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one day. by the day. One way out of this is investing channels that have been provided to To the last question, which was in innovation, which I am afraid is not the the migrant workers who are struggling also the only one, where there focus of this Labour Government.” because of the loss of livelihood. “The was complete unanimity. “Yes, To this Radhakrishnan responded, Government has worked with NGOs, definitely. We feel one day New “This is not true at all. Labour is always distributed food parcels, provided places Zealand can have a woman Prime focussed on the most vulnerable, and to self-isolate, extended visas, as well as Minister of colour,” they said. more so amid this pandemic. The translated the support available in ethnic Rest of the exchange was along most prominent example is the wage languages to make it more accessible. But the party lines, as was expected subsidy scheme, which has kept the I do agree we need to do more, and we are considering we are in the midst of unemployment numbers low. Even the working on it,” Radhakrishnan said. an election campaign. expansion of the Flexi-wage programme The evening ended with Rochana More so, when Radhakrishnan announced by the PM at our Auckland Sheward, CEO of Belong Aotearoa, urging n a panel discussion organised by the and Parmar went head-to-head, campaign launch, which will support up the politicians to come up with policies Khadija Leadership Network (KLM) I with the former defending her PM’s to 40,000 more people into work, is a step making transition from part-time to and Pearl of the Islands Foundation in handling of the pandemic, and Parmar in that direction. We must also keep in full-time work easier for women. “Or Auckland on Tuesday, three women accusing the government of not doing mind that there is no play-book on what when a woman re-enters the workforce MPs - of the enough. is happening in the world right now. Our after a break of few years during which Green Party, Parmjeet Parmar of the “The unemployment statistics just out government is focussed on creating jobs, she was rasing a young family. I urge you opposition National Party, and Priyanca reveal that out of 11,000 people who have in a way which is good for the country.” all to work towards implementing those Radhakrishnan of the ruling Labour Party, lost their jobs due to covid, 10,000 are On her part, Ghahraman, came hard pathways for tansition,” she said. participated. women. And I have not heard anything on the ruling coalition for its handling of Moderated by Tayyaba Khan, CEO of from the government on how they plan the plight of migrant workers ever-since Secret superpowers of the KLM, the hour-long discussion saw the to support our most vulnerable,” Parmar Covid-19 struck. “The fact is we have not three MPs two-term MP [Parmar], and first-timers noted. taken care of our migrant community. [Ghahraman, Radhakrishnan] sharing She then went on to list her party’s Even if there has been some support, it’s “I listen” - Radhakrishnan their “secret super-powers”, their party’s flagship policies such as Business Start just ad-hock. So overall, I would say there’s plan to revive the economy post-covid and Job Start, while adding, “A business been no dignity in how we have treated “I am determined” - Parmar especially as the wage subsidy ends owner in South Auckland took his life our migrant work force over the last few in September, on the essentialness of recently due to financial hardships. I met months.” “My deep belief in democracy” migrant workers in New Zealand, and a mother just the other day, who lost her To this, the Labour MP did push a - Ghahraman whether they think the country can have son to suicide. Such cases are increasingly little and listed the support from several a women of colour as the Prime Minister

