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He set the mood is critical to gain public support and with Prime Minister trol the context, as was the case with for the evening and contributed trust, as it is only through collective last year as Covid-19 threatened its the pandemic, you can always control immensely by creating a perfect flow. initiatives that any country over- comes the challenges it faces. Praneeta Kochhar Mahajan vicious spread), have made him a your behaviour and how you decide In his Welcome Address, Auckland household name and a ‘National to respond. While things around me Mayor acknowledged the In his ‘Reflections,’ India’s High he Eleventh Annual Indian Hero.’ were far from calm and peaceful, I country’s 75th Independence day Commissioner Muktesh Pardeshi Newslink Lecture with Dr Dr Bloomfield shared the lessons tried to make everyone who heard celebrations and admired 75 years complimented Dr Bloomfield on his Ashley Bloomfield held at that he learnt through the pandemic me feel calm,” he said and added that of unbroken democracy which is an ‘uplifting Lecture and for reliving Mahatma Gandhi Centre in and reminisced about life before Cov- many letters and emails from people, unparalleled achievement for any the triumphs which we as a nation TAuckland on Monday, August 16, id-19 and the events that followed the achieved through the pandemic. especially children, remarked about Nation. 2021 was an evening that had it all. It first positive case that was diagnosed his ‘calm and cool disposition’ while Social Cohesion Concluding Remarks was an evening with a perfect mix of on February 28, 2020. addressing the Nation every day. Diversity, Inclusion & Ethnic In his Concluding Remarks, elegance and intellect. eMental Health International The event was marked with impor- Collaborative and Health TRx Chief tant discussions and conversations Executive Professor Anil Thapliyal around Good Governance and how reflected the sentiment of the the Covid-19 pandemic brought to audience that the Lecture seemed ‘as light the need for an efficient and though Dr Bloomfield was talking to far-reaching response for effective each one of us individually.’ management. Praneeta Kochhar Mahajan is our occasional Columnist and Reporter. She A household Name attended the Indian Newslink Lecture The Lecture was a much-antici- 2021 to file this Report. pated event, with interest evinced She lives in Hamilton. by people across communities in Additional : On Page 3 Dr Ashley Bloomfield with , and other VIP guests at the Indian Newslink Lecture on August 16, 2021 families separated for the past 20 humankind has ever come across. months- with one person living in New Even affluent countries with superior Indian envoy calls for humane approach to migrants Zealand and their spouses, children healthcare infrastructure have found Venkat Raman and other immediate family members it extremely difficult to handle the leading anxious lives in India. smite of the virus. In India, the sheer ndia’s High Commissioner to “During these hard times, the High size of the population made it all the New Zealand Muktesh Pardeshi Commission has been at the forefront more difficult to tackle a pandemic has called on the New Zealand of looking after the welfare of the of the magnitude of Covid-19, which government to be more humane distressed citizens in New Zealand. spreads rapidly in densely populated Iand ensure the return of stranded Both countries and their people have places,” he said. migrant workers and their families stood together in solidarity. In our Massive Evacuation back in India. humanitarian endeavours, we have Mr Pardeshi said that India was one Speaking at the Eleventh Annual received support from all quarters- of the first countries to start a massive Indian Newslink Lecture with Di- from the as programme of evacuation on May 7, rector-General of Health Dr Ashely well as from the Indian community 2020 to bring back stranded Indians Bloomfield on Monday, August 16, organisations. I take this occasion to in various parts of the world. So far, 2021 at Mahatma Gandhi Centre in record my deepest appreciation to all,” more than 2.3 million Indians have Auckland, he said that Prime Minister he said. been evacuated in about 15,000 flights. 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As a result, lockdown on March 24, 2020 (i.e. on the Jubilee. output fell by a whopping 25% (year on eve of the new FY21 fiscal year), brought Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Effective measures to The North and South Blocks housing Ministries and Their joy will relegate, at least for combat Covid and rescue the economy (PMO Picture) Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi illuminated for the year) between April and June, the first economic activity to a halt, affecting a while, the agony of the Covid-19 75th Independence Day (Photo by Pallav Paliwal) quarter of the FY21 fiscal year. both production and consumption. As a pandemic that continues to grip most The informal sector, where a majority result, growth was negative in the first countries, and greet the people of the of India’s labour force is employed, has half of the fiscal year (April to September world’s largest democracy, for their been particularly affected. As in most 2020) and only modestly positive in the diligence, perseverance and steadfast countries, the pandemic has exacerbated second half. Over the entire FY21, India’s belief in freedom and liberty. vulnerabilities for traditionally excluded economy is estimated to have contracted Indians perhaps understand groups, such as youth, women, and by 8.5%. “ independence and appreciate its value migrants. In response to the Covid-19 shock, the The Women’s Wing of Bharatiya Janata Party at their The World Bank report said that real government and the Reserve Bank of better than anyone else in the world; for, ‘Tiranga Yatra’ ahead of the 75th Independence Day it was obtained after protracted struggle celebration in New Delhi on August 13, 2021 Mumbai, the Mega City and Commercial Capital GDP is estimated to have contracted by India took several monetary and fiscal and the right to express is constantly (Photo by Pallav Paliwal) (Lonely Planet 8.5% in FY21 overall, but it has become policy measures to support vulnerable practiced, even on empty stomach. “Congratulations! You richly deserved it.” persons infected by the virus and various positive again in the second half of firms and households, expand service Fighting forces of division We have always believed that to be social distancing measures. the year. As growth resumes, poverty delivery (with increased spending Such is the passion for individual an Indian is unique and to be a New Although large gatherings- the Kumbh reduction is expected to return to its on health and social protection) and liberty that for 74 years, the country and Zealander Indian is a privilege that is Mela, election rallies in several States pre-pandemic trajectory. cushion the impact of the crisis on its people have constantly battled forces accorded to a chosen few. and other undesirable movements- “The response of the government to the economy. Thanks in part to these of division and derision, intransigence World Bank on India worsened the prevalence and spread of the Covid-19 outbreak has been swift and proactive measures, the economy is and indifference and violence and The world economy has suffered the the pandemic, the country has shown its comprehensive. A national lockdown expected to rebound with a strong base vituperation. They have done so with adverse effects of Covid-19 and these remarkable trait of resilience. to contain the health emergency was effect materialising in FY22 and growth such scorn and contempt that people have pervaded economies, communities The World Bank acknowledged the complemented by a comprehensive is expected to stabilise at around 6% to from other parts of the world (including and societies. International economists steps taken by the Modi government policy package to mitigate the impact on 6.5% thereafter,” it said. those of Indian origin) are often baffled and planners believe that much of the including a strict 21 days nationwide the poorest households (through various Fostering NZ-India relations at the paradox and irony that form a world will traverse along negative areas lockdown, implementation of the social protection measures) as well as on Despite the existing and emerging part of the Indian psyche. of growth. provisions of the Disaster Management small and medium enterprises (through challenges, the Indian economy is the India has been a subject of debate and Against such odds, the Indian economy Act, 2005 and ramping up the health enhanced liquidity and financial fastest-growing in the world and is slated discussion since August 15, 1947 when will be a source of inspiration. infrastructure. support). to maintain momentum in the foresee- the country gained freedom, for good The World Bank, in its May 2021 “The real Gross Domestic Product “To build back better, it will be able future. The country is an attractive and not so good reasons, for better or Report admitted that the Indian economy (GDP) growth is projected to contract essential for India to stay focused on destination for investors, multinationals, worse and in good faith and mistaken was negatively impacted by an unprec- by 7.7% in 2020-21 as compared to a reducing inequality, even as it imple- manufacturers, retailers and tourists. It notion. edented health crisis in 2020-20221 with growth of 4.2% in 2019-20. GDP growth, ments growth-oriented reforms to get is also increasingly becoming a popular And in each of these debates and dis- the highly contagious Covid-19 spreading however, is expected to rebound strongly the economy back on track. The World country for higher education. cussions, the ‘Indian element’ would be across the country. in 2021-22 owing to the reform measures Bank is partnering with the government New Zealand and India have cordial invariably conspicuous by its absence. In response to the pandemic, the undertaken by the government,” it said. in this effort by helping strengthen political and bilateral relations and For, the Indian thought and action federal govaernment led by Narendra Reduction in poverty policies, institutions, and investments to there are immense opportunities for process is often an enigma to the outside Modi took several proactive preventive Since the 2000s, India has made re- create a better future for the country and businesses in both countries to engage world. and mitigating measures starting with markable progress in reducing absolute the people through green, resilient and in mutually rewarding relationships To a country of billion plus people, progressive tightening of international poverty. Between 2011 and 2015, more inclusive development,” the report said. and lift the level of two-way trade, the day on which their leaders brought travel, issue of advisories, setting up than 90 million people were lifted out of Economic Outlook investment, education, tourism and a political freedom from alien rule, we say, quarantine facilities, contact tracing of extreme poverty. After growing at very high rates for host of other activities. Greetings to the Indian community and getting a test if you’re sick, on Independence Day washing your hands regularly, and tracking your movements with the Events remind us of our Hundreds of people from across NZ Covid Tracer App. Remember Covid-19 status Auckland gathered to applaud that everyone is required to wear achievements by members of our a mask on public transport. Indian and South Asian commu- Another important means by nities and enjoy traditional and which you can keep yourself, your contemporary music, dance and family and your communities safe entertainment. is by getting a Covid-19 Vaccine Pandemic-affected countries when it is your turn. The Vaccine Phil Goff The event was a reminder of is safe, free for everyone one and how fortunate we are in New the best means of defence against ai Hind and best wishes for Zealand to have essentially a further outbreak of the virus. India’s Independence Day this eliminated Covid-19 within our As at the start of August, 2.1 year. borders. Sadly, the virus continues million vaccine doses have been J After celebrations were to spread rapidly in many interrupted last year because of the resurgence of Covid-19 and Auckland’s return to Level 3 lockdown, it will be good to once again join with Auckland’s Indian Winners and guests at the Seventh Annual Indian Newslink Sports, Community, Arts and Culture community to mark Awards 2021-symbolic of good public health and hygiene (Photo by Creative Eye Fotographics) this special occasion in 2021. Indian Independence Day is a time to remember and acknowledge those who led India to independence in the years leading up to 1947. Foremost among these leaders was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Guests at the Seventh Annual Indian Newslink Sports, Community, Arts and the man whose commitment not Culture Awards 2021 administered to New Zealanders, only to independence but also to other parts of the world, and our which is great progress but we non-violent activism, social justice thoughts are with those, including need to keep up the good work to and world peace continues to in India, Australia and Fiji, who ensure as many people as possible inspire us today. continue to be affected by the are vaccinated. Independence Day is also a pandemic. If you are aged 50 or over, or time to celebrate the contribution Our ability to live life largely you are in Groups 1, 2, or 3, you that our Indian community free from Covid-19 restrictions can