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We expect to see the results of employment law breaches. All employees in question were migrant “Beyond that, it sends a message to all this with future audits,” says Mr McMillan. workers from India on temporary visas. Mr This is in addition to $250,470 they already franchisors that they risk having their and Ms Parihar are themselves of Indian The Judge commended the Labour Inspector repaid to six former employees for minimum brand name marred unless they take steps decent. The Judge noted this makes the who worked on the case for her forensic wage and holiday pay arrears. to routinely monitor compliance with way they treated their workers even more research to uncover the extent of the employment laws within their franchise The six employees worked at Super Liquor “inexplicable and heinous”. breaches and gather evidence that left the group to prevent worker exploitation. Flagstaff and Super Liquor Hillcrest between employers no choice but to concede and The Court imposed penalties of $200,000 2010 and 2017. They were paid between “It’s disappointing that exploitation such as repay the arrears owed to workers. to be paid immediately by Mr and Ms $8 and $11 an hour, which was well below this has occurred in a well-known franchise Parihar. Following the Labour Inspectorate’s “Our inspectors use every means available the minimum wage in any given year. One like Super Liquor. There is a growing submissions, $80,000 of this will be paid as to hold employers to account and seek employee alone was compensated $106,076 demand in New Zealand and worldwide, for compensation to the workers for the mental justice for employees. However, employees for seven years of underpayments. corporations to be ethical and accountable and emotional hardships they endured at must be willing to come forward with in their practices, which extends beyond Some of them worked more than 60-70 the hands of their employers. Failure to information to make this justice possible,” direct legal obligations. This means their hours per week – including on public comply with these Court orders can lead to Mr McMillan says. profits cannot be at the expense of frontline holidays. They had not been provided with imprisonment. staff in their franchises or in their supply MBIE encourages anyone concerned about any sick leave, holiday pay or public holiday The Court heard Mr and Ms Parihar have chains. the employment situation of themselves or entitlements. Where they took time off, they sold the two liquor stores and do not someone they know to call its contact centre were either not paid or required to return “The Labour Inspectorate has been working propose becoming employers again. on 0800 20 90 20, where their concerns will the money to their employer or make up the with Super Liquor Holdings to improve be handled in a safe environment. 4 I October 31, 2019 COMMUNITY Diwali Celebrations at Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust lovely ladies and Gentlemen to come up Language and Cultural School during the on stage and tell the audience why they week. The traditionally attired children think they are “beautiful” and handsome” and shared lunch from different cultures This created a lot of buzz and evoked so added an extra festive feeling. much of fun and laughter. Wow amazingly Bhartiya Samaj also hosted a small Diwali talented seniors! party for the seniors residing at David What better way to end the celebrations- Lange Rest Home. We feel blessed with an with yummy delicious lunch and sweets! opportunity to bring smiles to the faces The fabulous success of the event was a of seniors who are unable to move out or result of contribution and unequivocal go to other big Diwali celebrations in the support of the Executive committee of community. The rest home was beautifully Bhartiya Samaj, volunteers, organisers, decorated depicting our culture and performers and the community that we all cheered the Seniors to the tunes One of the most significant festivals in occasion. With beautiful Diwali themed collectively supported us to make of famous Bollywood songs which they Indian culture, Diwali, the festival of lights backdrop, celebrations started with this event a grand success. The event thoroughly enjoyed. -TIN Bureau holds significance of triumph of good over Bhartiya Samaj Chair, Mr Jeet Suchdev concluded evil. wishing everyone present at the event, by everyone Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust their families and loved ones a very Happy exchanging celebrated Diwali at various places Diwali. This was followed by dignitaries heartfelt for the people in our community. The and invited guests wishing our Seniors greetings for biggest celebrations were for the Senior and all present for a wonderful and joyous the festival of Citizens Roskill Group that was held Diwali. Lights. on Saturday, 26th October 2019 at Mt This was followed by wonderful The Children Roskill War Memorial Hall with over 250 performances by the Group Kathak Wing of seniors and eminent dignitaries gracing Kendra Nrityashala which engaged Bhartiya the auspicious occasion. Among the the audience in a wonderful way with Samaj also invited guests, were present St John’s NZ, everyone clapping and singing along the celebrated The Migrant Careers Support Trust and beats of songs. The most exciting part of Diwali at The Commonwealth Vaults. the celebrations was the “I am beautiful” Multicultural It was a wonderful to see all of our and I am Handsome” contest held for Playgroup and Seniors dressed up in their finery for this the Seniors. This contest required all the

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However, from our point of view, we because hardworking Kiwis pay their tax. bronze medal match against Wales, and can't wait to play it. Everyone in the squad We have obligations to these hardworking As previewed, the discussion document he's made a raft of changes from last - players and management - are motivated Kiwis too." outlined a crackdown on gang members week's team. by the opportunity to show that our last with a plan to strip them of their benefit He said it was "profoundly irresponsible" performance wasn't at the high standard unless they were able to prove they did Hansen has made seven personnel to abandon families to welfare that we know we can play at. not have illegal income or assets. changes to the starting side that lost dependency, pointing to an increase of to England last week, with , "This is a Test match against an more than 22,000 people on the job- National's discussion document also , , , opposition that will also be keen to make seeker benefit since Labour came into the includes a focus on the