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e all recognise the damage crime the Police force reflect the communities of March 15, an event made possible community groups and many others who Wcan do in our communities. It is they serve. There is a 29% increase in through a mix of violent extremism and work tirelessly to make our communities not just the victim that suffers but their women constables joining the force the availability of military-style weapons. and neighbourhoods a safer place for us. entire neighbourhoods are shaken by and significant diverse in ethnicity. The Our Prime Minister and government took We can all get to know our neighbours, burglaries or assaults, let alone more Tamaki Makurau Maori Pacific and Ethnic decisive action in response. greet locals who pass by when you are out serious crimes. services team has expanded recently We banned military-styled semi- walking, and report suspicious behaviour When I first stood for election in Mt with the staff representing many diverse automatic and assault rifles and or concerns about family violence to Roskill in 2016, a wave of shop robberies communities. introduced new firearms laws backed our local community constable or police was underway and many people were Keeping our communities safe is not by tougher penalties. We are working station. We can all do our part to make scared and worried. Labour joined just about putting feet on the ground. on launching a gun register with stricter sure that each and every one of us feels the calls from communities across the That is why we have also given the licencing rules. Just last week we made an safe in our communities. country to prevent crime as a priority and Police more powers to search and seize by announcement about our new proposals to help everyone to feel safe whether at targeting manufactures and suppliers of on firearms prohibition orders that will work, on local streets, or in the home synthetic drugs to get them off our streets. keep guns out of higher-risk people with a We campaigned to increase the number We have also installed over 500 fog history of violent offending. of Police officers at a time when the cannons in dairies, liquor stores and Our reform of firearms laws will help previous government neglected the force petrol stations around New Zealand to to ensure that responsible, law-abiding for much of its time in office. On entering support our small businesses so that citizens have access to firearms for government we committed to adding 1800 they don’t go and do it on their own and legitimate purposes, while minimising the new Police officers across New Zealand. we want to reduce the risk of aggravated potential for gangs and extremists to do I am delighted to acknowledge that robberies that have been targeting them. harm. today we have made tremendous progress. This policy has been a massive success I am proud to be part of a government Since we formed the government, 1,825 with a large drop in the number of that is working hard to keep our new Police officers have hit our streets robberies of small businesses and a very communities safe. While the Government across the country. Out of these, 196 have high uptake of the cannons. plays a pivotal role, I think all of us, as come to Auckland Central and a further Our Government takes community citizens and residents, can do little things 298 to Manukau. safety seriously. We are making the each day with the same goal in mind. We are also working with the Police investments needed to intervene early and I want to mention groups that are Michael Wood to make sure that good officers stay in prevent people from breaking the law or active like our Maori, Pacific, and Ethnic MP for Mount Roskill, Auckland. the force longer and not leave early. We committing more serious crimes. wardens, Neighbourhood patrol groups, Parliamentary Under Secretary to the are also working hard to make sure that We were all shocked by the events community organisations that work in Minister for Ethnic Communities. How to do our best for our children’s tomorrow today?

best, empower me” in this new empowered way of funding Future There is a small business – a school – education – by giving parents the financial We cannot afford out of control wasteful between the ANZ and the Warehouse power and the choice. spending at this time. Solutions need at the Mt Roskill Shopping Mall. It is Too many of our children are anxious to be community led not designed by full in the weekend with school aged The causes are many, but ACT has made government. ACT is the only party children doing extra study. Parents sorting out Mental Health services a offering this practical philosophy in CT empowers families with choices sacrifice their money so their child priority. Each year 1 in 5 people have a 2020 – which is why a Party Vote for ACT so they can Change their Future. A has a better chance in life. Education is mental health challenge. It is time to get allows you and your family to Change New Zealand needs to be wealthy to important to all parents, and especially serious. Many Mt Roskill people have also your Future. operate safely on a pandemic planet. important to first generation immigrants moved to NZ from tough lives in other ACT will cut taxes and red tape to jump as a way to secure their future. countries – often carrying trauma that - by ACT’s candidate for Mt Roskill, Chris start our economic recovery. What ACT will empower parents to choose taints their new lives. Johnston, who has outlined above, what about our kids? The first generation in what works for their child with a Rather than accept disjointed services principles and policies ACT stands for. generations that may be poorer than their named Student Education Account. The across DHBs, ACT will consolidate Chris is a Project Manager who was born parents. This week, the things we can do, government spends - $250,000 per child the $2 billion annual budget into one in Whanganui and has lived around Mt to overcome our fears, and fight for our in education – will be made available to agency Mental Health and Addiction NZ Roskill and Dominion Road for eight years children’s future. the parent in annual amounts in a named (MHANZ). MHANZ would commission with his wife and children. Debt reduces choices for kids account for their child. This can be spent registered providers and approve funds Last week’s graph showed, despite with certified education providers in for people to access services with their historically low interest rates, Treasury any way that meets your child’s learning chosen provider. Public/private, cultural/ forecasts by 2034 we will pay more in needs. Which school would you choose religious, physical movement/drugs, interest on our debt than on Education. and how would you spend it? What home based/residential care, school/ ACT’s 5-point plan starts paying back possibilities does this open? Could the outpatient. The test would be what works debt by 2023, 5 years earlier than the best schools in the country spread their – monitored by MHANZ. current forecasts. More debt mortgages brand across the country by partnering It would put people at the heart of our children to higher taxes, fewer jobs with other schools and/or across the mental health and addiction care by and less spent on health and education to internet? giving more autonomy, and empowering empower them in the workforce. Less debt For students who leave school early people seeking help to have a service faster is achieved by cutting the worst of the education account can continue to tailored to what they need to manage the waste in Wellington – and will not be used through-out the person’s lifetime. their mental health or addiction. affect the health and education budgets. Working and learning become possible ACT empowers you to Change your Education … “I know my child’s needs NZ POLITICS August 13 -August 19 I 5 Collins calls for election to be pushed back to late November or 2021

