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Ayoung woman, with a
mountain of debts and
a cancer-affected father
back home in India is
on the verge of being kicked out
of the country by Immigration
New Zealand (INZ) unless
Immigration Minister Chief
Ombudsman hears her case and
dispenses justice.
We cannot reveal her identity,
for, the woman is petrified
that she would be evicted even
before she and her lawyer have
had a chance to know what and
why things went wrong.
We will call her Bharathi.
She stands on the precipice
of uncertainty betrayed by a
system and a few people who
have tried to extort money, and
worse, sex.
Unfair Stamp of Fraud
INZ has stamped her as
‘Fraud’ and posted on their computer
without proper investigation
and without providing her
an opportunity to explain. The
unilateral decision, it has been
alleged, was taken by INZ because
‘somebody informed them
so.’
We would like to know as to
when INZ has started listening
to rumours or allegations and
victimise applicants, without following
appropriate procedures.
The young woman, came to
New Zealand in 2016.
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sue Post Graduation from one
of the prestigious universities
of New Zealand. Life was perfect,
my tenure in the university
was absolutely life changing.
Working and studying with people
from different countries and
cultures made me more adaptive
and prepared me for the diverse
kiwi work force. It was a dream
come true,” Bharathi told Indian
Newslink.
But she underestimated the job
market. Every employer wanted
‘New Zealand experience,’ wanted
references and a ‘manager under
whom she had worked.’
As a student, she had none of
these.
It was then that the cruel aspect
of human beings hit her.
Demand for sex and money
An elderly person, also a
person of Indian origin, told
Bharathi that he had ‘connections’
with the Health Ministry.
He wanted her to ‘pretend
that she is his partner’ so that
he could get INZ to issue a
‘Permanent Resident Visa.’ She
declined saying that she was in
a genuine relationship with her
partner from India.
“Although I stopped seeing or
talking to him, he approached me
through another person saying
that he can arrange, through an
employer, a Work Visa for three
years on payment of $40,000.
These two incidents have left me
to think the job market here in
New Zealand is corrupt and very
unfair. How do I get New Zealand
work experience if I am not able
to secure ajob in the first place?”
Bharathi said.
“My future is at stake just
because someone called
Immigration with false information.
INZ is welcome to scrutinise
and comb through my IRD/Pay
Slips/Bank statements or any other
documents to verify my claims
but they have chosen to believe
the person who has accused me of
fraud,” she added.
Hardship and loans in India
Bharathi said that her financial
situation in India is pathetic. She
has a student loan of about $42,000,
her house is on mortgage, her father
is undergoing expensive treatment
for a pre-cancerous condition
and there is general gloom in her
life.
She has a job offer from an international
company based in
Auckland but without a proper legal
status, she cannot be employed.
Unfair and Unjust
“I think that it is very unfair. It
is very hard to get a job here in
this country. When you finally get
one, your struggle to get a work
visa seems to be never ending. I
am fighting for my work visa since
March. I am sure many of us are
going through this struggle, but I
have chosen to bring this exploitation
to the public,” Bharathi said.
Indian Newslink has spoken to
the Immigration Lawyer handling
Bharathi’s case, a lawyer with a
reputation to bring justice to victims
of INZ’s unfair decisions.
This is a test case for the fairness
and openness that the Labour
government has promised to New
Zealanders and to international
students.
We hope the Immigration
Minister and the Chief Ombudsman
order a thorough examination of
Bharathi’s case and reinstate the
fair image of New Zealand.
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Immigration lawyer wants offshore education agents regulated
Venkat Raman
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An Immigration lawyer has called on
the government to regulate offshore
education agents and protect international
students being exploited.
Auckland based Alastair McClymont of Mc-
Clymont Associates (Barristers & Solicitors)
said in a statement that the New Zealand
immigration system does not include specific
mechanisms to regulate offshore education
agents.
He was reacting to a decision of Chief
Ombudsman Peter Boshier not to proceed
with acomplaint filed by his firm against
Immigration New Zealand (INL) for deporting
a large group of Indian students in 2017
and 2018. Indian Newslink had carried news
relating to this issue in its print and web
editions and social media.
Deported Indian students
INL had earlier said that the students were
deported because they had provided false or
misleading information while applying for
student visas to study in New Zealand.
The students had contended that the
information was provided by their education
agents and that they were unaware of such
information.
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In his seven-page letter, Mr
Boshier said that he was satisfied
that INZ had followed the
necessary investigations and
procedures before deciding to
deport the students.
But he criticised the
Department’s policy and
methodology in processing
student visa applications and
noted that the Government
decided not to put in place any
mechanism to regulate or to
monitor the actions of these
fraudulent agents.
Review of applications
As a consequence of the
Ombudsman’s investigation
INZ has offered to review
the files of 213 student visa
applications.
Associate Immigration Minister
Kris Faafoi has agreed to
personally reconsider seven
applications in addition to the
213 INZ has offered to audit.
But Mr McClymont said that
neither the Ombudsman’s decision
nor the undertaking of
the Minister went far enough
to address the problem.
“More needs to be done.
If there is no evidence that
the applicants were active
participants in the fraud, their
original visa status should be
reinstated. The National Government
created this mess. I
am now asking our current
government to show compassion
and act humanely.
“The Government has
also held Indian student visa
applicants solely responsible
for the fraudulent documents
that their Indian-based agents
and advisors submitted to
Immigration New Zealand on
their behalf – even if the students
had no knowledge of the
contents of these documents,”
he said.
Education providers
responsible
Mr McClymont directed the
responsibility of the dodgy
Indian education agents to
the education providers in
New Zealand, who recruit,
manage and pay the Indian
agents to recruit the students.
The students can choose from
a selection of the schools’
agents, but they don’t pay the
agents – the schools pay the
agents.
He claimed that Indian
students are being targeted for
deportation in greater numbers
than other nationalities.
“And this is despite Tongans,
Samoans and Chinese overstaying
in higher numbers.
This can only be happening if
there is a racial bias against
Indian students and work visa
applicants. Indian work visas
are being declined at a rate
10% higher than Chinese applicants
in the same position,”
he said.
Unfortunate scapegoats
Mr McClymont said that the
Government is using Indian
students as a scapegoat similar
to the way that US President
Donald Trump is targeting
Mexicans as ‘bad people.’
“INZ is targeting Indians for
deportation because it claims
they belong to a demographic
group that has been identified
as risk of exploitation.”
The INZ Compliance and
Investigations Unit has been
modelling data of overstayers
to determine which groups
most often incur hospital
costs, overstay their visa or are
involved in criminal activity.
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data such as past overstayers’
convictions and unpaid
hospital debts to contribute to
its data model, he said.
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The world welcomes ‘Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford’
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The news of the arrival
of the first child (a baby
girl) for Jacinda Ardern
and her Partner Clarke
Gayford on Thursday, June 21,
2018, engaged the headlines
of almost all media channels
including print editions of
newspapers all over the world.
Thousands of messages were
posted on Twitter, Facebook
and other social media, apart
from messages received
through government channels
and directly by media.
Bhaktavar Bhutto
congratulates
Former Prime Minister of
Pakistan Benazir Bhutto holds
the record for being the first
woman Prime Minister in
modern times to deliver a baby
while in office.
Ms Bhutto was born on June
21 and shares the birthday of
Jacinda Ardern’s new baby.
Her second daughter Bhaktavar
was born on January
25, 1990 in Karachi, Pakistan,
while she was Prime Minister.
Bhaktavar tweeted,
“Congratulations PM @
jacindaardern on the birth of
your daughter! Reposting this
(from the Guardian), relevant
as ever, “Benazir Bhutto
showed you can be a mother
and Prime Minister.”
Ardern’s parents excited
The Prime Minister’s
parents have expressed their
Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford with their baby at the Auckland Hospital on June 21.
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excitement at the birth of their
new granddaughter.
The baby arrived at 445
pm at Auckland City Hospital,
weighing 3.31 kg.
Ms Ardern’s father Ross
Ardern told RNZ that he and
his wife Laurell were “very
proud” and warmly welcomed
the new addition to their
family.
“She will be great company
for our other two grandchildren
and we look forward
to meeting her. We are very
happy that mum and baby
are doing well. We know that
Clarke and Jacinda will make
a great team looking after the
baby and we will of course be
supporting them where we
can,” he said.
Finding a Name
Prior to leaving Auckland
Hospital to go home for the
first time with her new-born,
Ms Ardern announced to the
waiting media that the baby
has been named ‘Neve Te
Aroha Ardern Gayford.’
“We struggled to decide on
the name for many months.
But we decided to wait for the
baby to be born before taking
a decision,” she told reporters.
“We chose Neve, because we
liked the name and we thought
she looked like a Neve. Te
Aroha is a name that we had
decided earlier,” she added.
About Neve and Te Aroha
According to a source,
‘Neve,’ a girl’s name, is
of Irish and Latin origin,
meaning ‘Snow.’
‘Te Aroha’ means “The
Loved, the Compassionate,’
It also denotes radiance,
brilliance and mountain in
the Waikato region, near
Hamilton, the City where Ms
Ardern was born, raised and
educated.
Ms Ardern said, “It seems
like a good combination for
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JULY 1, 2018
04 Homelink
Report accuses Ministry of overspending, underreporting
Phil Pennington
The Ministry of Business,
Innovation and
Employment (MBIE) severely
understated its
spending on external contractors
and consultants, spending
$77 million and telling MPs it
only spent $39 million.
Government departments
spent more than half a billion
dollars on contractors and consultants
last year, almost double
that of eight years ago.
The government said on June
22, 2018 the total figure across
29 departments was $546 million
in the 2016-2017 financial
year.
The spending of another
seven agencies has not been
published.
An independent review of
MBIE spending on consultants
and contractors - completed in
April - showed it spent $77 million
in this way in 2015-2016,
but told a Select Committee that
it had spent almost half that.
No transparency
“The review found that the approach
the Ministry took and
the answers provided to the
Select Committee questions...
were not as clear, full and transparent
as they could have been
about the Ministry’s spending
on consultancy and contractors,”
senior civil servant
Wendy Venter said in the 22-
page review.
Picture of MBIE building for RNZ
by Richard Tindiller
The report appears to have
been put on the Ministry’s website
earlier this month without
any public statements accompanying
it.
The review also showed that
the Ministry spent $95.7 million
last year - or about 15% of the
Ministry’s entire spending - compared
with its statements to MPs
that suggested it spent just $73
million.
No basis for exclusion
Ms Venter said that the
Ministry gave the answers it did
to MPs because it was the way
it had reported on spending in
previous years and it aligned
with a “note disclosure” in its
statements.
“These reasons are not a sufficient
basis for excluding these
costs,” she said.
When it released the $39 million
figure at the start of 2017,
the Ministry was reported saying
that it had been “actively managing
down its spend on contractors
and consultants” since
its creation, and that spending
on contractors and consultants
had dropped from $46 million in
2012-2013.
In fact, it had risen by 67% although
it was unclear what the
Ministry was excluding from
spending figures in previous
years.
At the time, the Public Service
Association said that all government
agencies should “follow the
lead” of MBIE and release details
of their spending on contractors.
