Indian Weekender 28 May 2015

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MAYA SHIVAM
he third Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame

is upon us. Every year, this event
is the culmination of all the effort,
growth and development of a team of
people.
Last year, on our fifth-anniversary issue,
we described how Indian Weekender was
made up of five elements (of success) and
gave pictorial representations of our claim.
We also described the power of the
five elements, thus making it a whole, a
complete entity.
However, a year has gone by and in the
meanwhile Indian Weekender has grown,
evolved and developed. We are now poised
to take the logical next step and we have a
new claim to make this year.
Our whole cosmic quest of the world
and beyond starts from the point of
panchabhuta (five elements).
However, let us first try to understand
these five elements, which are Earth or
Prithvi, Water or Jal, Fire or Agni, Air or
Vayu, and Ether or Akasha. Each of these
five elements has its own character.
Earth (Prithvi): One can touch the
earth and smell it too. However, there
are two types of earthone is eternal
(nitya) which is in the form of an atom
(paramanu).
The other type is perishable (anitya),
which exists in the form of karya or work
at animate and inanimate levels.
Water (Jal): The second element also

has two characters i.e. eternal in the shape
of atom and karya (work) be it as river,
pond or sea that are perishable. From
seas and rivers, the water evaporates into
the sky where clouds are formed. These
clouds are then our primary source of

water. So the eternal atom only changes
its karya or shape, and what we see is
the perishable form. Through our sensory
organs, we can touch it, feel it and taste it
as well.
Air (Vayu): The third element also has

two levels i.e. eternal atom and perishable
Karya. One can feel the air as we breathe in
and out. We can feel the temporary storm
or the strong breeze, but air at the atomic
level remains around us eternally.
Fire (Agni): The fourth element
of Indian Panchabhuta is fire. Like the
above three, it has eternal and perishable
elements. The essential character of fire is
to generate heat.
Ether (Akasha): The last of the
Panchabhuta or five elements is sound.
Ether is unique, as it has only one character
i.e. eternal.
Ether is the carrier of sound, be it manmade or otherwise. One can hear it. As
ether is the only eternal element of the
five elements, it attracted the attention of
numerous sages.
The concept of Akashvani or divine
sound, which is heard by sages of higher
order, is related to this Ether or Akasha.
It is said that our universe was created
out of the manifestation of five elements.
This has been elaborately described in the .
The cosmic body is a grand total of the
material bodies mentioned above. The
first and pure manifestation of these five
elements is the inner conscience and bodily
organs.
There are other points of view that
suggest that life is more complicated, and
even though we may be made up of these
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five elements, how these elements will

manifest and function and their power will
play a role in our lives, is dependent on a
sixth element the soul.
However, we need to evolve and develop
in order to live this extra sensory life, to
develop our sixth sense and, therefore, live
a soulful life.
If our community can be described
as being made up of the five elements,
then the Indian Weekender can truly be
described as the soul of the community and
community in a positive light. It helps to

bring to the fore the achievements and the
contributions of the Indian community to
that we have received. Although media

all over the world is criticised and vilified
for creating rifts, for sensationalising
facts, for judging and slandering, the
Indian Weekender is one publication that
can hold its head high and claim that we
have dedicated ourselves to bringing the
positive to the people and always focused
on the brighter aspects of the community.
Over the six-year journey of the Indian
Weekender, it has become the voice of
Kiwi Indians, speaking the language of
the community and for the community. It
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has truly grown to become a huge part of

the lives of Kiwi Indians.
The crowning glory for this goes to no
one else but our readers, advertisers and
our supporters. If it werent for all their
support, we would not have been placed
how we are placed today.
Similarly with the Kiwi Indian Hall of
Fame. It started three years ago and today
has reached a whole new level. This year, we
celebrate three years of the introduction of
this award that has grown to be the highest
honour of the Kiwi Indian Community.
This year, we have proudly introduced
two new awards the Kiwi Indian Young
Achiever awarded to an individual in
recognition of incomparable achievements
at a young age, and Kiwi Indian Unsung
Hero in recognition for their outstanding
selfless contribution to the community.
There has been a lot of excitement about
this event from not only the Kiwi Indian
community but also from the larger New
Zealand community.
Our major supporters are our sponsors
for the event, political parties and
community organisations.
The current issue follows the theme
of the Indian Weekender being the sixth
element and the stories that follow prove
just that to the readers.
So heres a toast to yet another year of
hard work, passion, team collaboration
and the spirit of service to the community.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue.
hence the sixth element.

Like an evolved soul remains focused
on the creator, connected to the divine
and hence the positive, the Indian
Weekender prides itself in bringing out the
the larger Kiwi community.

We are now confident that we are serving
the community better than ever before,
judging by the congratulatory messages
stands of everything that is constructive

and hence has become the pride of the
community, transcending all age groups,
sections and classes. Indian Weekender
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indian Weekender on its sixth anniversary
PAULA RAY
ix a magical number. It is
perhaps because the rarest of us are
endowed with a sixth sense. This
extra-sensory perception often connects us

with those separated by only six degrees.
traditional tastes, namely sweet, sour,

salty, bitter, pungent and astringent. These
tastes are combined to suggest diet plans
that would cure symptoms of ailments.
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Our modern 6 can be traced back to
of: north, south, east, west, up, and down.
the Brahmins of India, who wrote it in one
Is it any wonder then that the British
stroke like a cursive lowercase e rotated
Secret Intelligence Service chooses to call
90 degrees clockwise, says New World
itself MI6? The acronym MI, of course,
Encyclopaedia. Over a period of time, the
stands for military intelligence. They
upper section of the stroke became more
do have their sixth sense on high alert,
curved, while the lower part of the mount
controlling the six cardinal directions, a la
became straighter.
their fictional hero 007 James Bond.
The Ghubar Arabs dropped the part of
Indian Weekender, the pulse of Kiwi
the stroke below the squiggle. From there,
Indians, has also completed its sixth year
the European evolution to our modern
of circulation and the most comprehensive
6 was very straightforward, aside from a
connotation that can be attributed to IWK
flirtation with a glyph that looked more like
is that it encompasses the whole as a cube.
an uppercase G, adds the Encyclopaedia.

Indian Ayurvedic medicine has six
A cube comprises six sides right,

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makes this nuance sit best with the weekly
news magazine is the fact that IWK sits
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elements, and stands tall while walking
ahead of others.
To explain how IWK achieves this, let us
Evolution of the numeral 6
look at the six core values that not only help
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economy rests on six effective
strategies, namely connectivity,
interface, content, standard,
relationships and services. When
we apply these factors to IWK, the
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The first point of connecting

with our readers is, of course,
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every week. But then, we dont
know who exactly is picking
them up from the distribution
points across Auckland and six
other cities across the country.
So we have a subscription-based
newsletter that we e-mail to 5,000
odd readers. This is a collation of
news and views from within the
community with weblinks to the
original articles uploaded in our
online newspaper.
Our
business
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directory by entering your
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we make sure this opportunity
is always kept open. Our readers
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n interface is a point
or a device where two
systems, subjects or
organisations meet and interact.
IWK Facebook is one such
platform where we connect with
our well-wishers and readers on
a daily basis. Their compliment
infuses us with positive energy,
while their constructive feedback
guides us to strive for better
results. We have more than 1,500
dedicated likes on our Facebook
group, with the numbers growing
every daily.
We also re-post our updates on
other Facebook groups that have
high volumes of user traffic from
within the community as a means
to ensure that Kiwi Indians
dont miss out on important
information.
Our Twitter feed has enough
followers to soak in not only
the information disseminated
for their consumption but
also the human interest stories
our
editorial
team
keeps
churning out.
Lately, we have entered
another interface to interact
with our readers, which we have
named VDO Videos Define us
as One. Through this platform,
we capture audiovisual bytes
from our readers on certain issues
that we found are affecting the
community at large. The VDOs
we have uploaded have received
an unprecedented number of
views much higher than we
had anticipated. We would like
to thank our readers for their
support in this respect, mostly
because it is encouraging us to
produce more quality reporting.
www.iwk.co.nz is our original
interface. We have had it for a
few years now and the first point
of our digital profile. What is
interesting is that our technical
team is busy coming up with
a brand new website in a few
weeks. Stay tuned to find out our
new look. Do remember to send
us feedback.
We also have a mobile
application
of
our
news
magazine. If you have not
already, you should download it
to keep abreast with the news and
views about the community, at
your fingertips.
As if this is not enough, we
recently created a Facebook page
called United we stand, for a
community of thinking people
who stand together for a cause.
People who are willing to support
each other and to stay united.
It is picking up likes at a steady
pace. Do remember to join the
Facebook page, in case there is
a cause you wish to bring to the
attention of policy-makers.
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process
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raising
our
standards. It is a self-disciplining
action that has helped us reach
this milestone today. We are the
first and the only weekly news
magazine for the Kiwi Indian
community. Even as a community
mouthpiece, our reach has grown
in leaps and bounds and we have
retained the top position among
all others.
In our third year of Hall of Fame
awards, we have successfully
introduced
two
additional
awards. This award is community
nominated
and
aimed
at
felicitating a Kiwi Indian who has
made a significant contribution
towards the community. The
additional awards are aimed at
honouring a Kiwi Indian Young
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ESHA CHANDA
HumblE bEginningS
n March 2009, the Indian

society in New Zealand
was introduced to Indian
Weekender then a fortnightly
newspaper that would bring
the latest news pertaining
to the community with a
fresh perspective.
It is an initiative by Giri Gupta,
a man armed with the passion
to promote Indian culture and
heritage in New Zealand, along
with co-publisher Bhav Dhillon,
who has helped shape the success
story of Indian Weekender.
Over the years, the newspaper
not only connected the community
successfully, but also managed
to become New Zealands fastest
growing Indian publication.
Four years after its launch,
Indian Weekender reached one
of its biggest milestones: the
100th issue was published and
the first Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame
was organised.
It started off as a mere thought
to recognise the works done by
New Zealands Indians, which
later shaped the most-awaited
event for the community.
The idea triggered when Mr
Gupta read about the nomination
received by Indian-American
inventor Rangaswamy Srinivasan
for the National Medal of
Technology for Innovation, for
his ground breaking contribution
to laser eye surgery.
He became the first person of
Indian origin to be inducted into
the US Inventors Hall of Fame.
And thus began the journey of
Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame.
The process of choosing
was simple. Members of the
community were asked to
nominate individuals who they
thought were worthy of the award.
These individuals could be from
any walks of life, such as politics
and governance, business,
agriculture, sport and
community.
A
committee
was set
up to shortlist all the nominations

and after deliberate discussions, a
person would be chosen to receive
the honour.
The Kiwi Indian Hall of
Fame was started with an aim
to bring forward the success
stories of the Indian community;
to honour the ones who have
contributed towards the society.
It is an evening to celebrate and
honour the achievements of
New Zealands Indians for their
immense contribution to the
development and progress of
their second home.
Indians have been making us
proud for the past many years and
with Kiwi Indian
Hall of
Fame,
a
benchmark
was
set
to
applaud
their
efforts.
DOWn
THE
mEmOry lAnE
The year 2013 saw the
hosting of the first Kiwi Indian
Hall of Fame. It was a roaring
success - an event that would be
etched in the history of Indians in
New Zealand.
The evening at Pullman
Hotel in Auckland Central saw