vote if people can't vote, that is the statement. been consulted on the alert level decision, problem." "I believe that New Zealanders need to not just advised. Collins says it is unacceptable for know what the government knew. If they Brownlee says any health message New Zealanders to be left wondering if didn't know anything else than what was should be delivered by health officials and they can vote on election day. She said advised last evening, then we should know not the prime minister, considering it was relying solely on a postal vote was "utterly that," Collins says. so close to the election. ridiculous for anyone who cares about "We don't have that transparency. "I think you have to be very careful democracy". That's one of the reasons that we want the on how you use the airways in an "We are a first-world liberal democracy briefing on the health issues to Dr Shane environment where you have only a few ational Party leader where people expect to be able to cast Reti. We do need to know, as the public weeks away from an election being cast." Nhas called on the Prime Minister their vote and if we can't think of ways to needs to know." -from RNZ to delay the election, saying it is not do it properly then we need to delay the She says the National Party should have possible to have a free and fair vote in the election ... if it's just a postal vote, then no circumstances. - that's not good enough." Collins, joined by other National She says there has been "absolutely Party members - , Paul no transparency" and there has been no Goldsmith and - spoke from ability for National to be involved in any the Legislative Council Chamber at decision making. New Windsor now Parliament. "We would like to have clarity, we She say she will be sending a letter to would like a timeline." part of Mt Roskill the prime minister requesting that the She says it is unacceptable that Dr Reti, election be delayed until late November, the party's health spokesperson and a or preferably until next year. former GP - is still waiting for an update Electorate this Her statement comes after four new from health officials. He has been trying to cases of Covid-19 in the community were talk to them all day, she says. election identified last night, with Prime Minister She confirmed the party was cancelling and Director-General of its campaign launch, which had been Health Ashley Bloomfield announcing planned for Auckland. I am delighted the Mt Roskill electorate increased Covid-19 alert levels across the The four cases of community will include New Windsor and the main country. transmission were members of the same western boundary will be Whitney St. Go She expressed her disappointment that family, and Ardern revealed this morning to www.vote.nz for detailed information. Auckland had returned to alert level 3 and that one of them had travelled to Rotorua the rest of New Zealand was in level 2. while symptomatic. Collins asked for a meeting today with The Auckland region moved to level Dr Parmjeet Parmar the Electoral Commission, saying it would 3 at midday today, with the rest of New National List MP not be possible to have a free and fair Zealand moving to level 2 simultaneously. based in Mt Roskill election. The increased levels will remain for three "We are calling on the prime minister days until midnight Friday, when alert ... to shift out the election date to a date 09 620 6707 levels will be reassessed. parmjeet.parmar@ later in November." Collins this morning had urged Ardern parliament.govt.nz She says if that is impossible, the prime to delay the dissolution of Parliament, minister can instead defer the election to which she has since done. next year. National deputy leader Gerry Brownlee "We think that is probably the said he was left wondering what health better alternative." Collins rejected the officials knew but were not explaining, suggestion that delaying the election, after the decision for Auckland to re-enter Funded by the Parliamentary Service. Authorised by Parmjeet Parmar MP, risking potential further delays due to level 3 after the discovery of four positive Parliament Buildings, Wellington. Covid-19, would also be undemocratic. cases. "It's very hard to have any democratic Collins backed up Brownlee's CFRCFR LINELINE GROUPGROUP Yȣr Shipping Specialist • NEW ZEALAND • • FIJI • TONGA