book your Covid-19 vaccina- makes to the vibrancy, diversity and lockdowns relies heavily on tion now. Bookings for the rest of and success of our city. everyone continuing to follow New Zealand will open soon in age Members of the Indian com- health guidelines. We have seen bands, from oldest to youngest. If munity are achieving growing from recent outbreaks in New you are not eligible to book yet, success as entrepreneurs, South Wales and Victoria how you can register online so that you business leaders, sportspeople quickly the new delta variant of get a reminder when it is time to and community workers. the virus can spread if it is able to make an appointment. Some of these achievements take hold in the community. Visit www.covid19.govt.nz for were celebrated in early August Health and Hygiene more information and to book at the Seventh Annual Indian Please keep up with all the your vaccine. Newslink Sports, Community, Arts health and hygiene practices Phil Goff is Mayor of Auckland. He and Culture Awards Ceremony, learned over the past 18 months. writes a regular Column in which was a pleasure to attend. This includes staying home Indian Newslink. AUGUST 15, 2021 Homelink 3 Honesty and transparency raise public comfort at alert levels Dr Ashley Bloomfield speaks at Indian Newslink Lecture in Auckland of Ceremonies to a new level at this complimented Dr Bloomfield on his year’s Lecture. ‘uplifting Lecture and for reliving Phil Goff on Indian Independence the triumphs which we as a nation In his Welcome Address, Auckland achieved through the pandemic. Mayor Phil Goff acknowledged the Speaking about the efforts of the country’s 75th Independence day Indian government, he said that celebrations and admired 75 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi Praneeta Kochhar Mahajan of unbroken democracy which is initiated the ‘One Earth, One Health’ irector-General of Health Dr an unparallel achievement for any Mantra at the Summit of G7 Leaders Ashley Bloomfield has said Nation. on June 13, 2021. He said that India that the power of collective In his regular column (published has pledged to vaccinate the entire action is realised when on page 2 of this issue), he said that eligible population by the end of Dpeople understand the ‘why’ behind Independence Day is also a time to 2021 in its battle against Covid-19. what is being asked of them. celebrate the contribution that our Concluding Remarks: Professor He was speaking at the Eleventh Indian community makes to the Anil Thapliyal Annual Indian Newslink Lecture at vibrancy, diversity and success of In his Concluding Remarks, Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Auckland our city. eMental Health International on Monday, August 16, 2021 (Please Priyanca Radhakrishnan on Social Collaborative and Health TRx Chief read related story on Page One of this Cohesion Executive Professor Anil Thapliyal Dr Ashley Bloomfield at the Radhakrishna Temple in Mahatma Gandhi Complex with Roshni Kumar, Diversity, Inclusion & Ethnic reflected the sentiment of the issue). Manasa Sirigiri and Madhavi Priya Nyayapati Critical Factors communities Minister Priyanca audience that the Lecture seemed ‘as Dr Bloomfield highlighted in his Radhakrishnan, in her curtain-rais- though Dr Bloomfield was talking to Lecture how leading self, leading er, highlighted how Good Govern- each one of us individually.’ others and leading contextually are ance is critical to gain public support “Dr Bloomfield’s calmness and all equally critical. and trust, as it is only through ability to listen and relate was “When you cannot control the collective initiatives that any country commendable and a huge reason for context, as was the case with the overcomes the challenges it faces. the success of his endeavours. New pandemic, you can always control She outlined how, at the emer- Zealand has a wonderful democratic your behaviour and how you decide gence of Covid-19 last year, the gov- set-up wherein we could agree to to respond. While things around me ernment responded without delays disagree and still create a social were far from calm and peaceful, I to safeguard lives, livelihoods and structure which is no less than a tried to make everyone who heard maintained constant communication beautiful symphony where every me feel calm,” he said and added that with the community. instrument contributes its unique Dr Ashley Bloomfield with Vijay Singh, Chairman and many letters and emails from people, Dr Ashley Bloomfield with Priyanca Radhakrishnan at Ms Radhakrishnan also said that sound,” he said. the Indian Newslink Lecture 2021 Managing Director, Oaks Property at the especially children remarked about Indian Newslink Lecture 2021 social cohesion in New Zealand is About 400 people, including his ‘calm and cool disposition’ while and with a heightened sense of trust Botany (National Party) Christopher admired around the globe. “As we Members of Parliament, local addressing the Nation every day. and faith. We became more relatable Luxon was the Master of Ceremonies move forward towards opening and federal government officials, “Since we did not have all the as we knew that we were dealing at the Lecture. He set the mood our borders, pushing the economy corporate chiefs, businesspersons answers, my team and I came back with something unforeseen, together, for the evening and contributed forward and strengthen our country and ordinary New Zealand attended every day and told New Zealanders as a team,” Dr Bloomfield said. immensely by creating a perfect flow. internally, we need to work as a the Lecture. of things that were different. We Master of Ceremonies Christopher His well-considered comments team which is diverse and yet highly Praneeta Kochhar Mahajan is our occasional owned up when we felt that a differ- Luxon between speeches and superb han- cohesive and collaborative in spirit,” she said. Columnist and Reporter. She attended the ent approach was required, and we He admired our agility as a Nation dling of the Questions and Answers Indian Newslink Lecture 2021 to file this were honest when we did not have and our spirit to work together in Session are a tribute to his ability as a Reflections by Muktesh Pardeshi Report. She lives in Hamilton. all the answers. This was acknowl- each other’s interest. ‘People’s Person.’ In his ‘Reflections,’ India’s High Pictures by Narendra Bedekar, Creative edged by our people with kindness Member of Parliament from Mr Luxon lifted the role of Master Commissioner Muktesh Pardeshi Fotographics

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ment, the then Prime Minister Robert It deregulated and privatised the tel- build their own minicomputers and Muldoon introduced a price freeze, and ecommunication and electricity sector, microcomputers (Sharma 2015). put restrictions on wages and foreign established Crown Health Enterprises Acceleration under Rajiv Gandhi currency. Import tariffs continued and (CHE) and Regional Health Authorities When Rajiv Gandhi became prime subsidies were introduced to protect (RHA), slashed welfare payments, and minister in 1984, tech-friendly policies local agriculture. Resentment of the introduced user-pays in hospitals and further accelerated India’s transfor- State’s size and degree of control over schools. Social and economic reform mation into an IT superpower and Sunit Prakash and Lalita Kasanji people’s lives eventually created a mood in New Zealand was faster and more equipped its students and professionals Former New Zealand Prime Former Indian Prime for change. wide-ranging than almost anywhere else with internationally desirable technical Minister Robert Muldoon: Minister Rajiv Gandhi: Radical market reforms in the world. ndia is a global IT powerhouse, and Contentious Leadership Radical Economic skills. we know that its tech professionals Reforms The -led Labour The rise of IT in India His government established the have contributed to developed government took power following a Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Centre for Development of Telematics in nations since at least the 1970s. snap election in 1984 and profoundly Minister, created and nurtured institutes August 1984 to develop state-of-the-art INew Zealand too has been a transformed the country’s economic of national importance. Two of these, the technology and modernise the telecom- beneficiary of this immense talent, and landscape. The introduction of radical Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata munication network, reduced import from the development of its earliest market reforms and social policy were and Tata Institute of Fundamental Re- quotas, taxes and tariffs on computers systems and infrastructure, through dubbed ‘,’ after controver- search (TIFR) Mumbai, initiated India’s and networking equipment. to the current fibre rollout, Indian IT sial Finance Minister Roger Douglas. entry into the computational world. It was against this backdrop in the two professionals have played a significant Labour’s introduction of the In 1956, ISI became the first organi- countries that Indian IT professionals role. State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Act sation in India to acquire a computer, arrived in New Zealand, with the skills, Our investigations revealed very (1986) overhauled New Zealand’s followed by TIFR in 1964, and then the knowledge and experience ready to help little by way of documentation or state sector. Government departments Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) shape its tectonic restructure. acknowledge¬ment and the purpose of were corporatised and restructured to Kanpur in 1965. We surveyed the earliest arriving this chapter is to tell their stories and become efficient and profitable. The The private sector was also becoming and most senior Indian IT professionals correct this omission in a small way. New Zealand Post Office, a prime target aware of the new opportunities offered we could find, namely, Raghavan Vinji- Drawing on conversations with vegetable businesses (Kasanji 1982). of these reforms, was replaced by three by computing and software and moore, Partha Sarathy, Sudhir Motwani, twelve of the earliest IT professionals The macroeconomic situation in SOEs — New Zealand Post, Telecom and recognising its need to centralise data Ajay Dubey, Lalit Mohan, Raghu Raman, who arrived from India in the 1980s New Zealand at the arrival of the initial PostBank. The latter two eventually processing for their various companies, Karun Shenoy, Sunil Mirchandani, Vinny and early 1990s, we showcase their cohort of Indian IT professionals were sold to the private sector. Tatas set up Tata Consultancy Service Venkatesh, Michael Konnoth, Sunit contribution, highlight seven common To understand the contribution Indian The GST regime (TCS) in 1968 with its first three comput- Prakash and Vikas Gupta. Many of them themes, make two key recommenda- IT professionals made, it is critical to The government abolished many ers. In 1971, Delhi Cotton Mills (DCM) studied or worked at the institutions or tions to benefit New Zealand further, understand what New Zealand was economic controls, removed farm sub- began a new division to capitalise on organisations listed earlier (ISI, IIT, VJTI, and identify several areas to build on going through at the time. sidies, radically reformed the centrally these emerging opportunities. TCS and DCM, among many others). these stories. State of New Zealand organised welfare system and in 1986 IBM had already established a We surmise that there is probably less Early migrants from India New Zealand had lost its guaranteed introduced the Goods and Service Tax presence in India, and by the time of its than two degrees of separation between Economic changes, driven by the export market when Britain joined the (GST). As the state sector shrank, unem- exit in 1977, India’s first generation of global captains of the tech industry in British presence in India in the 1800s European Economic Union in 1973. The ployment rose, the stock market crashed programmers and computer engineers the US and their cohort in New Zealand, forced men to seek better prospects. oil crisis also began, and welfare costs in 1987 though the Labour government had arrived. which must be an opportunity in its own Indian seafarers who came to New doubled on account of the introduction continued its free-market policies. The As computer networking became right, and underscores the quality of Zealand returned home with news of of Domestic Purposes Benefit (1973), pace of reforms was unsustainable, increasingly necessary, the first Wide talent and skills gained by New Zealand. opportunities in the country and the Accident Compensation Commission and David Lange resigned in 1989. The Area Network was set up, linking com- (1974), and revision of the National National Party came to power in 1990, puters at TIFR and VJTI (Victoria Jubilee Sunit Prakash is a -based IT first migrants started arriving. Starting professional, who coaches, guides and as scrub cutters, roadbuilders and Superannuation scheme (1977). inheriting a very different New Zealand. Technical Institute) Mumbai in 1977. mentors skilled migrants. Lalita Kasanji, farm labourers, with sheer hard work, In 1975, the National Party came to In 1991, National’s Finance Minister In South India, Western India Palm a born Wellingtonian, played a key role in enterprise and community assistance, power. To keep the economy afloat and Ruth Richardson presented the ‘Mother Refined Oil (Wipro) Limited seized the establishing the Ethnic Affairs Service in the they soon started their own fruit and combat rising inflation and unemploy- of all Budgets.’ opportunity created by IBM’s exit to early 1990s.