The latest review covers only
2015-2016 and last year.
Varying reporting methods
It found three other major
departments varied how they
reported spending on contractors:
Inland Revenue, Internal
Affairs and the Ministry of Social
Development.
“All agencies adopted different
thresholds for the individual
contracts reported. Those variations
showed further policy guidance
would help to and be “in
line with the objectives of open
government,” the Report said.
MBIE could look at making
more information publicly available,
and doing more to ensure
the spending details are correct,
it said.
The $95 million spending in
2016-2017 was very close to
the total spending indicated in
a spreadsheet leaked late last
year. The Ministry dismissed this
spreadsheet as inaccurate.
The leak triggered a hunt for
the leaker.
The Ministry told RNZ that investigation
was complete, but the
outcome was confidential as it
was an employment matter.
In March, RNZ reported that
the Ministry’s answers to the
Select Committee did not add
up properly, but that the total
spending “could be as high as
$95 million depending how the
latest figures are added up.”
No clarification given
At the time, the Ministry
did not clarify why the Select
Committee report numbers did
not add up. “MBIE has always responded
to Parliamentary Select
Committee questions in good
faith and in line with the available
guidance,” a Ministry spokesperson
said.
“But we recognised that we
could make improvements to increase
consistency and transparency,
and make the complex
information provided easier to
understand.”
Many recommendations from
the 2016-17 select committee annual
review in February were
implemented, and further improvements
would follow this
year, the ministry said.
“We use contractors and consultants
for projects and to cover
peak demand where it is
economic or necessary to do so,
but we also want to be really
transparent.”
The Public Service Association
said it had heard nothing and
had not been involved.
New Zealand’s accounting
practices followed by departments
did not require disclosure
of spending on consultants and
contractors, but this was considered
good practice.
Shameful act
ACT Party leader David
Seymour said it was a “great
shame” the Ministry misled MPs
about its spending.
“It is a major problem that they
misled the Select Committee, but
let us just remember that the
mischief started with this silly,
arbitrary control on the number
of people working for government,
as opposed to cracking
down on the number of things
that government is asked to do to
people by politicians.”
Today’s figures also showed
that the Department of
Conservation spent $69 million
on contractors and consultants,
and the Internal Affairs
Department $39 million.
The government was now
moving to remove a long-standing
cap on the total number of
core-service government employees,
set at 39,000.
This would reduce the need to
use contractors, it said.
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Offensive Bacon
advertisement pulled down
Jonathan Mitchell
An advert for Beehive Bacon
on a busy motorway exit in
downtown Auckland states: “I’m
15. He’s 27. My parents love him.
Wake up and smell the bacon.”
Advertising firm Contagion
created it as part of a campaign
with a “wake up and smell the
bacon” tagline including: “My
kids do swimming, French, piano,
ballet and tennis. But we’re not
competitive.
“The boys will love a vegan fry
up”; and “There’s an innocent
reason he deletes his browser
history.”
Wrong Message
National Council for Women
chief executive Gill Greer said
the ad was sending the wrong
message.
“The age of consent for New
Zealanders is 16 - regardless
of gender or sex - and so what
that’s implying presumably is
something that is acceptable to
parents - but is illegal,” she said.
She said the billboard did not
reflect family values.
Contagion Chief Executive
Dean Taylor said the firm was
devastated the slogan had caused
offence and would be pulling it
down tonight.
“We thought that might be
funny – we obviously missed the
mark - so we are pulling it down,”
he said.
Mr Taylor said the other billboards would stay in
place.
He said the idea of the slogans was to “take the piss”
and call out things that were just not right.
Meanwhile, workers at the Beehive bacon factory
in Carterton have been involved in industrial action,
refusing to work overtime.
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Young minds should have unbridled expression of thought
Praneeta
Kochhar
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yourself, you
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were first brought about by
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gift of expression.
There are expressions of
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tellect has developed many new innovative
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our thoughts.
Humans and Artforms
Humans have devised many artforms, and
as it is said, Art is nothing but an expression
of self. An artist/e is hence someone who
has mastered the art of conveying his/her
thoughts in the most beautiful ways possible.
A poet can make your intangible feelings
come to life while a child’s innocent laughter
can make you feel the purity of the entire
universe in an instant.
The Nine Emotions
In all Indian schools of Art, we recognise
the nine emotions, or the ‘nav rasa’ which literally
translates as the nine essences of life.
The nine emotions are love, joy, wonder,
courage, peace, sadness, anger, fear and disgust.
All these emotions and their expressions
thereof gives rise to art of all kinds.
Most of the Eastern schools of Philosophy
believed that it is only through free expression
that society and humanity as a whole
can thrive and achieve greater stability and
growth.
It holds true for every civilisation that has
flourished and has been successful as they all
had art and music at the core of their social
structure, and these societies encouraged artists
to reach the pinnacle
of creativity, which even
to present day provides inspiration
to many.
Declining Creativity
However, we are currently
witnessing a world
that teaches its young
ones to control their
thoughts and puts restrictions
on their expressions
and the result is that
we have lesser artists, artistes,
writers and philosophers
and more bankers
and technicians.
While we are developing
one part of their personality
and intellect (the
analytical side), we are
not paying enough attention
to developing the
emotional and creative
side of their being.
If we need lesser chaos
in the Universe, we need
to start with these young
minds.
We need to calm the
storms of discontent and
provide them a medium
to freely speak up
about their thoughts and
dreams, their fears and
joys.
Only then can we truly
evolve to being better
humans.
We need all the arts to
flourish and start acreative
dialogue across all
genres to bring about a
change in the very way we think and
live. Only then would the peace flow
from within and surround the world
around us.
We need to laugh, play and be childlike
and express all our thoughts and
only then will we be true to ourselves.
We need to unlearn many things that
hold us back and focus on living in the
moment and paint the canvas of life
with Art- The Art of Living Life.
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in Philosophy. She defines herself as
a ‘Student of life’ and tries to find a
fresh perspective in everyday life experiences.
Creative Writing is among
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Win the ‘Know India’ quiz and pick up gold and a free trip
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The Indian government has
announced this year’s edition
of ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ (Know
India) quiz contest with a
chance to win an expenses-paid visit
to India and win exciting prizes.
Organised by the External
Affairs Ministry in New Delhi, the
Programme, launched in the 2015-
2016 financial year is the second
in the series, aimed at enhancing
the knowledge of India among the
Indian Diaspora.
Eligibility criteria
The quiz contest is open to
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who
are Indian nationals holding Indian
passports but living outside India
and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI),
who are either former citizens of
India or those who were earlier
holding Persons of Indian Origin
(PIO) cards.
PIO are those who were born
outside India but have ancestral link
with India.
The PIO card was merged with OCI
s p a c e
two years ago. As such, participants
should have OCI cards since PIO
cards are no longer valid.
Participants in the ‘Bharat Ko
Janiye’ Quiz should be in the 15-35
age group.
Contest Rounds and Topics
The Contest will be conducted in
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Rabuka ruffles feathers over debt to China
Losirene Lacanivalu
Recent claims about the
Government’s Chinese
debt made by SODELPA
Leader Sitiveni Rabuka
on the Australian television
show 60 Minutes have been
dubbed ‘unpatriotic’ by Attorney
General and Minister for Economy
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum, who is
also the Acting Prime Minister
clarified the issue at aPress
Conference in Suva on June 21,
2018 and raised serious concerns
about the former prime
minister’s claims after a number
of media groups reached out
for comments on the remarks
Mr Rabuka made recently on
the supposedly burdensome
Chinese debt on the country.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum also said
the SODELPA leader’s comments
were not factual.
The China Syndrome
During the show, titled ‘The
China Syndrome,’ Mr Rabuka
is reported to have said that
China’s plans in the nation was
“domination” and “domination
of the region.”
On the TV show, Mr Rabuka
said he was not comfortable
with China’s involvement in
Fiji’s affairs and there was a
fear that the Chinese would take
over Fiji’s ports and airports
because it was happening
around the world.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said
that Chinese loans stood at just
10.6% of Fiji’s total debt, both
external and internal, owed to
the Exim Bank of China.
Other debts
He said that the Chinese debt,
as percentage of Gross Domestic
Product, was 4.7%
As far as external debts was
a concern, Fiji owed money to
the Asian Development Bank
(ADB), to the International Fund
for Agricultural Development,
World Bank, Japan International
Cooperation Agency, Exim Bank
of China and a Global Bond, he
said.
“Mr Rabuka made all sorts of
claims, took them (60 Minutes)
to MacGregor Road, to the
building and said, ‘look at this,
this is Chinese now and we owe
money to them.’ No we don’t,”
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.
He also said the building
at MacGregor Road that was
shown on the television programme
was a private equity.
Worrying Statement
He also described Mr Rabuka’s
statements as worrying.
“It was under Mr Rabuka’s
Prime Ministership that the National
Bank of Fiji collapsed, and
now we can understand more
why it collapsed, he obviously
does not understand finance.”
Speaking on the issue of ports
and airports, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum
asked why the country
would give up its ports and
airports.
He reiterated that the Chinese
debt Fiji is in currently was
Sitiveni Rabuka
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
used on the construction and
tar-sealing of the road between
Nabouwalu and Dreketi in Vanua
Levu, Sawani and Serea Road,
Naitasiri, the Sigatoka Valley road,
Buca Bay, Moto Road and the
Public Rental Board development
and the Housing Authority
sub-division.
“They are the only projects for
which we have a debt exposure
for the Exim Bank of China.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said that he
was concerned that Mr Rabuka
was a leader of an alternative
government and was willing to
spread false information.
“The only consistency with Sitiveni
Rabuka is his inconsistency,”
he said.
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JULY 1, 2018
Bank of Baroda has No NPL in New Zealand
Venkat Raman
venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz
Bank of Baroda (New
Zealand) Limited, the first
Indian bank to establish
its presence in 2010 has
registered a robust performance
for the year-ended March 31,
2018, with no provision made for
Non-Performing Loans (NPL) in
its books.
But the Bank had to make a loss
provision of US$ 8 billion for its
operations in India.
Robust Performance
Mayank Mehta, Executive
Director of the Mumbai based
Bank of Baroda, told Indian
Newslink that the total assets of
the wholly-owned New Zealand
subsidiary as at the end of March
31, 2018 was about $116 million,
of which loans and advances
amounted to $86 million.
“The Bank recorded a net
profit of $1.26 million during its
2017-2018 financial year. We are
happy that Bank of Baroda (New
Zealand) Limited is considered
to be a ‘Well-Disciplined Bank’ by
the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
We are poised to grow and roll
out innovative products and
services here,” he said.
Mr Mehta was speaking to us as
the Board of Directors was meeting
at the Bank’s Head Office in
Mt Eden, considering some of the
new services as Bank of Baroda
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in India”
Bank of Baroda (NZ) Limited Board of Directors at their meeting this
morning (From left) Anupam Srivastav (Managing Director), Ranjna
Patel, Vijay Goel (Directors) Claudio Sandro Oberto (Chairman) and
Sarangapani Janaki Raman (Secretary).
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June 18, 2018.