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he celebrations to commemorate the temple in Kumeu and Bhartiya Mandir at ago but got stuck here due the Corona celebration of birth of Lord Krishna at Tbirth of Lord Krishna, believed to be Balmoral. Thousands of devotees visited crisis. The evening concluded with middle of the night. the eight incarnation of Lord Vishnu as both the temples and singing, chanting, per Hindu faith, known as ‘Janmashtami’ and dancing went on until midnight. took place all over the globe. The festival At Bharatiya Mandir, all devotees were of Janmashtami is celebrated every year served delicious food which was enjoyed on the eighth day or Ashtami of Krishna by more than 1500 people. The young Paksha in the month of Shravan or children of Mandir’s Bal Vikas classes Bhadrapad as per Hindu calendar. This presented many performances depicting year the festival fell on 11th August and Lord Krishna’s childhood activities to believers and devotees of Lord Krishna the thunderous applauses of the packed thronged temples in and world over Bharatiya Mandir main hall. After Bal to pay their obeisance by worshiping, Vikas children programme the Art of singing, and dancing. The celebrations Living group presented their beautiful all over the world, went until middle narration about Krishna and rendering of the night which is believed to be the bhajans. Programme concluded with time Krishna was born. Many devotees a discourse from the disciple of Sri Sri celebrate Janmashtami till the next day Ravishankar, Swami Sadyojathah, who following 16 step ritualistic puja called came visiting New Zealand a few months Shodashopachara puja Vidhi. The most amazing and main celebrations of Janmashtami take place in the holy city of Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, where not only the locals but people from across India and from world over to take part in it. Here in New Zealand also, Janmashtami was celebrated with lot of joy and fervour in all major Hindu temples. In Auckland, the main venue was the ISCON’s Krishna A place to call your own? Here’s a helping hand

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s we are getting close to the which goes with her ever since she got the Aelection date of 19 September in top job. New Zealand, election campaigning by If again, we go by the poll survey all political parties has started gaining results, Labour Party can govern on it own momentum. All parties small or big are as they are sitting at 53 percent support coming up with their plans and election of voters which works out to around 70 promises about how to make New seats in the Parliament. National Party Zealand a better place to live for all. has support of 32 percent voters which Some old stalwarts and smaller parties may not be enough for them to make even which are sitting below the threshold of a coalition with Greens or Act parties 5 percent to make it to the beehive, may and traditionally no party would want not succeed in these elections. If we have bid for losing horse. As it always goes, to trust the recently held survey results the results showing Labour as winner did of TVNZ Colmar Brunton poll, for parties not go well with National Party and its like New Zealand First, sitting at 2 percent campaign Manager, Gerry Brownley has should be the door shutting for them in denounced the survey results as ‘rouge Parliament this election. Green Party results’. On individual level also Jacinda’s and Act Party both sitting at 5 percent popularity as a preferred Prime Minister is are going to make it to Parliament due at 54 percent while Judith Collins got only to their declared policies and stand on 20 percent votes. Judith Collins however environment, housing, and employment got an approval of 27 percent as National etc. This election anyway is Jacinda leader which is considerably higher Ardern’s election and there is no stopping than or . It for her especially post Corona crises. will be a herculean task for Collins to The successive survey results are only make any changes to these numbers making her stronger and in this particular before elections and win voter’s trust and election she appears to be invincible. confidence. As I have mentioned in my earlier write Jacinda Ardern has earned loads of ups also, National Party and its leadership praise worldwide, earlier for handling are to be blamed for their plight today. Christchurch massacre crises in March The toppling of Simon Bridges, so close to 2019 and currently Corona crises in New elections was the worst thing that anyone Zealand. She is now being recognised within the party could think of doing. worldwide as leader with a wit and firm The man responsible to do this job, Todd determination. Her successes in swift Muller, came out of the blue and never handling and then stamping out Covid appeared to be in command or confident from New Zealand has stamped her a about the situations that surrounded successful administrator. This was not him. People surely lose confidence in you an easy task to accomplish, however if you do not have confidence in yourself small country we may be or far away or especially when you are so close to be disconnected we could be from rest of re-elected. I think we should sympathise the world. So, these elections, Jacinda is with Judith Collins for not getting enough surely sitting comfortably on her hard- time to do the damage control, although earned laurels and there is nothing that even her opposition would dare not to can stop her. Though, as they say anything challenge her ability or capabilities. She can change till the election day but here is a very tough task master, decisive and the writing is clearly on the wall. a disciplinarian to the core but perhaps lacks that magical charisma of Jacinda - Yugal Parashar