chief guest Prime Minister John
Key induct Kanwaljit Singh
Bakshi into the institution at the
inaugural event. Bakshi is a New
Zealand politician and a member
of the National Party.
He was the first member of
Indian origin to be elected into
the 49th New Zealand Parliament
in 2008. A modest Bakshi was
humbled by the honour and in
his acceptance speech shared
his delight at receiving an
unexpected award.
With
more
than
200
distinguished
guests
that
included Penny Simmonds (Chief
Executive, Southern Institute of
Technology), David Hisco (CEO,
ANZ) and Mayor Tim Shabolt,
the event was a culmination of
months of hard work put in by the
team of Indian Weekender.
The next year saw more
enthusiasm. The crme de la
crme of the society gathered
under the roof of Pullman Hotel
for the second year to honour
the
achievements
of
the
community members.
In the presence of more than
200 attendees, Prime Minister
John Key awarded Auckland
District Court judge Ajit Swaran
Singh the second recipient of
the prestigious honour.
The
dignitaries
included
Indian
High
Commissioner
of New Zealand Ravi Thapar,
Members of Parliament Todd
McClay, Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi,
Rajen Prasad, Phil Goff, David
Shearer, Winston Peters, Jamie
Ross and Sam Lotu-Iiga.
The evening that was kicked
off with the traditional lighting of
the earthen lamp, saw a classical

dance performance and a
song rendition.
Out of the 35 entries that
year, the independent jury
chose Singh for his outstanding
credentials and achievements as
a lawyer, judge and a community
leader. A man of distinction,
his contribution in promoting
the honour and prestige of New
Zealand, Fiji and India has
been invaluable.
THrEE STrikES
After
two
consecutive
successful events, in its third
year, the Indian Weekender (also
referred to as IWK) team decided
to take yet another step forward
and introduce two awards: the
Kiwi Indian Young Achiever and
the Kiwi Indian Unsung Hero of
the year.
This year, apart from inducting
a member of the community into
the Hall of Fame, IWK asked the
society to nominate individuals in
two additional categories.
The Kiwi Indian Young
Achiever will be bestowed upon
a young Kiwi Indian, between
the age of 16 and 35, who has
done exceptionally well in his/her
field be it academics, sports,
art, culture or community service.
The award was introduced with
an aim to encourage young
Kiwi Indians and support their
future endeavours.
The young souls amongst us
are a force to reckon with. They
bring in their fresh perspectives,
novel ideas and an unmatched
enthusiasm that will take
our society towards a better
future. And, therefore, with this
award, IWK hopes to recognise
their talents and honour the

contribution of todays youth.
The second new award this
year is the Kiwi Indian Unsung
Hero. As the name suggests, IWK
decided to dedicate an award to
those individuals who contribute
immensely towards the society
but have not been recognised for
their efforts.
IWK is looking at such
achievers who work not for fame,
monetary or personal gains
they work regardless of those
aspects. They are the masked
heroes of the society who make
our lives better; the ones who have
dedicated their entire life to serve
our community. Touching the
lives of thousands and enriching
the society with their work, they
truly are the unsung heroes. With
this new award, IWK wants to
applaud their efforts.
Like the last two years, the
chief guest at the occasion will
be Prime Minister John Key. The
event will also be graced by the
presence of other members of
Parliament, including Winston
Peters, David Shearer, Kanwaljit
Singh Bakshi and Mahesh Bindra.
The stellar evening will
be
packed
with
cultural
performances, scrumptious food
and the unveiling of the sixthanniversary and Hall of Fame
issue of Indian Weekender.
With three awards to grace
the third year of Kiwi Indian
Hall of Fame, we look forward to
unfolding the excitement on the
evening of May 28 at Langham
Hotel in Auckland Central; an
event that we are sure will remain
in the hearts of our community
long after the evening is over.
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to woo supporters. experts analyse how this will affect the countrys economic growth.
PAULA RAY
inance
Minister, Bill
English, is the driving
force
behind
the
Governments
budget
plan
to literally take the taxpayers
money and give it to the poor.
Quite naturally, this has earned
him the title of the present-day
Robin Hood.
Bill argues that if the
government
spends
money
now to educate, stabilise and
reorientate the under-privileged
and those on the benefits, it
would save money in the future.
Thus, he has wooed investors
and taxpayers to increase their
contributions with long-term
gains in sight.
In short, the budget is aimed at
the following:
} Alleviating
child
poverty
by including an extra $25 a
week, after tax, for beneficiary
families with children.
} Stopping the $1,000 KiwiSaver
kickstart payment would save
the government more than
$500 million during the next
four years.
} New Border Clearance Levy
from the start of next year,
will be about $16 for arriving
Bill argues that it

if the Government
spends money now
to educate, stabilise
and reorientate the
under-privileged and
those on the benefits,
it would save money in
the future.
} Identifying
new
farming
systems and processes.
} Building
international
consumer trust in New Zealand
products.
} Identifying and prioritising
opportunities
to
increase
investment, employment and
incomes in the primary sector.
} Encouraging more people to
get involved in the primary
passengers and about $6 for
departing passengers.
} Economic growth is forecast
to grow by an average 2.8 per
cent during the next four years.
} Average wages are expected to
rise by $7,000 to $63,000 a

year by mid-2019.
} Unemployment is forecast
to fall below five per cent
next year.
The government also plans
to invest $7.5 million over two

years in developing key skills and
systems to help boost exports
across the primary sector.
This investment focuses on key
initiatives including:
industries.
Experts give us an overview of
how these policies will affect the
economic growth in the next few
years.
Budget 2015: little to excite, or alarm

Property and child poverty
number and an IRD number
(430 hectares) are also being
for parents (both straight welfare
were the two key focus areas for the
will require a New Zealand bank
explored for new developments
and
government at this Budget. Before
account. This will mean foreign
in Auckland, with no upfront
incentives to return to work and
the Budget, the government had
investors
to
land cost to the developer (land
incentives to send their children
already announced a crackdown
stringent money laundering rules
cost will be recouped by the
to early childhood education
on speculation in the housing
and also be identifiable during
government at the point of sale).
facilities. Prior benefit increases,
market, by targeting investors
property transactions.
will
be
subject
While the details are still

supply
been given additional funding for
for better information to be
homes depending on minimum
tax enforcement.
collected in order to get a gauge
lot sizes and the density and height
of just how much of an influence
allowed. This is a welcome move
they dont live in within two
foreign
given the slow pace of progress
his years budget will be

largely remembered for
its continuation of the
years of acquisition (unless the
during this housing boom.
as part of a relationship property
shed
of
Special Housing Areas). Whether
prudent course set out by the
settlement) will be deemed an
foreign property buying in New
there will be enough capacity in
government over the past six
investor for tax purposes and
Zealand. If foreign investors are
the building industry to meet this
years. There was little fanfare,
liable to pay tax on any capital
collectively found to be a large
increased workload will be the
and it did not deliver the surplus
gains. This new bright-line rule
player, they are likely to attract
next important issue. Already, the
that has been politically promised
complements the existing tax rule
further policy action although
building sector is reporting skills
for some time. The governments
that you are liable to pay tax if you
there will be sensitivities in our
shortages as construction activity
financial position is improving,
bought a property with an intent
tax and other agreements with
ramps up.
but
to profit from capital gains.
foreign jurisdictions.
investments off-shore
land laws
gradually.
wafer-thin
surplus is now expected for the

next financial year the strategy
remains on track to deliver an
improving fiscal position.
property was given by bequest or
have
been
light
on
the
scale
be
On the supply side, large
required to declare their IRD
tracts of government-owned land
Foreign
investors
will
more
than
14,000
with existing initiatives (e.g., the
This new policy will finally
typically
linked
low levels relative to economic
Zealand in recent years has called
investors
were
Families),
to inflation, had fallen to very
The Reserve Bank of New
Revenue Department (IRD) has
CHRISTINA LEUNG, NZIER
which
for
to be worked out, this could
and foreign buyers. The Inland
Anyone selling a property
Working
Auckland Housing Accord and
reducing
wages
(unlike
superannuation, which is linked

to wages). The latest increase
will help boost incomes for the
most vulnerable.
While
the
government
acknowledges a lot still needs

to be done to address the wider
issues around child poverty, it is a
step in the right direction.
Aside from these two focus
areas,
other
changes
largely
represent tweaks to what has

the government. There is little
The Budget also has new

on
and
been a steady course taken by
Caring for the child
policies
growth
child
poverty, with increased benefits
to excite, or alarm, in this latest

budget.
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kiwiSaver $1,000 kick-start
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SANJAY KUMAR AND

VIDYA GARIMELLA, EY
he governments Budget,
delivered on 21 May
by Finance Minister
Bill English, focuses on fiscal
prudence and maintaining a
steady course. But surprisingly,
after English spent days talking
down expectations in this area,
child poverty was the central
theme this year.
The governments economic
forecast
remains
upbeat.
Economic growth is expected
to average 2.8% over the next
four years. This is strong growth
by New Zealand standards and,
whats more, it is not driven by
inflation, which this year is at a
staggeringly low 0.1%.
The
elusive
surplus
has continued to elude the
government, which came as a

surprise to no one. The fiscal
priorities are returning to surplus
and using those surpluses to
fund modest tax cuts and reduce
net debt to 20% of GDP (or
lower if greater-than-expected
surpluses allow). What will be
of a concern for the government
is that the forecast surplus for
next year also looks wafer thin, at
$176 million.
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property
measures
tax
compliance
The Budget contains measures

to bolster and enforce the tax
rules on property investment.
The government wants to
ensure that people buying and
selling properties for a profit

including foreigners are paying
their fair share of tax.
These
measures
include
establishing a bright line test
that will tax any capital gains made
from the sale of an investment
property owned for less than two
years, introducing transparency
measures, particularly aimed
at
non-resident
investors,
committing to an extra $29
million of funding for Inland
Revenue to increase its property
tax compliance activities, and
introducing a withholding tax for
non-residents selling residential
property
The tax will apply to the full
gain at the taxpayers marginal
income tax rate, 33% for incomes
more than $70,000.
We expect a short period for
public consultation, with an

issues paper on the bright line
test in July 2015 and legislation
introduced late August 2015.
We also expect consultation on
a withholding tax, but no details
have been given.
Additional funding for inland
revenue Audits
New Zealand Inland Revenue
will receive an additional $73
million over five years to boost
audit activity predictably for
property, but also aggressive
tax planning and the hidden
economy. Small and medium
size businesses, including selfemployed individuals, are likely to
be come under renewed scrutiny.
The government predicts a
return on investment of $642
million additional tax revenue.
Thats a return of $8 for every
People enrolling in KiwiSaver