first 1000 days of a , and Ben a statement. Therefore, we will need to government. child's life, outlining a series of policies to Smith all named to start against Wales on turn up with real attitude, intent and work support families. "We can't let Kiwis languish on the dole," Friday. ethic, and then execute our skillsets to the highest level possible. The game will be Mr Bridges said. All new mothers would be entitled Scott Barrett has been named at lock to three days of fully funded care in a physical and fast as both teams will look In a statement, National Party social instead of blindside flanker, while Kieran hospital or birthing unit under a National to play to their strengths. We are looking development spokesperson Read will start at number 8 and captain government. forward to it and can't wait." pledged to reinstate a "firm but fair" for his final match. The match will be the final time Ryan sanctions regime, saying the government's It would also reinstate a target of having , , , Crotty and play for New relaxation was sending the wrong at least 90 percent of pregnant women Aaron Smith, Richie Mo'unga and Zealand. message. registered with a Lead Maternity Carer all retain their positions (LMC) in their first trimester. "National believes the best route out of as well. The All Blacks play Wales at 10pm on Friday. poverty is through the security of a regular All mothers under the age of 18 and , one of the All Blacks best pay cheque, and that social welfare some under the age of 20 would receive performers during the World Cup, has not should be geared towards supporting and intensive home visiting programmes been selected for the match. All Blacks matchday 23 (Tests in brackets) encouraging people to move from welfare and wraparound services to ensure they 1. Joe Moody (44) has been named the dependency into work." achieve NCEA Level 2. -RNZ 2. Dane Coles (68) replacement flanker for the All Blacks, 3. Nepo Laulala (24) as the loose forward has successfully 4. Brodie Retallick (80) recovered from a shoulder injury he 5. Scott Barrett (35) sustained in New Zealand's win over 6. Shannon Frizell (8) Ireland in the quarterfinals. 7. Sam Cane (67) 8. - captain (126) - the usual starting hooker 9. Aaron Smith (91) for the match - has been replaced by 10. Richie Mo'unga (16) Coles, while is the reserve 11. Rieko Ioane (28) hooker. 12. Sonny Bill Williams (56) 13. Ryan Crotty (47) is the reserve lock, with 14. Ben Smith (83) out of the matchday 23. 15. Beauden Barrett (82) , Anton Lienert-Brown and 16. Liam Coltman (7) will also add impact from 17. (7) the bench. 18. Angus Ta'avao (13) 19. Patrick Tuipulotu (29) All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen said: 20. Matt Todd (24) "This was a tough team to select because, 21. Brad Weber (4) as always, everyone wanted to play. But 22. Anton Lienert-Brown (41) with a short turnaround and the nature 23. Jordie Barrett (16) of the tournament, we feel that this is the right team for this occasion." -RNZ LOCAL LOCAL October 31, 2019 I 7 Waitakere Indian Association condemns the statement by Shane Jones The Minister Shane Jones. The WIA strongly Minister of Ethnic Communities, Waitakere condemns the statement of Mr Jones Members of the Opposition, sitting Indian Indian where he advised Indian immigrants MP’s, to support our demand for a public Association to take the ‘first plane home’ if they apology from the rouge minister. receives this did not agree with the changes in the WIA will continue its efforts to make decision with partner visa policy. The policy expects New Zealand an inclusive society. We regret and a couple to be in a relationship for at call upon the Minister of Immigration a growing least a year before the immigration and Ethnic Communities to engage sense of application can be made. While the with the community to understand the outrage. modalities of the policy can be debated cultural differences and collaboratively Nothing and discussed, the sentiments expressed The Indian diaspora in New Zealand is work towards providing a solution to has changed except the polemics. The by Mr Jones should be condemned across outraged and anguished over two events incorporate it into the immigration policy. government and its spokespeople may the political spectrum. It is regrettable that occurred over the last few days. -TIN Bureau be congratulating themselves, but the that not a single member of The first was the announcement by the diaspora regrets the provisions of the Parliament has shown solidarity government that it was lifting the ban new policy. Where the applicant is the with the Indian diaspora. We on the parent visa category. This visa only child, the emotional, financial and demand an apology from the was temporarily put on hold by the mental strain this will cause, will be minister on these insensitive previous National government. While it counterproductive to the social and remarks. The Diaspora would should have been a cause of rejoicing the mental wellbeing that the government is like to seek answers from the strictures that have been applied by the preaching in various policies. Immigration minister on his current Labour government have plunged silence and allowing such Hence WIA urges the Government to the diaspora into deep despair. The polarising remarks by Minister reconsider its stance and is happy to have income threshold to apply for this Visa is of Regional Development. It is a dialogue with the Immigration Minister stratospheric. Only the extremely wealthy not fair to make such racially to find a solution. can avail of this provision leaving the serotype remarks for the whole 200,000-strong enterprising migrant Kiwi- The second item was the absolutely trashy community. Indian population with a sense of despair. and street-level sentiments on Indian We request Hon Prime Minister, marriage customs made by NZ First Hidden economy campaign – IR visits hospitality businesses Inland Revenue compliance staff have “Some of the items we removed includes a compliance visit, wanting to make shoulders and means they can sleep easy searched several Central Otago businesses information on staff paid in cash without a voluntary disclosure. It helps the knowing they have good records,” Richard and made unannounced visits to others, PAYE being deducted and documents taxpayer as they receive a reduction in the Philp says. as part of its current hidden economy detailing cash deposits in to private bank penalties imposed,” Richard Philp says. “We visited more than 30 taxpayers in campaign targeting the hospitality sector. accounts without being returned for GST “Also, we appreciate that investigations Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Frankton Café, restaurants, bars