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by a tiger and then, her son. The litmus test of behaviour Asked by Confucius why she remained living on a mountain surrounded by deadly tigers, she as a global trader answers simply: “Because here, the actions of what appears to be there is no tyrannical rule.” an increasingly expansionist or To date, the current hard-line Communist Party. Not government has been walking speaking out will also have costs. the tightrope with but the Julian Wood We are in danger of being seen risks of falling off is building. In as wanting to have our cake and ince the 1990s, New the clearest signal to date, they eat it too by our traditional allies, Zealand has pivoted our have openly encouraged our and face a potential trade squeeze major exporting efforts exporters to diversify, trying to from them. toward China, and we offset the trade-offs before our Shave seen significant financial Tensions are not new relationship with China reaches It is also important to acknowl- benefits from what became a an inflection point. This is a edge that the current tensions free trade relationship. prudent strategy and a warning between trade and freedom are As pointed out in media last that exporters should heed. not a unique or new situation. week, the trading relationship Expediting new relationships In our recent past, New Zealand has been so successful that The government needs to play exporters had the potential to China now accounts for around its part in expediting new trade suffer greatly at the hands of the 30% of all our exports. relationships with parts of the Persuading factors A part of our early willingness to grow trade with China was simple self-interest and the need for diversification after the loss of open British markets. We were also persuaded by the pop- ular global narrative that when once-closed countries opened up to trade, the burgeoning middle classes that benefited from the exchange would rise up and demand their leaders open up politically-free trade bringing about even more freedom. Delicate relations: Jacinda Ardern with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in 2019 (Pool Picture) It is time that we acknowl- EU following our calls to retain world with whom we do not edged this theory was naive certain French citizens following trade currently in high volumes. at best, and that our trading the bombing of the Rainbow The problem that we face is relationship with China makes Warrior. that this relationship building it costly to engage in honest A similar choice was faced does not come quickly, and for foreign policy. in a Confucian proverb by a now, the short-term gains from As a small exporting lamenting widow on Mount Tai. trade with China remain high. nation, the simple truth is this She was asked by Confucius why However, now more than ever, relationship will sour and we she was weeping so bitterly. She how we behave internationally will take a financial hit should explained that her father-in-law is a litmus test of what we truly we stand up for some of the had been killed by a tiger, value. democratic freedoms we take then some time afterward her Julian Wood is a Senior Researcher for granted or speak out against husband had also been killed at Maxim Institute, Auckland.

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There are will augment human health and certain instances when iron is promote social and community restricted calorie diets to lose of the total iron content is haem particularly important. People wellness. weight in Western countries. iron and 60% is non-haem iron. who have higher iron needs Titled, ‘Wahine’ (meaning There are two types of iron Haem iron has higher absorp- include Infants, children and woman in Maori),’ and ‘Iron in food: Haem and Non-Haem tion rates (around 10-25%). teenagers because they are Shakti Plus,’ the event will Iron (aka Heme And Non-Heme Plant foods contain only non- growing rapidly. be launched at a special pro- iron). In animal products, 40% haem iron and its absorption gramme scheduled to be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 11 Book cites Indian IT contribution Prakash coaches, guides and am to 2 pm at the newly opened mentors skilled migrants. The ‘Chinmaya Wellness Centre’ to New Zealand at $350 million story of Indian IT professionals located at 63 McKenzie Road, outside India is close to his heart and hence this project. Mangere Bridge, Auckland. Staff Reporter A postgraduate in Business Among the organisations T professions of Indian origin Administration (MBA) from promoting awareness on Iron contributed more than $350 (NMIMS, Bombay University), he Deficiency are New Zealand million to the New Zealand is a member of IT Professionals Blood, New Zealand Nutrition economy in 2020, according NZ, and a Chartered IT Profes- Foundation, Nutrition Society Ito a new book published in sional. of New Zealand, Dietitians New spread of the pandemic. improve their dietary intake, con- Wellington last fortnight. About Lalita Kasanji Zealand, Massey University, Toi Mallika Janakiraman, a Nutri- sume iron fortified food, or take Titled ‘From Yesterday to To- Author Sunit Prakash and Lalita Kasanji completed her Tangata, The Asian Network tionist and Founder of Wahine iron supplements regularly, they morrow: 60 Years of Tech in New Lalita Kasanji (Photo Supplied) Masters in Sociology (MA) from Inc, Sprout, The New Zealand and a member of ATA said that will be found iron deficient. Iron Zealand,’ the Book, written by tributions of 12 of the earliest Victoria University of Welling- Institute of Food Science and one in 14 women in New Zealand Deficiency has a high economic Sunit Prakash, and Lalita Kasanji, IT professionals who arrived in ton, examining the settlement Technology, SportsLab, Wahine, suffer from Iron Deficiency, cost by adding to the burden on commemorates 60 years of IT New Zealand in the 1980s and of the Gujarati community in vegetables.co.nz, NZ Venison, while in India, the occurrence is health system, affecting learning Professionals in New Zealand. 1990s. Wellington and its integration NZ Pork and Beef + Lamb New very high- affecting one in two in school and reducing adult “India is a global IT power- “There is very little into New Zealand society. She Zealand. women. productivity,” it said. house and we know that its tech information about them and played a key role in establishing professionals have contributed they are not mentioned during Those interested can follow “The need to increase aware- Global problem the Ethnic Affairs Service in the to developed nations since at conversations and in writings,” this link to register: https://www. ness therefore acquires greater The World Bank, World Health early 1990s. least the 1970s. New Zealand they said. Ms Kasanji has produced ironweek.co.nz/iron-quiz importance among the members Organisation and Harvard too has been a beneficiary of About Sunit Prakash publications on the Indian com- Adult Nutrition Survey of the Indian community in New University have listed Iron this immense talent, and from Sunit Prakash is a Wellington munity in New Zealand and on ATA President Vai Ravindran Zealand. Wahine is a month-long Deficiency Anaemia as the the development of its earliest based IT professional and has other ethnic communities while said that the forthcoming programme with a series of most expensive disease except systems and infrastructure, followed the contribution of at the Ethnic Affairs Service. event will help members of events including interactive . through to the current fibre the Indian diaspora and their ‘From Yesterday to Tomorrow: the Association understand the sessions, competitions and en- But the Report said that Iron rollout, Indian IT professionals successes in IT globally, notably 60 Years of Tech in New Zealand’ importance of nutrition and the gagements involving our women. Deficiency Anaemia can be have played a significant role,” in the Silicon Valley and in has been edited by Victoria Uni- need to follow a balanced diet. Wahine is being held under the prevented at low cost. they said. Australia. A published author versity of Wellington Associate “The New Zealand Adult ATA banner,” she said. “Economic analysis supports The book showcases the con- (Strategic Lean Service), Mr Professor Dr Janet Toland. Nutrition Survey revealed that Harmful effects of Iron the political commitment made Iron Deficiency has more than Deficiency by the Heads of States at the doubled in the past 12 years, However, the importance World Summit for Children in with low iron levels evident in of increasing awareness on 1990 and at the International one in 14 adult women over 15 the harmful effects of Iron Conference on Nutrition in Rome years old. Further, eight out of Deficiency and the damage it can in 1992 in which there was a 10 toddlers are not meeting the cause to public health cannot be consensus to implement national recommended daily intake of over-emphasised. actions to reduce micronutrient dietary iron and 14% of children World Iron Awareness Week deficiencies. 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government spending, personal remittances – which are expected Fiscal policy shifts pose challenges and difficult choices to surpass F$700 million in 2021 – should play a key role in boosting ment support? consumer domestic demand and Tools such as unemployment economic activity. benefits are not only about The ultimate impact of the macroeconomic stabilisation to budget depends on the realisation stimulate an ailing economy but of expected incomes and also about mitigating the impact adherence to meeting expenditure Neelesh Gounder of the crisis on vulnerable commitments. If incomes are not fully realised, he task that the Fiji government has faced since the onset of households. Excluding house- holds based on conditionality continuation of expenditure the Covid-19 crisis has been challenging, involving difficult Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama with Attorney-General and Minister for commitments will depend on the Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Parliament Speaker Ratu Epeli Nailatikau at will not help. choices and adjustments. government’s ability to access Despite rising case numbers and deaths, there is an the Budget 2021 Announcement (Fiji Government Photo) Nonetheless, unemployment of suppression strategies forcing additional financing (and aid in Tobvious tension between protecting health in the short term and economic impact of Covid-19. support should continue health authorities to fall back to cash). Otherwise, there will be a keeping non-essential businesses closed for a prolonged period. In addition to the regular beyond January 2022 and up mitigation. need to reorganise and retract The government has opted for a softer lockdown – a relaxation budgetary provision for the Social until the economy reaches Budget forecasts Pension Scheme and Poverty pre-Covid-19 real GDP. This is expenditure commitments – The 2021-2022 budget, Benefit Scheme, existing water because employment is expect- especially if domestic economic delivered on July 16, 2021 against and electricity subsidy quotas ed to recover more slowly than conditions worsen as COVID-19 this backdrop of rising Covid-19 have been increased. production after a downturn infections continue to rise. infections, is the third national F$200 million has been allo- and social protection will be Need for revision Dr Anae If the current measures to budget by the government since cated as unemployment support required to support households. April 2020. for workers from formal and Revenue expectations contain and mitigate the spread Neru Leavasa The budget is based on a total informal sectors. However, the On the revenue side of the of the disease do not lead to revenue forecast of F$2.08 billion conditions attached to the unem- budget, the total forecast hinges reduced infection and contagion, and an expenditure commitment ployment support payment raises on the expected sale of govern- there would be a need for a MP for Takanini of F$3.69 billion. After borrowing questions about the intention and ment assets (F$150 million), revised budget sooner than later. to finance the shortfall of F$1.6 expected impact of the scheme on receiving foreign aid in cash, Beyond the budget, and more If you require advocacy, billion and debt repayment of vulnerable households. and economic activity driven by consequential, will be the deaths information or support F$367.8 million, government debt Inconsiderate policy tourism (with borders reopen- and illness from Covid- 19 as well stock is estimated to reach around First, the government has ing in the first half of 2022 and as the collateral damage to our please contact me F$9 billion by July 2022. This extended its controversial ‘no with this the assumption of at families due to a protracted delay would equate to almost 92% of jab no job’ policy to ‘no jab no least 150,000 arrivals). in eliminating the virus from the Takanini Office GDP. Total debt servicing (interest unemployment support.’ This In the 2020-2021 budget, the community. [email protected] plus principal payments) for approach is neither inclusive nor government received around Given the current fiscal path, 0800 997 527 2021-2022 will be F$757.8 million considerate. It is coercive and F$250 million aid in cash even as the worse effects of the pandemic recede, fiscal challenges 317 Great South Road, or 36% of total revenue or 20% biased. Why should children in towards budget support from of total expenditure. As expected, poor households be deprived if Australia, New Zealand and will remain significant. The path Takanini 2112 the debt burden continues to be parents choose not to take the other development partners. towards short-to-medium-term /DrAnaeNeruLeavasa exacerbated. vaccination? Second, formal This accounted for almost 12% recovery will depend on more Focus on Social Protection sector unemployed workers who of total government revenue than just domestic policies and On the expenditure front, the have sufficient funds in their Fiji and played an important part external environment – work will budget has a strong focus on social National Provident Fund (FNPF) in reducing the net deficit for be needed to rebuild business, protection; this is appropriate and ‘general account’ do not qualify. 2020-2021. investor and political confidence. Dr Neelesh Gounder teaches at the necessary since the government’s Why should unemployed workers The risks from the School of Economics, University of the Authorised by Dr Anae Neru Leavasa MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington response to households so far who have sufficient funds in their pandemic remain high, adding South Pacific in Suva, Fiji. The above has been inadequate given the retirement fund be left out of the to the uncertainty of economic article appeared in the Development magnitude and duration of the government funded unemploy- recovery in 2022. Apart from Policy Centre, Australia.

