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National Mps Express Concern for People of India The English Fortnightly (Since November 1999) Issue 460 | May 1, 2021 | Free phone editor@ website facebook twitter linkedin 09 533 6377 indiannewslink.co.nz www.indiannewslink.co.nz /indiannewslink /indiannewslink /indiannewslink Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards 2018 Providing gold class service Winner to our valued customers Supreme Business of the Year Business Excellence in Multi-Ethnic staff from India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Marketing Best Employer of Choice Tonga, Samoa, Philippines and Nepal Raj Pradeep Singh Ashima Singh Shyama Sharma Best Medium-Sized Business Specialists in Sale and Purchase of Property & Business, Leases, Principal Partner Barrister and Solicitor Employment Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills & Trusts, Immigration LLB/BA (Hons.) 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NIndian community in New Zealand Message for South Asian as their families and friends battle communities with the devastating outbreak of the Later, in a special video message second wave of Covid-19 in India. to the members of the South Asian Difficult and devastating communities and people of Indian They also acknowledged the work National Party Leader Judith Collins with Party President Peter Goodfellow with some National Party Leader Judith Collins with Navtej Randhawa, Siva Kilari and Ravi origin from Fiji, Ms Collins described members of her Caucus and Party leadership at our office on April 30, 2021 Nyayapati at our office on April 30, 2021 being done by the Indian government, (Pictures by Narendra Bedekar, Creative Eye Fotographics) them as partners in the economic businesses and NGOs in responding wants who mass loads of people with Parliament Andrew Bayly, Scott Significant contributions success of New Zealand. to the Covid issue and reducing the Covid coming here. But we are also Simpson, Simon O’Connor, Michael “Your contributions are significant. “The National Party acknowledges extreme hardship suffered by the very aware that you are going through Woodhouse, Melissa Lee, Mark We would like to talk to you about im- your achievements and respects your people of India. difficult times. We stand by you,” she Mitchell, Simeon Brown, Chris Penk migration, work relations, complaints values which are our values. The Speaking at a special luncheon said. and Christopher Luxon; Auckland and the employment law procedures National Party will always be there for organised for the National Party MPs Ms Collins said that she and her Councillor Desley Simpson, Party Pres- that are unfair to businessowners. We you,” she said. and leadership at our offices today Party are grateful for the support that ident Peter Goodfellow and Directors want to work with you to ensure that A stern and strong leader (Friday, April 30, 2021), Ms Collins they receive from ethnic communities Alastair Bell, Andrew Hunt and Stefan you grow your business unfettered,” Judith Collins is a stern, no-nonsense said that she and her colleagues are in New Zealand over the years. Sunde; former MP Kanwaljit Singh he said and said that he was saddened leader, who has proved her mettle concerned over the current situation “Members of our ethnic commu- Bakshi and a selection of businesses by the current Covid situation in India. as a Minister of the Crown holding a in India. nities are hard-working, sincere and and aspiring lawmakers. Coromandel MP (Spokesperson for wide range of portfolios- 14 of them- “This is a very difficult time for very reliable. We are very happy to The Party’s Shadow Treasurer and Environment, Workplace Relations during the John Key and Bill English people in India and we hope that have established and promoted a very Spokesperson for Infrastructure and and RMA-Environment) Scot Simpson, governments between 2008 and 2017. the situation will be brought under good relationship,” she said. Statistics Andrew Bayly said that Tamaki MP Simon O’Connor (Customs, She is also proving to be a sensible and control very soon. We are also very Our guests and speakers National understands the importance Arts, Culture & Heritage and Associate practical Leader of the Opposition, not concerned and we feel for the Among our guests were Party of the Indian community from an Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs), too quick to condemn everything the families in India. Indeed, nobody Leader Judith Collins, Members of economic perspective in New Zealand. Botany MP Christopher Luxon (Local government does. Tony Bacon, M2M Consultant We will conduct at least three Indian Newslink Business Awards honour Excellence June McCabe, Director, Sustainable workshops to assist organisations to to the efforts of the entire ‘team of five has always been professional with the Prosperity understand the process of entering the million.’ highest level of integrity and standards Paul Gestro, ASB Consultant Awards and building a strategic plan We encourage you to enter these in the difficult process of selecting lead- John Holley, General Manager, O & for the future in their business. These Awards as it is a great opportunity ing companies for their achievements. SASIT Limited workshops continue to provide great for your entire team to celebrate your Our Judges have extensive experience Ann McKenzie, Consultant, Safe 365 value to the entire business community. Limited We will hold on November 29, 2021, Chip Dawson achievements and successes in 2021. in judging and evaluating top companies You have until September 15, 2021 to throughout New Zealand. Clinton Swan, Consultant, RegulAItion a spectacular Black Tie Gala Dinner Recognising Excellence and Awards Night in Auckland to elcome to the Indian complete your entry in the categories These Awards of Excellence build a closer that are suitable for your business. team within the organisation and create an The Indian Newslink Business Awards celebrate the winners in each category Newslink Business Awards 2021 have been designed to recognise with an outstanding selection of highly 2021. Extensive Categories opportunity to identify exceptional staff with We are very excited about the great talent within the companies for future Excellence in 18 categories including distinguished politicians and guests who This is our 13th year of individuals who display outstanding will applaud our finalists and winners. Wcelebrating Excellence in the New Zea- categories and focus of the Awards this leadership. year as we have expanded the topics We will have a number of exciting an- achievement in the fields of Entre- The Independent Panel of Judges is land South Asian and Fiji communities preneurship, Insurance, Accounting, looking forward to reviewing your busi- and 2021 will be a great year to share to include organisations that are doing nouncements throughout the entry period business in both India and Fiji as well so why not get your team together and enter and Mortgage Management. We have ness application as we start this exciting your success. identified an area of key concern for Indian Newslink Business Award 2021 It is our great pleasure to invite you to as other countries such as businesses the IBA Awards 2021? (registered in New Zealand) owned, Our Panel of Independent Judges all New Zealanders such as Ethics and season. join an outstanding group of businesses Social Responsibility as well as Health in achieving magnificent results in a operated, managed or franchised by Chip Dawson, Managing Director, Chip Dawson is the Chairman of the people from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri International Business Management Ltd and Safety. The increasing importance of time around the world characterised recognising women for their entrepre- Independent Panel of Judges of the Indian by lockdowns and falling economies, Lanka, and Nepal. (Chairman of the Panel) Newslink Indian Business Awards 2021. Robust Judging Process Nevil Gibson Consultant (Retired Edi- neurial excellence has encouraged us to He is the Chief Executive of International perpetrated by Covid-19. New Zealand create a special category since 2010. has been amazingly resultant thanks Our approach with the Panel of Judges tor-in-Chief), The National Business Review Management Limited based in Auckland. Nomination Process: 13th Annual Indian Newslink Direct by Entrants; Get into your First Home with as little as Nominations for Individual Categories (14 to 18) by companies and individuals. BUSINESS Nominations by corporates, banks and financial institutions and chartered accountants for deposit* AWARDS companies and individuals with information prescribed in the entry forms available on the Awards website 2021 (www.inliba.com). Completed entries must be 2021 sent by 6 pm on or before Take advantage of record-low interest rates Wednesday,
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