will no longer receive a $1,000
kick-start payment. The change
does not affect existing KiwiSaver
members.
The government subsidy of
up to $521 a year per member on
contributions will remain.
Removing
the
kick-start
payment for future enrolments
will save more than $500 million
over the next four years.
We think the government
needs to be careful not to be seen
as constantly chipping away at
KiwiSaver. Successive reforms
that tend to make the scheme
less generous could reduce its
impact on retirement savings.
KiwiSavers a long-term scheme
and the ground rules should be
clear and enduring.
personal Tax rates
No announcements here.
Thats no surprise. But beginning
to reduce income taxes from
2017 remains a priority.
Theres a hint in terms of
the size of any tax cuts. The
governments
reserved
$2.5
billion for new spending in 2017,
compared to $1 billion in 2016.
have a safe long weekend
nother long weekend

is approaching. Hence,
we are sharing with you
a discussion about how to stay
safe during the long weekend that
Jessica Phuang, Asian Liaison
Officer from Auckland Central
Police had with Acting Senior
Sergeant Ashley Gore of the Road
Policing Team at Auckland City
District Police.
Jessica:
Acting Senior
Sergeant
gore,
weve
been telling our Asian
communities about keeping
safe when they drive long
distances, especially on long
weekends. What are the key
messages that you can share
with them?
Ashley: We are very keen for
people to travel safely on our
roads. They can do this by sticking
to the speed limits, driving to the
conditions and ensuring that
all occupants in the vehicle are
wearing their seatbelts. Drivers
should remember that the speed
limits are not targets, they are the
maximum speeds you can drive at
when conditions are good.
Jessica: So you mean to
say people should be more
cautious of the weather now?
Ashley: We are going into
winter and the roads may be
slippery because of rain. There
are fewer daylight hours and
drivers can also get caught out

by sun strike. Added to variable
weather conditions is increased
traffic volumes as people try to go
away on a short holiday.
Jessica: it seems that there is
a lot happening on the roads.
Ashley: Exactly, so rather
than just thinking of what speed
they should be travelling at,
people should really consider the
conditions of the roads while they
are driving.
Jessica: i like what you said
about the weather. Even when
driving in the city, as soon as
the day changes from a bright
day to having rain, the traffic
becomes quite chaotic. but
when people are driving long
distance, all they focus on
is getting to the destination
as soon as possible instead
of considering the road
conditions. I find it
very
intimidating
when people follow
very close to my
car. its almost like
telling me to drive
faster.
that you can stretch your legs,

have something to eat and switch
drivers if possible
Ashley:
Drivers
need to understand
that in dry conditions
there is a two second
following rule but in wet
conditions, its a four
second rule. If another
vehicle is following you
too closely, rather than speeding
up, move to the left if its safe to
do so and let the vehicle pass.
Ashley: We want drivers to

drive to the speed limit, if the
conditions allow. Say for example
you are driving along a road with
a 100kmh speed limit, its raining,
the traffic has slowed down
to about 90kmh. You become
impatient and decide to overtake
the cars in front of you, speeding
up to 102-103kms. While you are
only exceeding the speed limit
by 2-3kmh, 102km at an impact
is a huge speed. A Police Officer
using his or her discretion may
give you a fine because he/she
has noted that your speed is too
fast for the conditions and you are
endangering other road users.
Jessica: What are the best

practices when driving long
distances?
Ashley: All drivers should
check their cars properly before
they start their journey. Ensure
your vehicle is road worthy by
doing a TWIRL.
} T - Tyres
} W Windscreen, wipers &
mirrors
} I - Indicators
} R - Rust
} L- Lights
This is not difficult and can be
done by just walking around the
car, making sure that they are
checked and in good conditions.
Instead of focusing on reaching
the destination, take a break so
Jessica: So for Queens

birthday weekend, what is
the speed tolerance?
Jessica: now i understand

why some people were
confused that they were given
fines for driving just 2 or 3
km above the speed limit. i
can see that not driving above
the speed limit and according
to road conditions must go
hand in hand together. Do
you think people are thinking
that, if there is a crash,
airbags in the cars are going
to protect them?
Ashley: This is simply the Law
of Physics. People can go on You

Tube and watch vehicles being
crash tested.
Airbags working together
with safety belts help reduce the
impact on our bodies when we
are in a car crash. Airbags and
seatbelts are only effective at
lower speeds. At higher speeds,
even with both working, we can
still be seriously injured or killed.
At crashes we attend we
see that, out of all the vehicle
occupants involved, those who
are not wearing seatbelts are the
most harmed.
Jessica: What have you
got to say to people who are
impatient and want to reach
their destination quickly?
Ashley: What people will find
is that they can speed up only to
find that at some point, they will
still have to be in a queue because
that is how the traffic is flowing.
Slowing down may take you a
bit longer, but life is worth more
than all the time in the world and
I strongly encourage people to be
patient and considerate on the
roads.
Jessica : Thank you Acting
Senior Sgt gOrE, i hope that
people will take care to abide
by the road rules and i wish to
take this opportunity to wish
all Asian communities a very
enjoyable and safe Queens
birthday weekend.
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Thought of the week
Celebrate what you have

achieved but raise the bar a little
higher each time you succeed.
Editorial
From the desk of the

managing editor
Anything but funny
On completing six years, the team at Indian Weekender decided to brainstorm

on the idea of a quest. We agree that a quest has a clear goal and a specific
end point. You can clearly explain a quest in a sentence or two. Every quest
has a beginning, and sooner or later, every quest will come to an end.
A quest presents a clear challenge.
A quest requires sacrifice of some kind.
A quest is often driven by a calling or sense of mission.
A quest requires a series of small steps and incremental progress toward the
goal.
To sum it up, a quest is a journey toward something specific, with a number of
challenges throughout. Most quests also require a series of logical steps and some
kind of personal growth. ~ Chris Guillebeau from The Happiness of Pursuit
These lines define the entire journey of the Indian Weekender. It has been
nothing but a quest. We had our eyes fixed on our goal and were willing to give it our
best. Today we can boast of being the first ever weekly news magazine serving the
community. Our growing popularity is clear from our reach and engagement with
our readers and advertisers. Also our presence online and on social media grows
every day.
It was six years ago but it seems just like yesterday when my co-director and I
stood on either side of a street in Central Auckland and handed out the first edition
of our paper to passersby who looked at us strangely. The global recession was at its
peak and most people believed that we would not make it. But here we are six years
later. Looking at the way our readership and popularity has grown over the years
makes it all worth it.
We have our supporters, advertisers and readers to thank for at every stage of
our journey. Our highest highs, our lowest lows, our brightest hours and our darkest
moments all become worth it when we receive reviews and responses from our
readers and see the support that our hard work has garnered over the years. This has
also been a time of personal growth for the team, who have learnt and continue to
do so every day. Even though sometimes the lessons are not very easy, our resilience
keeps us going. We believe that if we fall down nine times well get back up on ten.
I sign off every issue by sharing some words of wisdom that I have learnt over the
years. However in this special issue, with my palms pressed together, I just want to
thank you. If you are reading this piece, thank you for your support, now and over
the years. Please keep this support going and we promise to serve the community
better every day.
I hope you enjoy reading our bumper edition as much as we have enjoyed putting
it together for you. This is also our Hall of Fame special edition and we will bring you
the details of the event in our next issue. Heres to six more glorious years serving
the community and many more.
Giri Gupta
Indian Weekender : Volume 7 Issue 10

Publisher: Kiwi Media Group Limited
Managing Editor: Giri Gupta | girigupta@xtra.co.nz
Editor: Annu Sharma | editor@indianweekender.co.nz
Associate Editor: Paula Ray | paula@indianweekender.co.nz
Chief Reporter: Swati Sharma | reporter@indianweekender.co.nz
Reporter: Rizwan Mohammad | iwk.rizwan@gmail.com
Reporter: Esha Chanda | iwk.eshac@gmail.com
Chief Technical Officer: Rohan Desouza | rohan@indianweekender.co.nz
Art & Layout Designer: Mahesh Kumar | mahesh@indianweekender.co.nz
Graphic Designer: Yashmin Chand | designer@indianweekender.co.nz
Sales & Marketing Manager: Leena Pal | M: 022 0151971 | leena@indianweekender.co.nz
Accounts and Admin.: Farah Khan | accounts@indianweekender.co.nz
Views expressed in the publication are not necessarily of the publisher and the publisher
is not responsible for advertisers claims as appearing in the publication
Indian Weekender is published by Kiwi Media Group, 98 Great South Road, Auckland
Printed at Horton Media, Auckland
Pick of the week
The weirdest thing that residents of Papakura, a southern suburb of Auckland, saw on
their way to work was a lost seal. The fur seal was later coaxed back to the nearest estuary
Courtesy: DailyMail, UK
by emergency services.
Tips from the Trenches

Sharp dressed young men
Have at least one good suit in the closet
No matter what your job is, youre going to need a
decent suit at some point.
If youre in a field where youre going to wear one
regularly you should look for a variety of colors and
styles; if you just need a single suit for infrequent dress
occasions stick with a classic single-breasted, twobutton suit in charcoal gray or navy blue.
If youre buying off the rack take the time to have the suit
adjusted.
A few department stores still offer the service, but youll
more than likely need to find a tailor independently.
Its worth the effort sized suits are made to general
measurements, and not all of them are going to be a
perfect fit for you. A good tailor can make the small
changes that take your suit from looking mediocre to
perfect for you.
Copyright 2015. Kiwi Media Group. All Rights Reserved.

Courtesy: realmenrealstyle.com
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iWK The Wheel OF ChAnGe
he IWK wheel has been chugging along for six long years now. In its wake, it has left behind a series of changes that are unprecedented in the
history of New Zealand the foremost being the launch of the first-ever Kiwi-Indian weekly news magazine. This was made possible not by any
one person, but a team of dedicated and hard-working professionals. Meet the IWK dream team:
Giri Gupta, Managing editor and Co-Publisher
e is the hub of the IWK wheel; the main crux on which the wheel rests and leverages all the other parts. If not for his labour of six long
years, IWK would not have been where it is today. The diminutive septuagenarian with his unending supply of energy puts a 17-year-old
to shame. At the same time, he is one person who genuinely cares for the well-being of each of his team members.
Mr Guptas dreams show the team the way to newer heights. His positive never say die attitude along with his business prowess eggs the team
to scale unknown terrains, which invariably lead to newer feathers on IWKs cap. Right from the launch of the fortnightly newspaper six years ago,
to becoming a weekly news magazine late last year, each spin of the IWK wheel has been earmarked by Mr Guptas undaunted efforts. With no
financial returns on his efforts our heart goes out to the relentless energy he invests in his passion.
Bhav Dhillon, Co-Publisher
e can describe him as the hub band - the crucial component that supports the hub and also maintains the other parts of the IWK
wheel. The team rises from peak to peak thanks to Bhavs invaluable feedback on IWKs performance. This feedback, which often
verges on criticism, takes the IWK wheel galloping to shores seldom sighted before.
As suave in person as the words spoken, Bhavs enterprising acumen is legendary. The passion with which he built his own business is, at times,
transferred to IWK. Bhav feels it is his ultimate social responsibility to give back to the community without any commercial returns. That explains
his interest and involvement with the news magazine, as a bridge that connects idealism with reality.
Annu Sharma, Editor
ou cannot miss her in a crowd. She stands out - not just for her towering personality but also for the tastefully handpicked baubles that
adorn her. The cherry on top is her bright red crown. She speaks sparingly; she is more of a silent observer. But when she does, her words
are carefully chosen and immaculately strung together just like that ornate necklace round her neck. She pens her words likewise. Annu
leads from the fore, leaving no room for any illusion. But her biggest weakness: she finds it difficult to let go. So it is best to latch on to Annu,
because she will pull you through even if you are left dangling from the last straw. Thats the team-binder for the IWK wheel. Annu pushes the team
further and beyond to scale new heights and never give up.
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New Zealand Indian