“These eight years have been Mayank Mehta speaking to Indian
Newslink on June 18, 2018
eventful for Bank of Baroda
New Zealand Limited. We have
Bank of Baroda (BoB) At a Glance
capital adequacy of 80%, “more
Position As at March 31, 2018
than comfortable” to manage our
BoB Global
BoB NZ Ltd
lending activities. However, our
In US$ Billions
In NZ$ Millions
approach has been one of caution
and strict control of market exposure,
which is why, we have not
Total Business 161.42 115.88
Deposits 90.73 67.06
provided for any non-performing
Advances 70.69 85.84
assets,” he said.
Capital & Reserves 8.29 47.20
Mobile Banking and Expansion
Cash Adequacy Ratio 12.87% 78.06%
He later launched the Bank of
Baroda Mobile Banking services
Total Income 3.82 4.56 (Operating Income)
at the Branch.
Operating Profit 2.08 1.26 (NPAT)
“We are digital savvy in New
5467 3
Zealand. All our transactions
Employees 55662 20
have been digitalised and we are
105 (in 23 Countries)
-
planning to introduce many other
innovative products,” he said but operations in New Zealand are Bank of Baroda account for the
stopped short of giving details. strong, NPL is a major headache bulk of these loans.
Bank of Baroda New Zealand for commercial banks in India, Mr Mehta said that the total
Limited has three branches in forcing the Reserve Bank of India amount of his Bank’s NPL was
the country, one each in Mt Eden (RBI) to issue new strictures. about US$ 8 billion, which is
(Auckland Central), Manukau According to RBI figures, soured about 12% of the gross assets
(South Auckland) and Wellington. loans, which include non-performing,
of the bank or 5.47% of the net
Mr Mehta said that the bank
restructured or rolled-
assets.
adopted a cautionary stand in over loans, reached a record high The Bank made a loan loss
opening new branches.
of INR 9.5 trillion (US $148 billion) provision of about US$ 42 million
“However, we will consider in the middle of 2017, before covering 68% of its NPL for the
branch expansion as we move dipping slightly, prompting some year-ending March 2018.
along,” he said.
relief among bankers that the Capital Adequacy Ratio
NPL in India
worst was over.
“While we are taking all the
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loans, we believe that we have
provided adequately- about 68%.
We have in place a number of
measures,” he said.
RBI has been asking the
lending banks to take recourse to
One-Time-Settlement (OTS) plan
with their NPL, which Mr Mehta
said his Bank would apply as the
last resort.
“As well as following the
‘normal’ process of recovery, we
have initiated processes of debt
recovery through the Debt Recovery
Tribunal (DRT), National
Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
and then OTS. As a bank we have
a strong capital adequacy ratio of
12.87%, well above the prescribed
limit of 9% of risk-weighted
assets,” he said.
In fact, most banks in India
have about 12% capital adequacy
ratio.
Last MONTH, Ratings agency
Fitch downgraded viability
ratings of State Bank of India
and Bank of Baroda by a notch to
‘bb+’ and ‘bb’ respectively citing
the lenders’ weakened risk profile
due to poor asset quality and
the vulnerability of their capital
buffers to moderate shocks.
But Flitch said that Indian
banks’ solid and resilient funding
and liquidity positions remained
intact and while deposit growth
had slowed since demonetisation,
depositor confidence remained
high due to state banks’ government
ownership.
“This is evident in banks’ retail
deposit composition, which
generally exceeds 80%,” it said.
JULY 1, 2018
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The English Fortnightly (Since November 1999)
ISSUE 395 | JULY 1, 2018
Are Indian students
naïve and vulnerable?
Alastair McClymont has
been our friend since
Indian Newslink was
established 19 years
ago.
We consider him one of the
finest and most experienced
barristers and solicitors and
immigration lawyers in the
country.
His passion to get justice for
the wronged is laudable and
often he undertakes legal work
on pro bono basis.
His crusade against Immigration
New Zealand (INZ) has our
support since we too believe that
the Department is often myopic
and discriminatory.
However, his observations
on the decision of the Chief
Ombudsman Peter Boshier not
to proceed with the complaint
he filed against the decision of
INZ to deport a large group of
Indian students in 2017 and 2018
necessitate a closer analysis.
We have carried Mr McClymont’s
press statement in full in
our web edition as well as social
media and a redacted version
under Homelink of this issue.
That INZ does not get it right
many a time, creating serious
inroads into the life and career
of people could be testified by
our frontpage story in this issue.
Deportation of Indian students
In arguing against the deportation
of the group of Indian
students, Mr McClymont said
that they were victims of fraud
perpetrated by education agents
in India.
It has also been reported that
these agents were in collusion
with some banks in providing
false documents.
Following are some of the
points that he raised in his Complaint
to the Chief Ombudsman:
1. The dodgy education
agents in India represent education
providers in New Zealand
who manage and pay them; they
do not represent the students
2. Students choose from
a selection of agents, but do not
pay them
3. The students signed
blank forms – “a practice in the
Indian cultural context” strongly
encouraged by the agents of
education providers
4. INZ has uncovered in
parallel investigations, cases in
which Indian education agents
have created fake email addresses
on behalf of students for
purposes such as averification
of information and undertaking
interviews
Exploitation by agents
It is trite knowledge that some
education agents in India demand
large sums of money from
prospective students making
wild promises such as assured
employment upon arrival,
reduced term of study to take
up full time jobs and permanent
residence status in less than a
year. While it is true that education
agents should act on behalf
of education providers, they
often double dip and entertain
false promises and engage them
in fraudulent behaviour.
It is hard to believe that
students, who go overseas for
tertiary studies would be so
naïve as to sign blank forms,
allowing education agents to fill
them as they please.
Signing blank forms may have
been a practice some years ago
in some families because of
the implicit and inherent trust
between siblings, parents and
other close relatives, but not
any more. Indians today, for
the most part, do not sign blank
documents, and commercial
banks do not and cannot give
false statements. It is however
possible that a ‘temporary
statement of available funds’
is issued but only when such
monies are actually lodged in to
the account. Such an act would
require the full knowledge and
consent of the account holder.
Rogue agents
It is true that students choose
from a pool of agents and do not
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Trump-Kim Summit high on
glow but slow on substance
Dr Marc Lanteigne
The watershed Summit
between US President
Donald Trump and
North Korean leader Kim
Jong-un held in Singapore on June
12, 2018 was a mixed success, topheavy
with imagery and ‘smile
diplomacy’ but light on concrete
initiatives and promises.
Although the Summit was
ground-breaking, in the sense
that this was the first time a
sitting American president has
ever met directly with a North
Korean head of state, the work
ahead in ensuring that relations
between the two states do not
deteriorate to levels seen last year
will be amuch more difficult and
time-consuming task.
Shedding the past
After a short one-to-one session
between the leaders and their
interpreters, larger meetings
with American and North Korean
officials followed, and by mid-afternoon
the two leaders emerged
to sign a document which the
President called ‘pretty comprehensive’
while the North Korea
(officially the Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea - DPRK) Chairman
stated that meeting served to
‘leave the past behind.’
Trump suggested at the end of
the meeting that the process of
denuclearisation could proceed
‘very quickly’ and that the door
was potentially open for Kim to
visit the White House.
The four main points of the
agreement included (a) A promise
by both sides to establish a
new relationship in order to
create ‘peace and prosperity’ (b)
The pacification of the Korean
Peninsula (c) North Korea would
work towards ‘complete
denuclearisation’ as stated in the
Panmunjom Declaration struck in
April between Mr Kim and South
Korean President Moon Jae-in (d)
Both states would work to recover
prisoners of war and the remains
of those missing in action from
the 1950-53 Korean conflict.
Lack of detail
The document was unusually
light on specifics. Critical questions
remain, such as how the
initiatives will be carried out and
under what timeframe, and what
will be the role of South Korea in
future talks.
The meeting was a considerable
victory for the Kim regime,
given that it finally, after several
decades, received the degree of
recognition that it had been seeking
from Washington, and was
US President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un
(Picture from Wikimedia Commons)
treated as an equal to the United
States in the course of the talks.
Of note was the North Korean
leader was not taken to task
for his country’s human rights
record and previous belligerent
behaviour.
As well, the negotiations which
will follow will likely need greater
international participation and
engagement, which may be
difficult given the frosty relations
between the US and several key
friends and allies in the wake
of the failed G7 meeting and
opposition to the tearing up of
the Iranian nuclear deal by the
Trump government last month.
Permanent Peace?
Both sides have talked about
establishing a ‘Permanent Peace.’
This could mean some sort of
document affirming the formal
end of the Korean War, which
technically is still going as no
peace treaty was ever signed
between the North and South, but
only an armistice in 1953.
However, any peace treaty
would also need to involve South
Korea, and likely China given
that Beijing has maintained that
it wishes to be part of the peace
process.
Tokyo is also concerned about
any peace agreement since Japan
has been frequently threatened
by North Korea in the past.
A future outcome of the
talks could be a revival of the
Beijing-backed ‘Six-Party Talks’,
which included the two Koreas
along with China, Japan, Russia
and the United States.
President Trump surprised
many by suggesting that further
US-South Korean military exercises
would be suspended as a
gesture of goodwill, a move which
was reportedly not discussed
with Seoul beforehand.
This decision ran counter to
previous US vows that it would
not accept a ‘freeze-for-freeze’
option, meaning a promise to suspend
these exercises in exchange
Emergency at Hawke’s Bay DHB
Hawke’s Bay DHB may
have to activate its
emergency plan if a
nurses’ strike goes
ahead while it deals with an
increasing number of winter
illnesses and influenza cases.
“The health system is likely
to come under greater strain
through the winter as the
expected increase in acute
activity occurs, with the added
complexity of influenza and the
threat of a nurses’ strike,” Chief
Executive Kevin Snee said in a
report.
We are likely to be on a major
incident footing throughout
July and August as a minimum.
However, we have undertaken
for a continued halt to DPRK
missile and warhead testing.
While the South Korean
government continues to throw
its support behind US-led peace
initiatives, there remains the
question of whether the United
States and South Korea are completely
on the same page as the
peace process continues.
The China equation
China, too, will be essential to
any lasting peace and denuclearisation
of North Korea, given its
great power status in the region
and its strong overreaching
economic relationship with the
DPRK. Beijing was largely left on
the side-lines in this process, but
the [Chinese] Xi Jinping government
has made it clear that it supports
the nuclear disarmament
on the Korean Peninsula but also
wishes to be directly involved in
the peace process to come.
As a spokesperson for the
Chinese Foreign Ministry stated at
the end of the Singapore Summit,
‘no one will doubt the unique and
important role played by China; a
role which will continue.’
Persisting uncertainty
There is still much uncertainty
about what can be accomplished
in a single meeting despite its
high profile.
The foreign policy team
of President Trump is still
greatly untested and has showed
numerous signs of being divided
and prone to posturing, as the
G7 Summit in Québec this month
illustrated.
As for the North Korea side, the
regime has already won a victory
of sorts given that it is receiving
international recognition on
levels never before seen, and
there is the possibility of future
international contacts not only
with the United States but also
with other major countries.
Dr Marc Lanteigne is Senior Lecturer
in Security Studies at the
Massey University Centre for
Defence and Security Studies.
considerable planning to put
ourselves in a good state of
readiness,” he said.
