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10 NEW ZEALAND Friday, September 25, 2020 The Indian Weekender Consumers struggling with hard-to-fix appliances IWK BUREAU repaired. Just 24% of Kiwis would sooner someone to recycle their dead appliances, Research by Consumer NZ shows people replace something faulty than get it repaired, only 20% think it’s easy to find somewhere to are frustrated by how hard and pricey it while half felt bad when they’ve had to junk an recycle them. is to get their appliances repaired. appliance,” Consumer NZ chief executive Jon This shows New Zealand has a lack of The consumer watchdog’s latest survey Duffy said. appropriate recycling services. found only 45% of respondents thought it was “That’s why we’ve launched The Consumer NZ #BuiltToLast campaign easy to find someone to fix an appliance, while our #BuiltToLast project. Our aim is to make and associated e-waste project are made possible 24% thought it was easy to find spare parts. it easier for people to buy more repairable and by partial funding from the Government’s Two-thirds said appliance repairs cost too durable products. This means we’ll be doing Waste Minimisation Fund. much. It’s time this changed. more durability testing and more research. As part of the wider plan to reduce the amount Kiwis expect their appliances to be repairable We’ll also be encouraging manufacturers to of harmful rubbish ending up in landfills, – 98% of respondents think they should be able address the problems we find in their products,” Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage to get their washing machines and dishwashers Duffy said. think manufacturers and retailers should be recently announced electrical and electronic fixed. “It’s clear people want it to be easier Consumer NZ also asked about what responsible for recycling the dead appliances products as one of six priorities for a regulated and more affordable to get broken appliances should happen with appliances once they they make and sell. product stewardship scheme, under the Waste reach end-of-life. Two-thirds of respondents While 40% of Kiwis don’t mind paying Minimisation Act. NZ’s apex body for Muslims, FIANZ gets a new president RIZWAN MOHAMMAD The Federation of Islamic Association of New Zealand (FIANZ) has elected a new president to lead the community organisation for the Muslim community in New Zealand. Ibrar Sheikh, the former president of South Auckland Muslim Association (SAMA), was elected the president of FIANZ at the election held under the supervision of Interim Shura Council at its office in Wellington on Sunday, September 20. Mr Sheikh had earlier served as the role of the Secretary at FIANZ and vice-president of Auckland City Multi-Ethnic Council. For nearly one year now, FIANZ was engulfed in internal strife concerning its leadership that led to the creation of two groups claiming to head the community organisation. As per a circular released by FIANZ earlier this week, FIANZ Council acknowledged the dispute and added that it had been resolved after mediation efforts from the Muslim community members in the last few months and “underpinned by a ‘Settlement Agreement’.” As a result of the reconciliation, and Interim Shura Council was formed which worked through the impacting consensus on the date and mode of election of FIANZ president. The circular further read that the election for the next president of FIANZ was conducted last weekend, with two names in the prospects, Mohammed Farouk Khan and Ibrar Sheikh, both from the Auckland region. Ibrar Sheikh garnered the majority votes at the election and was elected as president of FIANZ. Speaking with the Indian Weekender, Mr Ibrar Sheikh said FIANZ has been and will work to serve for the Muslim community in New Zealand and unite the community as one. “I have been associated with FIANZ for over a decade in different capacities, and it’s my privilege to serve the Muslim community this time as the president,” Mr Ibrar Sheikh said. FIANZ’s AGM will be held on October 3 next month to elect the vice president, treasurers and secretaries who will look after the operations of the organisation for the upcoming year. The most visited Indian news website in New Zealand For online advertising options, email at sales@indianweekender.co.nz AUCKLAND INDIAN ASSOCIATION MAHATMA GANDHI CENTRE VENUE HIRE | ONSITE PARKING | TEMPLE WITHIN THE COMPLEX LARGE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FACILITIES INHOUSE CATERING SERVICES An all-purpose indoor facility close to the heart of the city makes Mahatma Gandhi Centre a versatile and attractive Venue for Indian Weddings, business functions, social gatherings and religious functions. Our knowledgeable priest provides religious services and ceremonies including weddings. A large commercial Kitchen facilities and a wide range of catering options available for all occasions. FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES CONTACT US ON Tel: (09) 357 0665 or (09) 377 2424 Email: office@aiai.org.nz Website: www.aiai.org.nz