and takeaways and income tax purposes. can be stressful, and we work with to talk about our ‘Sleep Easy’ campaign are the focus of the renewed campaign “On unannounced visits we seized till taxpayers to resolve matters in a timely and left information about record keeping which follows the successful prosecution records and lists of staff names and work manner so they can get on with their with them. We want to support businesses of five siblings in the Thai House case. rosters to check against employee details business." to keep good records and ensure a level Inland Revenue spokesman Richard Philp we hold. playing field for all. says the recent visits to Queenstown As a taxpayer, you can also tell IR businesses have confirmed the sector “During the operation, a number of voluntarily about your own tax situation “Everyone should pay their fair share has a high risk of cash sales not being taxpayers referred unprompted to the especially if you think there’s something of tax because that’s what pays for the reported and employees being paid under Thai House case and were aware IR wrong with your tax returns because essential things that make New Zealand a the table. was conducting search activities in you’ve left out some cash sales https:// great place to live,” Richard Philp says. Queenstown outside of normal business www.ird.govt.nz/tasks/make-a-voluntary- “We certainly observed those behaviours If you think someone’s not being honest hours.” disclosure during our visits. Using court issued about their tax you can anonymously warrants, Inland Revenue staff seized Since the operation ended two businesses Richard Philp says most hospitality report tax evasion https://www.classic. wage records, computers and other have indicated they will make voluntary businesses are paying the right amount of ird.govt.nz/tax-crime/report/report- business records. Staff also seized disclosures. tax and have good bookkeeping practices tax-evasion.html or you can contact but there are still those that don’t. Inland Revenue if you think hospitality information on employer provided “It’s early days yet in the investigations businesses are not declaring their full accommodation, rental properties, but it’s always good to see taxpayers or “Knowing the books are all in good order earnings [email protected]. -TIN working for Families Tax credits and their agents contacting us early after takes a huge weight off a business owner’s payroll matters,” Richard Philp says. Bureau 8 I October 31, 2019 FIJI Thousands celebrate Festival Skill shortage: Fiji hiring of Lights tile layers from Asia housands of Hindus across Fiji is hiring workers from Asia because there," he said. New Zealand and the of a shortage of tile and bricklayers in the T Mr Sayed-Khaiyum urged the parents not Pacific joing millions around the island nation. to push their children into careers they world to celebrate the Festival of The Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed- were not interested in. Lights or Diwali this weekend. Khaiyum was addressing Year 13 students Instead, he said parents should encourage In Fiji, the annual event is at a high school prizegiving ceremony in their children to do what they are good marked with a public holiday. Tailevu on Saturday. at. "I know that it is a trend in Fiji that Diwali also marks the He said Fiji lost many of its professionals everyone wants to become a lawyer or triumphant return of the to migration. engineer," he said. Hindu avatar, Lord Rama, to "We are importing workers from "But your child might be very good in Ayodhya and is symbolic of light Bangladesh, the Philippines and carpentry or might have a good sense prevailing over darkness, or Indonesia because we have a shortage of professionalism and might want to good over evil. of people who know how to lay tiles become a nurse." "Let them pursue a abilities and status and do what is right." The festival gives people the opportunity professionally. There is a shortage of career they feel comfortable with because to explore the divine qualities of respect, Ms Vuniwaqa said Diwali highlighted people because some of our good tile and they will do their best and that is critically love and compassion, according to Fiji's family unity, togetherness and good brick layers have been taken up by New important."-RNZ Minister for Women, Mereseini Vuniwaqa. values. Zealand. They have a shortage of people Diwali plays a significant role in shaping Meanwhile, the government will inspect the future of children, Ms Vuniwaqa said, fireworks retail outlets around the teaching them how to respect their elders. country this Diwali weekend to ensure compliance with the Trade Standards and "Even in this era, these traits are what Quality Control Act 1992. make a complete, fulfilling life for us and our loved ones," she said. The ministry of industry and trade said fireworks was declared dangerous under "And what better opportunity than Diwali the act and there was a selective ban on to reiterate the importance of treating the use of fireworks since 2004. our elders with the respect, love and compassion that they deserve. The ministry said selective ban outlined a list of permitted and non-permitted "Diwali is a reminder to us that it is our fireworks that could be supplied and responsibility to look out for each other manufactured in Fiji.-RNZ and see beyond gender, race, religion, age, SSSS BUILDING MAINTENANCE LTD

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The meeting came on the same Pentagon officials said on Monday that day when a 27-member delegation the dog is "fully recovering". of MEPs visited Jammu and Kashmir to assess the ground The K-9, which officials declined to situation in the region following identify, accompanied the US special the Centre's decision to strip the forces during the raid and played an region of its special status under instrumental role in locating and tracking Article 370 of the Constitution on al-Baghdadi at his compound in Syria's August 5. Idlib province. This is the first time that the During the operation, the ISIS leader was government has allowed a foreign ultimately killed, along with his wife and A delegation of 17 Members of European delegation to visit Jammu and three children, The Washington Times Parliament (MEPs) paid a visit to India's Kashmir post-abrogation of Article 370. reported. Permanent Mission to the United Nations here on Tuesday and discussed efforts The delegation comprised Poland's K-9 chased al-Baghdadi through a tunnel with Indian officials to enhance bilateral Joana Kopcinska, Grzegorz Tobiszowski, at his compound, following which the US President Donald Trump on Monday ties. Ryszard Czarnecki, Kosma Zlotowski, terrorist