It came as the hospital remained
under financial pressure,
with the DHB now forecasting a
$3.1 million deficit for the financial
year ending June 30, 2018.
It had previously been expected
to make a $1.5 million.
-Anusha Bradley (Courtesy:
www.rnz.co.nz)
JULY 1, 2018
The government’s flagship
KiwiBuild housing project
could save millions of
dollars if homes are built
sustainably, a Report says.
Commissioned by Green
Building Council, a not-for-profit
building organisation, the
Report said that all 100,000
KiwiBuild homes should include
factors such as energy efficiency,
warmth, and the amount of
building waste.
The Report’s author, Economist
Shamubeel Eaqub, estimated
that if KiwiBuild homes were
built to the ‘Homestar 6’ standard,
New Zealanders could benefit
by up to $330 million in the
next 30 years.
National Rate Tool
The Council has described
‘Homestar’ as an independent
national rating tool that measures
the “health, warmth and efficiency
of New Zealand houses.”
A home is rated on a scale
from 6 to 10, it said, and houses
with a rating of six or higher
were “warmer, drier, healthier
and cost less to run.”
“If we are really building houses
for first home buyers and
low-income households, then we
want to make sure that the houses
we are building for them are
not expensive to operate and expensive
to keep healthy. Right
now New Zealand is doing exactly
that,” the Report said.
“We build homes that are not
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Economist says KiwiBuild should be sustainable
Tom Furley
Construction starts on the Kiwibuild project
(Picture for RNZ by Sophia Duckor-Jones
very healthy, that are difficult
to heat, difficult
to keep warm, difficult
to get dry. We need to
break the cycle and this
is one way of doing it.”
Encouraging private
developers
The Report also noted
that building KiwiBuild
homes sustainably could
spur private developers
to go green and decrease
the additional cost.
“In the UK, what we
have seen is when the
standards first come in,
they tend to be quite
expensive to build because
it is new, it is hard
to source material, all
those sorts of things. But
over time, that premium
tends to shrink, generally
over the course of five
years.”
Over time, Mr Eaqub
said savings could be as
high as $680 million if
the costs decrease and
10,000 extra homes were
built.
“Despite knowing that
these higher standard,
higher quality homes are
good for your wallet and
good for the community,
it is not happening.
“The take-up rate is
quite slow. I think there’s
a real opportunity with
KiwiBuild to just show
how quickly you can
move the industry in
terms of building up capability,
to bring down
those costs. And also to
show the market this is
something that people
value.”
In the next decade,
Auckland’s Councilowned
Panuku expects
to build 10,000 homes to
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub
(RNZ Picture)
Logistics is the line between Order and Disorder
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Homestar 6 standard.
Monumental
Opportunity
The Green Building
Council said that had
pushed other large developers
to also consider
the standard, with 25,000
houses currently in the
works.
Chief Executive
Andrew Eagles said
KiwiBuild was a massive
opportunity for the
government to live up
to its emission promises
and change the country’s
thinking about housing.
“With KiwiBuild, we
have a monumental,
once in a lifetime opportunity
to shift how we
think about homes. So
when you see 100,000
homes built to Homestar
it clearly signals that this
is possible and that others
could be doing.”
He acknowledged that
the government was being
pressed to produce quantity
but said quality was
equally important.
“Wouldn’t it be sad if
in 10 years time we look
at the homes we’re building
through KiwiBuild and
we’ve got mouldy homes
that have high energy bills
and that are significantly
behind where we could
be?”
The Report said that
New Zealand’s Building
Code was “recognised as
being behind international
standards,” citing
criticism from the OECD
and International Energy
Agency.
Progressive Standards
Mr Eagles said that progressing
standards could
start with KiwiBuild for
now.
“Then, what happens
is everyone sits up and
says if this is possible why
are we putting up with a
sub-par building code because
people can do this.
Then, you set a trajectory
to a decent building code
which considers overheating,
which gives us good
insulation in our homes.
Housing Minister Phil
Twyford said that it was
too early to say whether
the government would
decide to build to the
Homestar efficiency.
“Our big focus at the moment
is on getting homes
built initially and making
sure that they are affordable.
But we would be nuts
if we did not use this opportunity
to build better
quality homes, to increase
the thermal efficiency, to
reduce the lifetime cost of
living in these houses.”
“In all of those areas,
there is an opportunity to
set new standards and I
certainly want us to be at
least better than code but
let’s see how ambitious we
can be.
“We have to improve the
quality and standard of
housing in New Zealand
and this whole area about
thermal efficiency is central
to it.”
While being noncommittal
about the Homestar
standard, he said that the
built environment was
one of the main ways the
government could reduce
carbon emissions to meet
its net zero target by 2050.
Tom Furley is a Reporter
at Radio New Zealand.
Indian Newslink has
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Report and Picture under
a Special Agreement
with www.rnz.co.nz
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New Zealand marks milestone with EU trade talks
the US and China should be sorted
out according to WTO rules,
Chris Bramwell
there appears to be no justification
for these US actions and so
rightly they are challenged in the
WTO.”
When the WTO was facing
challenges to its authority, Mr
Finny said it was exciting to see
the EU deal progress, alongside
the revised TPP.
“For a lot of our trade we will
New Zealand and the
European Union have
formally launched negotiations
for a Free Trade
Agreement (FTA).
The EU Commissioner for Trade
Cecilia Malmström said it was an
important milestone in EU-New
Zealand relations and that the negotiations
would aim to remove
barriers to trade in goods and services,
as well as develop rules
to make trade easier and more
sustainable.
New Chapter with NZ
“This is about opening up a new
chapter, new economic possibilities
for our companies, big and
small, and we will focus on the
small and medium-sized companies,”
Ms Malmström said.
Protectionist attitudes towards
agriculture and EU rules allowing
some traditional foods or wine to
be produced only in certain areas
- will be just some of the challenges
in getting the deal over the line.
Trade Minister David Parker
said it was hoped that the FTA
could be completed within a couple
of years but noted that some
of the sticking points in the deal
were likely to be around geographical
indicators, and the EU
Trade Commissioner had asked
for work on those to start early so
that it did not delay the deal.
Minister hopeful
EU Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström and Trade Minister David Parker at the EU Trade
negotiations press conference. Photo: RNZ/Chris Bramwell
“That demonstrates a willingness
on the European side of the
negotiation which we share in
New Zealand, to bring this to a
conclusion as soon as we can, and
we are hopeful that we can wrap
it up on our side within a couple
of years, but only time will tell,”
Mr Parker said.
The deal would not include
Investor State Dispute Settlement
clauses that have been controversial
in other agreements, such as
the CPTPP.
Former trade negotiator
Charles Finny said that the volatility
went further than US and
China.
“The steel and aluminium tariffs
that are now in place and
impacting on New Zealand, impacting
on EU, Japan, as well as
China, Canada and Mexico,” Mr
Finny said.
“Most immediately, there is this
$50 billion tariff bill being put on
Chinese exports and China is retaliating,
and we have to watch
that very closely - it could get
bigger.”
New Zealand was not given
an exemption when the Trump
administration decided to impose
import tariffs on steel and
aluminium.
State of WTO
Mr Finny had major concerns
about the state of the World
Trade Organisation (WTO), and
its ability to enforce global trading
rules.
“It is important that when dealing
with someone attempting
to bully that there are other big
players prepared to stand up and
retaliate because bullies don’t like
that,” he said.
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Migrants get a feel of New Zealand at Expo
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New migrants, international
students, migrant
workers and tourists
got to know first-hand
the existing and emerging opportunities
for them to progress
their education and career at the
Sixth Annual ANZ Migrant Expo
last fortnight.
Organised by the ANZ Bank
as a part of its service to the
migrant community, the ANZ
Migrant Expo, held at the ‘Cloud’
in Queen’s Wharf on Saturday,
June 16, 2018, witnessed about
12,000 visitors flocking more
than 70 stalls exhibiting a widerange
of services and facilities
offered by the New Zealand government,
government agencies,
departments, and private sector
companies and organisations.
Service Providers’ Stalls
They included the New
Zealand Police, Inland Revenue
Department, Immigration New
Zealand, Immigration Advisers
Authority, Employment New
Zealand, Tertiary Education
Commission, the Auckland Council
and the Auckland District
Health Board.
Companies and Commercial
and Non-Commercial organisations
included ANZ, airline
operators, education providers,
health services providers,
telecommunication companies,
immigration consultants, lawyers,
the media, the New Zealand
Jack Huo speaking at the ANZ Migrant Expo
(Picture by Hemant Parikh)
A visitor at the Indian Newslink Stall (Indian
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Indian Central Association and
others.
Informative Seminars
There were six seminars
conducted through the day on
issues such as ‘Pathway from employment
to residency,’ ‘Safety,’
‘Understanding the New Zealand
The Korean Drummers at the Expo (Picture by Hemant Parikh)
Health System,’ ‘Mental Health
Awareness,’ ‘Renting Properties,’
‘First Homebuyers’ and ‘Getting
Ready for Employment.’
Earlier, speaking at a formal
opening ceremony, ANZ Bank
Head of Migrant and Auckland
Asian Banking Jack Hou said that
as a nation of immigrants, more
than 90% of New Zealanders feel
that they have some connection
to another country through
family, friends, travel or other
interests.
Understanding New Zealand
“While we are a small country, I
believe that our connection to different
cultures makes us stronger
as a nation, and more diverse
and inclusive as a people group.
New Zealand, and Auckland in
particular, is a wonderful melting
pot of a wide range of cultures. As
a result, we are seeing more demand
for migrant services, many
of which have representatives at
the ANZ Migrant Expo,” he said.
Mr Hou said that understanding
that new migrants, international
students and others must
be aware of employees’ minimum
rights and housing, how to
structure their resumes, who to
call in an emergency and most
other important services and
facilities available in the country
were among the informative stall
at the Expo.
“It can be difficult knowing
what questions to ask, and then
who to go to when you have those
questions. That is why information
days like ANZ Migrant Expo
2018 can be so beneficial,” he
said.
ANZ’s connectivity
Mr Hou said that as the largest
bank in New Zealand, ANZ has a
duty to serve its customers.
“We recently announced a
programme providing $100 million
of interest free loans to help
Kiwis insulate their homes. This
has been well received with more
than 500 customers across New
Zealand registered for the loan.
Visitors at some of the stalls (Picture by Hemant Parikh)
“We also have 15 migrant
banking centres across New
Zealand with more than 600 staff
fluent in a range of languages
including Mandarin, Cantonese,
Korean, Hindi, and Japanese with
a range of products designed to
meet the unique needs of migrant
customers,” he said.
Among those who attended
the opening ceremony were
ANZ General Manager (Retail
and Business Banking) Andrew
Webster, Branch Managers,
Customer Relations Officers and
other officials of the Bank, Labour
MP Raymond Huo, Auckland
City District Commander Superintendent
Karyn Malthus and
other Police officials, community
representatives and company
executives.
Cultural performances held
throughout the day included local
kapa haka groups, Korean drummers,
Chinese, Indian, Samoan,
Tongan and Filipino dances.
