IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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'Bread and water': Leaving India in search of a new life
5 May 2025Latest Census data shows the Indian population is now the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, but what was the experience of early immigrants from South…
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Ethnic MPs condemn race-based criticism of their political work
30 Apr 2025Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have faced abuse over their ethnicity in debates online, in public life or in Parliament in recent years.
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Indian community embraces interfaith unity
30 Apr 2025Hindus, Christians and Muslims gather to celebrate three festivals that reflect the community's commitment to secularism.
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No virginity testing and amending alcohol licensing rules on Indian origin MPs agenda
24 Apr 2025Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan and ACT's Parmjeet Parmar claim support for their respective members' bills.
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South Asian artists in spotlight at Auckland Fringe Festival
13 Sep 2024South Asian artists are bringing vibrant performances and untold stories to the Auckland Fringe Festival.
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Police assurances of public safety after bus driver attacks
13 Sep 2024After a spate of attacks on bus drivers, authorities say public transport is still safe.
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Auckland’s Kerala community celebrates Onam with traditional feast
12 Sep 2024More than 1,000 members of Auckland's Kerala community celebrate the harvest festival with a sadhya, dancing and music.
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Complaints against employers soar even as migrant numbers drop
12 Sep 2024The number of new migrant workers has plummeted to the lowest level since the border re-opened two years ago - but complaints against employers have soared to record levels.
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Man in disbelief as brother fights for life after flu-like symptoms
12 Sep 2024Auckland man remains in intensive care after being admitted to hospital within days of what started out as a sore throat and fever.
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India warns nurses against moving to NZ without genuine job offers
10 Sep 2024The High Commission advises prospective migrants to check employer credentials through official channels.
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Auckland bus driver 'badly shaken' after being attacked by passenger
8 Sep 2024An Auckland bus driver is "badly shaken" after being punched in the face on the job on Saturday, leaving him with stitches and a broken tooth, a union says.
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Asian businesses waiting for action on crime
8 Sep 2024The members of a government advisory group on crime are close to being announced, but there's still plenty to work through before business owners feel safe.
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Indian households in South Auckland reveal rising concern over safety
7 Sep 2024Crime in Takanini, Papakura, Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Manukau Central grows 7.8 percent in the first eight months of the year.
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Investigation launched after Auckland U13 football team allegedly subject to racist remarks by referee
6 Sep 2024Parents say the team is predominantly made up of New Zealand-born children with immigrant parents.
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Indian consulate to commence operation in Auckland on Thursday
4 Sep 2024A temporary office will operate at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Eden Terrace.
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Migrant family whose son was attacked at school claim they were also exploited
2 Sep 2024Immigration NZ is investigating a previous employer of the family over the allegations.
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Man arrested after shop windows shattered in central Wellington
2 Sep 2024Five central city shops have had windows smashed or damaged and police are investigating whether the attacks are linked.
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Tackling family violence in New Zealand's South Asian community
30 Aug 2024Survivors and advocates are calling for greater awareness and education at a grassroots level to reduce family violence within the South Asian community.
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Young offenders over-represented in ram raids and aggravated robberies
4 Sep 2024Offenders aged less than 18 years old involved in more than three-quarters of ram raid proceedings and nearly half of aggravated robberies in the past five years.
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Diversity at core of police's ethnic and Pasifika strategies
30 Aug 2024Police are calling for people from all ethnic backgrounds to join their workforce.
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Air New Zealand wants to explore routes to India - CEO Greg Foran
30 Aug 2024The national carrier's net profit for the financial year is down 65 percent to $146 million.
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Chef Gagon Dhamijaa’s fingers slashed in alleged South Auckland road rage attack
28 Aug 2024The Papatoetoe chef has been told by doctors he will be unable to work for at least 18 months.
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Uber drivers applaud landmark employment court ruling
27 Aug 2024Some drivers at global ridesharing giant Uber have welcomed a New Zealand court's decision to classify them as employees rather than contractors.
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New Zealand's Kerala community unites for tug-of-war showdown
26 Aug 2024Fifteen teams from New Zealand and Australia competed in one of the country's largest tug-of-war competitions.
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Dairy company fined $420k over false claims on packaging
26 Aug 2024Milkio Foods Limited used descriptions such as '100 percent Pure New Zealand' despite using butter from India.
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Interpreter urges Indian community to embrace sign language
23 Aug 2024A sign language practitioner of Indian heritage wishes to help the disabled community gain access to a variety of key services.
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Wellington to host Indian classical arts festival
23 Aug 2024Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi and Kathakare performances are expected to dazzle audiences in September.
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India's diversity on display at Independence Day celebrations across NZ
19 Aug 2024The Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand and New Zealand Telugu Association unite to organise the main event in Auckland.
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