Why Shri and Shrimati does not mean Mr and Mrs
Jun 9, 2011 · The symbol has been used since Vedic times. According to Sanskrit grammar, Shri belongs to the feminine gender but nowadays it is used as a masculine name prefix. The related terms Shrimati and Sushri are used for women. It is basically a noun and is also used as an adjective. In North India, this term has been assigned as a male prefix but in ...
Indian Nurses Get A Gloomy Message From High Commission
Sep 10, 2024 · Indian Nurses Get A Gloomy Message From High Commission. The high commission is warning Indian nurses to make sure they can land a job in New Zealand before chasing their dream of settling in the country. India’s mission in Wellington issued the advisory on September 9, 2024, after it found out Indian nurses are struggling in the job market ...
Bananas Over Mango - Indian Weekender
Bananas Over Mango. June 22 2023. IWK Bureau. The return of Indian mangoes to New Zealand after more than three years is turning out to be a lip-smacking success. Importers and retailers say they have spent the last couple months keeping up with the demand, as prices have plummeted because of increased supply and the wide variety available.
Family Visiting This Summer? Apply For Visa Now, Says INZ
Apply For Visa Now, Says INZ. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is preparing for a surge in visitor visa applications, with more than 260,000 expected over the summer peak period. To ensure smooth travel plans, INZ is urging prospective travellers to submit their visa applications as early as possible. Jock Gilray, INZ’s Director of Visas ...
NZ Continues To Overlook Indian Diaspora’s P otential
Oct 10, 2024 · NZ Continues To Overlook Indian Diaspora’s P otential. In the vibrant tapestry of New Zealand’s multicultural society, people of Indian heritage form a significant thread, constituting the third-largest ethnic group in the country. The 2023 Census shows the Indian population has surpassed the Chinese, becoming New Zealand’s third-largest ...
Watch: Thieves Ram Car Into Kiwi-Indian's Store In Makaraka
September 9 2024. IWK Bureau. Early Tuesday morning, a group of thieves used a car to smash through the doors and security grill of Makaraka Veges, a store located just outside Gisborne. The perpetrators made off with cigarettes, chocolate, and drinks, The New Zealand Herald reported. Store owner Krunal Shah revealed that security footage ...
Immigration advisor first to be arrested in migrant exploitation ...
October 20 2023. IWK Bureau. A licensed immigration advisor is the first to be arrested as part of investigations into the exploitation of more than 140 Indian and Bangladeshi migrants on work visas. The workers paid between $20,000 and 40,000 for non-existent jobs and were found living in overcrowded and unsanitary homes in Auckland.
Indian Citizens The Largest Contributor To NZ Population: Stats NZ
September 13 2024. RNZ. Indian citizens have continued to be the largest contributor to the country's population growth, with 41,100 migrants entering New Zealand in the year to July, according to latest figures from Stats NZ. Returning New Zealand citizens totalled 25,200, followed by citizens of the Philippines (24,600) and China (23,600).
'Allahu Akbar': Auckland Student's Mock Terrorist Stunt Sparks …
Sep 9, 2024 · An Auckland student caused controversy after dressing as an Islamic terrorist and staging a mock bomb attack in his school's library during a culture day. The incident, which took place at Avondale College, was recorded and shared on TikTok, where it quickly gained traction, amassing over two million views, The New Zealand Herald reported.