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New Zealand will be taxed at the beneficiary’s income the duties of trustees and requires much Trusts law tax rate (unless the beneficiary is a minor) greater transparency around trust activity. the same which is usually a lower rate of tax. Trustees face increased compliance person can If the trustees wish to distribute requirements. Beneficiaries now need be the settler, Trust income to beneficiaries they must to be told that they are a beneficiary of trustee and generally do so by the end of the tax year a trust and be regularly provided with beneficiary. after the income was received by the information about the trust without Generally, Trust. If income is not distributed it will them needing to request it. Beneficiaries the key be added to the capital of the Trust. information can only be withheld in benefits of the Many people set up trusts in the 1990s exceptional circumstances. establishing to avoid their assets being “means tested” However, for trusts existing before a family trust by the Government for rest home fees. the Trusts Act 2019, it could mean that are: People who have over a certain value compliance duties will increase the time ew Zealand is one of the most • To save and in assets have to pay for rest home care and cost of administering some trusts, N“trusted” countries in the world with protect a family home and other assets themselves and are not eligible for the meaning some are no longer cost-effective estimates of at least 500,000 trusts in a against claims and creditors from the government subsidy. greater transparency will put things in the population of just five million. potential failure of a business venture. Many of the key changes are aimed at open that some trust owners might prefer The upcoming Trusts Act 2019 updates • Reducing the chance of relationship making trust law more accessible to both to keep private. and improves the general law governing property claims by future partners. lawyers and the public, strengthening the Trusts are an important part of estate trusts for the first time in more than • As a mechanism for estate planning, that ability of beneficiaries to hold trustees to planning and provide an excellent option 60 years. The Trust Act provides better is, providing for your family after you're account. for managing assets under the right guidance for trustees and beneficiaries gone and ensuring your wishes are carried In the earlier trust laws, trustees relied circumstances. and makes it easier to resolve disputes. out the way on lawyers, texts These new laws of Trust Act will be • Tax minimisation in certain on trust law and For more advice on the taxation of your investment applicable from 30 January 2021. circumstances, including preparation for case laws. mainly property and other accounting and business Establishing a family trust possible capital gains or death taxes. duty to act for services, please contact the expert team at Tax Professionals. First consultation is FREE. In creating a trust, the ''settlor'' transfers A normal trust (a “complying trust”) the benefit of assets to the ownership of trustees, earns income - it will be taxed at 33% Beneficiaries. Contact the Tax Professionals team at: who are legally obliged to manage them unless that income is distributed to a The new Trusts 09 213 7315 or online at according to the requirements of a beneficiary of the Trust. If it is, the income Act puts into law www.taxprofessionals.co.nz document called a trust deed. As per Eshan Gupta Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee’s health worsens, still on ventilator, says hospital