killed himself by detonating a Bogdan Rzonca, Elzbieta Rafalska; Italy's shared a picture of the "wonderful" US suicide vest. The nature of the dog's injury "Engaging to enhance ties @UN. We @ , , Fulvio military dog that was wounded during was not revealed, but officials underlined IndiaUNNewYork were happy to host a Martusciello, Guiseppe Ferrandino; the daring operation on Islamic State that the canine played a key role in the delegation of 17 Members of European France's , Nicholas Bay, (ISIS) chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria. success of the secret mission. Parliament to discuss efforts to , , Maxette However, the name of the dog was not enhance r ties @UN," India's permanent On Sunday, Trump while confirming Pirbakas, and . revealed. representative to UN Syed Akbaruddin al-Baghdadi's death, said that the ISIS Earlier, a Washington Post journalist Dan tweeted alongside a picture of him with The other members included Germany's chief had "died like a dog" and "died like a Lamothe confirmed from a source that the the contingent. , ; coward" in the operation conducted by US Spain's Hermann Tertsch, Belgium's Tom wounded dog is doing fine and said that forces in Syria. Responding to a question from a Twitterer Vandendriessche; UK's David Richard Bull, the name of the canine is not 'Classified' on whether the lawmakers were official Al-Baghdadi, the most notorious ISIS Bill Newton Dunn, Alexandra Phillips, but is classified. EU delegates, the diplomat said, "Yes Sir. leader, had been in hiding for the last five James Wells, Nathan Gill; Czech Republic's "US official confirms that the working dog MEPs from 10 countries from 5 different years. The US had earlier announced a Tomas Zdechobsky, and Slovakia's Peter wounded in the Baghdadi raid is ok. I said, groups in the European Parliament had a reward of USD 25 million for information Pollak. what's the dog's name? Source said, it's very engaging discussion for an hour." leading to the terrorist's death or arrest. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on rather than the requisite two-thirds the bloc on Thursday as per the previous Boris Johnson Monday again failed in his attempt to call required as per the country's Fixed Term deadline. for a snap election in December amid the Parliaments Act and could effectively "The EU27 has agreed that it will accept loses fresh political deadlock over the UK's departure override the current election law. the UK's request for a #Brexit flextension from the European Union (EU). Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrats will until 31 January 2020. The decision is bid for snap The resolution moved by Johnson got also move another bill in the House on expected to be formalised through a the support of 299 MPs in the British Tuesday calling for an election. The party written procedure," he said. Parliament. However, 70 of them voted wants the snap election to take place on The delay, granted for the third time by election again against it and large numbers of lawmakers December 9. the EU this year, will be cut short if British abstained, meaning the resolution failed Earlier, Johnson had said that the vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson passes his to get the mandatory two-thirds majority December 12 was a part of his new Brexit exit deal before January 2020. in the 650-member House of Commons, timetable, adding he wanted to dissolve A Downing Street source told CNN that CNN reported. the Parliament after November 6 for poll the new Brexit deal agreed between Reacting to the results, Johnson said that campaigning. Johnson and EU will not be brought back his government will introduce a short bill This comes hours after EU leaders to Parliament as MPs continue to debate calling for an early election on December approved the UK's request for a three- on an early election. 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If world’s most developed and comes from Africa -- therefore it for the Indian community, whose presence powerful countries can understand these is important to understand the in this country goes back over 250 years. small things, New Zealand governments continent's vegetation responses to Researchers say that it is not rains but Indian community anywhere in the world is also need to put aside its arrogance and develop accurate atmospheric models. amount of daylight which is the most known for its resilience, honesty and hard ignorance to understand different world "The triggers of vegetation growth in significant component for initiating plant work and with these virtues they have made views and practices. Cultural and social Africa are poorly understood. This study growth in Africa. their mark all over the globe. The changes practices are not easy to change for any provides evidence that, contrary to widely made by the government in immigration individual or society. Its time now that New New research shows that the amount held expectations, rainfall is not a direct rules about parents and partnership Zealand government shows some guts to of daylight plants receive is the biggest driver of vegetation onset and dormancy category visas have made it practically be honest or simply stop the immigration contributing factor to starting the iconic in Africa and that the amount of daylight impossible for any immigrant to get their and charging people the visa fee and then 'green-up' phenomenon in Africa -- where available, is a more important factor," parents or spouse in the country. rejecting it after torturing them endlessly. the continent's plants and trees grow said Professor Peter Atkinson, Dean of It could be a cultural thing in New Zealand their leaves. A team of researchers from The coalition partner in the Labour led Lancaster University's Faculty of Science to live together and have kids without Lancaster University, the University government and New Zealand First leaders and Technology and Senior Researcher on marrying but it is impossible for any Indian of Southampton and the University Winston Peters and Shane Jones’s rant about the project. to follow this practice in India. In India, its of Seville, examining satellite sensor Indian immigrants’ complaints on changes, "These findings are important as they normally parents or in the changing time, images of the continent and analysing is in bad taste and shows their ignorance help us to understand how vegetation even a boy or girl first decide to get marry the relationship between vegetation and insensitivity on the matter. Labour party will respond in a world where climate and then start their new lives after marriage. growth and climatic factors have found may have its own compulsions to listen to change could lead