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Historic relationship Ministers welcome opening of New Zealand Mission in Colombo He also recalled the history of Staff Reporter in realms as varied as the strategic, to US$72 billion, of which US$41 close bilateral relations between Sri economic, educational, cultural, billion came from the United States. Lanka and New Zealand and the visit oreign Ministers of New sporting and people-to-people,” she Large potential to Sri Lanka of New Zealand Prime Zealand and Sri Lanka Nanaia said. Ms Mahuta said that there is still a Minister during the Mahuta and Dinesh Guna- The Colombo Plan is a regional or- lot of potential to realise in the two- tenure of Minister’s Gunawardena’s wardena have welcomed the ganisation of 27 countries designed way relationship, and that the new late father Philip Gunawardena as Fopening of the New Zealand High to strengthen economic and social High Commission will help promote Minister of Agriculture and Food Commission in Colombo last week. development of member countries better relations. in 1958. Prime Minister Nash’s visit The Ministers, who met virtually Foreign Ministers in the Asia-Pacific region. It was Mr Gunawardena said that the featured the opening of the National on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, (New Zealand) and Dinesh Gunawardena established by Britain in Colombo, opening of the High Commission is a Milk Board and the Dental Training (Sri Lanka) (Photo Courtesy: Times of Georgia described the opening of the High Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1950. timely move since the two countries Institute funded by the New Zealand Commission as a major milestone in landers and Sri Lankans have been The Columbo Plan was mooted work together in a geo-strategically Government under the Colombo bilateral relationship between the good friends for over 70 years and by Indian diplomat, statesman, pro- more complex region. Plan. two countries. that New Zealand had committed to fessor, Newspaper Editor, Kavalam He said that he was confident that Ms Mahuta and Gunawardena also They said that New Zealand’s the Colombo Plan in 1950. Madhava Panikkar popularly known it would contribute to the advance- discussed the ASEAN Regional Forum diplomatic presence in Sri Lanka “Sri Lanka and New Zealand as Sardar K M Panikkar to promote ment of bilateral trade and promote (ARF) Foreign Ministers Meeting held is a further affirmation of the sig- have a lot in common, as diverse, economic and social development in investments. on Friday August 6, 2021. nificance of the steadily expanding island nations making our way in the Asia-Pacific region. “Sri Lanka stands for and The New Zealand High Commis- bilateral engagement in recent a complex geostrategic world. The The primary focus of the work of encourages safe, orderly and regular sion in Colombo is due to open on times. opening of our High Commission in Columbo Plan is on the development migration, and welcomes potential Tuesday, August 10, 2021. An official The Colombo Plan Colombo is a signal of New Zealand’s of human resources in the region. investors and tourists from New opening ceremony will take place in Ms Mahuta said that New Zea- long-term commitment to Sri Lanka, Aid to education 1950 to 1983 came Zealand,” Mr Gunawardena said. due course.

hatred. Unfortunately, the proposals would apply to and which specific Clear rules required for hate speech certainty do not offer how guidance for how kinds of speech would be outlawed. athletes compete with confidence, “hatred” will be defined, with only Judges should be applying the law, knowing there are well-defined the promise of another “consulta- not defining it after the fact. judging criteria and a jury of inde- tion” for exact wording. No international evidence. pendent judges who tend to come to If the definition of hatred remains On top of this, there is just no similar decisions. vague, there will be a chilling effect international evidence that these Kieran Madden What is important is that the rules on free expression. Ordinary people laws would do what the Govern- are clear—that the athletes know will not know whether their genu- ment is hoping. The only thing these magine an Olympic sport where what they are and are not allowed to inely held but potentially offensive proposals guarantee, unfortunately, the rules were so vague that the do—that they have certainty. Good views will be considered criminal. is a reduction in our freedom of athletes are not sure of what seem fair, like the modern pentath- laws are the same, and as we argue There’s also a chance the definition expression. This is why most people might disqualify them. lete who was randomly assigned a in our submission, these proposals of hatred will be defined down, like polled are against it, including IOur research into the govern- horse that refused to jump for an from the Government fail because the Canadian courts have done, to vociferous opposition from the left. ment’s proposed hate speech laws earlier competitor. Or harsh. while well-intentioned, they are something like “looking down on or A more socially cohesive New showed that the proposals are a bit Watching one of the finalists in vague, likely to be ineffective and treating as inferior.” Zealand where people feel safe like this, they just don’t provide the the 100-metre sprint final jumping insufficiently grounded in evidence. No comparative international and that they belong is really certainty needed to be effective. the gun and getting instantly Ambiguous Bill government has managed to land important. The goal is good, but There are not just shiny medals disqualified was gutting. But the ath- As it stands, the proposal replaces a satisfactory definition written these hate speech proposals are at stake, some of the fundamental letes know the terms of engagement words like hostility, ill-will, contempt in legislation; what makes this not. These rules aren’t just or sport, rights of our free, democratic society before they get to the competition. and ridicule with “hatred.” This Government think they can? When and we must strongly oppose these are on the line. Even in sports with more would limit the offence to the most asked by the media, neither the proposals. Sports and Rules subjective elements like rhythmic extreme instances—which is good— Minister of Justice nor the Prime Kieran Madden is Research Manager at Sometimes sporting rules don’t gymnastics and equestrian dressage, by insinuating a strict definition of Minister could answer who the law Maxim Institute, Auckland.