ndia’s former President (2012-17) him on Tuesday, adding that his condition IPranab Mukherjee, 84, and a Bharat has “worsened” and he remains “critical” Ratna awardee, who is admitted to the and on life support. Army Hospital in Delhi, has not shown “Pranab Mukherjee’s health condition any improvement in his health post the continues to remain critical at Army brain surgery, said the hospital treating Hospital (R&R) Delhi Cantt. The former President who underwent lifesaving emergency surgery for brain clot on 10 August has not shown any improvement and his health status has worsened. He remains on ventilatory support,” said the hospital in a press release issued on Tuesday evening. In a earlier release during the day, the hospital said the President “remains critical and on ventilator support”. Notably, Mukherjee, had announced on Twitter on Monday that he had also tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, India’s current President Ram Nath Kovind, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee amd Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have wished Mukherjee a speedy recovery. -TIN Bureau Inclusion August 13 -August 19 I 15 Fair for Rare NZ campaign are Disorders NZ, and the support Rare Disorders NZ has identified seven Rgroups we represent, are calling strategic priorities and is leading the call for acknowledgement and awareness for the development of a New Zealand “No country can claim to have achieved universal healthcare if it of the common challenges faced by National Rare Disorder Framework to has not adequately and equitably met the needs of those with rare people living with a rare disease, along ensure equitable healthcare for all people diseases.” with a commitment to address these living with a rare disorder: challenges through the development of • Early and accurate diagnosis of rare [Statement from UN Development Programme Administrator a New Zealand National Rare Disorder diseases and former New Zealand Prime Minister to the Framework. We want inclusion of patients • Coordinated and integrated pathways International Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Drugs, Cape and clinicians in decision-making for cohesive healthcare Town, 20 October 2016.] processes, consideration of a wider • Implement simple mechanisms to definition of patient quality of life, and ensure appropriate access to disability impact of rare disorders for carers. and social supports In New Zealand a shift in mindset is • Equitable access needed for rare disorders to stop being to modern rare considered in isolation, and instead to disorder medicines be regarded as a significant factor within through a specific health policy frameworks. This is in assessment alignment with the global rare disease pathway movement headed by Rare Disease • Coordinated and International in its quest for universal funded programme health coverage. of research for rare New Zealand lags far behind most disorders OECD countries in supporting people • Capture relevant living with rare disorders and their data on rare families to access the best healthcare. disorders in New Australia announced support of a national Zealand plan for rare disease patients in late 2018, • Planned training ensuring that no one is left behind. New on rare disorders Zealand needs inclusive policies which for health acknowledge barriers for the thousands professionals and of vulnerable children, adults and their support staff caregivers who continue to fall through - from Rare the cracks. We need to end the “postcode Disorders lottery” to ensure all people living with NZ (www. rare disorders have access to the best raredisorders.org. healthcare. nz) 16 I August 13 - August 19, 2020 Please check the event's respective Facebook pages for the current status of the events Arts/TECH Auckland’s water shortage has been exacerbated by a lack of investment in technology, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says

uckland’s drought and subsequent “The data from smart meters informs and quality of water. technology works or whether it should Awater restrictions is the most severe customers so they can better manage “With adoption stages here varying be used, but why isn’t it being deployed the country has seen in nearly 30 years. their water usage and helps water from initial proof of concepts to full faster? Muller says. Water sustainability is top of mind for companies identifying issues such as leaks requests for proposals, there is still Auckland rainfall has been below much of New Zealand, Muller says. in the system. plenty of room for innovation and average since a dry 2019 and worsened “Without doubt, there are “IoT technologies combined with IoT deployment to help create a more with January to May being the driest on environmental factors at play but factors artificial intelligence can also be used to sustainable New Zealand. record. contributing to water sustainability also monitor for potential issues and trouble “Some good examples of companies Auckland won't run out of water extend to the infrastructure including shoot problems before they arise by providing sensors for helping manage because a pipeline running from the better use of technology. guiding maintenance to the areas most water and water quality include Waikato River, can supply around a third “Many areas are still relying on manual needed. Riverwatch Water Tester in the Wairarapa, of the city's needs, but restrictions will and infrequent meter read processes and “New Zealand is not alone in Waterforce in Canterbury and IoT tighten if the supply dwindles much it leads to understandable difficulties in experiencing these issues however, and Ventures in Auckland. further. - from NZ Tech determining where, and how much water we’re starting to see examples from “The issue is not whether this leakage is occurring within the water abroad and across the Tasman that are networks. using IoT to innovate and improve water “Technologies such as the Internet of sustainability. Things, or IOT, can enable much more “Councils and government bodies accurate measurement using smart across Aotearoa are looking for solutions meters that constantly measure and that include end-to-end monitoring across report water usage. usage, leakage, pressure, flow, level-sense,