The Indian Weekender Friday, September 25, 2020 NEW ZEALAND 11 Move it or lose it – Make your choice now! MALLIKA JANAKIRAMAN The human body is designed to be a moving machine and not to be a couch potato to rust away with time and age. Being active is like oiling a machine and an active lifestyle is good for your mind and body. There are many good reasons why you should exercise. Exercise builds your ‘stamina’ or cardio respiratory endurance – where your heart and lungs work better to bring oxygen rich blood supply to every muscle. With better oxygen pumping capacity, you are less fatigued and also develop an increased muscular endurance to work harder and longer before getting exhausted or fatigued. This effect also carries over while doing simple tasks around your house, without feeling tired. Regular exercise help manage weight – it is interesting to know that a low intensity, low aerobic exercise has the potential to use up the body’s fat stores and therefore help in weight loss. Did you know that short bursts of high intensity muscular activity are more likely to use the body’s stores of glucose rather than its stores of fat as a source of energy for the exercise. So after all losing fat is not about hard work but simple active lifestyles Regular exercise is one of the pillars of healthy living. It improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, helps control body weight, and protects against a variety of diseases. According to government studies, physical activity reduces the risk of many lifestyle related diseases and conditions, especially: a.Heart diseases and strokes b.High blood pressure. c.Type 2 diabetes d.Some types of cancer e.Obesity f.Depression and anxiety g.Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis h.Falls in older people Being active or regular exercise can contribute to general good health and therefore to a healthy immune system. It may contribute even more directly by promoting good circulation, which allows the cells and substances of the immune system to move through the body freely and do their job efficiently. Osteoporosis causes estimate 2 million fractures every year. Exercise helps build healthy bones for life! Start building your bone strength early on with good nutrition and exercise. Osteoporosis and broken bones is just not an aging process and a lot can be done to protect your bones early on. Invest in your bones like a bank deposit and save it for a rainy day. You are never too young or old to improve the health of your bones. It is time now, to make change forever. Being active and exercising regularly can promote regular sleep and a healthy body weight, avoiding the poor health effects associated with insomnia and obesity. Besides this, there are a whole range of other health benefits, including help with digestion and poor posture. Regular exercise or being active provides social benefits - whether you walk your dog with a friend, play tennis with workmates, or form a social team to run with, regular physical activity is just as important for a healthy mind and body. Physical activity not only appears to reduce the symptoms and frequency of depression but better still, reduces the risk of becoming depressed at all. It also improves self-esteem, coping skills and cognitive functioning among those living with depression. How much exercise is good enough? Regular sessions of 30 to 60 minutes of low to moderate intensity aerobic exercise can be an important part of a weight loss or weight management programme. For a starter you can even begin small breaking your day into 10 minutes for 3 times a day or up to 150 minutes a week. Gradually build up, as you feel comfortable. Consult your doctor if you: • Are over 40, or • Have existing health problems, or • Injuries of the muscle, bone or joint, or • You are a beginner or have not exercised regularly in the recent past. • Are pregnant If you’re an adult seeking free support to make some changes to your nutrition or physical activity, reach out to Green Prescription - your family and community, live healthier lives - no matter what your capabilities! For North Shore and Waitakere, email grx@ harboursport.co.nz today and get ready to meet your free, healthy lifestyle advisor. Mallika Janakiraman is Nutrition Strategy Consultant and Strategic Advisor at Healthy Babies Healthy Futures (TANI) THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION AND REFERENDUMS This year you can vote in two referendums. Enrol. Vote. Be heard. vote.nz referendums.govt.nz 0800 36 76 56 ELE0196 Referendums_IndianWeekender_255x175.indd 1 21/07/20 11:44 AM
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