to variation in factors So, Immigration New Zealand has no the length of daylight to be the most the nuisance like this one from its coalition such as rainfall and temperature," added authority to tell an immigrant how he or she important factor for the start of growth in partners, but New Zealand governments Professor Peter Atkinson. This research should lead their lives. vegetation. needs to be mindful of the sentiments highlights the importance of daylight of immigrants as well. If New Zealand Indian immigrants are not coming first This was the case from the extreme north in vegetation phenology, the seasonal government decided to make these changes, time in this country and in that retrospect of Africa, across the Sahel and in the growing cycle of plants, and is a key factor they should also remember that immigrants even the people ruling this country today southern African savannah. Although a that should be included into all models to this country can’t change their centuries are also immigrants. It is just that they combination of climatic factors is key, that depend on vegetation phenology and old culture and traditions for the new rules. arrived here from Europe just few years the study found that days with shorter productivity. These special cases need to be dealt with, on before others and just decided to take over hours of sunlight before the start of the "These findings add to our understanding a case by case basis and not everyone should the country from the vulnerable Maoris by growing season resulted in the later of vegetation seasonality across Africa, be dealt with same stick. Not to forget that deceit. New Zealand government needs to onset of vegetation growth. Although a although day length is a primary driver, this is same New Zealand where a Minister do some serious introspection as they don’t combination of climatic factors is key, the it is clear that vegetation phenology is used his discretion to give visa or residency have the power or capacity to decide the study found that days with shorter hours influence by the combination of two to a criminals or drug peddler, but the same world order or even capable to do anything of sunlight resulted in the later onset of or more factors rather than a single government is trying to make it impossible without immigrants making their valuable vegetation growth. The research shows factor," said Jadunandan Dash, Professor for the hard working and honest community. contribution to its economy. If this was the that preseason rainfall had no significant of Remote Sensing at the University of case at all, the immigration would have effect on the start of vegetation growth If a country opens immigration to the world, Southampton. never been opened for the world and New -- except for grasslands. This finding is it allows people from other countries to Zealand is certainly not the world. backed up by other evidence that shows These results coupled with the come to work and settle in their country. plants and trees across Africa greening development of new satellite remote You can’t expect them to change their It’s also time for the Indian community to ahead of rainfall. sensing capabilities would help to beliefs, traditions or culture for their put aside all their differences and stand develop and characterise better model to adopted country. Indian immigrant’s history united against this racially declinatory rule. However, multiple factors influence represent the complex vegetation-climate in New Zealand goes back to 1769, it’s a fact Indian culture is not about I, me & myself the onset of dormancy at the end of the interaction across Africa and therefore that New Zealand Immigration needs to but looks at a family with spouse, children growing season. In addition to the length reduce uncertainty in quantifying carbon be aware of. Indians are known to be very and parents and that certainly doesn’t make of daylight, factors such as temperature exchanges," added Jadunandan Dash. peaceful, law abiding and hardworking a village as quoted by one ignorant minister, are key with higher temperatures community and have always contributed not even by New Zealand standards. 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The views expressed in the articles candidates who are holding valid visas (including students) are solely of the authors and do not represent the views of the Indian news team. Copyright 2018. The Indian News NZ Limited. All rights reserved. Contact: Tracey 021 057 4377 October 31, 2019 I 11 OPINION Shane Jones Statement Sparks Reactions to live together before marriage and, after Shane Jones who has asked the marriage, a spouse who is a New Zealand Indians that are unhappy with citizen or resident can only stay back for the sudden and unfair changes the duration of their leave sanctioned introduced recently to the by their employer. This makes the 'living Partnership visas to get on the together' requirement incredibly difficult next plane home. to meet. Such a strict interpretation and There is now a need for the implementation of immigration policy Indian community to unite and is significantly disadvantaging people stand together as one. It is high in these marriages. Those upset at this time that people understand the application of policy are being told that perceived poor response to this they are more than welcome to leave issue that has sparked a huge New Zealand to attempt to live with their debate due to a divisive sentiment partners overseas. Michael Wood - Labour MP for Mt projected by a responsible Roskill. Many of the sponsors of applicants I have member of the government. met are well qualified and highly skilled “I work closely with the New Zealand The most important thing is people such as IT solution architects, Indian community and have enormous to remain positive in the wake IT managers, Charted Accountants and respect for the contribution that people of negativity as we continue to more, whose services and experience from the community have made to New spread the message of Diwali with are desperately needed in New Zealand. Zealand over many years. I have seen love, light and our beautiful hospitality It is not on in a country like New Zealand, Many of them pay more tax than those on the “fly home” comment and certainly that we as Indians are known world over which is supposed to be known for New Zealand's median salary. It is little do not share this sentiment. I want to for. its diversity, to speak or reflect such surprise that many have now started to see everyone in our community treated statements. Winston Peters making it an contemplate moving from New Zealand Proud to be an Indian. respectfully. Along with my Labour MP issue thinking it will get