Graeme Muller Kiwi-Indians/ INDIAN-ORIGIN August 13 -August 19 I 17 Joe Biden VP pick: Kamala Kiwi-Indian footballer Sarpreet Harris, the first Black and Singh signs FC Nürnberg, on loan from Bayern Munich Indian American woman to wear the number 8 on his back from now represent California in US on. Singh played 22 games in the third division last season. With seven goals and seven assists, he played a key role Senate in the success of the Bayern amateurs. In addition, there are two Bundesliga emocratic presidential candidate Joe things, do something,’ which is what appearances (against Werder Bremen DBiden has named Senator Kamala drives Kamala every single day.” and Freiburg) on his account. The Harris as his running mate. Biden in a “In 2010, Kamala became the first Black Auckland-born midfielder moved from release on Wednesday noted, “The first woman to be elected California Attorney Wellington Phoenix to Säbener Straße Black and Indian American woman to General, overseeing the country’s second in 2019.” represent California in the United States largest Justice Department, only behind Dieter Hecking, FC Nürnberg Senate, Kamala Harris grew up believing the U.S. Department of Justice.” Board Member added, “Sarpreet is in the promise of America and fighting to “Since being elected to the U.S. Senate n August 9, Kiwi-Indian footballer, a top talent who is at home in the make sure that promise is fulfilled for all in 2016, Kamala has introduced and co- OSarpreet Singh announced on social attacking midfield. In addition to his first Americans. Kamala’s father immigrated to sponsored legislation to help the middle media that he is “excited to have signed professional appearances, he was one of the U.S. from Jamaica to study economics class, increase the minimum wage to $15, for FC Nürnberg for the upcoming the outstanding players in the team of the and her mother immigrated from India. reform cash bail, and defend the legal season. Looking forward to getting third division champions. We hope that Kamala’s mother told her growing up rights of refugees and immigrants.” started”. Notably, just last month, he Sapreet will bring its playful and technical ‘Don’t sit around and complain about - from www.joebiden.com had completed one-year at the German potential with us.” football giant Bayern Munich with a On his part, Singh said, “The ideas of title win. Bayern has now loaned Singh Dieter Hecking and Robert Klauss [head to Nürnberg, where he can hope to gain coach] immediately convinced me. I want more game time. to take the next step and do my part to Meawhile, FC Nürnberg introduced ensure that this club has a successful Singh to its fans saying, “This is Sarpreet season. Now I'm looking forward to the Singh. The 21-year-old attacking player is team and the first training session on on loan from FC Bayern Munich. He will Saturday. " -TIN Bureau

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f you are an international student in eligible for assistance through Visitor Care New Zealand Red Cross team to find out When: 4.30-5pm, Thursday 13 August INew Zealand facing serious financial Manaaki Manuhiri. more about this assistance - who it is for 2020 hardship due to COVID-19, you may be Join our live Zoom session with the and how you can access it. Where: Live on Zoom at https://bit. ly/39TXFjR (tip: add an event in your calendar so you don't miss out!) Meeting ID: 751 9997 8360 Passcode: 8Z5DZx Working with Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs, Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri (know to government as Foreign Nationals Impacted by COVID-19 Programme) delivers in-kind assistance to help people on temporary visas meet basic needs, such as food and accommodation. You can find more information on this assistance at www. redcross.org.nz/visitorcare and apply at https:// foreignnationals.services. govt.nz/. - from New Zealand Red Cross 20 I August 13 - August 19, 2020 SPORTS SPORTS Play, active recreation and sport at Alert Level 3: Sports NZ