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Beyond Headlines, media houses have other confrontations
TimMurphy
Former MediaWorks Chief
Executive Sussan Turner
popped up on the board of
media companyNZME this
week -six weeks after her termas
aDirector of TVNZ endedquietly
with no reappointment by the
Labour-led government.
Sussan Turner
Turner was aone-termer on the
board of thestate broadcaster.
Her departure on April 30 was not
announcedand the Minister of
Broadcasting Clare Curran is yet to
appoint areplacement.
Her expertise in radio at
MediaWorks will be of value for
NZME, which ownsthe other half
of the commercial radio market,
and struggles in the music brands
against the dominant MediaWorks
stations.
Turner was consideredclose
to former National Minister of
Finance andTertiary Education
Minister Steven Joyce andas
well as theTVNZ board role,
took up apublic appointment
to the Auckland University of
Technology Council under the last
government.
She will be the fifth and final
directorfor NZME, which has been
building aboardsince listing two
years ago in what wasthen to be
aprecursor to anew mergedcompanywith
Fairfax NZ/Stuff. That
merger did not win approval from
theCommerceCommission or
the High Court but the companies
now await the result of achallenge
heard this month before the Court
of Appeal.
Turner,Chief Executiveofprivate
education companyAspire2,
joins former ASB Chief Executive
BarbaraChapman, accountant
Carol Campbell, investment banker
David Gibson and chair and
former ad man Peter Cullinane on
the NZME board.
Papers sheddingSales
Quarterly newspaper circulation
figures released on Thursdayshow
manyofthe country’spapers shedding
sales at around 10% or more
in the past year, compounding
years of falls.
The two best performingtitles
in the country forminimising the
decline in sales were both from the
south -the Otago Daily Times dropping
just 3% andthe Ashburton
Guardian by 3.3%.
Stuff suffers downtrend
Stuff Ltd, which owns two of
the country’sSundaypapersand
the DominionPost in Wellington,
The Press in Christchurch and
Waikato Times in Hamilton, led
the downward drift.
The DomPost was offby10%
in the year-to-March, the ABC
figures showed, to45,733 copieson
average eachday.Its Christchurch
stablematewas off 9.55 to 46,441
StuffLimitedStable of Newspapers (Picture Courtesy: RNZ
and the Waikato Times by 12.6% to
17,755.
Of regional papers,Stuff’s titles
in Manawatu, Taranaki, Nelson, Timaru
and Southland were all down
by between 11% and 13%-afar
steeper fall than newspapers owned
by rival company NZME, which
saw its Hawke’sBay and Northland
papers decline at much lower rates
than the industry average.
Stuff Ltdisproudly digital
first -using itsStuff website and an
audience of more than 2.1 million
unique readersamonthtoexpand
into other digital products and
ventures. It clearly is not fighting
as hard corporately to prop up its
newspaper sales.
New Zealand Herald drops
NZME’s flagship NewZealand
Herald contained its circulation
drop to 6% year-on-year but its
average daily sales are now an
anaemic 113,752from 121,059last
March. Within its total auditednet
circulation theHerald has ‘directed
circulation’ or free or promotional
copies totalling 6566 aday,far
higher proportionatelythan the
DomPost at 563 or The Press at 243.
Nielsen Readership
On the same day, the circulation
figures for physical salesofthe
papers are released, publishers also
makepublic the Nielsen readership
numbers.
These are for the total number of
individuals reading titles,not the
number paying foracopy.
There has always been abig gap
between the two sets of figuresand
now publishers also cite their ‘total
brand audience’ including digital
readersand total companyaudience
which can include radio audiences
as well.
Forexample, NZME claim adaily
brand audiencefor the Herald in
print and online of more than one
million andthe companycites
an audienceof3.2 million New
Zealanders from a“fused” database
for last year “read, watch, listen or
otherwiseengage with our brands.”
Take your pick.
The Herald had agood Nielsen
surveytoMarch 31 -its average
issue readership was up by 8%
to 459,000 from ayearago. But
print readership numbers,too, are
considerably lower than past years.
In 2008, the Herald had an average
issue readership of 585,000and in
2013, that number was 539,000. In
early 2017 the Herald’snumber had
fallen to just over 400,000 so this
week’sresult is acomeback.
With the current Herald
Audit Bureau of Circulation figure
(above) at 113,000 for the March
2018 year, the latestNielsentotal of
459,000 translates to four readers
for every paid copy.
The Herald on Sundayhas a
Nielsen readership of 349,000 and
an ABC sales figure of 82,373 -
meaning eachcopyonaSundayis
read by 4.2 people as well.
Nielsen does not routinely
release its readership data publicly.
Stuff Ltddid not appear to issue
readership numbers by separate
newspaper.
Tim MurphyisCo-Editor and
Co-Founder of Newsroom. He
writes about politics, foreign
affairs, Auckland, and Media. The
above article, whichappeared
under the new column Media
Room appeared on June 25,
2018, has been reproduced by
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Is Dhundh Mein across India which was launched by
Dynamism of love and leave gets worldwide rave
popular music director Shankar Mahadevan.
Venkat Raman
He has entertained audiences in over 500 concerts
them close is a lost school bag,
across USA, India, New Zealand and Australia.
One of the most prolific a missed school bus leading to
Born in Bangalore, Shriram spent his schooling days in
writers and singers will a walk back home, and a few
Gujarat.
be in Auckland next cutlets to beat the after-school
He later obtained an MBA from the Melbourne Business
School and is currently working on his third novel
month to celebrate the hunger.
launch his latest book.
Melbourne based Shriram Iyer
will also conduct ‘Book Talk’ of
‘Let Me Go,’ a compelling novel of
romance and suspense.
The event will be held on
Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the
function hall (First Floor) of
Shivani Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
located at 23 Eric Barker
Place, off Kolmar Road, close to
Hunters Corner in Papatoetoe,
South Auckland.
Shriram will also sign copies of
his books purchased at the event,
which will be held from 11 am to
1 pm. Entry is free for all.
After a five-year hiatus,
Shriram Iyer’s second novel, the
highly anticipated ‘Let Me Go’
was released in bookstores across
India in November 2017.
The E-book version is globally
on Amazon.
Here is an overview of what
promises to be an unputdownable
book.
About ‘Let Me Go’
A boy and a girl can become
friends. But can they remain
friends forever?
When Anshuman Kale meets
Indira Kelkar, all it takes to bring
As the now best friends grow
up together, there is nothing
that can come between their
friendship. Or so they think!
At the climax of their teenage
years, as Indira falls in love with
a man five years older than her,
she finds herself caught between
friendship and love, neither of
which she can let go.
But as their lives begin to take
a turn, for good, for bad, and for
the worse, Anshuman is forced
to rethink one of the things he
had considered a given: ‘He and
Indira would be best of friends
forever.’
Now estranged for years,
Anshuman is looking forward
to marrying the love of his life,
while Indira is waiting to hear
back on her euthanasia appeal.
What could have gone so
wrong that she wants to end her
life?
As their lives intersect once
again, how far will Anshuman go
for Indira?
To Friendship . . . With Love
About the Author
‘Let Me Go’ is published by Fingerprint
Publishing (an imprint
of Prakash books) and is slated
for release in India in November. As readers
might remember, Shriram’s first book ‘Wings of
Silence’ was published by Westland Books/Grey
Oak Publishers in 2012 and was translated into
Korean by Darun Publishers.
A recipient of the Shankar’s International
Award for creative writing from then President
Shankar Dayal Sharma in 1996, Shriram has
also authored a few unpublished short stories,
adapted scripts for theatre and screenplays for
short films.
Shriram has had memorable success as a
singer and songwriter, with over 2.5 million
views on YouTube.
In 2007, he released his first pop music album,
in Melbourne.
A Labour of Love?
Shriram refers to the creative arts as a labour of love,
but outrageous commercial success could make him look
at things differently.
Along with his other creative pursuits, Shriram
has had two seasons as a Commentator for Cricket
Australia, sharing the same media space as legendary
commentators like Harsha Bhogle, Michael Slater and
Mark Waugh.
The Audiobook is an up and coming format for books
and Shriram was chosen by Audible India to narrate
books which include those written by former President
of India Pranab Mukherjee, Shashi Tharoor, Devdutt
Pattnaik, Ram Gopal Varma, Suhel Seth and voiceovers
for bestsellers such as Savi Varma’s Everyone has a love
story and MS Dhoni’s Biography written by Biswajeet
Ghosh.
The Marketing
Consultant
Following his MBA degree, Shriram worked for large
corporates like Sensis and AGL, feeding his passion for
the SMB (Small-to-Medium Business) sector. He currently
helps the SMB segment develop customer acquisition
strategies and drives their campaigns using social media
marketing tools.
He also writes a monthly business column for a
Melbourne-based newspaper.
To Buy ‘Let Me Go’
The book is available on Amazon and bookstores
across India. Interested readers can also avail sample
chapters by visiting: www.authorshriram.com/home
Email: shriram2.iyer2@gmail.com
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JULY 1, 2018
18 Communitylink
Pontiff says we have a ‘New Zeal’ for humanity
Venkat Raman
beauty
is enhanced
by the ‘inner
“Nature’s
beauty’ of
New Zealanders, making this a
‘Country of God,’ a visiting Saint
has said.
Shri Sugunendra Theertha
Swamiji, Pontiff of the Shri Puthige
Mutt, Udupi in the South Indian
State of Karnataka, said that
although he is on his maiden visit
to this country, “New Zealand
vibrates with piety and spirit of
goodwill and understanding.”
Peaceful and harmonious
“I notice that people of all
religions and beliefs live and
work with peace and harmony. I
have heard and noted that people
of varied ethnicities attend
events and religious ceremonies
and participate in them with
fervour. People of Indian origin
are an asset to New Zealand.
Apart from other unifying factors
like Cricket, Indians have earned
the respect of all New Zealanders
through their hard work,” he
said.
He was speaking to Labour
MP (Mt Roskill) and Ethnic
Communities Under-Secretary
Michael Wood at the residence
of Sathyakumar Katte, a devotee
of Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji
on Friday, June 15, 2018, where a
number of devotees had assembled
to pay obeisance to him.
“This is a land that displays
‘New Zeal,’ with his high level of
tolerance and friendship. I am
told that your Prime Minister
is expecting her first baby
and I pray and wish her a safe
delivery. I also hope that she will
visit India and expand our good
relations,” he said.
Labour MP blessed
He presented to Mr Wood a
Shri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji honours Labour MP Michael Wood at the residence of Sathyakumar Katte on
Friday, June 15, 2018
Shri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji with the Katte Family
unique framed picture of Mother
Earth, seated on a Lotus Flower,
floating on water, holding in
eight hands, symbols of various
religions, the ‘Chakra of Shakthi,’
the Sun shining above – all of
which signified the concept of
‘Vasudhaiva Kuttumbakam,’
meaning ‘The World is One
Family.’
Later, speaking to Indian
Newslink, he said that having
visited 25 countries across the
Continents, he was gratified to
find that people of India were
conscientiously speaking the
Special Prayer brings devotees
from afar to Balaji Temple
Ragavan Rengachariar
traditional values of India, its culture,
fine arts and social values.