him a few extra as their skills are in high demand globally. colleagues we have heard concerns Roshan Nauhria – Ex Leader New votes. He can do nothing if Labour does Should this occur, I fear we will see raised by people about the partnership Zealand People’s Party not support him. Even the minister of current shortages in the workforce across visa category. We are quietly and Immigration id from the Labour Party. If New Zealand - only continue to get worse People should understand this issue how constructively working on the issue by they don’t stand against Wintson Peters, which will be detrimental to the New it’s been coming up in the last few years.. encouraging dialogue between INZ and then they are a part of it. And both Labour Zealand economy. Where people don't The way we get married in our culture, the community in order to ensure that and Winston Peters are to be blamed meet the 'living together' requirement, is culturally arranged practice and the the system works for people with genuine for this. The whole thing can be a game then other options should be provided government has been giving visitor visa relationships, while preserving the changer for Labour, playing with such a to meet this requirement here in New to the spouses of married couples who integrity of New Zealand’s visa system”. large part of the whole Indian population. Zealand. come here and live together to fulfil the requirements of the visa conditions. I don’t think they are taking this aspect I strongly urge you to consider how After that they apply for the permanent seriously. Immigration New Zealand's new residence. Lot of people don’t understand Indians need to unite now. This one application of Government policy will the idea of arranged and semi arranged person like Shane Jones cannot get away affect New Zealand's citizens and our which is a common practice. with these kinds of statements. Labour economy. I hope you will take time to Party must stand up and voice out against reflect on my letter towards considering This is a racist way of accusing people it. critical and imminent changes. trying to make a political benefit out of this. It is an attempt of trying to make it The members of the Indian Community

a racist issue and targeting the Indians in Tauranga got together to discuss the just to gain political mileage because of action on the statement made by Shane the upcoming elections. We are 5 percent Jones against the Indians. They have of the total population. More taxes are condemned the comments given by being paid, we have more law-abiding the member of the Government. This is people, doctors and engineers and the Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi from National not what the entire Indian Community contribution by the Indian Community is Party in his letter to the Immigration expects to hear from a responsible very large and quite substantial. minister says - member of the society. (Picture Below) There have been strong concerns, particularly in New Zealand's South East Asian community, about partnership visas based on culturally arranged marriages. As you may be aware, culturally arranged marriages are a norm in countries around the Indian sub­ continent. Migrants from India first came to New Zealand in 1890. The migrants were Anil Sharma Ex-NZPP leader wished usually male who would later bring their everyone a very Happy Diwali on wives out to New Zealand. Currently, behalf of the Indian community in New Immigration New Zealand offices are Zealand. declining visas applications from the Indian subcontinent because there is As a hard working member of an inclusive no evidence of a couple living together. and prosperous Indian community, Culturally, it is unacceptable for a couple he expressed his deep anguish and displeasure at the statement given out by 12 I October 31, 2019 REAL ESTATE

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The new system has been implemented by Indian Railway rinamool Congress (TMC) MPs celebrated the festival with the people. Nusrat Jahan and Mimi Chakraborty Catering and Tourism Corporation T "It really feels great to be here. I have been on Tuesday participated in a 'Bhai Phonta' (IRCTC) Ltd. It is an OTP based refund taking part in this event for over 6-7 years. celebration at an old age home in Kolkata system wherein OTP will be received This is such a positive environment. This here. as SMS on the registered mobile is like a family to me. The amount of love number of the passenger. This system "I come here every year. It makes my day. we receive here is in abundance," Mimi is applicable to those e-tickets which This is a very good initiative to share joy Chakraborty said. are booked through IRCTC authorised with those who do not have families of Bhai Phonta, a Bengali Hindu festival, is agents only," said IRCTC in a press their own," Jahan told reporters here. usually celebrated two days after 'Kali release. The Indian Railways has initiated a new The two newly elected members of the Puja'. The festival celebrates the bond "Under the new process, whenever a One Time Password (OTP) based refund Parliament visited the old age home and between brothers and sisters. ticket booked through authorized IRCTC system for tickets booked through RCTC agent is cancelled by the customer or fully authorised agents, the rail ministry said waitlisted dropped tickets, OTP SMS will on Tuesday. be sent on customer/passenger mobile In order to ensure that ticket booking number along with the refund amount. agents cannot cheat customers on The customer/passenger will be required refunds against cancelled or waitlisted to share the OTP with the agent who tickets, the Indian Railways has initiated booked the ticket, for getting the refund a system, wherein, the OTP along with amount," it read. information about the refundable amount IRCTC said that OTP based refund is sent directly to the passenger/customer process will ensure more transparency registered mobile number, which he or in the system to the advantage of the she is required to share with the agent for customer. "It is a user-friendly facility getting a refund. wherein passenger will come to know "Indian Railways has initiated a more about the exact refund amount received transparent and customer friendly by agent on his behalf against cancelled system for reserved e-tickets which are ticket or fully waitlisted dropped ticket," cancelled, or which are fully waitlisted it read. Indo-French joint exercise Thousands of youth participate 'Shakti-2019' to be held in in SPOs recruitment drive in J-K's Poonch Rajasthan from Oct 31 come here. I belong to a poor family. We are thankful to the government for carrying out this recruitment drive," a candidate said.