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National think up alternatives to the Collins acknowledged the scale inspires the world policies of the Labour government of the undertaking. “The National at the Party Conference held from National Party Leader at the Party has an ambitious vision for o millions of people of India, responding to my August 6 to August 8, 2021. Annual Conference on August 6, 2021 New Zealand in which every Kiwi around the world, question during an interview The National Party wants to start (Getty Images) has every opportunity to get ahead. India is an enigma, in the 1960s: “India is not a seven debates, in four phases, over This process will provide us with the born out of paradox. poor country; it is a country two years to prepare itself for an ‘eas- roadmap for how to get there. We TIndia is perceived as a land of the poor.” ily winnable’ 2023 general election have a lot of hard work ahead of us, of plenty, rich in natural and He of course meant that - but climate change, the border, the but the National caucus is energised human resources, a country there was a need to change environment, rural issues, the Treaty and determined to be fighting fit in of entrepreneurs who are in public perception of social of Waitangi and race relations do not 2023.” at the forefront of takeover and community responsibil- appear to be among them. Slide in Opinion Polls bids of multinationals, a ity and raise standards in all The Seven Fixes She declared the 2023 election nation that has contributed walks of life. Leader Judith Collins outlined the easily winnable, claiming that La- to the progress of science But none of the above “seven fixes” during her keynote bour had repeatedly failed to deliver and technology in the US and would set aside the immense speech to the Party’s annual confer- National’s 33-member Caucus with on its promises and its 9.7% fall in Europe and a society of peo- progress that India has made ence in Auckland. “Today we start the officials and supporters party vote in the latest -Reid ple who have demonstrated since it became an independ- debate...” she said of each of these debate where she mentioned reducing Research poll was the single biggest the ability to preserve and ent country on August 15, policy areas, and the video playing transport emissions. Even then, drop that she could remember. promote democracy through 1947, and a Republic less than behind her cut away from her face to however, she railed against Labour’s She did not mention other results, their 74 years of political three years later (on January the bold Demand the Debate slogan cutting road-building. “In a world or the answers to other questions in independence. 26) in 1950. introduced just weeks ago. where cars are set to be low and zero the Newshub poll - but Newshub did India is also perceived as a Marching towards its cho- It was a long and prosaic list emissions, it doesn’t make sense that within hours of her speech, revealing nation at crossroads, facing sen destiny, India disparately of unsurprising ambitions - “you we need to stop using cars.” that of National Party voters, 47.9% the challenge of lifting the lot needs its sons and daughters deserve to be safe in your home and Collins talked of National’s high- say that Collins should be replaced of its millions of people living to promote the ideals of their community,” “we will strive to lift in- lighting of the He Puapua report, a as leader and just 35.6% say no. A below the poverty line, rais- forefathers, freedom fighters comes and reduce the cost of living,” draft document from a working group further 19.5% of National voters ing levels of literacy, fulfilling and leaders to make it even a “how do we get Kiwis home safely outlining possible ways New Zealand didn’t know. National had risen to its responsibility of finding greater nation. The country and quickly at night?” - and delivered could implement the UN Declaration just 29% in the poll, still dire for a jobs for the unemployed, im- needs men and women who methodically to the partisan warmth on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, party of its history and scale and proving its appalling state of would not just do lip service of a party conference crowd. but there was no call for further de- Collins had fallen behind Act Leader infrastructure and ordering but contribute towards its Collins acknowledged the policy bate on race and the treaty. It could be David Seymour in the preferred progress and prosperity to its continued progress and debate process had been started by that National is happy with its stance Prime Minister stakes. billion-plus people. prosperity. former MP Nick Smith, who exited on any moves to co-governance with She says it isn’t so, but it has to be Self-styled patriots here Hours before the dawn of Parliament after learning a potential- Māori and doesn’t need to hear from wondered if Collins’ confidence has and everywhere else would independence, Pandit Jawa- ly negative media story about him experts, key sectors or the public. taken a knock. scoff at us and project the harlal Nehru (later to become was looming. “I want to thank Nick Judith Collins received a warm, Afterwards, she told media she ‘Shining India’ and say how the first Prime Minister of for his work.” if not enthusiastic response from would not be challenged before the multinationals are rushing independent India) made his The self-challenge the conference delegates, and the 2023 election. to establish their presence in famous ‘Tryst with Destiny’ Opposition parties need to be customary standing ovation at the end “No, I won’t be rolled, I am going the world’s largest democracy speech at the Constituent seekers of ideas and solutions, so to of her speech. to go into the next election and I and how India leads the Assembly of India in New declare two years out that National No explicit debates were fore- am going to win it, I am absolutely, world. Delhi. would challenge itself on incomes shadowed on tax, or welfare, which totally, focused on it, as sure as I am Honest introspection “Long years ago, we made policy, law and order, education, usually feature high on a National as the sun comes up every day.” But no nation can improve a tryst with destiny and now health and mental health, technology, manifesto. The promised debate on Yet her presentation was Collins unless its people, no less the time comes when we transport, and the costs of house lifting incomes would usually address playing it pretty safe. She read and journalists and analysts, shall redeem our pledge, not building should signal a willingness such issues, but Collins did not point swivelled from autocue panel to pan- subject themselves to honest wholly or in full measure, to change its status quo. to them as focal points. el adequately but there was little fire, introspection. In such a but very substantially. At The conference initiative would Environment for business growth not a lot of inspiration and, beyond a mood, we would discern the the stroke of midnight hour, see each of the seven areas taken out “We must create an environment poke or two at Labour and the gangs, difference between what when the world sleeps, for debate with four groups - first where business succeeds, where we not even the attempts at humour she has been achieved and what India will awake to life and experts, then key sectors, then raise productivity by producing goods might once have delivered. could have been achieved; freedom. National Party members and finally and services of higher value, where During the speech, as she delivered and the level of performance “A moment comes, which the public. there is less government interference, lines that were designed for a crowd against the potential. comes but rarely in history If that sounds long-winded (and it fewer costly regulations and where response, there would be a flicker of Don’t get us wrong. We when we step out from the did take Collins 37 minutes to outline, business can pay higher wages uncertainty in Collins’ eyes until the are not judgmental or cynics old to the new when an age in a speech scheduled for just 20 because they earn more not because validation of a clap or laugh. who decry reality. True, there ends, and when the soul of a minutes) National can at least argue people work longer. Today we start “Labour cannot use its majority is poverty, disorderliness, nation, long suppressed, finds that it is doing the policy leg-work the debate on ‘How do we lift incomes to do whatever it wants,” she said, illiteracy and all the ailments utterance. now, in advance of a possible return so New Zealanders can raise a family twice. of society in every country of “It is fitting that at this to government rather than mimick- and get ahead?,” she said. Well, it can, because it won almost the world, including the US solemn moment, we take the ing Labour’s first-term approach of The emphasis in the speech and exactly twice the party vote in 2020 and even the oil-rich Arab pledge of dedication to the setting up numerous working groups at the conference on mental health as National under her leadership, countries. We believe that In- service of India and the still and task forces while in power. shows National thinks this is an area allowing it to govern alone. dia can reach greater heights larger cause of humanity.” Oddly, the debate on the Covid-19 of weakness for the government. And while National goes through of prosperity if its people India’s tryst with destiny response, the border and reopening Collins pushed it hard: ”The mental the motions of demanding and now would be self-critical and has inspired the world. the country seems to have been health system has got worse over the having these seven broad debates seek solutions to a myriad of It should inspire the levered into the overall examination last four years as the wait gets longer. with the country and itself, Labour problems that confront the Diaspora as well. of health and mental health. Families are in despair. could move ahead of that process nation today. Relations with New Zealand The vaccination programme was “In government, mental health and amend and implement changes Proactive elite For all the rhetoric uttered a shambles, the National leader will be a key priority for National. in its most politically vulnerable Its intelligentsia should by political leaders, econo- said, and Labour had to “vaccinate, New Zealanders will no longer bear areas. become more proactive and mists and businesspersons, vaccinate, vaccinate.” But her focus this burden alone. We will have the The Party President Peter Good- lend their calibre to cleanse India’s relations with New in health was on planned reforms first Minister for Mental Health and fellow, who led the organisation to the polity and society of Zealand have remained at a to DHBs and the bureaucracy and Suicide Prevention reporting directly victory in two elections and to defeat corruption that is eating into mundane level – almost static improving mental health responses. to the Prime Minister.” in the next two, was re-elected to the the vitals of political and over the past ten years or so; Health is more than Covid Tackling Mental Health role by the board, which had three other institutions, participate there have been high-level “Health is more than just Covid.” The current mental health and new members selected by conference in lifting literacy standards ministerial visits from either But the health system has already suicide spokesperson, Matt Doocey, delegates. As a result, former Speak- and foster progress. side to either country but been debated, by experts and the led a conference session on the topic, er Sir David Carter, who had been I remember the comments none of these has produced sector at great length and depth by focusing on rural mental health and tipped as a potential replacement for of the late V K Krishna Me- any tangible results. the Heather Simpson-led Health and access to timely services. He accused Goodfellow, promptly resigned from non, one of the greatest sons Disability Review. Labour’s reform, Labour of ‘weaponising’ the rate of the board altogether, despite having going beyond that review, is one suicides when it had been in opposi- been voted on as a director just nine National would stop, other than tion, making politics out of tragedy. months ago. 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Dr Pushpa Wood free online course, ‘Making your money 2021. digitally will hear from over 30 subject Other key supporters confirmed The call comes as Medsafe has hink you know all about work for you,’ to all students enrolled in experts. Speakers include international include Gold Sponsor Eqalis and Bronze Massey University programmes. issued the local industry’s first GMP and local scientists, medical experts, Sponsor Puro, both local medicinal AfterPay? (Good Manufacturing Practice) clinicians, entrepreneurs, investors and cannabis businesses. Organisers say How about your credit card licence to manufacture medicines policymakers,” she said. that other sponsorship, exhibition and from your debit card? to Helius Therapeutics. With other TIt is these sorts of questions, and Medcan’s full two-day programme has networking packages are also available. local companies also set for GMP Cer- now been released and registrations are Challenges and opportunities more, that the Massey Financial Educa- tification, Kiwi patients can expect open, with early-bird discounts applying With last year’s inaugural Medcan tion and Research (Fin-Ed) Centre wants high-quality and more affordable until August 31, 2021. The Summit has 2020 a sell-out success, New Zealand’s high school students to answer to help New Zealand medicinal cannabis designed a specific stream for healthcare only Medicinal Cannabis Summit will gauge the financial literacy of the youth products by the end of this year. professionals. comprehensively explore a wide array of New Zealand. About the Summit Strong endorsements of local and global opportunities and That’s why, we are launching the ‘Test Medcan Summit 2021 is organised The one-day healthcare professional challenges. your Financial Pulse’ Survey, which by NZTech and BioTech NZ, a not for Forum will see experts present on the “More than $100 million has been in- aims to gather insights as well as raise profit, membership-funded organisa- Endocannabinoid system, clinical data, vested so far in New Zealand’s medicinal awareness of key aspects of money Image from Massey News tion with the goal of maximising New applications and prescribing medicinal cannabis industry. It has been a long and management. The Fin-Ed Centre plans to provide a Zealand’s Bioscience and Technology cannabis in medical practice. tough road, but delivery of high-quality The Survey is being launched as a similar free course for high school stu- capability to create a strong New “We are keen for more GPS to cost-effective local products is now part of ‘Money Week.’ dents nationwide, and they’re currently Zealand bioeconomy. attend, given that they are critical to imminent. There is huge anticipation The Survey has been designed to exploring sponsorship/collaboration BioTech NZ is a part of the New patient access. Further, the educational from patients, and rest assured our assess a person’s capacity to manage opportunities for the course. Zealand tech alliance. components of Medcan 2021 have been local industry cannot wait to deliver. finances and should highlight which The Massey Fin-Ed Centre works to Focused on ‘A New Frontier of endorsed by the Pharmaceutical Society Everyone is well and truly up for it,” Dr areas are flourishing and the areas in help New Zealanders become more Care’, the well-timed Medcan 2021 of New Zealand; and endorsement from Champion said. which a person may need assistance. financially savvy by improving their Summit will connect Medicine, RNZCGP is currently under submission,” She said that industry experts will We want to be financially capable to knowledge, attitudes and behaviour Science, Industry and Technology. It Dr Champion said. present the latest scientific findings be something that our youth aspire to towards money. will take place at Auckland’s Cordis Medcan’s Foundation Sponsor, Helius and breakthrough technologies. Culti- and taking our Survey will highlight to The Centre is globally unique for the Hotel on October 12 and October 13, Therapeutics, said that a dedicated vation, manufacturing, New Zealand them the areas of money management breadth of its work around financial 2021. forum for healthcare professionals is regulations, export, clinical trials, and in which perhaps they are not very capability, covering education, research Dr Zahra Champion, Executive timely, given that local products will investment will be well canvased. capable. and consultancy. It undertakes research Director Of BioTech NZ and Medcan start to become available in the coming “The invaluable insights gained at The survey covers topics including and evaluation programmes as well Summit 2021 Organiser, has called months. Medcan 2021 will help local companies spending, credit, debt, saving and as run courses and professional devel- on patients who are using or interest- Helius Therapeutics Chief Executive accelerate their path to market. investing. opment programmes for both groups ed in Medical Cannabis to encourage Carmen Doran said that Medcan 2021 Education, innovation and collaboration The information gathered from the and individuals in personal financial their doctor or pharmacist to attend is a big drawcard for more GPS and are key to the success of New Zealand’s Survey will help the Fin-Ed Centre in management. the Summit. pharmacists to attend. newest and most exciting industry,” Dr future endeavours. The insights that The survey is available online here “Medcan 2021 is the best “As well as the medicine forum, organ- Champion said. we will gain from the Survey will help and is open to high school students in opportunity that healthcare profes- isers have put together two impressive to inform the educational programmes years 12-13. sionals have this year to better equip Science and Industry streams. Helius is For more information, please email we create and help us to understand The survey is completely anonymous. themselves to prescribe medicinal delighted to once again sponsor Medcan [email protected]. attitudes towards finance and money in Dr Pushpa Wood is Director of Fin-Ed Centre cannabis products. The 500-plus - an incredibly important annual summit Website: www.medcansummit.co.nz this demographic. of Massey University. She lives in Wellington.