Duty to Youth
“It is our duty to engage our
young people in activities that
promote the goodness of human
beings, inculcating in them the
same moral, educational and
cultural values that we have
imbibed, so that their country of
domicile benefits, bringing at the
same time pride and joy to their
mother country, that is India,”
Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji
said.
He said that the modern world
RAMS Foundation Trustee Ragavan Rengachariar honours Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji with the title, of ‘Vishwa
Vithala Sarathy’ at the Residence of Umesh on Sunday, June 17, 2018
is characterised by speed, haste
and ‘everything and everyone’
expecting instant results because
of the advancement of science
and technology.
Deliverance of Karma
“Certain things cannot happen
instantly. Take for instance, ‘Karma.’
Although Karma is a result
of cause and effect, the result is
not instantaneous. Karma is like
a ‘deposit made in a bank.’ It has
to mature to yield its interest.
Just like a seed needs time to
grow, give its fruits, Karma takes
time to yield. People are often
impatient to realise the fruits of
their work,” he said.
Since his arrival ten days ago,
Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji
has been visiting dozens of
homes of his devotees throughout
Auckland, at each of which he
was received with piety, respect
and special poojas. His devotees
say that the ‘Power of His Presence’
is felt for long.
Temple Ceremony
More than 800 people including
Members of Parliament, leaders
of other religions and various
ethnicities were present at Shri
Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan Temple
in Onehunga, Auckland, to participate
and witness ‘Saamoohika
Sansthana Pooja,’ a collective
offering to the Deities of Rukmini
Sathyabhama Sametha Shri
Vithala.
Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji
has brought with him Deities
that were worshipped in the 13th
Century AD by Madhwacharya,
also known as Purana Prajna
and Ananda Teertha, a Hindu
Philosopher and Chief Proponent
of the Dvaita School of Vedanta.
Among the highlights of the
event was a music concert by
Balachandra Bhat, Director,
Source Link Agencies Limited, an
Auckland based company and a
long-time devotee of Swamiji.
On Sunday, June 17, 2018,
RAMS Foundation Trustee and
Indian Newslink Religious Correspondent
Ragavan Rengachariar
honoured the Swamiji with the
‘Vishwa Vithala Sarathy’ Award
and Certificate at the residence of
Umesh
Balaji Temple in Hamilton
celebrated the
‘Aani Thirumanjanam’
on Saturday, June 23,
2018 in the presence of a large
number of devotees from local
Hamilton and Auckland.
‘Thirumanjanam,’ or Holy
Bath performed during the
Tamil month of ‘Aani’ (and
hence the name) is a Special
Day for the Main Deity of a
Temple.
Lord Sudarshan, the celestial
Chakra of Lord Narayana
was offered a special
Abhishek with turmeric paste
and turmeric mixed water.
Sudarshan Havan
The occasion was also used
to conduct a special ‘Sudarshan
Havan.’
The Special Pooja started
in the morning with sponsors
of the Havan, with recitals in
praise of this Chakra Lord and
the traditional prayer verses.
At the end of the Havan,
the ‘Purna Ahuthi’ was
offered concluding the Havan
performed by Chief Priest
Pandurangan and Assistant
Priest Kishore Simha Bhatt.
The formal Pooja consisted
Sudarshan Havan in progress (Picture Supplied)
of usual prayers with
various verses for Lord
Balaji (Sri Venkateswara)
and his consorts Goddess
Mahalakshmi and Bhu
Devi.
The Priests and
Scholars recited the
Pasurams (poetic verses)
of Periayalzhvar, who was
one of the very famous
twelve ardent devotees of
Lord Narayana over the
centuries.
Theses recitals were
in Tamil and the way in
which the renditions were
done were reminiscent
of the prayers offered at
Venkateswara temples in
South India.
Special Attributes
Special decorations and
floral offerings were made
during the special prayers.
Priest Pandurangan,
who prepared the
Special Prasadam was
also noted for the depth of
knowledge of the Temple
procedures and devotion
to the Lord.
The prayers concluded
with Maha Mangala
Aarthi to the deities.
Then of course all the
devotees were treated to
the Mahaprasad.
Shri Balaji Temple in
Hamilton has grown
within a short time with
the deities being decorated
in the traditional way
with sponsorships and
the spectacular Crown
installed recently (Indian
Newslink, May 15, 2018).
The ‘Panch Pyare’ entering the ‘Gurudwara Singh Sabha Christchurch’
Christchurch Gurdwara
moves into new building
Jitender Sahi
It was a dream come
true on Sunday, June 10,
2018 for the Sikh Community
in Canterbury
as the ‘Gurdwara Singh
Sabha Christchurch’ moved
into a new building.
The new Gurdwara, under
the umbrella of the New
Zealand Sikh Society South
Island Inc is located at 537
Ferry Road, Christchurch.
It took seven years (after
the 2010/2011 earthquakes
and the aftershocks) for
the Christchurch Sangat to
become a reality.
However, the prayers
never stopped during this
period with the Sangat
gathering every Sunday
at the Community Hall in
Cashmere.
Work in progress
The team efforts headed
by Harjit Singh resulted
in the New Zealand Sikh
Society South Island Inc
acquiring the building. A bit
of work was carried out to
bring the building to align
with values of Sikhism.
It is still work in progress
and we invite anyone wanting
to contribute financially
or otherwise to contact us.
The whole team was very
emotional when the gates
opened.
It was amazing to see a
large number of attendees
coming as far as from Timaru
to get the blessings and
become part of this historic
event in South Island.
Other activities
The Gurdwara will be
open every day in the
morning and evening for
prayers.
The Sikh Society’s plan is
to organise weekly Punjabi
classes for children within
the Gurdwara premises
shortly.
There will be daily Sri
Sukhmani Sahib Path and
kirtans as well as langar
organised every Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday.
Jitender Sahi is a
spokesperson for the
New Zealand Sikh Society
(South Island) Inc.
JULY 1, 2018
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financially and socially.
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partners and the community
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such as achieving Emerging
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Rachana said.
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A – Aspiring Attitude
R – Remarkable Relationships
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20 Entertainment link
Alisha Farrer at the Manish Malhotra show in London Communication is an art in which Alisha Farrer is adept Makeup is a passion for Alisha Farrer
Perseverance takes youngster to the heart of Indian film industry
Venkat Raman
While thousands of
young men and
women land every
day in Mumbai,
Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru
hoping to make it in Hindi,
Tamil, Telugu and Kannada
films, success is reserved only to
a few who are highly talented or
fortunate or both.
While a handful begin their
journey in the so-called Bollywood
with anyone willing to give
them an entry level opportunity,
just one or two get the golden
chance of being cast under a
highly acclaimed banner.
Love Games
One such is Alisha Farrer, an
ambitious model and actor who
debuted in ‘Love Games,’ an
erotic directed by Vikram Bhatt
and produced by his brother
Mukesh and Mahesh Bhatt.
Released on April 6, 2016, the
film did well in the box-office,
making Alisha an actress with
the ‘luck to turn the wheel of
fortune.’
However, ‘Hotel Beautifool,’
was the first film that she signed
‘three days after landing in Mumbai
in September 2014 along with
her father Rainer (Roly) Farrer
from Perth, Australia, where she
was born, raised and educated.
Parental Push
It is not common for Indian
parents to enthusiastically promote
the Show Business dreams
of their daughters, but in the case
of Alisha, her father encouraged
her to ‘break free,’ go to Mumbai
and give vent to her talent.
“Dad is a Christian from Delhi,
“Alisha
Farrer is a
new Star on
the Galaxy”
and mom (Kavita) is from Punjab.
They raised me and my two
younger sisters Raina and Shirani
with love and care but always
allowed us to pursue whatever
we wanted to do in our life and
career. I began as a makeup artist
and then went into the world of
modelling in Perth. I began to
explore the world,” Alisha said.
Miracle in Mumbai
It took just three days after
landing in Mumbai with her
father in September 2014 for
Alisha to get her first break in
Hindi films.
“I have heard that thousands
of people from all over the world
come to Mumbai and wait for
months and years to just get a
chance for screen test. I signed
to act in ‘Hotel Beautifool’ within
three days after my arrival in
Mumbai. It was a miracle and
I enjoyed every moment,”
Alisha said speaking to Indian
Newslink between shots from
Mumbai.
Director Sameer Iqbal Patel was
about to commence the second
schedule of the film and hence
Alisha’s arrival proved propitious
for her.
“Show Business has been my
passion since my formative
years and I always wanted to be
a makeup artist, dancer, model
and actor. I lived in the protected
world of my parents and my
younger sister Raina but as a
girl who loved independence, I
was keen to find my way into the
Hindi film industry. I am grateful
to my father who was always a
source of encouragement and my
mother (Kavita) who supported
my efforts. I have just begun
my journey and look forward to
milestones,” she said.
Testy First Day
Meeting people and speaking to
them with objectivity is natural
for Alisha, whose graduate (BA)
degree in Journalism from the
Curtin University and a degree
from the West Australian Academy
of Performing Arts (both
based in Perth) instilled in her
confidence and courage to face
audiences.
“But the first shoot was very
testy,” Alisha said.
“It was the first day of shooting
for ‘Hotel Beautifool,’ and I was
to ask Johnny Lever questions
about a painting. I was a bundle
of nerves; it took 23 takes before
the shot was approved by the
director. I guess everyone has
gone through their first camera
appearance,” she said.
“This is nothing new. Almost
everyone from Amitabh Bachchan
to Zarina Wahab have had
their fear of the lens on the first
day of their shooting. In fact,
actors who have dozens of films
to their credit, are tensed on the
first day of shooting a new film,”
we wanted to say but stopped
short.
Jhol and MOH
‘Hotel Beautifool’ was released
in August 2017 but immediately
after completing its First Schedule,
she was offered the role of
‘Ritu’ in ‘Jhol,’ a comedy film
produced under the ‘Shasan Arts’
banner, following which she
began shooting for her upcoming
college-based film ‘Zindagi’
(Rajshri Productions) in Delhi.
The film is currently under post
production.
There is much hype over
‘MOH,’ a romantic thriller directed
by Rajesh K Rathi in which
Alisha has been cast opposite Dev
Sharma and Ashima Sharma.
“I am really excited about this
film, which is now in its final
stages of production. It is due for
release in November this year
and I am sure that it would be
successful. Having been raised
in Australia, my accent was
different, but I have overcome
this problem. I love to have my
own voice in dubbing. It brings
out the ‘real me’ on the screen,”
she said.
Alisha has also acted in Kumari
18+, a Telugu film.
“It is a pleasure to work in
South Indian films, especially
Telugu. Everyone is punctual
and cooperative; I suppose that
is why Telugu films are so very
successful,” she said.
Catwalk and Catcalls
Modelling came naturally for
Alisha and her father said that
she started performing on the
stage when she was just five
years of age.
“Her talent, skills, confidence
and family support have taken
her to a level that often remains
a dream to many. I believe that
parents should encourage their
children to achieve their goals
and objectives in life. We are
proud that our little girl has
completed four Bollywood films
and hundreds of thousands of
fans all over the world follow
her on Facebook and other social
media,” Roly said.