Central Association (Inc.)
New Zealand Indian Central Association congratulates Indian

Weekender for the successful completion of six years
New Zealand Indian Central
Association (Inc.) an Apex
body of Indians was established in the year 1926.
The central organization was
established with the motive to progress the Indians
cause in all areas be it, educational, welfare, health, or
cultural individuality.
At present the Apex body
has ten autonomous, integrated self-administrating
branches, one associate
branch, e associate e bers and one probationary
associate member.
The association ofce bearers comprises of President,

General Secretary,Vice
President, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary. The Executive
committee comprising of
e ery afliated association s
designated member administers and organises the associations affairs.
Some of the important issues
dealt with by New Zealand
Indian Central Association
are Immigration Policy, Race
Relations, Law and Order,
Health and Welfare, Superannuation and Relationship
with Indian High Commission Ofce

However in times of need
we need to stay united in
our collective objectives.
There is unity in diversity
and hence request every
Indian to take the membership of the associations to
strengthen the bond and
maintain cultural identity.
The leadership of the New
Zealand Indian Central Association Inc. and its member
branches extend sincere
greetings to the Indian
Weekender with best wishes
for their sixth anniversary /

3rd Hall of Fame issue and
for continuing its work of
disseminating objective information about the news and
views with a special dedication to Indian History, Culture and Heritage.
We would like to take this
opportunity to extend greetings to the Indian Diaspora,
Advertisers and Readers of
Indian Weekender.
- Harshad Patel QSM,
President
- Prakash Biradar,
General Secretary
For any further information about New Zealand Contact

Indian Central Association, please contact:
Office Address: Mahatma Gandhi Centre,
New Zealand Indian Central Association Inc.
President: Mr. Harshad Patel Phone: 0223990325,
145 New North Road Eden Terrace, Auckland
harshad.patel@xtra.co.nz
Phone: (09) 309 6227 Phone: 022 399 0322
General Secretary Mr. Prakash Biradar
Postal Address: PO Box 1941, Wellington
Phone: 0223990322, secretary@nzindians.org.nz
Email: secretary@nzindians.org.nz
Website: www.nzindians.org.nz
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Rohan DeSouza, Chief Technical Officer
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Rohan
e is the invisible cog in the IWK wheel. We seldom see him around. But his presence is felt each week as we publish IWK online. Our
virtual presence is planned, designed and hosted by Rohan. Shall we call him the rim of the IWK wheel, the outer band that supports the
spokes?
However, IWKs virtual presence is 100 times more visible in the web-world than Rohan is in the real world. We could do with seeing the man a
wee bit more often, but here we are talking about an entrepreneur on a mission.
Paula Ray, Associate Editor
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Paula
he loves to dissect and prides herself for being analytical. This passion is well utilised in the opinionated articles she writes for IWK. Her
pet peeve is her column on raising a voice against everyday issues that bother us something she has researched on extensively during her
comeback to academics.
With her dark humour, and her cracks and digs, Paula often finds herself in hot waters, but almost always manages to swim through. If you
need a good brainstorm, till the cows come home, theres always Paula. Make no mistake though, through all this she is also the sounding board
for the team. You can always rely on her for a different perspective.
Swati Sharma, Chief Reporter
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Swati
er dark, huge, almond eyes stand out in her petite frame on stilettos. Swati is part of the furniture at IWK. If the IWK office is open, there
would seldom be a day when she isnt sitting at her desk liaising with (read: chasing) the reporters or designers towards their deadlines.
If she isnt murmuring into her mobile phone, she will be screaming her lungs out to ensure the IWK wheel keeps rolling at its designated
pace. She has learned the ropes of media production well and handles her duties responsibly. Of course, this is if she isnt busy re-touching her bright red lip
colour and clicking selfies on her laptop camera. Thats all good. We just hope Swati enjoyed the same food as the rest of us, especially dishes that are cooked
with onion and garlic.
Rizwan Mohammad, Reporter
e is the new kid on the block. Dripping with enthusiasm and energy, he is most mobile when on his scooty. His can do attitude has
made him the teams favourite. He holds forth the torch of multiculturalism and secularism that IWK represents through the wide
range of articles he is assigned to report on. That apart, Rizwan has his fingers in all pies be it reporting, distribution, lead generation or
networking. A dreamer at heart, Rizwan entertains the team with his ingenious personal anecdotes and jest-induced witty comebacks. But he also
makes sure to quickly step aside after such a rejoinder.
Rizwan
Esha Chanda, Reporter
ne of the newest members of the team, Esha isnt seen as often at the IWK office. Her presence is felt mainly via her bylines. A person of
many interests, she finds solace in the written word. Pen and paper are her priority. She is dedicated to her deadlines and ensures the latest
news make it to the weekly.
Esha
Mahesh Kumar, Art & Layout Designer
Mahesh Ji
here do we begin with this man? He attempts to oil almost every spoke of the IWK wheel -from marketing the weekly, designing
layouts, doing the artwork for advertisers to distributing the final product to select outlets around Auckland. The credit for giving IWK
its new sassy look would undoubtedly go to Mahesh. Every week he works his graphic magic, polishing the pages tastefully, until the
entire newspaper glitters. The IWK team can tell you more about this man who loves to play mysterious. Maheshs enigma lies in his silence. Oft we
need to pump his guts to make him speak. And when he does oblige, his sarcasm scathes us. If his words dont leave you injured, his wicked smile
and the crinkle of his eyes will definitely kill you.
Yashmin Chand, Graphic Designer
er flair shines on her face. The hoops on her ears, the slant of her eye-liner, her impeccable clothes, the fancy heels and the deftly-chosen
accessories all speak volumes of her commitment to perfection. You are sure to spot some of this flawlessness on the pages of IWK.
Often we dont realise Yashmin is in the office, she is so silent. But then we spot her head-down in front of the iMac monitor designing
content on the pages. Apart from her fastidiousness with food, we love the fancy frills and Fiji-freshness she brings to IWK.
Yashmin
Leena Pal, Sales & Marketing Manager
f there is one person we hear even before stepping into the office space, that is Leena. Its because she is busy doing what she does best: selling
ad spaces for the weekly, when she isnt marketing IWK to Kiwis and Kiwi-Indians to identify potential leads to generate revenue. Lets name
her the oil that lubricates the IWK wheel.
She is known to melt even the toughest of rocks with her sales pitch. Her senior colleagues can vouch for it. So beware of her swish demeanour
when she flashes that dazzling smile. You might end up selling your soul even before you realise it.
Leena
Farah Khan, Accounts and Admin Manager
ont get taken in by her super glossy tresses or her sultry appeal. She is as perceptive as a mum of a toddler should be. We enjoy her fond
conversations about her absolutely adorable girls as much as she does narrating them. Quite unlike her name, Farah (read: Far-ah!) is
never far when we need her. She is one of those silent and dependable cogs that keep the IWK wheel rolling. Yes, she is not only adept at
number crunching but also excels at balancing sheets. We remember her at least once every fortnight.
Farah
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NUNGSHI and TASHI MALIK

Mountaineers - Currently studying at SIT
under the NZ Prime Minister Scholarships
In May 2013, at age 21, twin sisters
Nungshi and Tashi Malik became the
Worlds first twins to successfully climb
Mount Everest. In less than two years
from that day, the Everest Twins as they
are popularly known, have achieved
several global gender iconic milestones.
They are worlds first twins and siblings
to climb the famed Seven Summits
(highest peaks in all continents, including
Mt Everest which has been featured in
60th edition of Guinness World Records).
Having successfully completed last degree
ski to the North and South Pole for another
worlds first, they have become worlds
first siblings and twins to complete the
prestigious Adventurers Grand Slam
and the Three Pole Challenge being the
youngest women ever to complete these
prestigious milestones.
In addition, the sisters have also achieved
several national and regional records,
which include youngest Indians to scale
the Seven Summits, youngest Indians
to reach South Pole on Skis, youngest
Indians to reach North Pole on Skis,
first Indian women to climb all seven
summits in first attempt, youngest South
Asian women to scale Seven Summits,
first Indian and South Asian women to
complete Adventurers Grand Slam and
Three Pole Challenge and first Indian and
South Asian women to reach North and
South Pole on Skis.
They are also the only twin sisters ever
to scale an unclimbed, unnamed peak at
21000 ft alpine style in Indian Himalayas.
The twin sisters have been most widely
reported mountaineers in Indian media.
The world media has also frequently
reported on them. Recently they appeared
on One News TV: http://tvnz.co.nz/nationalnews/mountain-climbing-students-savinglives-video-6244643 and the South Land
Times
With their roots in a most conservative
rural region of North India (Haryana
state) having a worst sex ratio due
to strong preference for sons and
consequent alarming rate of female
feticide, NungshiTashis quest for the

Seven Summits was inspired by the
cause of the Indian girl child which
they named #mission2for7 and later
mission#UnchaiyonSeAage
(hindi
words meaning beyond heights) to
become worlds first siblings to complete
Adventurers Grand Slam.
They have been made the brand
ambassadors
of
Uttarakhand
state
(India) for its beti-bachao (protect the
girl child) campaign. Last year they were
also nominated Uttarakhand state icon
for Indias general elections to increase
awareness and voter turnout.
The twin sisters are accomplished public
speakers and have delivered inspirational
talks across India and in several countries
abroad such as US, Brazil, Nepal and Chile.
They have also delivered TEDx talk in New
Delhi.
NungshiTashi have impressive academic
record. Apart from a bachelors degree
in journalism and mass communication,
they have 17 credit points for Masters
in peacebuilding from, School of
International training, Vermont, USA.
Apart from their interest in Peaceful
Conflict Transformation, the twins have
strong social activist orientation, especially
on gender issues. To continue to promote
gender equality in India, the Everest
twins as they are popularly known, have
started NungshiTashi Foundation.
They plan to continue higher studies
in sport and exercise up to doctoral
level and pursue career in sports and
outdoors. Among their strategic goals is
the establishment of world class centre
of excellence in mountaineering in India.
The twin sisters are passionate about
dance and wish to devote substantial part
of their leisure time in learning various
forms of dance.
They see mountaineering as a journey into
self discovery and their favorite quote
remains Edmund Hillarys famous we
dont conquer mountains but ourselves.
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First twins to reach South Pole on skis
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First twins to reach North Pole on skis
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Youngest Indians and South Asians to
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1st Indian women to climb all 7
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Youngest Indians to reach North and
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Power Rangers: With compliments from political leaders

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Congratulations to the team at the Indian Weekender on celebrating the sixth anniversary
since your first publication.
Thank you for your dedication to bringing the latest news to the New Zealand Indian
community. You play an important role in helping to keep New Zealand Indians in touch
with international and local news.
I m proud to be the rime
inister of a country as diverse and vibrant as New Zealand, and I
value the contributions the Indian community makes to our culture, our economy, and our
success as a nation.
Best wishes for the years, and publications, ahead.
Rt Hon John Key

