The year 2025 will be pivotal for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s India strategy and, by extension, for Kiwi-Indians. As Luxon approaches the halfway mark of his term, his anticipated visit to India will either solidify or squander his pitch that India represents a colossal opportunity.

Nov 17, 2024 · At present, the following services are being provided by the Consulate: - Police Clearance Certificate (for foreign passport holders). - Police Clearance Certificate for traffic convictions/Taxi License/Passenger endorsement (for foreign passport holders). - Attestation of the affidavit, Declaration or Powers of Attorney. - Confirmation of Driving license particulars.

Jan 22, 2025 · The Consulate General of India in Auckland is set to celebrate the 76th Republic Day of India on Sunday, January 26, 2025, marking the first large-scale gathering hosted by the newly established Indian Consulate. The event will take place at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre, located at 145 New North Road ...

The airline is bringing its much-loved free outdoor cinema experience to the BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival this February

Sep 30, 2024 · Four Indian women working at a beauty salon in Auckland are alleging exploitation and financial misconduct against their employer, Yogesh Thapar, following their arrival in New Zealand, Stuff has reported.Anita Verma, one of the women, expressed her …

Jan 1, 2025 · Luey, former president of the New Zealand Chinese Association, shared similar sentiments. While noting that much had changed "since the days of total prejudice against Chinese in the poll tax era", Luey said there was "more opportunity for Chinese with suitable qualifications and experience to get government appointments".

Khalistani separatist protests organised lately in the country have largely failed to draw any traction. A pro-Khalistan demonstration held in Auckland on November 2, 2024 turned out to be a near no-show, as almost all members of New Zealand's Sikh community reportedly showed no interest in the demonstration.

Immigration officials are describing India as “a complex market” and pointing to risks as new data reveals visa approval rates for Indian students have plummeted this year.

The South Island's Indian community bid farewell to the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini on Sunday. The Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition departed from Goa on 2 October as part of a bid by two female sailors of the Indian Navy to circumnavigate the globe.. The vessel left Lyttelton Port near Christchurch for Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, embarking on the third leg of its ...

Auckland continued to be the most ethnically diverse region, with the country's largest city boasting a population of 1.66 million residents. While half the population identified as European, the area had the highest proportion of people with Asian heritage at 31.3 percent, compared to 17.3 percent nationwide, and Pacific heritage at 16.6 percent, compared to …