Awards and Citations
While her histrionic talents
have been exposed on the big
and small screens (her television
appearances include ‘SuperCops
vs SuperVillains,’ ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein,’
‘Ishqbaaaz,’ ‘Gumrah:
End of Innocence,’ DD National
and MTV Splitsvilla X), her stage
performances have also brought
her accolades.
Among the Awards and Citations
to her credit have been ‘Best
Dancer and the Most Talented
Dancer,’ in Jaipur; First Runner
Up in Miss North India (2012 New
Delhi-Gurgaon).
Alisha is a regular invitee to
participate in fashion shows and
host programmes all over the
world. Here is a sample: fashion
show by famous Bollywood
designer Manish Malhotra in
London; Independence Day Celebrations
in Sri Lanka; modelling
and cultural programmes in
Thailand, London and different
States in India.
Forthcoming Show in Perth
Alisha is due to in Australia
over the next fortnight to appear
in a show with her sister Raina at
the Perth Crown Casino.
“I look forward to the event,
due to be held on Sunday, July 8,
2018. I also hope to have my own
Make-Up Studio and Boutique in
Australia,” Alisha said.
JULY 1, 2018
Model of the Fortnight
Entertainmentlink
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“Dark is Beautiful,” and say it with pride
I stopped seeing
my skin colour as a
“Once
flaw but a gift from
God to change the views of the
society on what it means to be
beautiful, the magnitude of my
confidence grew,” says Sabby Jey,
our Model of the Fortnight.
She is an advocate for ‘Dark is
Beautiful,’ an organisation that
helps women feel confident in
their own skin and challenge
dark skin shaming in South Asian
countries.
Miss Universe aspirant seeks
funds for Children’s Charity
Priyena Prasad (Standing second right) with other Miss Universe New Zealand Contestants
(Pictures Supplied)
Venkat Raman
AMiss Universe New
Zealand contestant is
organising a Netball
Tournament this month to raise
funds for ‘Variety, the Children’s
Charity.’
Priyena Prasad, a young
New Zealander of Fijian origin
said that the Tournament is
scheduled to be held on Sunday,
July 29, 2018 at the Manurewa
Netball Centre, located at 95
Browns Road, Manurewa, South
Auckland.
Winners of the Tournament
would receive $600, $500 and
$400 respectively as First, Second
and Third Prizes.
“There would be food stalls at
the Tournament, which is being
organised for members of the
Fijian and Indian communities.
In addition to the prize money,
I am seeking sponsorship of my
event called the ‘Entrepreneurial
Challenge,’ which is a part of
the Miss Universe New Zealand
Contest. I am hoping to raise as
much as possible for ‘Variety’
as well as for the Pageant. I am
Looking forward to the support of
our people,” Priyena said.
The Miss Universe New Zealand
Final will be held on Saturday, August
4, 2018 at SkyCity Convention
Centre in Auckland.
About Priyena Prasad
Twenty-One-Year old Priyena
Prasad was born in Auckland
and was educated at Epsom Girls
Grammar School. She is a Fijian
by lineage (her parents are from
Suva and Ba) and is currently
employed at the Social Development
Ministry and is pursuing
graduation studies in Business at
Massey University.
Passion for Sports
Her passion for sports took
her to the Auckland and North
Harbour NPC where she was the
only girl of Indian origin to play
with the Fiji Under 21 team.
“While I am grateful for what
Sabby is a professional model
and an upcoming actor in Tamil
films produced in Tamil Nadu.
Stage and Screen aspirant
As well as working as a model
for many agencies and appearing
in television commercials and
printed advertisements in New
Zealand and India, she is keen to
make it big in the film industry. “I
hope to act with Joseph Vijay, my
favourite Tamil actor and then
try my luck in Hollywood,” she
said.
Priyena Prasad promotes, ‘Variety,’ a Child Charity
Priyena Prasad ready for Netball Tournament
I have achieved in Netball, I
thought it would be a good time
to try out for the Miss Universe
New Zealand Competition,” she
said.
Priyena Prasad can be contacted
on 020-41449581. Email:
priyena0@gmail.com
This New Zealand-born youngster
of Sri Lankan origin, has
completed a graduate (Bachelor
of Business with Finance and
International Business Major)
from the Auckland University of
Technology (AUT). Her parents
and younger sister live in Sydney.
Employed at Huawei as a Key
Opinion Leader for their latest
‘Huawei P20’ Sabby also works
as ‘influencer’ for many local
Kiwi brands including Judy Gao
Couture and Caci Beauty.
Social Media Management
She recently established
‘Sabby Jey Social Limited,’ a social
media management company to
provide social media strategy to
increase sales generation through
Facebook and Instagram for New
Zealand companies.
Her hobbies include working
out at the gym and staying fit.
She works with her personal
trainer Vanya Simeonova, a Bikini
Athlete three times a week.
Singing and Dancing are her
favourite hobbies.
Timely treatment benefits
cardiovascular patient
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Aroutine cardiovascular
risk assessment was able
to highlight the need for
intervention for a patient
attending one of Procare’s affiliated
Medical Centres.
People with diabetes like ‘Mr X’
attend medical centres every three
months for assessment of blood
pressure, lipid profile and Hba1c (3
month average blood sugar) levels.
During these appointments, an
ongoing prescription for medications
is prepared for them.
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Medical centres also have a yearly
task of completing a cardiovascular
risk assessment for patients like ‘Mr
X’ who have long term conditions.
This assessment calculates an estimate
of health risk that can indicate
the need for further intervention or
intensification of treatment.
People with diabetes have a
greater risk of damage to the blood
vessels and this can bring greater
possibility for heart and brain events
(heart attack or stroke), along with
possible damage to eyes, kidneys and
nerves. Because of the seriousness
of the potential impact of these
health conditions this yearly check is
important.
Patient information
The check needs two recent blood
pressures, a blood test with lipids
(cholesterol) and Hba1c levels, a
foot check and a report from eye
screening along with other patient
information like smoking status,
medical conditions and medications
issued. Information on the patients
exercise level can also be added.
In January 2018, Mr X’s calculation
was completed, showing areas of
concern.
The Hba1c had increased greatly
“Do the things that make you
light up and excited. It may just
be a hobby but who knows, you
could make it your career if you
are smart and work hard at it,”
she said.
-Venkat Raman
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Blood Pressure check is a part of routine
examination of patients suffering from cardiovascular
diseases (Picture Supplied)
and the need for regular sugar
lowering prescriptions was given to
the patient.
Education around food and ways
to increase physical activity was also
given.
Dietary differences
Decreasing high GI (Glycaemic
Index) foods including less
carbohydrates, eating less high GI
foods (for example containing less
sugar, flour, rice and potatoes) and
reducing calories overall can make a
big difference to glucose levels.
Regular physical activity with
greater effort and variety also has
significant benefits for health and
blood sugar levels even if weight loss
does not happen.
As gaining muscle mass reduces
insulin resistance and glucose levels
and so decreases the potential harm
to health.
Benefits of lifestyle change
Mr X was able to change his lifestyle
once he realised the benefit to
making the changes, he has obtained
a dog to encourage regular exercise.
He is taking the sugar lowing
medications regularly now that
he understands the benefit of well
controlled glucose levels.
His estimated risk level is now 7%
as of June 2018, reduced from 10%
in January.
A 30% reduction in risk for serious
medical complications is a good
result for Mr X and the staff at the
medical centre.
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JULY 1, 2018
22 Classifieds/Entertainmentlink
Search begins for Miss Indianz
2018 and other titles
Grand Finale on Saturday, September 15, 2018 (730 pm) at Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Auckland
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Venkat Raman
Every year, as he
launches his Miss
Indianz Pageant
and Competition,
Dharmesh Parikh of Reshab
D Productions Limited and
Rhythm House Limited calls
us and our colleagues at
Radio Tarana to discuss promotional
strategies for what
is now the country’s most
“Indian Newslink and
Radio Tarana are the only
two organisations that have
been a part of my journey
which began in 2002. They
have shared my anxieties,
challenges and problems and
supported me in overcoming
them. I believe this is a
unique relationship and we
will continue our association
with these two very valuable
partners,” he said.
Core Principles
We have always
encouraged Mr Parikh to
follow principles of honesty,
integrity, accountability
and transparency and have
enabled him to establish Miss
Indianz as a unique brand
that attracts young talent and
aspirants.
“We do not ask our contestants
to seek sponsorship or
sell tickets for the show but
request them to concentrate
on their costumes, various
segments of the show including
the talent and Q&A
Round. There is no burden
on them. The only tough
part of Miss Indianz is the
intense competition that the
contestants face, because is
each is as good as the other,”
he said.
Expanding reach
Miss Indianz was confined
to Auckland in the initial
years but has now grown to
evince the interest of young
women from Hamilton,
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, Palmerston
North, Wellington,
Christchurch and other
centres.
With some of the title
winners and runners-up
winning in global contests,
the level of popularity and
confidence is high.
Major challenge
“A major challenge for
contestants outside of
Auckland is taking time out
to be here for the event. This
is clear evidence that Indian
fashion, music and dance are
becoming more popular in
this country,” Mr Parikh said.
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as the files are received.
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Kamya Patel
Born in Kapadvanj, a small town in the Kheda
District of Gujarat in India, Kamya Patel arrived
in New Zealand when she was four years old.
A student pursuing Biological Sciences degree at the
University of Auckland, she has appeared in TV commercials
and has appeared in ‘Brave Love,’ a film directed by
John Calder.
(Pictures by of Kamya Patel by Peter Jenning)
‘Sanju’ testifies the growing trend of biopics
The recently released Hindi
film Sanju follows agrowing
trend in Bollywood of
making biopics on famous
people.
Ranbir Kapoor plays the titular
role in the Rajkumar Hirani
directed film based on the life of
actor Sanjay Dutt.
It is for the first time though
that a film has been released on
the life of a current actor in the
industry. The film focuses more
on the human story of the person
behind the macho actor Sanjay
Dutt.
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Chasing new ideas
Filmmakers are always
looking for new stories and
ideas to engage and entertain
the audiences. Biopics can be
an attractive proposition if the
material is presented in an
interesting and more importantly
neutral manner.
Sports with all their highs and
lows carry stories which can
be interestingly translated on
screen.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
One of the best biopic on Indian
athletes was the 2013 Rakesh
Mehra directed Bhaag Milkha
Bhaag. Farhan Akhtar played the
titular role of the track and field
sprinter from Punjab, Milkha
Singh. It narrated the multiple
Asian Medal winner’s life and
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Kartika Singh
Born in Fiji,Kartika Singh migrated to New Zealand
with her family when she was just three years old.
Following her school years at Waitakere College,
she joined a Hairdressing School and is now an entrepreneur
by her own right.
“As a self-made businesswoman, I believe that there
are no secrets to success. It is the result of hard work and
learning from failures. My journey as a business woman
started four years ago all I knew was that I imagined, I
believed and I achieved,” Kartika said.
(Pictures of Kartika Singh by Keethan Sundar)
travails.
The film was aheart
warming tale of the triumph
of hope over misery,
and won both critical and
commercial acclaim.