PRIME MINISTER
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Congratulations to the Indian Weekender for six very successful years of

publication and running three successful Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame annual
awards.
The Indian community is a vital part of our multicultural nation. The Indian
Weekender does an excellent job as a voice for your community and ensuring
the stories of your people are told.
Community media outlets such as the Indian Weekender play an important role
in keeping people up-to-date with what is happening in their communities.
Having done a number of interviews with your publication myself, Ive seen
first-hand the great work you do.
I also want to acknowledge all the effort and organisation that has gone into
running three annual editions of the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame competition.
The award which recognises outstanding contributions not only to the
Indian community but to New Zealands wider progress is an opportunity to
acknowledge people who might otherwise be overlooked.
I want to see a New Zealand where we celebrate success and where everyone
who works for it gets to share in the rewards. I am encouraged by your efforts to
acknowledge the Kiwis who are contributing to our success as a country.
Congratulations again on all you have achieved and I look forward to working
with you even more in the future.
Andrew Little
Labour Party Leader
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On its sixth anniversary, I am delighted to congratulate the Indian

Weekender for the service it has provided to the Indian community in New
Zealand both through its publication and in organising events such as the
The Indian community benefits greatly from having specialist publications
which cater for its needs and interests.
Indian Weekender does that. It informs, it educates and it entertains the
Kiwi Indian community. It promotes Indian culture and business and
allows the community to hear the perspectives of people in India and
Indian diaspora communities living in Fiji and here in New Zealand.
The Indian community has made a great contribution to New Zealand. It is
important to maintain and promote Indian culture, languages and its rich
heritage. Indian Weekender helps ensure that this happens.
It has been a privilege and a pleasure to be a regular contributor to the
Indian Weekender in recent years. I thank the team for the opportunity and
look forward to our continuing cooperation and the work we do together.
Phil Goff
Member of Parliament for Mt Roskill
New Zealand First congratulates the Indian Weekender on reaching its

sixth year of publication.
It is terrific that the team has steadily built their publication to keep Indian
New Zealanders informed, both about New Zealand and India.
The Weekender covers a wide range of issues. We have always taken the
opportunity to write a regular column and support the Indian Weekender
with advertising.
All the best for the future.
Winston Peters, Leader, New Zealand First
Member of Parliament for Northland
Congratulations to all the staff at the Indian

Weekender.
It is marvellous to get all the news and a way for me to connect with our
vibrant community.
Mahesh Bindra MP
New Zealand First
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MISSION & VISION

To work for social justice and social
change
Through a joint effort, create a safe
space for women and children
along with men. However, it takes
more than a migrant and support
services to create safety from
abuse and violence. It requires the
involvement of civic society in
taking its responsibilities to assert
the right to a safe home, a safe
community, a safe country, a safe
world for a family to live happily
together.
We offer help regardless of religion,

ethnicity, age, gender or sexual
orientation. Our popular community
programs serve migrants from
South Asian Origin and families
from all over the world. All clients
information
is
kept
strictly
confidential.
We are here to HELP victims of
domestic violence and sudden
tragedies restore and enhance their
quality of life while working to
prevent further victimization in the
diverse communities we serve.
Sincere effort to Bring families
together is the value every
individual carry who belongs to the
team of RAA.
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CALL US, SHARE WITH AS . . . . . . .

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS A VICTIM OF
DOMESTIC VIOLECE SUFFERING IN SILENCE
IS SOMEONE YOU LOVE MAKING YOU DO
THINGS YOU DONT WANT TO/OR FEEL RIGHT
DOING?
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR SUPPORT GROUP
JAAGRITI
Family Support Group
Bringing Families Together
Serving South Asian Community
CONTACT US:
Mailing Address
41 Diana Drive, Glenfeild, Auckland,
New Zealand - 0627
Activity Centre
13 May Road, Mt. Roskill, Auckland
Satellite Office
272, Opp. Bowling Club, Gt. South Road,
Papatoetoe, Auckland
Phone: (09) 443 5622, (021) 665 609
Email: roopaauraap@gmail.com
Website: roopaauraap.org.nz
Twitter : @roopaauraap
Facebook: Roopa Aur Aap Charitable Trust
Where we can help you
Real courage owns up to the

fact that we face a terrifying
task, admitting that we are
appropriately frightened,
identifying sources of help and
strength outside and within
ourselves, and then going ahead
and doing what needs to be
done - Dr. Alla Renne Bozarth
WE ALL ARE TOGETHER
What is Domestic Violence
It
is believed, that the STRENGTH

IS
NOT
AGGRESSIVE,
IT
IS
RESILIENT therefore we and our
team is always there to help you.
Domestic Violence is a pattern of coercive

behaviour. This pattern can include abuse
of various sorts of one family member by
another including: PHYSICAL, SEXUAL,
ECONOMIC,EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL.
Our Team
Perpetrators of domestic violence have a

goal to establish and maintain power and
control over their partners and/or other
family members.
Translators
Counsellors
Doctors
Civil Lawyers
Immigration Lawyers
Educational Consultants
Social Workers
Health Professionals
Event Consultants
This violence affects people in every racial,

ethnic, and socioeconomic group and
includes people of all ages who have lived
together or who have had an intimate
relationship.
Domestic violence often escalates in
severity and frequency over time and can
have serious health and psychological
outcomes.
Residential Program - Emergency &

Transitional Shelter
Childrens Programs
Counseling
Community Services
Activities through Workshop

Educational - Rights in NZ, Financial
management, CV building, Relationship
management, Job related guidance, other
subjects too.
Health (Bolly-Works) Tips on healthy
eating, preventing & dealing with diseases
like: diabetes, strokes, stress, blood
pressure, disabilities in family members,
excises through entertaining relieving
stress regime.
Community - Addressing the individuals
issues/problems: providing and talking to
families timely. For networking and all
types of culturally appropriate
services/activities through support
monthly meetings and follow-ups.
Protection Self defence training sessions

of street defence, kickboxing, Deescalation and Kung Fu
Personality Development The overall
development of personality is carried
through our informative and adaptive
workshops which have sessions on
feelings of disappointment and the
measures of necessity, etc.
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Congratulations to the editors and staff at Indian Weekender,

now leading the newspaper into its seventh year.
Thats an outstanding achievement in any era, but never more so than now,
with the rise of online publishing and more competition than ever before.
Well done on six strong years.
No newspaper survives these days without bold leadership and a willingness
to stay at the very top of their game.
Thats why it was exciting to see Indian Weekenders recent growth from a
fortnightly to a weekly, doubling its output to become New Zealands only
weekly Indian newspaper.
And as more people move online to get their news, Indian Weekender has
kept pace with a modern website and distinctive voice on social media.
As the MP for Mt Albert, I have had a long association with Indian
Weekender, and appreciate its role as an important link with the Kiwi Indian
community.
My electorate has one of the highest concentrations of Indian New
Zealanders anywhere in New Zealand. They have supported me loyally
over the years, and my family and I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of
community events.
I hope the newspaper continues to flourish and provide the important news
source it does for Indian New Zealanders and also for me. The one thing
that never changes in the media is the importance of quality content.
Its great too, to see the return of the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame, this year
with the new Unsung Hero and Young Achiever awards. As always, the
newspaper continues to innovate.
After years of association, I see Indian Weekender reflecting a smart,
modern Indian New Zealand community thats business-savvy and fully
engaged both locally and internationally.
May you continue to thrive as a celebration of our shared South Asian
identity, and an intelligent news source.
A very hearty congratulations to the management and staff at Indian

Weekender for achieving yet another milestone.
The Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame is a true reflection of Indians who have
achieved and contributed immensely to the economy, culture and
betterment of New Zealand.
May you thrive and recognize the true spirit of Indian Kiwis for years
to come.
I feel very privileged in this respect to congratulate the talent and
contribution of fellow kiwis and the hard work of the Indian Weekender
team to recognize them.
All the very best.
Harish Lodhia JP
Honorary Consul for the Republic of Fiji
David Shearer, MP
Labour Party
I congratulate the Indian Weekender on their six years of excellent

news coverage and information that they provide to our vibrant and
growing Kiwi Indian community. In addition to this, I congratulate the
Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame for their three year anniversary.
I hope you take the time to celebrate this achievement and I look
forward to the next six years, which I hope to be celebrating with you
then.
It has been great to have a forum where we can celebrate the
achievements and contributions the Indian community makes to our
communities and celebrate the diversity that exists in New Zealand.
The celebration and recognition of our Kiwi Indians is vital as New
Zealands ethnic communities are becoming more established each
year, with one in four New Zealanders being born overseas who also call
Auckland home, a place where diversity is celebrated and embraced.
Its also why thousands of people each year come here on holiday, to
set up businesses and to raise their families.
I encourage you all to continue to support and participate in the
community and congratulate all those members who have already been
celebrated for doing so.
Dr Parmjeet Parmar
List Member of Parliament
At this time of the sixth anniversary of the founding of Indian Weekender

the publishers - Mr Giri Gupta QSM and Mr Bhav Dhillon can look
back with pride at the success which their determined efforts have
brought to what is now the pre-eminent publication of Indian news in
the community. They have earned a respected place in the publishing
industry. That outcome reflects the contribution of a staff team which
has been committed to the pursuit of excellence in conveying news and
commentary of interest to a substantially growing readership.
When the newspaper was launched the publishers made it clear
that the paper would focus on the positive aspects of the life in our
communities. It has admirably succeeded in that regarding with a wide
ranging selection of material from community activity to the delights of
Bollywood and its stars.
Much is happening in the wider Indian community the 2014
New Zealand election saw two first rate Indian candidates enter the
New Zealand Parliament, the Kiwi-Indian Hall of Fame has been well
received and the India Trade Alliance is in the process of being set up
with offices in Mumbai and Auckland to facilitate trade between the two
countries and consequential significant benefits for its members
In India itself the BJP had a stunning victory in the 2014 Congressional
elections capturing 282 seats and expectations are high that Prime
Minister Narendra Modi has the knowledge and skill to effect major
changes to the economy and the Indian society for the benefit of all
Indian Weekender has reported these events and their implications
accurately with its customary flair.
The paper continues to be an exemplar of all that is good in the
media community
Dr the Honourable Richard Worth

Dr the Honourable Richard Worth is a lawyer and company
director engaged in International trade. He is actively involved in
the Indian community. From 1999 to 2009 he was a member of the
New Zealand Parliament and in
the National led Government was a Minister of the Crown.
The principality of Monaco has appointed him its Consul.
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Biz-Feed: With compliments from the business community

AB InternAtIonAl lImIted
he Staff & Management of AB

International congratulates Indian
Weekender on their 6th Anniversary.
We are very proud to be associated with
them.
Indian Weekender has led in the technogical

innovations and improvements in their digital as
well as print Media regularly.
About AB International Limited
AB International is among the foremost
companies to offer an extensive range of products
that are being imported from India and other
countries of the world.
Following their companys concept of
Bringing Together a World of Goodness they
have a wide range of products to offer. The
products of AB International are commonly used
by most households in New Zealand.
From its modest beginning in 2001, AB

International today has grown to be the major
importers and wholesalers of some of the best
brands, which are known for their quality
throughout the world. Their distribution
network covers the whole of New Zealand.
Some of their brands popular among the
kiwis are MTR range of Ready Eat Meals,
Mixes and Ready to serve Rices, India Gate
Rice, Bikano Snacks, Midas papaddums and
chutneys, Frooti Mango Drinks, Appy (Apple
Nector), Jabsons Snacks and Urja Products.
Apart from this they also distribute the most
famous Dabur, Vatika, Dermoviva and Fem
Herbal products.
Other major brands imported and distributed
by AB International include Shan Products,
Rasoi Magic Premixes, Nestle (India) Noodles,
Tata Salt, Ahmed Food Products, Himalaya

Health Supplements, Hamdard Pure Almond
Oils, Rajdhani, Mavana Incense sticks,
Supermax Blades and Shaving Gels, Julie
Biscuits, Vicco, Verka Ghee and the latest
addition of MEU brands. American brands
distributed by them are Mrs Dash Salt Free
Seasonings, Don Peppino Sauce, Regina
Vinegars, Wrights Liquid Smoke (Hickory),
Trappeys Pepper Sauces and Static Guard
(Anti- Static Spray).
In October 2013, AB International launched
Mera Mobile Sim Card in collaboration with
Vodafone which allows users to call India (and
now 23 more countries) from their mobile
has to buy a Mera Sim and top it up with
welfare and charity projects in New Zealand.
has completed 6 years journey.

