IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Abandoned, fleeced and assaulted: Elderly immigrants tell of abuse by NZ children
27 May 2024A new study finds elder abuse is rampant among Asian communities, with about half of older Indians and a third from the Chinese community aged 65 and over…
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Nurses stranded on accredited employer work visas file complaints against Canterbury firm
27 May 2024Two complaints have been filed with Immigration New Zealand against a recruitment company in the South Island.
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Dairy owners say they have been 'ignored for years'
20 May 2024The new government's promised law and order changes need to happen faster, a spokesman says.
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Bolstering support for Asian personnel in the NZ Defence Force
16 May 2024The founder of a Pan-Asian network in the New Zealand Defence Force hopes to support Asian personnel in their defence careers.
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A history of Indian contributions to NZ cricket
5 Oct 2023The number of cricketers with Indian heritage in the New Zealand national cricket team has steadily risen since the 1960s.
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ACT confirms opposition to work visas tied to employers
5 Oct 2023Leader David Seymour believes such restrictions are ineffective in combating migrant exploitation.
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National, Labour clash over trade relations with India
5 Oct 2023Lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum spar over ties with South Asian nation at the first-ever India Business Summit.
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Bystanders may have saved man's life after 'violent and vicious attack' at dairy
5 Oct 2023The courageous actions of people inside a New Windsor dairy when an assault took place may have saved the victim's life, police say.
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Two hospitalised following assault at Auckland dairy
5 Oct 2023Police arrest a 24-year-old man after a violent assault at a dairy in the Auckland suburb of New Windsor that left two people hospitalised on Thursday morning.
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Indian-origin candidates highlight election priorities
13 Oct 2023Crime and the rising cost of living are key areas of concern for right-leaning candidates, while the left block is focussing on education and healthcare.
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National candidates describe threats on campaign trail
3 Oct 2023National Party volunteers have stopped campaigning in Auckland's Manurewa because they have allegedly been chased down the street and threatened with abuse, according to candidate Siva Kilari.
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Three Indian umpires selected in NZ Cricket’s development programme
3 Oct 2023Three umpires of Indian heritage have been included in New Zealand Cricket's female umpire programme for the 2023/2024 intake.
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Indian-origin NZ First candidate reveals reason for withdrawing from electorate race
2 Oct 2023Mahesh Bindra says he needed to pull out of his electorate race in Auckland due to ongoing business commitments in India.
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'An unrelenting fear persists' - Aggravated robberies continue to haunt victims
29 Sep 2023More long-term support is needed for people who have witnessed violent attacks, advocates say.
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Overstayers express concern over Labour’s amnesty pledge
28 Sep 2023The Labour Party's proposal for an immigration amnesty has sparked mixed reaction among overstayers.
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National puts second-language bill on the back burner
29 Sep 2023The National Party appears to be deprioritising a key language bill it once championed if it can form a government after the election next month.
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'Is this your Grandfather?' A quest to join the dots
28 Sep 2023A look into a fascinating collection of glass plate photographic negatives at Te Papa - portraits of early Indian immigrants to Wellington. Audio
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Indian overstayer granted residency to support his son, a mosque attack survivor
28 Sep 2023An elderly overstayer from India has been desperately fighting deportation so he can provide emotional support to his son.
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Immigration in spotlight as Labour, National, ACT unveil similar policies
23 Sep 2023The three parties have all launched immigration policies targeting migrant parents and grandparents, with Labour also promising amnesty for some overstayers.
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Immigration rebalance: Green List expanded, restrictions on 'dawn raid' deportations
23 Sep 2023The changes follow recommendations made in an independent review released in July, with the majority being implemented immediately.
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Overcoming mental health stigma remains a challenge for Asian communities
21 Sep 2023Community advocates say more effort is needed to combat the stigma surrounding mental health in New Zealand's Asian communities.
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A design to the rescue - Areez Shaik on his version of lifejackets for use in India
20 Sep 2023Record-breaking floods in India claimed hundreds of lives this monsoon season, but an Indian expat in New Zealand is hoping his new invention will help bring the toll down. Audio
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Indian-origin New Zealand First candidate withdraws from Auckland electorate race
19 Sep 2023Mahesh Bindra pulls out of standing for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu in the upcoming election, citing personal reasons.
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Employers step up to help scammed migrants find work
14 Sep 2023A full-day job matching event took place in South Auckland to help a large group of South Asian migrants scammed out of thousands of dollars for the promise of work in New Zealand.
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Dental tourism surges as cost of treatment in NZ climbs
18 Sep 2023Kiwi-Indians are finding that a return trip to India for dental care is cheaper than forking out for a procedure in New Zealand.
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Record migration gains as more people take up work visas
13 Sep 2023Net migration rose to a record high of 96,000 in the year to July on the back of gains from India, the Philippines and China.
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Community bulletin: Cyclone aid, blood donations and cultural exchanges
13 Sep 2023The Indian community contributes more than $100,000 to relief efforts in Hawkes Bay in the wake of February's Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Rapid growth in number of people looking for rentals in last six months
12 Sep 2023A shortage of residential rental stock is reaching a crisis point in Auckland, with a more than 10-fold increase in people looking for accommodation in the past six months.