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HOMELINK Visa changes must enter all of New Zealand Kamil Lakshman Associate Immigration Minister Craig Foss recently made a number of announcements in support of Canterbury rebuild withvarious changes to immigration policy settings. T h e rebuild is said to require 5000 more construction workers in the near future. N e w Zealand alone cannot meet this demand and migrant JAI DURGASHAKTHI ASTROLOGICAL CENTRE (World famous spirtual Healer, astrologer from india) Contact : Guruji Tell About Your Past, Present & Future By Palm Face & Photo Readings, To Get Permanent Solutions Guruji Is Expert in Bringing back loved ones, Removing Guaranteed Results Bringing Back Lost Lover Husband &Wife Problems Business Problems Health Problems Luckey Latoo Jealousy All Religious Welcome PANDIT: DURGASHANKAR 0224570177 02108225992 7 days a Week Black Magic, Evil Spirits, Jadoo Etc.. And Gives 100%Life Long Protection Immediate Solutions For: Office & Home : 36 Queen Street, Otahuhu, Auckland workers will have to fill this gap. These workers can come through various immigration pathways including those on working holiday, students and people with Essential Skills. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) should have in place proper systems and measures including streamlined visa processes, labour market flexibility and zero tolerance towards migrant exploitation. Policy Changes Christine Hyndman, Immigration Policy Manager at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment told a Christchurch Immigration Law Conference in Auckland that the changes would include the following: The maximum duration of Essential Skills visas for lowerskilled occupations in Canterbury will be extended to three years for applications received between July 2015 and December 2016. This change will mean increased certainty for employers and employees and reduced cost of doing business with government; Essential skills visas granted in Canterbury between July 2015 and December 2017 will allow the visa holder to work for any employer in the same occupation (no variation of condition is required); Holders of current Essential Skills work visas will be able to apply for variation of condition to remove the condition stating the employer on their visa – meaning that they will not have to apply for a variation of conditions to change employer in future. This change will increase Specialised in Removing Black Magic Removing Balck Magic Enemies Marriage Problems Job & Financial Psychological Problems Sexual Problems Etc Get Happiness and Prosperity in your life by Pandith’s Unique concept of “Mool Mantram & Omkar Mantram. And Bad Luck & Black Magic clear Thantram solve all kinds of personal problems with guaranteed results. Private & Confidential flexibility in the Canterbury labour market and make it easier for migrants to leave exploitative employers. Accreditation Scheme INZ will introduce an Accreditation Scheme for labour hire companies similar to accredited employers. They must demonstrate a commitment to training and employing New Zealanders and good work place practices. Accreditation will be compulsory for companies employing migrants for work in the construction sector in Canterbury to hire Essential Skills work visa holders. This is because some migrants in this sector are more vulnerable to exploitation. Accredited companies will also receive longer visa durations and faster visa processing. These changes would be welcome Indian Newslink June 1, 2015 4 for Christchurch. Outcome watch Whether Auckland and Wellington will eventually have the same approach given the new building requirements in Wellington and the building boom in Auckland remains to be seen. Christchurch will become the most attractive destination for migrant workers. Kamil Lakshman is a Lawyer & Principal of Wellington based law firm Idesi Legal Limited. She can be contacted on (04) 4616018 or 021- 1598803. Email: kamil.lakshman@ idesilegal.co.nz; The opinions expressed in her article above are her own and not that of Idesi Legal Limited or Indian Newslink. Readers can send their comments to editor@indiannewslink.co.nz Young Sikh sets exemplary example Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi Harmanpreet Singh, a 22-year old student living in Auckland, recently received international recognition for his efforts. He was inside his house when Daejon Pahia, a five-year old boy was hit by a car while on his way to School. Harmanpreet removed his turban and placed it under the boy’s head to avoid further bleeding. Sikh Philosophy He did what any human being should do. He immediately rushed to the spot and tried his best to assist. It was because of Harman’s actions that today he has earned respect from people across the globe. He has provided an example of the philosophy of Sikh religion. The third part of Sikh ‘Ardas’ has the quotation of ‘Maan Neeva Maat Unchi.’ The words ‘Neeva’ and ‘Unchi’ are puzzling when used together.‘Neeva’ refers to lowand ‘Uncha’ refers to high. The words ‘Maan’ and ‘Maat’ refer to the mind and ones wayof thinking.The Ardas teaches us to keep our ego in control and our mind of simple and high thinking. Five Items The five ‘Kakkars’(or five items of Sikh faith) areKesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachera and Kirpan. ‘Kesh’ was prescribed by Guru Gobind Singh Sahib so that a Sikh’s identity remains distinct. A Sikh, as per guidance provided by the Guru, never cuts or trims their hair as an indication that their creation by the Guru is perfect. The Turban A Sikh wears a ‘Dastar’ or ‘Turban’ to protect his ‘Kesh’(hair) and to guard the ‘Dasam Duaar’(The Tenth Gate), a spiritual opening at the top of the head. The Turban is also a constant reminder to every Sikh that he or she sits on a throne of consciousness. The actions displayed by Harman obey this principle that is deeply espoused in Sikhism. The ‘Kara’ is an iron bangle that serves as a reminder to all Sikhs that their actions must always be as per the teachings of our Gurus.It also symbolises life as never ending and serves as a permanent bond to our community and to the world at large. The Dagger The ‘Kirpan’ is a short symbolic dagger that serves as Harmanpreet Singh a reminder to all Sikhs of their duty to come to the defence of those in need. The teachings of our Gurus guide us that it is the duty of a true Sikh to help those who suffer unjustly, by whatever means available. Harmanpreet’s actions have provided all of us with an example of how to follow andabide by the teachings of our Gurus, to place humanity above and beyond everything. Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi has been a Member of Parliament on National List since November 2008. He is also Chairman of the Parliamentary Law & Order Select Committee. Another article on Harmanpreet Singh appears under Homelink. Squirrel.co.nz 0800 21 22 23 28E Lambie Drive, Manukau Auckland 2104, New Zealand Call us today: 0800 21 22 23 Venu 021 030 2409 Nimish 027 524 7877 Abhishek 027 530 9399
EDUCATIONLINK The Stars of Race Unity twinkle on stage Venkat Raman There is an old Tamil saying that victory comes to those who articulate well. The gift of the gab does not always purport verbosity but saying the right word with righteous belief has the most powerful and enduring effect. The ability to stand up and argue with conviction distinguishes people, regardless of their age, disposition or even erudition. The young mind is seldom restricted by environment or for that matter even the audience. It speaks its thoughts and delivers opinions. The Great Race That was how it was at the Annual Race Unity Speech Competition which the New Zealand Police sponsors with enthusiasm and energy, not least because it symbolises freedom of speech but because it fosters the young to think and speak, promoting in the process the concept of oneness. Wellington based New Zealand Police National Ethnic Advisor Inspector Rakesh Naidoo personified the anxiety of his Organisation to engage with the people of all ethnicities in general and the younger members of the society in particular and enthuse them to debate on issues that matter to them and to the country at large. Small to Big “This year’s theme, ‘Big Change Starts Small,’ held at Mahurehure Marae in Pt Chevalier, Auckland on Saturday May 16, 2015, was indicative of the need to maintain and promote New Zealand’s achievement as a peaceful and harmonious nation. We are increasingly becoming multiculturalist and multilingual and it is therefore necessary to engage in healthy dialogue for collective thinking Kimberly D’Mello, the Winner and action,” he said. The theme, taken from the speech of the winner of the 2014 competition, captured the essence of Race Relations Day to which the event was dedicated. There were moments of seriousness, sobriety, humour and solemnness as well as those of laughter, theatrical skills and language delivery as students from schools from Bay of Plenty to Dunedin argued on the need to forge unity, despite our diversity. The Treaty Reference There were eight finalists in the competition and almost all of them referred, as if on a cue, to the Treaty of Waitangi and its 175th anniversary celebrated on February 6, seeking to draw the achievements or otherwise of the famous document. The teenagers showed their penchant for quietude (evident in the eloquent speech of Waimarama Matenafrom Wanganui High School) and anxiety to foster a more inclusive society (as witnessed for instance in the presentation of Gauri Prabhakar of Lynfield College, Auckland) appeasing the ageing generation that all will be well with them. Judges challenged Each contestant was forceful, elegant and superb in his or her oratory skills, creating a major challenge for the panel of judges, which included Inspector Rakesh Naidoo, Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy, Ethnic Communities Office Director Berlinda Chin, AUT Professor of Diversity Dr Edwina Pio and Barbara Morgan of Speech Communications Association. However, there was little surprise when Kimberly D’Mello, Year 12 student of Aquinas College, Tauranga was declared Winner, followed by Louis Paul of Huanui College, Northland and Stephanie Cooper of Rangitoto College, Auckland as Joint Runners-Up. Winning Speech Kimberly proved the dictum that right words are not enough, it is the moment that matters. She also proved that three essential elements determined a good speech- something important to say, ability to say it well and the moment of consequence on which response is based to gain the attention of an audience. She converted Race Relations, Community Unity and the Competition theme (‘Big Change Starts Small’) into a ‘Do-It-Yourself’ exercise. “Don’t wait for someone else; Do it yourself. Don’t get someone else to fix the problem; Do it yourself. Don’t rely on the Aussies; Do it yourself!” she said to a thunderous applause. There were moments of seriousness, even interrogation, when Kimberly asked a few questions, aiming particularly at none. DIY Nation It was a half-question and halfstatement, when she said, “Would it not be cool if we built bridges between cultures rather than building walls to contain our differences? We are aiming at building those bridges of Race Unity. So are we gonna get some bloke Indian Newslink JUne1, 2015 Kimberly D’Mello with (from left) Judges Barbara Morgan, Dr Edwina Pio, Berlinda Chin, Dame Susan Devoy and Rakesh Naidoo 6 in? Come on mate, Do It Yourself!” “New Zealand has its own identity. We have come this far,” she said. 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