Contact and non-contact sports prohibited. Water-based activities possible. Workers can only come into the • Organised sports or physical activity is • Water-based activities are discouraged premises if they can’t work from home. not allowed outside your bubble. Active recreation where they would expose participants And then appropriate measures must be • You can travel within your region, and • Low-risk activities only: care must to danger or require search and rescue taken. If these measures cannot be taken, across a regional boundary if it is in your be taken not to be injured and require services. staff must not go to work and premises local area. medical care. • Water-based activities involving boats should remain closed. • Maintain physical distancing (2 metres) • Maintain physical distancing (2 metres) or motorised craft or equipment, or scuba • Contactless retail/merchandise open with people outside your bubble. with people outside your bubble. diving are not allowed. to customers for pickup or delivery. • Activities must remain within your • Contact activity or sharing equipment/ • Maintain physical distancing with Customers cannot enter premises. current abilities and don’t pick up new balls with people outside your bubble is people outside your bubble. • Businesses cannot offer services that activities. prohibited. • Remain within your current abilities and involve close personal contact, unless • Group activities with anyone outside don’t pick up new activities. it is an emergency or critical situation. your bubble are not allowed. Play All hospitality services and venues • Lower-risk activities only: care must • Play must be contained within your Commercial remain closed, and no food or drink to be be taken not to be injured and require bubble. • All venues and sporting facilities, consumed on premises. medical care. • Streets, outdoor parks and fields are including clubrooms and gyms, are • Only essential regional travel (e.g. travel • Contact activity or sharing equipment/ okay, but playgrounds are closed. closed. to work), travel to other regions is not balls with people outside your bubble is • Everyone should work from home if allowed. - from sports NZ

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he International Cricket Council the world. T(ICC) this week confirmed that India The format of the ICC Men’s T20 World will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Cup 2021 will remain as it was for 2020 2021 as planned while the ICC Men’s T20 and all teams that qualified for that event World Cup 2020 that was postponed due will now participate in India in 2021. A to COVID-19 will be held in Australia in new qualification process will be run for 2022. the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup The format of the postponed ICC 2021 in New Zealand has been postponed Women’s Cricket World Cup will remain until February – March 2022 because as it was for 2021. Five teams have already of the impact the pandemic has had on qualified for the event and that will stand cricket globally. for 2022. The original global qualification The decisions were taken by the IBC event to determine the final three teams (the commercial subsidiary of the ICC) to contest the ICC Women’s Cricket World following an extensive contingency Cup was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka planning exercise which has taken in July 2020, but this was postponed due into account the health, cricket and to COVID-19. The qualification event will commercial impact of COVID-19 around now be held in 2021. -TIN Bureau

Invitation for Expressions of Interest for IPL Title Sponsorship Rights for 2020

he Board of Control for Cricket 31, 2020. Details regarding the Rights Tin India invites third parties to and product categories in which the express their interest in acquiring the Rights are available will be provided title sponsorship rights for the Indian only to parties who submit the EOI Premier League 2020 to be held in and are found eligible. The turnover of United Arab Emirates from September the interested third party must be over 19, 2020 to November 10, 2020. The INR 300 Crores (Indian Rupees Three Rights are available for the period Hundred Crores only) as per the last from August 18, 2020 to December audited accounts. SPORTS SPORTS August 13 -August 19 I 21 Rugby and Netball hit by Covid-19 restrictions

unday's finale to Super Rugby Aotearoa Blues at Eden Park on Sunday was a sell on rugby Sis in doubt with Auckland returning to out. following the Covid-19 Alert Level 3. If Auckland stays in Alert Level 3, the Government The government annnonced Tuesday game would not be able to be played, announcement night that Auckland will return to Alert while if the Alert Level dropped to 2 that Auckland Level 3 at midday Wednesday, following before then, it could be played without will tomorrow the discovery of four positive cases of spectators. move to Covid-19 in one south Auckland family. The other game in the final round is Covid-19 Level The rest of the country will move into between the Highlanders and Hurricanes 3 and the rest Alert Level 2. in Dunedin and at this stage that game of the country The government said at this stage Alert could be played without spectators. to Level 2. Level 3 would finish at midnight Friday. New Zealand Rugby sent out a brief "NZR is While the Crusaders had already been statement on Tuesday night. in close and awarded the title, their game against the "NZR is currently assessing the impact constant dialogue with scheduled for Invercargil on Sunday Government and a further update will be Ausgust 23. given tomorrow." No community sport will be possible The penultimate weekend of the ANZ under Alert Level 3, however it is possible Netball Premiership will also be affected for groups up to 100 under Alert Level 2. this weekend with the Auckland derby -from RNZ between the Mystics and Stars on Friday night likely to be called off. The Mystics are also scheduled to host the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic on Saturday, while there are games scheduled for Dunedin on Sunday and Wellington on Sunday and Monday. The play-offs are YOUNUS HALAL MEAT & SPICES LTD ed ca ce en pe ay e ea

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