Hereby we are writing to congratulate you
on this remarkable achievement. We are very
glad to hear that your magazine has reached to
todays position achieved by your hard work and
talent.
We have witnessed your growth and helping
on successful marketing to Indian community
for our business.
We hope your magazine performs even well
in future.
Many congratulations once again!
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eartily Congratulations from

Eco Travels & Eco Remit for
completing wonderful 6 years
journey. We wish Indian Weekender
reaches new heights of success in the
upcoming days as well.
Advertising with the Indian Weekender

is an excellent opportunity to inform the
local Indian community about our range of
airline, travel and tourism courses.
ITC currently offers six outstanding
qualifications, from Level 3 through to
Level 6, and ranging from 20 weeks to 2
years in length.
All of our qualifications are
internationally accredited and recognised
all over the world. Applications are open
to both New Zealanders and international
students.
We have welcomed several Indian
students to the college in the past and hope
to further our relationship with the local
Indian community in the future.
in community support by sponsoring and

supporting of several cultural community
he International Travel College

of New Zealand (ITC) warmly
congratulates
the
Indian
Weekender on its 6th year anniversary.
It has been an absolute pleasure to
work with the Indian Weekender over
the past few years, says Lesley Brough,
International Marketing Manager.
We congratulate the publication on its
6th year anniversary and look forward to
many more years to come.
ITC is a premium provider of training
courses for the Airline, Travel and Tourism
industries.
Founded in 1996, ITC has been helping
students achieve their career goals for
nearly 20 years.
AB International is actively involved
phone at very low calling rates. The consumer
EQ Furniture is one of the biggest

furniture importers in NZ for 12 years.
We are committed to provide full
range of affordable, elegant, quality, furniture
products to numerous migrants, especially
Asian community
We own two big stores in Auckland, one at
Manukau Supa Centa and another in Penrose.
Here also like to thank Indian community
for the love and support, we will continue to
improve products and services to satisfy all our
customers.
We are very happy that Indian Weekender
Itc nZ
Vodafone voucher of $20 dollars.
herry Mortgage Solutions and

Reliance
Financial
Solutions
extend heartiest congratulations to
Indian Weekender on its sixth anniversary
Issue
requirements like home business and

commercial loans and Cherry provides
most appropriate insurance solutions to
our valuable clients at same location.
Cherry Mortgage & Insurance Solutions

have been serving wider community as a
prime mortgage and insurance advisory
business for last seven years.
Recently we split our business into
two parts Reliance Financial Solutions
and Cherry Mortgage & Insurance
Solutions. Reliance looks after all lending
With our extensive banking experience

and thorough understanding of loans
structures, we negotiate lowest interest
rates saving thousands of dollars of our
clients. We organise best loan structures
enabling clients paying their loans faster
and becoming debt free much earlier than
banks usual term of 30 years.
Eco Travels has evolved geographically
World. Why choose from so called readymade
during the last decade, by expanding and

creating offices in different location in entire
New Zealand.
We are keeping our vision, value for money
& client satisfaction as a compass.
tour packages?
Come to us with your idea of a dream holiday
and we will tailor make it.
Eco Remit guarantees the best money transfer
rate to India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan.
www.ecotravels.co.nz
We guarantee that we always have plenty
of great ideas for travel to different parts of the
We
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solutions
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vodAfone events centre PAtton
ll the best with your

anniversary!
For more than ten
years, Vodafone Events Centre
has hosted, welcomed and
entertained more than 2.2 million
patrons, clients and guests.
Weve had thousands of events
exhibits, concerts, conferences,
conventions, seminars, fairs,
fashion
shows,
graduations,
performances, plays, community
activities,
workshops,
and
every event conceivable and
have become a special place for
concerts, weddings and festivals
for the Indian Community.
Owned and operated by
Counties Manukau Pacific Trust
on behalf of the community,
we are Aucklands most iconic
event venue. Located beside the
motorway and just 10 minutes
from the Auckland International
Airport, it is one of the most convenient
and ideal locations close to essential
establishments
and
accommodations
yet allow guests to remain focused and
undistracted during an event.
We have highly flexible and spacious
venues so we can accommodate board
meetings for 10, conferences for 1200 or
concerts for 4000. A new conference centre
is currently under construction and will be
open in January 2016!
Our professional staff offer a wealth of
experience to event organisers from beginning
to end. Our catering and audiovisual
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stablished in 1923, Patton is

a leading manufacturer and
wholesaler of refrigeration, air
conditioning and mechanical services

products.
With manufacturing facilities in
New Zealand, Australia and Thailand
and sales representation throughout
the Pacific and Asia, Patton is an

internationally
respected
global
company.
The head office of Patton is based
in Auckland, New Zealand with nine
equipment partners are industry leaders and
ensure high standards of service. We all work
seamlessly together to make events run like
clockwork.
We deliver the countrys largest free
schools programme and provide high quality
educational experiences led by industry
professionals. We are dedicated to giving
back to the community to help build a better
New Zealand.
Start your event on the right foot today by
giving us a ring on 09 976 7777 or visiting the
team at 770 Great South Road, Manukau. For
more details, visit www.pacific.org.nz.
branches
spread
throughout
the
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office and provides a strategic location

for the supply of product into the Asian
market.
Our
Indian
head
office
and
warehouse are based in Noida, New

Delhi with other five sales offices
around the country.
In March 2015, Patton was acquired

by the Swedish refrigeration group,
Beijer Ref AB, one of the largest
refrigeration wholesalers in the world.
This key acquisition gives Beijer a
foothold in the important markets of
country.
In Australia Patton has fourteen
New Zealand, Australia and India and,
outlets covering four states, of which
at the same time, strengthens their
four outlets are joint ventures.
existing operation in Thailand.
Not content to be leaders in the
Patton will continue to expand
Oceania market Patton has a further
its product range and distribution
two operations, one joint venture in
network to meet the global demand
Thailand and one in India.
for efficient, reliable and cost effective
Patton
in
Thailand
has
manufacturing facility as well as a sales
refrigeration equipment for today and

the future.
DR PARMJEET PARMAR
NATIONAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Office: Opening soon
Facebook: facebook.com/parmjeet.parmar.77
Email: parmjeet.parmar@parliament.govt.nz
www.parmjeetparmar.co.nz
Authorised by Dr Parmjeet Parmar,

Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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ona Sansaar congratulates

Indian Weekender on
completing six successful
years
Specialists in Indian, Bridal,
Diamond and Ethnic Jewellery at
Sona Sansaar there is something
for everyone.
Our designer bridal sets and
elegant range of jewellery will leave
you with a new understanding of
what jewellery is truly about.
With almost 30 years of
experience being industry leaders
in Auckland our team can find
what you are looking for whether
it is for yourself or for that special
someone. With two convenient

Auckland locations in Mt Roskill
and Papatoetoe finding us can be
a breeze.
Our products and services
provided is ever-growing and at
this stage we provide the following.
} Authentic 21kt and 22kt
gold jewellery from India,
Dubai, Italy, Turkey and other
locations.
} Pure silver jewellery and
ornaments.
} Hundreds of Titan Watches at
competitive prices
} Swiss Rado Watches available at
Duty Free Prices in store

} Professional services such as
gold and diamond jewellery
repairs; sterilized modern nose
and ear piercing
} Authentic and recognizable
jewellery certificates whether it
is for estimate after loss due to
an incident or an appraisal for
safe keeping.
Sona Sansaar is also proud
to introduce Rado Watches now
available at duty free prices in
store!
We provide a vast and diverse
collection that is specifically hand
AnZ BAnk
selected by our fashion experts

to meet the requirements of the
modern trend setting individual.
ANZ at your service
At ANZ we have a range of
banking and financial services
designed especially for the needs
of migrants. From our Migrant
Banking Centres, to our Migrant
Banking Package to our Banking
and Finance Specialists, we can
help you achieve your financial
goals. So whether youre looking
to buy a home, start a new
NZ would like to
congratulate the Indian
Weekender on their
six year anniversary. For 175
years weve been supporting
the communities were part of.
Were proud to be helping all
communities in New Zealand
succeed.
- Harish Lodhia and Jyoti

Lodhia
business or just need some help
with your banking, talk to us
today. Simply call us on 0800 269
296 or visit anz.co.nz.
Package
details,
lending
criteria, terms and conditions
apply. A copy of our terms and
conditions and our Reserve Bank
Disclosure Statement is available
on request from any ANZ branch.
ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited.
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he Manabus.com Team would like to congratulate the Indian

Weekender on reaching their 6 year anniversary.
We believe this is a celebration for all Indian Weekender
readers to enjoy. Manabus.com commend the Indian Weekender for
supporting the Indian Kiwi Community.
We decided to include a 25% off all ManaBus.

com trips promo code in our advert to show our
appreciation.
Heres to another 6 years and more!
- Luke Yarnton, Mana Bus
kIwI
mortgAges
iwi
Mortgages
congratulates
Indian
Weekender
on
its
6th Anniversary and wishes
many more of them.
Indian Weekender has been
doing remarkable job for the
community and the nation.
Kiwi Mortgages is proud to
be associated with Indian
Weekender.
We would like to congratulate
the whole Indian Weekender
team for their relentless effort
in serving the community well
done.
- Rakesh Bansal,
Kiwi Mortgages
he name tells you all. Latest
Weekender on its 6th Anniversary.
inspiring
The pulse of Kiwi Indian has been doing
colours and affordable prices
an amazing job for Kiwi Indian community.
is what Akarshan Collection promises
We wholeheartedly wish their team many
you. We endeavour to offer exceptional
more successful years.
fashion
trends,
service and professional advice for all

- Chirag Ahuja, Akarshan
your big and small occasions.