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in trouble. Furthermore, despite her liberal views on some issues, her The Conference has ended but the drama continues willingness to mine the seam of pop- Collins insists that she will not But Carter begs to disagree, saying ulism when it suits her politically can in the hours between leaving the ven- appear inconsistent and gratuitous. be rolled but who knows? ue and landing in Canterbury he was Collins on notice? inundated with messages from “40 to Collins will be as aware as anyone 50” members still at the conference, she does not have a fully loyal caucus unhappy with the result. but all are aware the scandals and His comments have put Goodfellow own goals cannot continue. Her MPs Jane Patterson on notice as he prepares to lead are biding their time; she’s digging in, the Party wing for another term, as any Leader under pressure must. ut with the old - in with the National Party Leader Judith Collins at the Peter Good fellow’s election to the National alongside Leader Judith Collins. “No, I won’t be rolled, I am going Conference (RNZ Picture by Simon Rillstone) Party Board forced David Carter to quit She is “very, very supportive” of to go into the next election and I new? RNZ Picture by Dom Thomas) Not the case for the Goodfellow and “very, very confident am going to win it, I am absolutely, National Party which still has taken a disastrous path keeping money is no longer flowing in. in the board,”, noting Carter had totally, focused on it ... as sure as I Ohas in place the leadership team Goodfellow on as president is former Not sour grapes, insists Carter, he only been a member for a “matter am as the sun comes up every day,” which oversaw last year’s election MP, Cabinet minister and Speaker, has plenty going on but won’t “waste of months” - but Collins has her own she said. drubbing. David Carter, who broke ranks in an time” on a board when he has such a problems. As the new board intake watched Judith Collins remains Party extraordinary manner. low opinion of the chair. She works hard, is a canny on, the supporting cast in the Leader and this weekend the board After nine months on the board, Peter Goodfellow retains support politician and can crack a good Conference’s final media event, both re-elected Peter Goodfellow as Carter quit in protest after unsuc- National Party members elect the joke - including at her own expense, Collins and Goodfellow had to defend president. Both are under enormous cessfully contesting the presidency; board, the board elects the President, but there was a decided lack of true their quarter. pressure to restore the party’s it was so abrupt that Goodfellow had so is Goodfellow’s re-election a full warmth for her at the conference. The Party Leader on when her fortunes but the burden of the 2020 to announce his departure to a clearly expression of support? Party members clapped and colleagues might roll her, and the loss is heavy. The 2023 election is surprised crowd in his own speech Former PM John Key thinks so. He laughed but this weekend felt quite President on the damning assess- “winnable,” assured Collins in her accepting the position. worked with Goodfellow for years different to National in government. ment which has cast a blight on his speech, however that remains a Carter was already on his way to the as Leader when National was at its The grind of opposition can do that re-election. distant dream, with her challenge airport. zenith; he won’t be Party President to a Party. His reasons: “Zero” confidence “forever,” says Key, but generally A signature of her broader Jane Patterson is the Political Editor at first to fully reunite the caucus and . The above story re-engage the voting public. in Goodfellow, the Party will never board members pay close attention political persona is “off the cuff” and rebuild under his watch, the board is to the wishes of the membership in has been published under a Special Carter breaks ranks off-message quips that can land her Agreement with www.rnz.co.nz One man convinced that the Party run in a dysfunctional manner and the these matters. Yoga builds resilience to overcome challenges High Tech firms are fast becoming financial institutions Apple’s Buy Now Pay Later of easy to access, interest-free credit products that normalise spending Plan’ is the latest on the screen money that we do not have and breaks Amal Karl down the traditional complexity that o not judge me by my comes with having to apply to borrow Caring, supportive and compassionate rela- money. success, judge me by how tionships offer love (Picture Supplied) many times I fell down and Yoga has become very popular in the Western The complexity of finance got back up again.” -Nelson World (Picture Supplied) While we all appreciate the effi- “DMandela. ciency gains offered by technological innovation, our personal finances may Life is full of challenges – from not ‘Ala Teu getting what one wants, to different levels be an area where we would be wise to of stress, to major life crisis like losing a ow hard is it to spend money? hang on to a bit of the complexity and job, enduring an illness or losing a loved With the advent of financial friction that forces us to be engaged one. Some people seem to bounce back technology over the course in the process. The complex and from the ups and downs of life with a of the last 40 years, we have inconvenient processes that banks and positive attitude. This inner strength is Hmoved from having to make regular known as resilience, which is the ability to Buddha taught humans to seek inner peace and strength (Picture Supplied) trips to a bank to be recover from situations of hardship and able to use our phone adapt to changes and uncertainty. and our actions. Tapas is the patience to Swami Karma Karuna (Picture from Anahata act, practice and be with whatever is in Retreat New Zealand) to apply for credit, Resilience Factors transfer funds, and Studies show that the primary this moment. When we cultivate tapas, we grow to be independent, determined Paywave up a storm. factor in resilience is social support. Now, it seems that the Caring, supportive and compassionate and learn to take conscious action instead of reacting impulsively. tech giants are taking relationships offer love, a sense of trust steps towards becoming and reassurance. Meditation teaches us to address mental restlessness. financial institutions, Additional factors are a healthy self-es- with Apple recently an- teem, problem solving skills, an ability to Research shows that meditation nouncing its own “buy manage impulses, taking necessary action enhances our brain’s neuroplasticity, now, pay later” offering, with a sense of control plus a commitment allowing new pathways to appear, and integrated with its with a positive outlook in mind. Resilience adjusts our response to sudden changes Apple Pay feature. carries a leader like Nelson Mandela in the environment. Through regular through years of prison without letting meditation practice, we train our mind to Another signal of a him lose heart. remain calm in times of stress and reduce shift Resilience is essential; none of us would the fight-or-flight response. As someone researching how lending lenders have ensured that creditors are survive the accumulated losses, transi- Svadhyaya: Self Study In Buddhist philosophy, we become and new types of debt can affect adhering to the Responsible Lending tions, and heartbreaks that thread their Svadhyaya is self-study of all aspects truly resilient when we commit ourselves vulnerable consumers, I see this move Code and doing their due diligence in way through even the most privileged – our physical, mental, emotional and to deal with pain without getting caught in by Apple as signalling yet another shift assessing the affordability of a loan human life. spiritual self. In A New Earth: Awakening suffering; this is the very essence of Yoga. in how we think about and use money. for a borrower, helping to prevent The most common problems in our to Your Life’s Purpose, spiritual teacher The process of building resilience with We are used to processing our financial borrowers from obtaining interest-free world today stem from emotions like Eckhart Tolle tells us, “Rather than being the help of Yoga is not a linear process. decisions through a relationship with credit that they ultimately will find greed, jealousy, anger and intolerance. your own thoughts and emotions, be the It occurs on different levels of human banks, institutions that are bound by very difficult to pay back. They weaken our inner strength, stamina awareness behind them.” experience, penetrating our lives from local regulation and have built up con- In my work around predatory lend- and emotional balance – in other words, Svadhyaya is a way of moving beyond different angles and providing us with sumer trust over centuries providing ing, I have seen the harm that comes our resilience. These are self-created limiting beliefs to identify the unbreakable deeper insights. products and systems that promise when the convenience and simplicity problems and are a result of human per- beauty of our inner heart. Svadhyaya leads Free webinar security and (as BNZ likes to say) helps these credit products offer to create an ception and consciousness. The solution to a stronger sense of self, a more realistic Building Resilience with Yoga and Yoga customers “be good with money.” environment where it is all too easy must be derived from transformation self-image, and then ultimately leads to Nidra In general, though, banks have for people to sign up as a “customer” and bringing awareness to the conscious greater resilience. This webinar by Swami Karma Karuna not been famous for convenience to multiple creditors, sliding into mind. Studies have indicated that spirit- Iswara Pranidhana means surrendering offers support for the body, mind and or brilliant customer experience. vast amounts of debt because of the uality brings resilient qualities. to the higher truth, to life itself. nervous system. Conversely, tech companies are in a frictionless consumer experience. Yoga has become extremely popular in It is giving up the attachment to the fruits Swami Karma Karuna is a founding global business of disrupting the status Once they are over their head, how- of achievements. Accepting the outcomes the Western world in the last few decades, member and director of Anahata Yoga quo, offering innovation that delivers ever, they discover that what works with contentment (Santosa) brings clarity but it is still mostly considered to be a Retreat, New Zealand. By combining yogic more and more convenience to their to get out looks a lot like the practical, and balance. relaxing, physical workout done in gyms lifestyle and Sannyasa tradition with customers, often by circumventing the engaged budgeting methods that have Imagine life with no stress of failure or family life, she has a unique and practical and Yoga studios. However, Yoga’s origin regulations that have set the terms for served people well for generations. Not indeed an achievement. approach, inspiring the integration of is a philosophical system, with teachings local businesses. convenient, but sustainable, requiring It is an attitude of deep acceptance that yogic principles into everyday activities. of self-discovery and awakening the Bringing our “banking” into the their focus and discipline. lets us experience life’s challenges without Learning objectives: (a) Train the body consciousness. Apple ecosystem will likely offer As consumers, we are right to Working on Transformation resistance without wishing that things were and mind to respond rather than react (b) consumers a frictionless financial different. Meditation helps us understand welcome innovation that makes life Three Keys to Resilience are the basic Calm the nervous system through yogic experience, removing some of the that we cannot plan everything. We find easier for us. practices that the Yogic sage Patanjali practices like conscious breathing, Yoga complexity around our financial the awareness to release thoughts and However, we need to keep in mind grouped together as Kriya Yoga (the Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga (c) Create new decisions. As a consumer, this sounds actions that no longer serve us making way neural pathways that favour equanimity what these new services are offered of transformative action). amazing, and for many, this innovation for new patterns to enter into our life. and resilience. to us for and the trade-offs when we These are tapas (discipline), Svadhyaya will feel like nothing but welcome For most of us, pain and suffering are Friday 20th August 2021, 12 pm NZST engage with innovation. We may need (self-study), and Ishvara Pranidhana progress. However, when I think about to become the friction that ensures that (surrender to the higher reality), and so intertwined that we find it impossible Register Now: https://bit.ly/3x4Xvjm many people I have interviewed as innovation doesn’t cause us or those are believed to strike at the very root of to separate them. When things go wrong, Amal Karl is Group Chief Executive of we may feel like victims or assume that FxMed New Zealand, NaturalMeds New part of my research into predatory we love to slip into consumer debt. suffering. lending, I worry about the link between Tapas is often referred to as self-disci- we’re receiving karmic punishment. Few Zealand and RN Labs Australia and of us know how to process the pain of loss convenience and complacency. ‘Alapasita Teu is a Researcher at Maxim pline or taking responsibility for ourselves Director of other companies. He lives in Institute based in Auckland. or failure. Auckland. 