'Shakti-2019', a bilateral exercise will be terrorism operations in the backdrop of Another conducted between Indian and French semi-desert terrain under United Nations candidate Army troops at the Foreign Training mandate. said, "There Node at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in are 6000- The training will focus primarily on a high 7000 people Rajasthan from October 31 to November Thousands of youth took part in a Special degree of physical fitness, sharing of the who have come here. I appeal to the 13. Police Officers (SPOs) recruitment drive drill at the tactical level and learning of government to continue with such conducted in Jammu and Kashmir's The French Army troops have arrived best practices from each other. recruitment drives." in India on October 26 for training with Poonch district on Tuesday. The exercise aims at enhancing Earlier this month, the recruitment Indian troops. "Around 6,800 candidates have applied understanding, cooperation and drive for a Territorial Army Battalion from all over the district. Today, we are While a contingent of the Sikh Regiment interoperability between the two Armies. in Srinagar received an overwhelming of Sapta Shakti Command will represent covering the Mandi tehsil," ASP Adil The bilateral exercise will culminate in a response with 6,500 youth from Jammu Indian Army in this exercise, the French Hamid said. 36 hours long validation exercise which and Kashmir participated in it. Army delegation will be represented by The locals, who participated in the will involve neutralization of terrorists in The four-day drive was organised by the troops of 21st Marine Infantry Regiment recruitment drive have thanked the a village hideout. Army to shortlist youth for 162 infantry of 6th Armoured Brigade. government for taking up the initiative. Series of 'Exercise Shakti' between India battalion. The Army said that as many as The joint exercise will focus on counter- and France commenced in 2011. "A lot of youngsters who are jobless have 550 youth had been shortlisted. October 31, 2019 I 15 INDIA SPRITUALITY Youth, Faith and Belief -Sadhguru, Isha Foundation It doesn’t matter who said what – word is badly corrupted. If people whether Krishna, Jesus, Buddha, or hang on, it is only because of an inner God or his messengers. Maybe they experience. This is not psychological. are telling the truth, but you have not This is faith. Their very life energies experienced it. You can listen with all are involved in the journey. due respect, but you still don’t know. Faith is not about being senseless. When you see that you don’t know, It is recognizing that there is an you can walk a path that starts from intelligence in the universe that where you are. But unlike a believer, is beyond our limited logic, and you don’t make assumptions about seeking ways to access that. But right the final destination. Because you now, unfortunately, faith has been have placed at least one foot on the misunderstood to mean rigid dogma. path, you have some understanding of what it is; you can see whether it’s If one day, your experience rises working for you. So, there is still room beyond the limitations of your mind, for your intelligence to function. But faith will happen by itself. Belief if you make conclusions about your is cultivated; faith is a happening. destination, there is no room for Or to put it another way, belief is intelligence; the result is stagnation. brainwashing; faith is about washing the brains! The conflict in the world is not between good and evil, as is so Once you have a questioning mind, Sadhguru: A lament one often hears know. The believer is unwilling to often projected. The conflict is learn to employ that to grow. Don’t try is that today’s generation is not make this admission. He draws always between one man’s belief to discard the mind; it is impossible. religious, that it does not share the conclusions about what is not yet and another man’s belief, whether Faith and reason do not have to be same beliefs of an earlier generation. within his experience. it is within the family or between mutually exclusive. Immature reason is atheism. When reason matures, it I personally wish there were more Seeking means you have realized nations. The moment you believe turns to faith. youth who did not believe! It is an that you do not know the essential something, you are in conflict with unfortunate situation in the world nature of your own life, or the source the opposing belief. You can postpone Isha Foundation New Zealand when youth believe what their fathers of this creation. You do not know it with moderate talk. But conflict is conducts Isha Inner Engineering say. Youth are only youthful when who you are, where you came from, inevitable. and Hatha yoga Programmes. It also they don’t believe anything. They where you will go. When you are in a Faith – Yes, Belief – No! offers free Isha Kriya and Isha Upa should be willing to explore; they must state of “I do not know”, you are alive, yoga practices for the General public want to know for themselves. If that responsive, childlike, incapable of You need some faith to walk the regularly. For more information Pls longing vanishes, how can you call conflict. Human intelligence is such spiritual path, but not belief. Faith contact: 0224637811 or Visit: www. them young anymore? 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, October 31, 2019 I 17 EVENTS EVENTS Counties Manukau Police 2019 Diwali Celebrations

Diwali is the ancient Hindu festival commonly known as the “Festival of lights”. It was a big annual event by Counties Manukau Police. This was celebrated in partnership with South Asian community, Department of Corrections and Ministry of Justice. Counties Manukau Police along with their District Commander Superintendent Jill Rogers celebrated Diwali like every year at the Manukau Police Station.