Akarshan
congratulates
Indian
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NZ Fashion Tech
On behalf of Bank of New Zealand Migrant & Asian
banking, we extend our heartiest congratulations to
Indian Weekender for completing six glorious years of
success. The company have always been on the top of
the list for serving the community with great services.
We wish Indian Weekender all the success for many
more years to come.
NZ Fashion Tech extends warm congratulations to the
Indian Weekender on completing six successful years.
NZ Fashion Tech has been a leader in Fashion Education
since 1995. As an award winning Education Provider we
believe in taking our students passions and interests
and teaming them up with the right technical skills for a
successful career in the Fashion Industry.
For many years NZ Fashion Tech has exclusively partnered with
leading NZ brands. The most recent collaboration was with Resene
and Bannari Amman Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu,
southern India.
Whether you are new to New Zealand or already settled

here, BNZ Migrant & Asian banking Indian team can
provide you with a complete banking service.
A partnership you can trust.
Our Indian speaking managers live and work locally
so have a thorough understanding of the local market
conditions and we are available seven days a week to
come and see you, at your convenience.
In a first for fashion education, silk saris were transformed into

high fashion designs. Ten garments opened five Resene Designer
Selection Shows at New Zealand Fashion Week. Nine looks were
showcased in the fashion industry magazine, Apparel, and six
looks were featured in the Next magazine. The results exceeded
everyones expectations.
We were then granted the Prime Ministers Scholarship for Asia and
15 extremely lucky students spent five weeks travelling India learning
about fabrics and textiles, seeing where cotton originates from and
how its transformed into fabric.
This year we are excited to be teaming up with the leader in fashion
paint colours again. Our current Diploma in Fashion Technology
students have embarked on the Resene NZ Fashion Tech Colour
of Fashion project using the lustrous colours of hand-woven silk saris
from India and Resene Fashion Colours. Anticipation is in the air!
0800 969 888
bnz.co.nz/asianbanking
Jadoo TV launches Jadoo 4

An improved Android-Based streaming box with live & on-demand content, and third-party apps via Google Play
SWATI SHARMA
n their seventh anniversary, Jadoo

TV added another feather to their
hat, by launching Jadoo 4.
JadooTV, the Intel Capital backed video

streaming services and Technologies Company,
launched its fourth generation Android-based settop box with an improved quick-response user
interface, faster processing speed, higher streaming
quality, and enhanced App offerings via Google
Play App Store.
The CEO Mr Sajid Sohail visited Auckland
recently for product introduction and promotion of
this fourth generation product in New Zealand.
It is a huge step forwards. Basically every two
years or so, we come out with next generation of
products. So our first one we announced in 2008
and now we have announced this fourth generation
product in the beginning of 2015, said Mr Sohail.
Jadoo4 is completely redesigned offering a
single page easy to navigate home menu. The
new design allows users easy access to Live &
On-Demand content, Device Settings, Favorites,
myJadoo and Applications all on a single home
page. The new navigation layout combined with
a faster native android user interface creates a
superior user experience and is a vast improvement
from the previous generation of JadooTV.
Jadoo4 is designed to bridge the generational
gap offering entertainment content for the entire
family. The device offers more entertainment and
app content to engage parents and kids. Users
can access over 400 live channels & thousands
Jadoo TV CEO Sajid Sohail (centre) with his wife Sadia Sohail (left) and New Zealand
distributor Manoj Chauhan
of hours of On-Demand content from, Pakistan,

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, India
and the Middle East.

In addition, Jadoo4 comes with the Google Play
Store so users can play more, do more, and watch

more. With thousands of apps to choose from, users
can find the right app when they need it, right on
the Play Store. Enjoy movies, sports, music, social
media, communications, and educational apps;
from Netflix, HBOGO, EROS NOW, XBMC,
Watch ESPN, Pandora, Saavn, theres something
for everyone.
Features
} Latest technology with an all new user
interface.
} Fast channel load and switch time.
} Look up channels by number.
} Mark your favourite content to add to your
line-up.
} Instant access to last 10 channels played.
} Single click channel recall functionality.
} myJadoo Users can add and share live
content.
Jaddo TV was launched in 2008 by joint
efforts of Mr. Sajid Sohail and his wife Sadia
Sohail, focusing on the elderly in the family.
They are the one who are little connected to their
language and culture and have time. When we
started this thing, it kind of changed the whole way
the immigrants lived in other parts of the world.
Before, they had much time and didnt know
what to do. Services like Jadoo TV have helped our
parents tremendously in passing their time.
Other big achievement that we were able to
make, was to connect our younger generation to
their language and culture, said Mr Sohail.
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Manukau Indian Waitakere

Association
Indian
Association
Kiwi Muslim
Directory
lot of credit goes to the media for keeping the

modern day civilisation on track.
An added credit goes to The Indian
Weekender for augmenting print with online deliverance
and also for maintaining a high quality journalism with
added frequency now available as a weekly.
The wide range coupled with crisp and eye catching
presentation has been the
hallmark of this institution and
on this anniversary issue, I take
this opportunity to congratulate
the staff and management of
this unbiased voice for bravely
taking up the issues and staying
relevant.
Veer Khar, President
Manukau Indian Association
Muslim Community
of South Auckland
n behalf of the Muslim Community of South

Auckland, I wish to take this opportunity to
congratulate Indian Weekender for having
reached the age of 6 years, please accept our best wishes.
The Indian Weekender has been acquainted to South
Auckland Muslim Association for the past 6 years and
has provided support and assistance to the Muslim
Community. We grateful for all the support and assistance
rendered.
South Auckland Muslim Association serves Muslims
of South Auckland from Hillsborough to Huntley. The
Association provides positive and sustainable contribution
locally and globally. We endeavour to build a resilient
inclusive community by promoting and advocating social
harmony in a multicultural environment. We also work
towards strengthening families, empowering women,
encouraging youth, engendering a vibrant community,
cultivating leadership and fostering respect for all. We are
based at 26 Mangere Road, Otahuhu
Indian Weekender over the years has provided a platform
for Kiwi Indians to express their opinion, has brought
together individuals and organisations, thus contributing
to the strengthening of the Indian Community. We are
proud to be part of that community. Indian Weekender is
an excellent newspaper. We find it
to be well written, informative, and
responsible. It keeps us current
with the fast moving developments
in the local community, country
and the world alike. Once again,
happy birthday and many happy
returns.
Ibrar Sheikh, Secretary
South Auckland Muslim
Association
huge congratulation from Waitakere Indian

Association to Indian Weekender on their sixth
Anniversary. It is another testament to their
reigning popularity to progressing from
fortnightly
publication to weekly .
Like all community groups we tend to be overwhelmed
by our local issues and it is only thought such publications
that we are able to share our events, issues and success
with the rest of the country.
Indian Weekender has served us generously from its
inception and we look forward to their continued support.
Waitakere has successfully held its Annual Indoor
Diwali, Holi, Easter and other Events in the West. It has
a Senior Citizen Group, Womens Wing, and a very active
Youth Group which has fielded a very successful Football
Team in the Auckland Football Association.
WIA has had major input in Auckland Crematorium
and Burial submissions bringing about significant changes
to safeguard our Indian Cultural requirements. It works
hand in hand with the local Police and the Council ensuring
that our Indian Community is catered for.
As we prepare for another
eventful year we wish all
community groups all the success
and look forward to reading about
your achievements in the Indian
Weekender.
Naveen Prakash, President
Waitakere Indian Association
The Federation of
Islamic Associations
of New Zealand
iwi Muslim Directory has been serving Muslims

in New Zealand for the last 7 years by means of
printed and online directories. Printed directory
is distributed nation-wide through Islamic centres for free
of cost.
The Kiwi Muslim Directory is to stimulate interaction
within the community. The Directory lists Muslim
organizations, Muslim schools, Islamic centres; NGOs
and includes other useful information such as Islam at a
glance, prayer times, funeral guide, events & activities
and much more. Positive response from people in the
community keeps us motivated. Visit us for latest listings at
www.muslimdirectory.co.nz
We are pleased to know that your periodical news
magazine Indian Weekender has completed its sixth
year. We express our delight at this occasion. Kindly
acknowledge our heartiest congratulations on this
accomplishment. Your periodical magazine has gathered
remarkable popularity and we are happy to see it grow
from a fortnightly to a weekly publication.
We would also like to congratulate your team of
editors, writers and journalists as their sheer hard work;
perseverance and determination that has helped the
newspaper reach this place.
Mt Albert
Islamic Trust
t. Albert Islamic Trust has been organising

Friday Jumaa prayers since its inception
7 years ago. We also publish a monthly
newsletter named Rocket Science which contains useful
Islamic information and current affairs. Friday prayers
currently take place at the Senior Citizen Hall situated at
Mount Albert War Memorial Hall (Rocket Park).
We, on behalf of Mount Albert Islamic Trust extend our

humble gratitude and good wishes for your organisation
and continued success on your future journey.
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Art of the matter:
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With compliments from the art and cultural associations
Business Students
Association
Auckland Marathi
Association Inc.
n behalf of Otago Polytechnic Business Students it gives me immense pleasure

to congratulate IWK on its 6th anniversary. The milestones set by IWK in the
last few years are remarkable and we wish them many more.
IWK has become a very resourceful medium that helps the wide Indian community
in New Zealand to share their experiences of being here. Accept our warm wishes for a
memorable
and
year
continuous
success.
ongratulations to the Indian

Weekender on the publication of
its 6th anniversary issue.
Indian Weekender serves as the
communitys voice and this is a significant
milestone. That the paper is growing from
strength to strength is proof of your teams
commitment.
Being a leading newspaper in the
Indian diaspora of New Zealand, its reach
is wide and growing each year. And for
organisations like ours that work in the
community, it is an important way to raise
awareness of our services, events and
programmes.
The Auckland Marathi Association
would like to take this opportunity to thank

the entire team of the newspaper for this
support.
-Auckland Marathi Association Inc.
AMMA New Zealand
mma New Zealand

congratulates the Indian
Weekender on its 6th
anniversary of being. Thank you
for your part in being a significant
media voice for the KiwiIndian Community. We have
deep gratitude for your part in
supporting Amma NZs initiative
to Bring Amma to NZ.
About our Organisation:
Amma New Zealand (Mata
Amritanandamayi Satsang Group

Inc) is a non-profit and charitable
organisation founded to spread
the principles and teachings of
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
in New Zealand. The organisation
conducts
regular
Satsangs
(spiritual meetings), organises
fundraising
programmes
&
community services (e.g. blood
donation, tree planting).
Amma, commonly known as
The Hugging Saint is world

renowned as a spiritual leader,
humanitarian and visionary. She
has served the world-community
for decades, and through her
extraordinary acts of love, inner
strength and self-sacrifice, Amma
has endeared herself to millions
and inspired thousands to follow
in her path of selfless service.
Today Amma spends most of the
year travelling throughout India
and the world in order to uplift

suffering humanity through Her
words and the comfort of Her
embrace. www.amma.org
Ammas hugs and kisses
should not be considered
ordinaryWhen Amma
holds someone it can help
to awaken the dormant
spiritual
energy
within
them, which will eventually
take them to the ultimate
goal of Self-realization.
AMMA
Amma NZ draws closer to
bringing Amma to NZ so that
ALL New Zealanders have the
opportunity to receive the gift of
Her embrace. Go to www.amma.
org.nz home page to support by
Inviting Amma to New Zealand.
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust Inc.
hanti Niwas Charitable

