IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Indian community theatre group Prayas marks 20 years on stage
22 Dec 2025Founded in 2005, Amit Ohdedar and Sudeepta Vyas launched Prayas to bolster the number of South Asian productions presented in English.
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Reduced trading hours hurting Auckland alcohol sales
10 Dec 2025One year after the council imposed a ban on alcohol sales after 9pm, some liquor store owners in the city have reported a drop in sales by at least 20 percent.
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Spotlight falls on youth offending in wake of Christchurch dairy stabbing
10 Dec 2025Police have arrested a 14-year-old on suspicion of stabbing a dairy owner during a robbery in the Christchurch suburb of Opawa on 2 December.
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Unpacking a tussle with non-vegetarian food at festivals
9 Dec 2025The debate reflects a deeper tension over how Indian cultural practices are defined in New Zealand.
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Government considering 'big' measures to tackle retail crime
17 Feb 2025Advisory group on crime chief Sunny Kaushal says the group has submitted several proposals to the government for consideration.
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NZ-born teen threatened with deportation remains hopeful after reprieve
18 Feb 2025Decision could open the door to other appeals for residency from overstayers who find themselves in a similar situation.
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NZ-born teen's deportation paused at last minute
17 Feb 2025The family of the 18-year-old Daman Kumar, who has never set foot in India, have appealed to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk.
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Sandringham exhibition shines a light on South Asia’s queer heritage
14 Feb 2025An exhibition at Satya Chai Lounge in Auckland revives South Asia's historical acceptance of queerness.
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Ponsonby puppy yoga sessions draw flak
13 Feb 2025The organiser of sessions in Auckland has been forced to ditch the reference to 'yoga' after practitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.
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Retired Indo-Fijian lawmaker sees an end to racial animosity in Fiji
11 Feb 2025Former Deputy Prime Minister Harish Sharma sees a brighter future for the South Pacific nation at the launch of his memoir in Auckland.
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Rising South Asian cricket players reflect on T20 World Cup journey
10 Feb 2025Darcy Prasad and Rishika Jaswal say the intense competition and challenging conditions they encountered in Malaysia have given them valuable experience.
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Senior Indian diplomat wants Auckland consulate to be fully functional by May
5 Feb 2025Temporary venue is currently unable to provide assistance on issues relating to visas and overseas citizens of India.
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Migrants' parents dying while they wait for visa to settle in New Zealand, MP claims
5 Feb 2025More than 10,000 migrant families have submitted applications on behalf of one or two parents that are placed in a random ballot drawn every three months.
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Festival of Colours kicks off with Krishna Holi in Auckland
4 Feb 2025More than 14,000 people attended the first Holi celebration of the year in the Auckland town of Kumeu on Sunday.
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Government drops 'redundant' ram raid bill
4 Feb 2025Labour proposed the legislation to reduce break-ins, but Paul Goldsmith says a more 'more targeted' response is needed.
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Luxon vows to visit India ‘very, very shortly’
3 Feb 2025Prime minister reaffirms a campaign commitment to deepen New Zealand's relationship with India "big time".
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Fijian Indians 'not giving up' on Pasifika classification battle
15 May 2025This week marks the 146th anniversary of the arrival of the first indentured labourers from British India to Fiji. Audio
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Fijian Indians 'not giving up' on Pasifika classification battle
14 May 2025This week marks the 146th anniversary of the arrival of the first indentured labourers from British India to Fiji.
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China, India top destinations for Prime Minister’s Scholarship recipients
31 Jan 2025One thousand two hundred recipients have chosen China or India as a study destination since 2013.
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Indian community celebrates key harvest festivals
31 Jan 2025Thousands flock to Auckland's Eastdale Reserve to participate in the colourful Uttarayan Makar Sankranti kite festival.
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South Asian teams join Rangatahi Cricket Festival
30 Jan 2025Two invitational South Asian teams are preparing to face the Aotearoa Māori Schools and Pasifika U19 teams in Auckland.
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Indian community celebrates Republic Day in New Zealand
29 Jan 2025The Indian Consulate in Auckland organised its first large-scale event since commencing operations in September.
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New Zealand shines at inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
23 Jan 2025Team captain credits training programme and match strategy for reaching the quarterfinals of the first global tournament.
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Ahmadiyya Muslims seek to dispel misconceptions about Islam
23 Jan 2025Hundreds gathered in Auckland last weekend to denounce violence at the community's 36th annual convention.
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Surprise at Lee's removal from ethnic communities' role
22 Jan 2025Police Minister Mark Mitchell is set to take up the ethnic communities' portfolio from Lee on Friday 24 January.
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How Indian thinking influences contemporary Western philosophy
17 Jan 2025Retired Victoria University of Wellington professor Jaysankar Lal Shaw highlights the importance of comparative philosophy.
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NZTE unlocks opportunities for Kiwi businesses in India
10 Jan 2025Agency launches the second stage of a programme that seeks to address outdated market perceptions of the South Asian giant.
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Indian naval vessel departs NZ on historic voyage
10 Jan 2025INSV Tarini has left Lyttelton Port for the Falkland Islands, marking the longest leg of a circumnavigation led by two female Indian Navy officers.
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