MS Dhoni biopic
The biopic on MS Dhoni
was also well received as it
was a well researched and
authentically presented
portrayal of India’s World
Cup winning captain.
Critics though were quick
to point out that it did
not delve into the murky
issue of match fixing at
the Indian Premier League
(IPL) at all.
Mohammed Azharuddin
A classic case of a
biopic gone wrong is
Azhar. Emraan Hashmi
played the role of cricketer
Mohammad Azharuddin in
the Ekta Kapoor produced
film. The 99 test veteran
scored three centuries in
his first three tests against
England.
Azhar was appointed
India’s captain in 1989 and
lead India in 3World Cups.
Later he was accused and
implicated in match fixing
charges. But the film appeared
to many as a futile
case in point of portraying
half baked caricaturist
Sinthia Kumar
characters, trying to glorify
the cricketer and absolve
him of any wrongdoings.
Neerja
Neerja is another example
of a well made biopic.
It struck a chord with the
audiences as it brought to
light a wonderful story of a
brave and selfless woman.
Filmmakers have to
strike a fine balance
between ensuring biopics
are not gimmicky but still
engaging. Also any film is
a commercial product and
cannot come across as a
documentary. The actor’s
commitment to a role also
reflects on screen and can
add tremendous value to
the enterprise. Remember
the striking physical resemblance
Ranbir Kapoor’s
Sanju has to the real life
Sanjay Dutt.
More biopics coming
Coming days will see a
large number of biopics
release. Former India
Hockey Captain Sandeep
Singh, martyred war hero
Captain Vikram Batra and
Commonwealth Games gold
medallist Sania Nehwal all
are having films made on
their lives.
Audiences are keen to
watch the stories of well
Eighteen-year-old Sinthia Kumar is currently studying
to gain a Bachelor’s degree in Business at the AUT
University.
As an athlete, she has played Football and Volleyball while
at High School.
She also studied dance, drama and performing arts, all of
which she says are her passion.
“Dancing and photography are my hobbies and I am a
proud winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year at the Lion
Foundation’s Young Entrepreneur Scheme (YES),” she said.
(Pictures of Sinthia Kumar are by Andrew Bignal)
known people on screen.
Bollywood has realised the real life stories
of people make for a rich and layered reel
interpretation. The onus lies on filmmakers
to create a balanced product fairly representing
all aspects of the person’s life, and
respecting the audience’s sensibilities at the
same time.
Apurv Shukla is a Sports and Entertainment
Commentator for Indian Newslink.
JULY 1, 2018
Entertainmentlink
Chicking comes to Auckland with trendsetters
Venkat Raman
23
When A K Mansoor,
Dubai based
Managing Director of
Chicking, one of the
fastest growing food chains in the
world, formally opened the outlet
in Sylvia Park in Auckland on
Tuesday, July 26, 2018, it marked a
spectacular new Chapter.
For shop owner and entrepreneur
Kamanie Silochan, it was the
fructification of months of hard
work, consents, compliance and a
host of other things.
Soon after its opening at 9 am
with a traditional powhiri at
New Zealand’s largest shopping
complex opened its doors to business,
men and women gathered
at Chicking, as if there was no
morrow.
That in fact has been the
trend at every centre where the
fast food chain established its
presence, beginning with Dubai
in 2000.
Passion for quality
Chicking is a vivid demonstration
of Mr Mansoor’s passion
for quality, affordability and
commitment to every market
around the world.
“I believe in careful, planned
and strategic growth that can
be managed easily. Having
created Chicking 19 years ago
in the United Arab Emirates, the
vision was to mark its presence
worldwide. The Auckland outlet
is the 146th in the chain, followed
by Hamilton,” he said, speaking to
Indian Newslink from the world’s
AK Mansoor with Kamanie Silochan at Chicking, Sylvia Park
newest Chicking Restaurant.
Extensive range
Kamanie said that staying away
from the junk food industry,
Chicking offers healthy, tasty food,
with its range comprising 21-piece
Family Bucket, Individual Meals,
Supreme Sandwiches, Wraps
and Sandwiches, Chicking Pizza,
special meal for children and
salads.
Grilled Chicken and Griller
Burgers are a speciality at
Chicking.
“This is a totally new and satisfying
dining Restaurant. Chicking
will add to the great shopping
experience of Sylvia Park. We
will continue to achieve customer
satisfaction,” she said.
New Zealand Master Franchisers
Amal Jayaprakash and Abbey
Abraham said that a Chicking
Restaurant will be opened in Wellington
on September 14, 2018.
“We are planning to expand
and establish our presence at
all cities and major shopping
centres. Chicking is set to change
Sinthia Kumar
Kamanie Silochan with her husband Basanth, daughter Bhasuree
and son Jathin
the dining scene in New Zealand,”
they said.
Worldwide Presence
Mr Mansoor said that he plans
to have more than 1000 Restaurants
in over 70 countries across
the Continents by 2025.
“This would be the only
worldwide Halal Restaurant, with
standardised specifications and
our own innovative recipe,” Mr
Mansoor said.
According to him, the cost of
establishing a Chicking Franchise
is no more than US$ 50,000 per
Restaurant.
“It could become cheaper as we
expand our Restaurant chain to
more countries. Our equipment
comes with guarantee of quality
and reliability. Everything good
need not be expensive,” he said.
Modest beginnings
Born and raised in the Hindu
Temple town of Guruvayoor near
Trissur in Kerala, Mr Mansour
arrived in Dubai in 1987 and
commenced his career on a salary
of about US$ 50 per month.
Keralites are known for hard
work, enduring hardships with
perseverance, patience and the
courage to venture into new
areas of activity. They are known
to learn the industry of their
involvement well with a sound
knowledge of the market.
Understanding the trend in Dubai
in the mid-1980s, Mr Mansoor
commenced his entrepreneurial
adventure with video and electronic
shops.
Seven years after arriving
in Dubai, he started ‘Al Bayan
Cargo.’ The year was 1994 and the
Emirate was on the threshold of
accentuated growth.
‘Al Bayan Water’ came in 2000
and became an instant success. In
a region that is devoid of potable
water, the Company was a boon
to consumers. Fifteen years later,
Mr Mansoor sold it to concentrate
on his other ventures within Al
Bayan Group.
One of them was Chicking.
With intense research and
evaluating market dynamics
The Chicking Team at Sylvia Park
(Indian Newslink Pictures/Ronny Kumaran)
in the fast food industry, the
mantra of consistency in taste and
constant innovation was adopted
as key for converting Chicking as
successful global brand.
Al Bayan Group
The current portfolio of Al
Bayan Group of companies
comprises versatile business
operations in the service and
manufacturing sectors, including
healthcare, marine engineering,
allied industries and fast food.
“Our Mission and Vision are
combined to fulfil the Group’s
objectives with stringent quality
measures conforming to the
highest standards through diverse
range of solutions, especially
in health and hygiene sectors.
We strive consistently to deliver
impeccable service that exceeds
customer expectations finding
more room for innovation and
process improvement, thereby
rendering quality lifestyle to the
community,” he said.
JULY 1, 2018
24 Sportslink
All Blacks frustrate France and wrap up the Steinlager Series
The Final Test in Dunedin (49-14) reinforces their supremacy
Sheevas Dayal
Damian Mckenzie, the All
Blacks halfback scored
twice and winger Rieko
Loane’s hat trick saw
the All Black’s depth as they
accomplished a 49-14 triumph
over France in Dunedin that
gave them a3-0 series sweep.
The final match, held at the
Forsyth Barr Stadium on June 23,
2018 was a treat to watch.
Veteran Full-back Ben Smith
and replacement Crusaders
flanker Matt Todd also scored as
the All Blacks tried to shut the
game down in the second half.
Indomitable McKenzie
Damian McKenzie started at
his preferred position and the
All Blacks profited from his
speed and innate ability to find
the gaps and exploit spaces.
The French could not defend
McKenzie attacking the line the
way he did with such pace and
intricacy to his angle that he was
able to twice score directly off
first phase possession without a
hand being laid on him.
It was an intolerable business
for France, who no doubt had
hoped that an All Blacks side
with four new caps in it, would
have been raw, nervous and
vulnerable.
Skipper replaced
France scrum-half and Captain
Morgan was replaced by Baptiste
Damian McKenzie makes an offload against France.
Photo Courtesy: Andrew Cornaga for Photosport (Through RNZ)
Serin early in the match, who
scored a try whilst returning
centre Wesley Fofana crossed
the line for the visitors, who
were beginning to impress in
the first half before arelentless
ABs had their say.
Refereeing Controversy
There was more refereeing
controversy as McKenzie rounded
up the Referee John Lacey to
go through a hole in the French
defence to score a try.
France lost the first two Tests,
going down 52-11 in the first
and 26-13 in the second. Both
of those defeats hinged on poor
refereeing decisions; a Yellow
card in the first Test (at Eden
Park, Auckland, on June 9) which
saw the French outfit smashed
after holding the All Blacks to
11-11 after 50 minutes and a red
card in the second (at Westpac
Stadium, Wellington on June 16)
which cost them a match they
could have won.
The Score Board
New Zealand 49 (B Smith, M
Todd, D McKenzie (2), R Loane
(3), Tries; DMcKenzie; seven
conversions
France 14 (B Serin, W Fofana
tries; A Belleau- two Conversions
All Blacks: 15 Ben Smith,
14 Waisake Naholo, 13 Jack
Goodhue, 12 Sonny Bill Williams,
11 Rieko Ioane, 10 Damian
McKenzie, 9 Aaron Smith; 1 Joe
Moody, 2Codie Taylor, 3Owen
Franks, 4 Sam Whitelock (c), 5
Scott Barrett, 6 Shannon Frizell,
7 Ardie Savea, 8 Luke Whitelock.
Replacements: 16 Liam Coltman,
17 Karl Tu’inukuafe, 18 Ofa
Tuungafasi, 19 Jackson Hemopo,
20 Matt Todd, 21 TJ Perenara,
22 Richie Mo’unga, 23 Jordie
Barrett.
France: 15 Benjamin Fall, 14
Teddy Thomas, 13 Remi Lamerat,
12 Wesley Fofana, 11 Gael Fickou,
10 Anthony Bellau, 9 Morgan
Parra (c); 1 Dany Priso, 2 Camille
Chat, 3Uini Atonio, 4Bernard Le
Roux, 5 Yoann Maestri, 6 Mathieu
Babillot, 7 Kelian Galletier, 8
Kevin Gourdon. Replacements:
16 Adrien Pelissie, 17 Cyril Baille,
18 Cedate Gomes Sa, 19 Felix
Lambey, 20 Alexandre Lapandry,
21 Baptiste Serin, 22 Jules
Plisson, 23 Maxime Medard.
Sheevas Dayal is our Rugby
Correspondent. He covered the
Three-Test Steinlager Series held
in Auckland, Wellington and
Dunedin over the past three Saturdays-
June 9, June and June 23,
2018. His reports were published
in our Web Editions, Facebook,
Twitter and LinkedIn on the days
following the matches.
&
The Eighth Annual
Present
Guest Speaker
Sir Stephen Tindall
Founder, The Warehouse Group and
Chair, Team New Zealand
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