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Libra (Tula Rashi): 17 Oct -16 Nov (Name Syllable: rA, ri, rU, rAE, rO, ta, tee, tU, tAE) If you are getting tired quickly then that could be due to some issues with your immune system. Must consult your health practitioner for proper check-up. Ideal time for diplomatic talks ahead, that may help developing a better relationships as well. Better to leave credit cards at home before heading towards shopping malls.

Scoprio (Vrischik Rashi): 17 Nov - 16 Dec (Name Syllable: tO, nA, nee, nU, nAE, nO, ya, yEE, yU) Due to karmic consequences this seems to be the most challenging time as you may not be able to enjoy the blessings of life. Problems may seem impossible to deal with, but by constant effort you may get to the very core of it. Authority figures like managers and bosses may demoralize you. Control your anger and don’t get disappointed.

Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi): 17 Dec - 14 Jan (Name Syllable: yAE, yO, bhA, bhee, bhU, dhA, phA, ḍha, bhAE) Due to karmic knots that seems to be too tight to be undone may cause critical/challenging time. For a short while you may not be able to enjoy the best of your life. Problems may seem impossible to deal with, but your will power can do wonders; to unravel the issues try to get to the root cause of it by seeking spiritual counselling.

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Aquarius (Kumbha Rashi): 14 Feb - 13 Mar (Name Syllable: GU, gAE, gO, SA, see, su, sAE, sO, DA) Learn how to observe thing impartially, practice care and see what's going on in the body and mind; remain balanced by not over-reacting. Though it may seem difficult but in fact doors have slowly started opening for you in career. Income could dwindle a bit, avoid overspending for at least next three months. Relationship may go through a roller coaster ride after a month or so.

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Hossain, Musaddek Hossain Saikat, Aminul Kohli, Rohit Sharma will captain the side Shakib Al Hasan will not feature during their Islam Biplob, Arafat Sunny, Taijul Islam, in the shortest format of the game. India tour as he is facing a ban from ICC for Mustafizur Rahman, Shafiul Islam, Abu India recently defeated South Africa 3-0 in breaching their Anti-Corruption Code. He Hider Rony, Al Amin Hossain. the three-match Test series and with that will be able to resume international cricket Test Squad: Mominul Haque (Captain), feat; the team consolidated their position from October 29, 2020. Shadman Islam, Imrul Kayes, Saif Hasan, One of the Bollywood's happening couple, at the top of World Test Championship The team will play three T20Is followed by a Litton Kumer Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Virat Kohli, and Anushka Sharma exuded standings. The side now has 240 points two-match Test series. Moreover, the second Mahmud Ullah, Md Mithun, Musaddek major romantic couple vibes while from five matches. Test match between both the teams will be a Hossain Saikat, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul posing for the shutterbugs in their best During the recent Test series against day-night Test. Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, traditional avatars. South Africa, Kohli became the only Al-Amin Hossain, Abu Jayed Chowdhury Mahmudullah will lead the team in the Indian batsman with the greatest number Rahi, Ebadat Hossain. In the pictures, which are just dripping love, a dapper Virat donned a white of 200 plus scores. He had achieved the Day-Night Test match beginning shirt paired with matching pants and feat during the second Test against the an overcoat while a ravishing Anushka Proteas. of something special in Indian wore lehenga by Sabyasachi along with Kohli also went past the 7000 runs cricket: Sourav Ganguly matching antique jewellery, which added mark in the series. The 30-year-old also fter Bangladesh agreed to play the day- oomph and panache to her outfit. surpassed former Australia batsman Don Anight Test match, the Board of Control Sharing the pictures on his Twitter Bradman to record the greatest number for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Sourav handle, the Indian skipper left no stone of 150 plus scores as a captain. Ganguly has termed the development as the unturned to express his fondness for his Earlier this year, Kohli surpassed Dhoni beginning of something special in Indian lady love. In one of the pictures the couple to become the most successful Indian cricket. looked adorable as they can be seen Test captain. On the other hand, Anushka "I'm pleased to announce that our long-term holding arms and laughing their hearts who was last seen in 'Zero' alongside partner BCB has graciously agreed to play a out together while in the remaining Shah Rukh Khan has not announced any Day-Night Test match. 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