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The curries are served with rice, usually round 300 people from nam is a harvest festival of the ‘ Matta’ parboiled rice across various communities Kerala that occurs during preferred in Kerala. gathered on Saturday, July August or September. A variety of cultural programmes 31, 2021 at the Allely Estate It is the main festival for will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm Ain Kumeu to raise funds for the New Breast Cancer survivor Elizabeth Goundar OKeralites and is celebrated across the showcasing traditional Kerala danc- Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. world to honour the kind-hearted es such as Pulikali (Tiger Dance), Called, ‘Think Pink,’ the event and much-beloved King Mahabali, Thiruvathiraikali (or Kaikottikali) helped to raise $30,200 through sale who is believed to return to our State and Mohiniyattam. of tickets, donations, raffles and during to see his people. Among the highlights of the an auction. This was the second Auckland Malayali Hindu Sama- programme will be the appearance instalment, following the first event jam (AMHS) is celebrating Onam this of ‘Mahabali,’ who will be accorded held in 2020, mobilising $28,042. year on September 4 at Mahatma a rapturous welcome by groups of Programme highlights Gandhi Centre, 145 New North Road, women in traditional Kerala attire Among the highlights of the Women presenting Kaikottikali at Auckland dancing in a circle. evening was a talk on Breast Cancer Eden Terrace, Auckland. Malayali Hindu Samajam festivities Some members of the Organising Committee Tickets, priced at $25 per adult Their graceful movements will be by Auckland City Hospital Medical (from left) Dr Rohit Santram, Mona Monica, Dr and $18 per child aged between Underworld). Another legend states enchanting and elegant. The white Oncologist Dr Sanjeev Deva, an Shalini Karan, Jeanette Singh, Shohna Singh, 5 and 12 years are on sale at our that Lord Vishnu took the Parasuram sarees with colourful borders along emotional speech by Breast Cancer Suman Charan and Dan Hussein Samajam website (www.amhs.org. Avatar and threw his axe into the with fresh jasmines adorning their survivor Elizabeth Goundar, stand- around $2000. DJ Dan set the tune for nz), with payment facilitated by sea, creating the State of Kerala. hair make for a wonderful sight. up comedy by Nick Rado and a magic a delicious dinner. POLI and PayPal. The Pooja will be followed by Mohiniyattam, literally interpreted show by Mick Peck. About Think Pink Each ticket includes a sumptuous competitions and celebrations. as the dance of ’Mohini,’ the celestial Global Tax Accountants Principal The Think Pink fundraiser is traditional Kerala style Vegetarian The main celebration of Onam will enchantress of Hindu mythology, is a Dinesh Raniga was the Master of the brainchild of Dr Shalini Karan, Sadya (Lunch) with more than be Pookkalam (Flower Carpet). The classical dance form of Kerala. Ceremonies. Emergency Doctor at the Middlemore 24 items and a chance to witness traditional ritual of arranging flow- According to Vishnu Puran, Lord Auction items included a person- Hospital with a group of like-minded fantastic traditional Kerala cultural ers starts on Atham day, following Vishnu took on the form of ‘Mohini’ alised wine bottle signed by Prime friends including Dr Rohit Santram, dances and other items. The Sadya which Onam is celebrated for ten to seduce the Asuras to deny them Minister Jacinda Ardern, an elegant Jeanette Singh, Kamlesh Mudaliar, prepared and served by Auckland days until Thiruvonam. the Amrut that emerged from the Pink Tie carrying the signature of Anuresh Singh, Mona Monica, Malayali Hindu Samajam is famous AMHS will conduct Pookala Ocean and to vanquish Bhasmasura. Director General of Health Dr Ashley Suman Charan, Shobhna Singh and in for its authenticity and eagerly Matsaram (Floral Design Competi- The delicate movements of the Bloomfield, an All Blacks Jersey Dan Hussein, who share a passion awaited by people. tion) after the Pooja. body, enlivened by and subtle facial signed by Dan Carter that fetched for supporting the NZBCF, as well as Ministers, MPs and others are ex- Participants will form groups expressions are more feminine in $5500, a Fijian Football Jersey signed raising awareness of early detection pected to attend our Onam Festival. and design the flower carpet and nature and therefore are ideally by Roy Krishna, a Whiskey Glass and treatment of breast cancer, par- Auspicious beginning decorate it with flowers. Winners suited for performance by women. and Whiskey, Cake Voucher valued ticularly among the Indian diaspora. The celebrations will begin at 10 will be announced later in the Auckland Malayali Hindu Samajam at $1000, a Coffee Table Book and The event has been honoured am with a traditional Maha Vishnu day. The Samajam is also planning invites all New Zealanders to be a Painting by Pranay Lodhiya, a Pink with the Outstanding Fundraiser Pooja conducted by Papakura other traditional competitions like part of this event that highlights Gin Pack, a Pamper Package for Award by the NZBCF for the second Sri Ganesh Temple Chief Priest Vadamvali (Tug-of-War). the culture, costume, cuisine and a luxurious stay at the Castaway successive year. Parameswaran (Chandru). The Onam Sadhya hospitality of the beautiful state of Resort, a Classic Whiskey Collection, Among the Sponsors were Allely According to Vishnu Puran, Lord Onam Sadhya will be served from Kerala. a Surprise Travel Package for nights Estate, Lets Celebrate Event and Maha Vishnu took the form Vamana, 11.30 am to 2 pm. including flights. 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Guinness and other Records Mr Muralidharan has composed Classical Dance maestro scores a Guinness hattrick full Margams (repertoires) in 15 different Thalams. Venkat Raman His 2018 Rhythm Festival ‘Chaturvidham’ presented four hen Madurai R Mural- Margams set to a rare Thalam. idharan, a dance master The Festival culminated with a live par excellence, one of the class with over 320 students learning greatest choreographers the nattuvangam and choreography Wand dancers of the Indian classical for an Alarippu set to Sankeerna format of Bharata Natyam entered the Jaathi Dhruva Thalam, the longest Guinness Book of Records on August Thalam in the Carnatic system. This 1, 2021, it was not a new achievement. class set Guinness, India Book and It was a hat trick, the third achieve- Asia Book records for the largest live ment for the world-class producer, Bharatha Natyam dance lesson. director, composer and guru; except Unique Compositions that the feat involved 900 people His unique compositions include across the Continents. a dance depicting daily life to the It was a triple hat trick since Madurai R Muralidharan presenting a Cheque for Rs 1,000,000 to Tamil Nadu Chief soundtrack of a heartbeat, a Varnam Mr Muralidharan simultaneously Minister M K Stalin in rose up to the ‘60 Jathis Challenge.’ on Sun God (Surya), a Shabdam entered, for the third time, the Asia Natyam dancer 2. Proving that he can The event witnessed the participation on Jesus, a depiction of Krishna’s Book of Records and India Book of Madurai R Muralidharan: World-Class teach more than 900 dancers online of 140 dancers from all over the globe dance upon the five-headed snake Records. Master of Bharata Natyam at the same time 3. Proving that 900 executing 60 Jathis nonstop. Kalinga, Kauthuvams on Mother and Many years ago, he was awarded with the potential of billions of people dancers can perform simultaneously “Among the participants who Father, a Keerthanam on the Indian the title ‘Kalaimamani,’ the highest online 4. Setting a goal for future participated in the Guinness entries Independence Movement and pieces civilian honour conferred by the watching their movement. They did justice to the great art of Bharata dancers to break this world record include underprivileged students on Women’s Empowerment. Government of Tamil Nadu. 5. Spreading the value of Classic who were taught free of charge. They His compositions are frequently A humbling experience Natyam,” he said. Mr Muralidharan said that Lord Tamil through the art of Bharata received the same care and coaching used by Bharatha Natyam dancers “I was humbled by the dedication Natyam 6. Creating a historic event of as all other students did,” he said. of different styles and from diverse and enthusiasm of the participants. Shiva, worshipped as Nataraja, the Lord of Dances, would have been precedence About Madurai Muralidharan regions. They were captured online perform- “The online event was the first of its Madurai R Muralidaran of Chennai Mr Muralidharan’s thematic ing as though they were in front of pleased with the simultaneous perfor- mance of hundreds of people. kind to be attempted anywhere in the is a renowned dance choreographer, repertoires include Sri Anjaneya, a large audience. I realised that they world. The Grace of Tamil Annai and who has won critical acclaim for his which centres on the stories of Lord were indeed on the world’s stage, Tribute to Tamil Language The dancers were online (Zoom) Lord Nataraja enabled me to donate creations in Bharata Natyam. He has Hanuman and Nayaka, exploring performing to ‘Tamil Annai’ (Mother Rs 10 lakhs (about NZ$ 20,000) to about 1000 compositions to his credit. different roles in life for males Job Vacancy Tamil), a Varnam, composed by Mr Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin He has composed and released from boyhood to adulthood. He has Muralidharan, paying homage to for the ‘Covid Relief Fund’ established more than 130 audio albums exclu- composed several entire Margams in Activity Coordinator with Tamil the world’s foremost, first and by the Tamil Nadu government. I was sively for Bharata Natyam artistes rare Thalams, including ‘Ashta Dasa privileged to hand over a Banker’s Margam,’ in Misra Jati Ata Thalam, Senior Citizens (Auckland) finest language. worldwide. His compositions reflect This Reporter has often mentioned Cheque (‘Demand Draft’) for the innovations in Thalam (rhythm Akhanda Margam, composed in Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust is looking on community platforms that Tamil amount to him at his Office on July 28, patterns), Ragam (melodies) and Kanda Jati Ata Thalam, and Nava for a full time Activity Coordinator to is not only the oldest language in the 2021,” he said. Themes. Dhruvam, composed in Sakeerna Jati work with Senior Citizens. Community world but also first and among the Other Events for Guinness Mr Muralidharan has composed Dhruva Thalam, the longest Thalam experience will be an advantage. six languages that are respected as The first event that gave Mr Mural- songs in all 35 Thalams of cycle with 29 Aksharas. Should be proficient in Hindi, and ‘Original Languages’ that are pure and idharan an entry into the Guinness Carnatic ‘Sooladhi Saptha Thalam’ ‘Madhura Geetham, ‘a Special English and have good chaste. The other languages that came Book of Records occurred in April system, over 120 Varnams, and Publication of The Times of India, communication skills. after Tamil were Sanskrit, Greek, 2018 when he trained and put on stage Jatheeswarams in all 72 Melakarata recognised him as a Stalwart of Send your cv to [email protected] Latin, Hebrew and Chinese. more than 320 Bharata Natyam danc- Ragas. Creating compositions in all Indian Classical Dance and Music. He For more information, please call Mr Muralidharan had six reasons to ers from all over the world to perform 72 ragas is an accomplishment that established ‘Nrithyakshethra Dance Nilima Venkat at attempt this feat. the longest Sankeerna Dhruvam Tala. Shri Muralidharan shares with only Academy in Chennai in 1978 and (09) 6221010 or 021-2028406 They included 1. Supporting the The Second achievement was in one other, the late Dr M Balamurali since then has trained more than 1000 Covid-Relief Fund as a Bharata April 2021, when Mr Muralidharan Krishna. dancers.