Trust Inc provides social
support services to senior
citizens of Indian and South Asian
Origin.
It runs a Positive Ageing Day
Program thrice a week for socially
isolated older people and once a
week for people with disabilities
and fortnightly in North Shore.
We also provide Elder Abuse
and Neglect prevention service
(KHUSHI), counselling, advocacy,

translation, help accessing any age
related services and help them
integrate into New Zealand society
for the betterment of the quality of
life of seniors and their families.
Indian
Weekender
from
its inception has always been
community oriented.
The
paper
has
always
supported Shanti Niwas services
and activities and has published
information on the same. We are

pleased to note that it has become
a Weekly Publication
Due to its vast readership,
we were able to reach out to the
community and inform them of
our services. This has resulted in
increased enquiries and referrals
and gave us an opportunity to
enhance our services to the senior
community.
As an organisation we have
always believed in optimising our
strengths to serve the community

better and Indian Weekender
has played an important part in
realising our objectives.
We congratulate the Indian
Weekender on its 6th anniversary
and look forward to continued
association.
Nilima Venkat, M.N.Z.M, J.P.,
B.S.W
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust
Inc.
Auckland Regional Migrant Services
ongratulations on the
sixth anniversary of
your superb publication!
It has been a pleasure to work
with the Indian Weekender
team. We look forward to many
more anniversaries!
Auckland Regional Migrant
Services is a specialist settlement
support
agency,
providing
targeted
programmes
for
skilled migrants, international
students, other work visa
holders, former refugees and
their families. Our programmes

and services are delivered
in several locations across
Auckland.
We provide a number of
free information workshops for
migrants on a number of topics
including finding employment,
the NZ health and education
system, legal rights, tenancy and
homeownership and budgeting
and finance.
We also provide information
workshops for newcomers on
immigration, the Treaty of

Waitangi, and provide free
legal, immigration and English
language advice with experts.
Since 2003, our dedicated
staff, volunteers and community
partners have provided specialist
settlement, orientation, and
training
and
employment
services for over 30,000 clients.
ARMS
staff
collaborates
closely with Aucklands service
providers
and
community
groups.
For more information, visit

ARMS at the Three Kings Plaza,
532 Mt Albert Road, Three
Kings or call 09 625 2440 or

email reception@arms-mrc.org.
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home to Indians now living in New Zealand.

The Indian Weekender contains news and information from many parts of the world that are
r, it has a wider reach in the community.
newspape
distributed
freely
a
is
it
Since
us.
of
many
for
Knowing what is happening back home is important
Latest gossip of Bollywood stars is also
It covers many local activities such as sports and cultural events keeping the community informed.
star much alive. The newspaper has helped
covered that keeps me informed about my favourite stars and keeps my dream of being a Bollywood
second runner-up for Miss IndiaNZ in 2014.
promote and elevate individuals talents, and I was fortunate to be a part of it when I was crowned
useful information for the last six years. I
I wish to congratulate the Indian Weekender for providing the community with such news and
wish them all the best and hope it continues for many years.
DJ Areeb
Congratulations to Indian Weekender on their sixth annive
rsary. The newspaper has always been my choice for
everything KiwiIndian. The now weekly paper has been read in my house
for years and will be for years to come.
In this contemporary time, the newspaper has always played
its role well as an important media house in the community
by promoting
trade, commerce and business. From serious issues to
light-hearted articles and features on the Kiwi-Indian experi
ence, the team helps
us connect to our community like no other.
I would like to again extend my wishes to the entire team
of Indian Weekender, who work tirelessly to help our Kiwi-I
ndian community
shine brighter. May this beautiful outlook of our comm
unity grow stronger each year.
Simran Sandhu
delivered in-depth coverage of events and issues, keeping

Indian Weekender is a well-known prestigious newspaper that has always
d staff and the thoughtful work in each issue keeps us all engaged
our Indian Community in New Zealand within the loop. Their dedicate
with the current affairs binding the Indian community.
for reaching this milestone and many more yet to come.
I would like to congratulate the Indian Weekender and the entire team
Sayanti Chatterjee
Heres wishing the Indian Wee
kender a very happy sixth birthda
y! Thank you for the constant sup
in New Zealand. It is thanks to
port you give to the Indian com
your efforts that we feel connec
munity
ted to our roots, in spite of bein
to see a community grow and
g so far away from home. It is
the talents and achievements high
emp
owe
ring
ligh
ted, which can easily be forgotte
much for the work you do in mak
n in a foreign land. Thank you
ing our achievements known, app
very
reci
ated and celebrated. From the
I wish you achieve many more
bottom of our hearts, my team
milestones!
and
Ashti Chauhan
Indian Weekender has kept it readers
nce in the newsstand for six solid years. The
Congratulations on your even articulate prese
of reading newspapers in many.
ted the people and have developed an interest
updated with the Indian community, have educa
gths. Keep it on. More good days ahead.
You shall continue to grow from strengths to stren
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My heartiest congratulations to IWK on its 6th anniversary. It is fascinating to see the type of work IWK has been
doing all these 6 years. IWK is such an organisation to which you connect easily; there is a sheer feeling of warmth and
happiness within IWK. Recently the stories IWK did on the experiences of Indian students gained a lot of popularity
in New Zealand. I have loved being a part of IWKs stories and it would be my pleasure to continue to be a part of
their upcoming programs.I wishes the entire team of IWK all my best for their future. Keep up the good work guys and
congratulations once again. Cheers!!
Adnan Meer
I would like to congratulate you guys
for the wonderful effort and sprit with
which u guys have been working for
last 6 years, you guys are the torch bear
ers for the Indian community here in
New Zealand with informative articles
and stories!!! The way u guys connect
the Indian community to its roots back
home and with information on what
happening back in India is really good
is
and it keeps us updated.
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t what is happening with in the commun
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in general, its fun to read every issue
and I look forward to it. Keep up the
good work guys and I wish u many mor
successful anniversaries to celebrate!!!
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Sreedhar Reddy
Its a great achievement for Indian Weekender to have gone from fortnightly to weekly in such short span of time.
I see a variety of news from India, Fiji, New Zealand and Indians abroad; it feels good to see the Indian newspaper
going such great work for the community. I would especially like to mention about India-Modi-Fied section of the
newspaper, noting what is happening under the Modi government back in India connects us regularly and updates us the
developments happening back there.
The look of the paper is very appealing as compared to other community newspapers. I read the paper regularly and
I think the paper is more multicultural than just Indian which is commendable in its own way. I would applaud the
dedication of the editor and the MD of the newspaper for taking such brave steps ahead and I see a great scope for the
newspaper, to take a leap from regional to a national level Indian community newspaper.
Kudos Indian Weekender for achieving this milestone and congratulations once again on your 6th anniversary.
Pankhil Patel
Few weeks ago, I didnt know
much about Indian Weekende
r but since I saw the interviews
and Facebook, I think Weeke
of Students on YouTube
nder is spreading a true stor
y
acro
ss the world. I believe that you
news to India as much as you
guys should send these
can because everyone is thin
king that New Zealand is land
However its not true, everyth
of
no
jobs
and opportunities.
ing is on your efforts, if you com
e out from comfort zone and pus
can, then of course you will ach
h yourself as much as you
ieve your goals. I like the way
you guys doing your job and
One thing I would like to tell you
I want you to continue this.
that if it is possible then try to
arrange seminars regarding the
of New Zealand. Along with this
visa issues and real facts
, I am so happy that you guys
finished 6 years, and many man
keep going! Thank you so mu
y congratulations for that,
ch to Weekender team for thei
r kind support, the work you guy
for all Indian students who are
s are doing is very important
living and studying in New Zea
land.
MihirPatel
nts Association. The

excellent coverage of our Otago Business Stude
I would like to express my gratitude for your
unity with a nice introduction
on the local news segment provided the comm
positive exposure you gave our association
news team handled both the
ciated the professionalism with which your
to our goals and services. The entire staff appre
es with you. As one of the
tain this upward momentum with quality servic
interview on our premises. We hope to main
age. Please extend our
cover
ful for your willingness to include us in your
new association in this area, we are indeed grate
thanks to everyone involved.
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I want to extend to you our warmest wishes as you
celebrate a remarkable six years of service to New Zealand
Indian community. You have and continue to provide
interesting news, information & advice to all Indians
living abroad that helps us to stay connected even though
away from our soil. We wish you continued success as
you celebrate this important milestone.
Komal Patel
Keep up your good work of strengthening the
society and making world better place by educating
through your newspaper. All good wishes to the
Indian Weekender team.
Garry Chatwal
Rohan Malhotra
Well done to you and your whole team. Its really
impressive to know that someone publishes the real truth
and the real words spoken. Keep up the good work follow
the good and be blessed. Interview the correct kind of
people and the entire Weekender team shall progress.
All the best for the adventurous future ahead, we Otago
Polytechnic Students shall always stand by you.
I wish Indian Weekender, a very Happy 6th

Anniversary! And also wish to take this opportunity
to thank the whole team of IWK of bringing the best
of stories and scoops from Indian and international
circuits to all their readers - you guys have a great
future!
Manish Chaturvedi
Sunpreet Kaur Sandhu
Congratulations Indian Weekender for the great
success. Your newspapers 6th anniversary is a result of
hardwork and Gods manifestation in your life. You shall
continue to grow from strengths to strengths. Will you all
many more years of good business. Keep it on the good
work. Cheers
I really respect this publication; I read it

attentively and get essential information about
events in Auckland. Over several years Indian
Weekender has been a good source of information
about Indian community for a large non-Indian
audience as well. Im sure that in the future you
will keep your unique style that you have developed
over the time and will continue to work at a highly
professional standard. I congratulate the paper on
its 6th anniversary and hope that the publication
will continue its good work.
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May 15, 2015 : Dreams do come true

We bring you numerous success stories of people who
moved to New Zealand some as students, some as migrant
workers, all facing some of the same challenges... These
are people who have persisted and triumphed. People who
have made it and they all have a common message to all If
we could do it so can you!
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set to grow even further this year. Seventy percent of Indian students
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Rocket Singh appear to have set a new trend. To add the dash of
increased masculinity, passion, energy, enthusiasm, righteousness,
and courage, our heroes frequently adorn the Singh Avatar now.
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28 May, 2015 Vol. 7 Issue 10 | www.iwk.co.

New Zealands first Kiwi-Indian weekly newspaper

The Pulse of Kiwi-Indians

Auckland Christchurch Wellington Hamilton Palmerston North Hastings Invercargill

28 May, 2015 Vol. 7 Issue 10 | www.iwk.co.nz

New Zealands first Kiwi-Indian weekly newspaper

The Pulse of Kiwi-Indians

Auckland Christchurch Wellington Hamilton Palmerston North Hastings Invercargill

THE SIXTH ELEMENT

THE SIXTH ELEMENT

The SixTh elemenT

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that we have received. Although media

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hence the sixth element.

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