IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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NZ tightens screening measures for Indian visa applicants
9 Sep 2025Immigration New Zealand will only accept police clearance certificates issued by a regional passport office from 1 December.
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Surge in Asian candidates contesting local boards in Auckland
10 Sep 2025Just two candidates of South Asian heritage won a seat on a community board in Auckland's local body elections in 2022.
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Auckland’s Diwali festivities include ticketed events for first time
4 Sep 2025Organiser Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has added ticketed events to the schedule at Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre and Q Theatre from 5 October.
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Educators call for compulsory second-language classes
1 Sep 2025Recommendation comes amid government moves to mandate a new structured literacy curriculum nationwide.
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Stanford looks to trusted employers to help unblock work visas logjam
18 Oct 2024A 'crack team' has been set up to work on bringing down spiralling wait times for work visas, immigration minister says.
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Government removes ability to extend Migration Exploitation Protection Work Visa
17 Oct 2024Exploited workers will no longer be able to extend the visa once its six-month term expires from 31 October.
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Turban Day celebrated in Christchurch and Tauranga
17 Oct 2024Organisers aimed to create awareness about the significance of a turban and other articles of faith in the Sikh religion.
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'Culturally intolerable' for nurses not to speak English? Or 'racist' to insist?
17 Oct 2024The response to RNZ's coverage of the English language directives to nurses was fulsome and divisive.
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Ethnic leaders repeat calls for greater input in policy
17 Oct 2024Community leaders highlighted immigration, health inequalities and crime as key areas of concern in a meeting with Labour chief Chris Hipkins.
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The lesson NZ exporters can learn from ethnic businesses
17 Oct 2024Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants ethnic communities to help double the country's export value over the next 10 years.
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Indian nurses in Palmerston North told not to speak their language at work
16 Oct 2024A general manager at Palmerston North Hospital told around 1000 people on a WhatsApp channel that Indian nurses must stop using their language in any public workspace.
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Indian community gearing up for Diwali festivities
16 Oct 2024Tens of thousands are poised to descend on the Auckland CBD this weekend to enjoy a 3D projection, sumptuous food stalls and artwork by local Indian artists at the country's largest celebration.
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Hundreds celebrate Sikh Children's Day in Auckland
15 Oct 2024Participants took part in activities related to music, literature and sports.
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Black Caps have mountain to climb to beat India at home
15 Oct 2024The New Zealand side are about to attempt to do what no other team has done in more than a decade.
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Killer driver caught making 'vile, racist' remarks about hit-and-run victim
15 Oct 2024The victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.
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Waikato Hospital staff told to speak English only
15 Oct 2024A memo sent to all nursing staff in Waikato was clearly aimed at Indian, Filipino and Pasifika nurses, a doctor says, while nurses say it "reeks of systemic racism".
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New Plymouth restaurant order to pay $86k for exploiting staff
15 Oct 2024The charges come after a worker complained he had been made to pay almost $17,000 for his job.
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Indian business owners fear rising gun crime
15 Oct 2024Police data shows 879 firearms offences were committed across Auckland in the first six months of this year, up 28 from the same period in 2023.
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India trade deal: 'We'll get it done' - PM
12 Oct 2024Analysis - Christopher Luxon made the most of his first East Asia Summit, but the harder ask will be now translating that to tangible results.
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Inaugural summit harnesses ethnic business potential
11 Oct 2024Migrants share stories about their success in business as well as the challenges they face.
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Luxon meets Modi, but little sign of free trade deal
11 Oct 2024The prime minister has emerged with an official invite to New Delhi after his coveted meeting with India's leader in Laos.
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Handyman must pay $17k for 'awful' reno - but can't be found
11 Oct 2024The bathroom vanity was installed crooked and the waterproofing wasn't compliant. Now Sam Kumar can't be found.
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Trade entities bolster New Zealand business connections with India
10 Oct 2024Two Kiwi private organisations launched last month in a bid to expand trade ties in the lucrative South Asian market.
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Indian New Zealanders honoured at Auckland award galas
10 Oct 2024Members of the community have been recognised at award ceremonies organised by media outlets The Indian Weekender and Indian Newslink.
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Luxon focused on building a rapport with India's Modi
10 Oct 2024New Zealand's prime minister remains confident a free trade agreement with India can still be struck this term.
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Everything you need to know about jury duty
9 Oct 2024Explainer - You've just been summoned for jury service. What now?
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South Asian artists bring smorgasbord of theatre, dance and comedy to Auckland
9 Oct 2024A multidisciplinary show from Prayas Theatre is celebrating the work of local South Asian artists.
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NZ universities tumble to lowest international rankings
9 Oct 2024University of Auckland has fallen out of the top 150 for the first time, while Otago has dropped to its lowest position ever.
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