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Support Sponsors: Sponsors: 18 Entertainmentlink AUGUST 15, 2021 Monsoon Festival brings the best of Maharashtra Venkat Raman “Krishna Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, occurs on the Eighth day usic, dance, folk art and food will after the Full Moon. It is celebrated with piety. be among the highlights of the Raksha Bandhan, also called ‘Rakhi Purnima’ ‘Monsoon Festival’ scheduled to be or just ‘Rakhi,’ will be celebrated on August held at Fickling Convention Centre, 22, 2021 in most parts of the world as a part Mlocated at 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings on of the Hindu tradition. It denotes the bond of Saturday, August 21, 2021. protection between brothers and sisters,” he Transport and Workplace Relations and said. Safety Minister Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff will be among the guests at the Festival being organised by the Aoturoa Academy Charitable Trust in association with the New Zealand Maharashtra Mandal and other organisations. Organiser Shailesh Bagwe said that the Monsoon Festival will bring the cultural and traditional values of the Marathi-speaking people, highlighting one of the most important occurrenc- es in the Hindu Calendar, namely ‘Shravan.’ “The month of Shravan, which occurs during July/August, is observed with piety in Maharashtra and many other parts of India. Shravan also brings forth many festivals that are unique to Hindus throughout the world. Aoturoa Academy Charitable Trust has organised the Monsoon Festival not only to pay homage to our religious and cultural values but also create awareness among New Zealanders,” he said. Significance of Shravan Shravan is the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, beginning in late July from the first day of Full Moon and ending during the third week of August, the day of the next Full Moon. In the Naryal Poornima Tamil calendar, it is known as Avani and is the In Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa, Shravan fifth month of the Solar Year. Full Moon is celebrated as Narali Purnima. In the Lunar religious calendar, Shravan On this day, coconut (Naryal in Gujarati, Naral begins on the New Moon and is the fourth in Marathi) is offered to Lord Varuna, God of month of the year. This is an important the Sea. In the coastal regions of Maharashtra month for all Hindus as it is connected to Konkan, Naral Purnima is the beginning of the the arrival of the South-West monsoons. For fishing season. many Hindus, Shravan is a month of fasting, “Nag Panchami is celebrated on the fifth either on Mondays, as obeisance to Lord Shiva day after Amavasya of Shravan. Nagaraj, the or on Tuesdays, offering prayers to Goddess Snake God is worshipped on this day, while Parvathi. the last day of Shravan is celebrated as Pola, Mr Bagwe said that many festivities are with the farmers worshipping the bull,” Mr held during the Monsoon season. Bagwe said.

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Mayday (Frankie Supermarket), Siliva Payne, Mohammed Yusuf Team Lautoka 35s raises funds (CEO Fiji FA), NZFFI Delegates, Josh Curran lifts Warriors Shailendra Singh (Singhs Law- for sports and charity yers), Umesh Chandra (Alliance to victory in Brisbane Sports legends honoured Sponsor: RGC NZ Investments Health), Habibi Family (Mobile ack-rower Josh Curran at Auckland event Ltd 5. Platinum Sponsor: Pacific Puhinui) 15. Munendra & kept the Warriors’ finals Trade Enterprise Limited 6. Gold Reginald (Catering Team) 16. Our Kartik Reddy hopes alive with a stellar Sponsors: Tile Deals, Summit Performers: FIAKAL, Santa Ana performance in their Glass and MR Roofer 7. Club 500 eam Lautoka 35s hosted Catholic Youth Group and Drums B24-10 win over Canterbury in Sponsors: Anns Funeral Home, a successful RGC Invest- of the Pacific 17. Maori Wardens Brisbane on Sunday, August 15, UBN (Bob Nair), SSS Builders ments NZ Ltd Meet and 18. MSL Training School Staff 19. 2021. and Powerwise Electrical 8. Greet with Sports Legends Manurewa Netball Centre Staff The victory means they Supporting Partners: All in One TFundraiser on August 14, 2021 20. Birds on Wire (Ormiston) 21. finish the weekend just one win Builders, S&S Developments, at Manurewa Netball Centre in Ronald Mani outside the top eight with three South Auckland. Future Plans Celebrities who missed games remaining. The event was organised to Ltd, Fiji Girmit It was unfortunate that few Curran used his line running raise funds for the 2021-2022 Foundation, Sir to great effect, breaking the line season of the Amateur Sports Peter Michael in his team’s first set, scoring Team as well as to assist families Leitch, Asuwere, one try, setting up another and in Fiji affected by Covid-19. Wyners, Vision finishing the match with three About 300 guests were in Foods, Artistic line breaks, 175 run metres and Josh Curran offloads (Photo: NRL Photos) attendance to support the Embroidery, 43 tackles. NS Print and later. The Dogs’ centre never organisation. It was the Warriors’ third time inside their own half - the Signs, Black Bull looked like being caught. It was the first time for the straight win and with winnable Warriors capitalised with a Liquor Manu- Sporting Legends with organisers and guests (Photo Supplied) O’Sullivan then reloaded with organisation to host an event of games to come against the third-tackle kick and a stunning another great ball for Curran, who such magnitude. We will take Broncos, Raiders and Titans, chase from Walsh to go up 22-10. almost crossed himself but tossed the positives from the event they’re not out of the finals hunt Unhappy sequence for the inside ball for Jazz Tevaga to and strive for bigger and better just yet. Canterbury score his first try of the year. events in the future. Bulldogs frustrated Thereafter followed an unhap- Edward Kosi, the powerhouse The organisers were happy It was another frustrating py sequence for Canterbury; they The Warriors went further with the response from New afternoon for the Bulldogs, who forced a goal-line drop-out then Club Trustee Madhwan Thilla Presenting the ahead through powerhouse wing- Zealanders as they managed finished on the wrong side of a were awarded multiple repeat Souvenir Jersey to representatives RGC NZ David Tua (Left), Inga Tuigamala (Centre) er Edward Kosi, who received a to sell 25 corporate tables and 9-2 penalty count that included sets for repeated offside infringe- Investments Limited, Major Sponsor And Eric Rush (Right) lovely cut-out pass from Reece raised just over $12000 at the (Picture Supplied) four dangerous tackles, two ments against the Warriors. Walsh to make it 16-6 after 22 auction. kau, Shreyas Productions, MG of our legends could not attend illegal steals and a kick-off The Warriors’ defence was minutes. We thank all the Sports International, Goodman Fielder due to family and work commit- sailing dead on the full. untroubled by the Dogs’ unim- Some poor execution from both Legends for supporting the Fiji, J Punja NZ, Radio Tarana ments but we thank you for your They also failed to get to a aginative attack and eventually sides on the attack ensured a few event and coming free of cost to and Indian Newslink 9. Table support towards our event: 1. kick on last tackle multiple got the ball back from a poor kick chances went to waste but with support our fundraiser initiative. Sponsors: Everyone who pur- Sir Michael Jones 2. Karl Tenana times. only for Edward Kosi to drop it halftime looming the Bulldogs A major appreciation goes to our chased a table for the event 10. 3. Nili Latu 4. Vilimaina Davu 5. Warriors halfback Sean and the Dogs to pick it up and struck an important blow. Trustee Sachin Dutt for his efforts Aupito , Minister for Chris Zorocich O’Sullivan had an action-packed score. They were awarded a six-again in making this event a reality. Pacific Peoples 11. Legends of the On behalf of Team Lautoka start to the game, creating three However, Kosi was hit in the call with just over a minute to Extensive community support Night: Eric Rush, Inga Tuigamala, 35s NZ, I thank you and we look tries - two for the Warriors and head by Sione Katoa after losing go and capitalised through a set Team Lautoka Appreciates the David Tua, Wynton Rufer, Paul forward to utilising the funds one for their opponents - inside it, with the subsequent penalty play with Nick Meaney setting up Assistance from the following: 1. Ifill, Jim Coe, To’o Vaega, Semo in our operational costs for the opening 15 minutes. leaving Katoa on the report and Jayden Okunbor to make it 16-10 Trustees: Madhwan Thilla and Sititi, Amasio Raoma, Ramsey the season as well as reaching He threw a perfect short-ball negating both the Warriors error at the break. Sachin Dutt 2. All Executives and Tomokino 12. Nickson Clarke of out within a few weeks to our for hard-running Curran to and Canterbury try. Working Committee Members Mai FM for being an amazing families in Fiji to assist them score just three minutes in, then Twelve minutes into the second The above story (NRL/Com) has been 3. The Families of all Team host 13. Aaron Davies (Auc- due to the significant impact of threw an intercept straight to half when the Dogs failed to get to published under a special agreement Lautoka Execs 4. Naming Right tioneer) 14. Invited Dignitaries: Covid-19. Aaron Schoupp three minutes their kick on the last tackle - this with www.rnz.co.nz

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