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8 NEW ZEALAND Friday, April 30, 2021 $40m funding boost for new ward at Waitakere Hospital IWK BUREAU Waitematā DHB has welcomed the announcement of a $40 million funding package to build a new 30-bed inpatient ward at Waitakere Hospital. The funding was announced at the hospital on Wednesday, April 28 by Minister of Health Hon Andrew Little. Welcoming the announcement Chief Executive Dr Dale Bramley said, “The drive for upgraded and new facilities at Waitakere Hospital is Waitematā DHB’s number one development priority, strongly supported by the Board and many in the local community.” Construction on the new ward is planned to begin at the end of 2022 and is aligned with the Northern Region Long Term Investment Plan, which forecasts that 320 additional inpatient beds will be needed at Waitakere Hospital by 2037. “Waitematā DHB has continuously invested in Waitakere Hospital to ensure efficient, highquality care. However, existing facilities are now at capacity - this latest development is an important and exciting stepping stone towards better health outcomes and resources for the West Auckland community,” Dr Dale Bramley said In the past six years at Waitakere Hospital, the DHB has; installed two new CT scanners, upgraded the Emergency Department to include 52 treatment spaces, created a new endoscopy room for bowel screening, provided 11 additional children’s health beds and 15 additional general medicine beds. The DHB also began a major upgrade of the hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit earlier this W aitematā DHB has continuously invested in Waitakere Hospital to ensure efficient, high-quality care. However, existing facilities are now at capacity - this latest development is an important and exciting stepping stone towards better health outcomes and resources for the West Auckland community year that will enable parents to stay overnight when their pēpi need specialist care. “These significant investments have seen substantial increases in the DHB’s ability to safely manage a much higher volume of presentations to ED and general medicine, due to these services better matching the needs of the local population,” Dr Bramley said. This new ward will help further bolster improvements in patient care. For the DHB and for West Aucklanders, the Minister of Health’s funding announcement marks the next phase of Waitakere Hospital’s development. Waitematā is the largest and one of the most rapidly growing DHBs in the country, serving a population of around 650,000 across the North Shore, Waitakere and Rodney areas, this number is expected to reach nearly 700,000 by 2025. West Auckland’s population of 273,000 is projected to reach near 353,000 by 2043. The Indian Weekender Last chance to have your say on the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network IWK BUREAU Auckland Transport is encouraging the people of Tāmaki Makaurau to have their say on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) before the consultation closes this Sunday. The RLTP is the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network. It details the areas that Auckland Transport, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail will focus on to respond to our region’s transport challenges. It also outlines the proposed 10-year investment programme for specific transport projects. More than 3000 people have already had their say on the plan and Auckland Transport wants to hear from more people. AT’s Chief Executive, Shane Ellison says the RLTP is a critical document for Auckland’s future. “We also know that policy changes need to be considered on issues like fuel emissions standards or congestion pricing that could make travelling in Auckland safer, more hassle-free, and better for the environment.” Mr Ellison adds that hearing from Aucklanders is imperative so he’s encouraging people to provide feedback by this Sunday. To find out more about the draft 2021 – 2031 RLTP, and how to provide feedback, go to https://at.govt.nz/rltp. Chartered Accountants Trust Saffron Finance for expert Mortgage/ Insurance advice backed by years of experience We provide the right solutions at very reasonable price! 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The Indian Weekender Friday, April 30, 2021 NEW ZEALAND 9 BIHAR DIWAS event in Auckland revisits historical connection between Fiji-Indian community and Indian diaspora SANDEEP SINGH Bihar Foundation was joined by Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Australia & New Zealand and the Fiji Indian diaspora in celebrating the first-ever “Bihar Diwas” event on Saturday, April 24 at Fickling Convention Centre, Three Kings, Auckland. High Commissioner of India Muktesh Pardeshi was the Chief Guest of the event, along with special guests from the Fiji Indian community, Rajendra Prasad, acclaimed author of the famous book “Tears in Paradise” and Raveen Jaduram, former-CEO, Watercare, Auckland City Council. Inaugurating the event, High Commissioner Muktesh Pardeshi took the audience on a journey into the rich history of the Bihar region and its revered place in the history of ancient India and contribution in India’s independence movement and formation of modern India. For the uninitiated, India’s Bihar region was the epicentre of Indian civilisation for about a thousand years witnessing great learning and eclectic movement in the form of the emergence of two great religions of Buddhism and Jainism, along with being the seat of political power under Maurya empire with great rulers like Asoka the great. Revisiting this rich history of the region and its people, Mr Pardeshi also acknowledged the enterprising spirit of the people of the region, which saw them migrating to different parts of the world, including Fiji and forming the umbilical connection between the people of the region and the Fiji-Indian community. Reciprocating the view, the special guest speakers of the evening, Rajendra Prasad and Raveen Jaduraam, acknowledged the community’s deep-rooted connection with India, which many in the Fiji Indian community call as their original or spiritual home. The other speakers of the evening Ragini Gautam of Bihar Foundation and Nishith Prakash of Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Australia & New Zealand highlighted the contribution of Bihar’s diaspora in the progress of contemporary India and the role played within the broader global Indian diaspora. The organisers expressed their satisfaction at the turnout at the event and the opportunity to come together on the occasion of the first-ever Bihar Diwas celebrations in New Zealand. BOOK ADS IN NEWSPAPER The most widely circulated WEEKLY publication for Kiwi-Indians and the most popular news platform with a strong online, social media, and print. We deal with all major advertising: Digital, Social Media and Newspaper Print advertising. PROPERTY AUTOMOBILE EDUCATION Call us for a customised advertising solution with Indian Weekender www.indianweekender.co.nz IMMIGRATION MORTGAGE EVENTS 021 952 216 Email sales@indianweekender.co.nz / leena@indianweekender.co.nz NEW ZEALAND Over a ton of colour to be used at Krishna Holi 2021 event in Kumeu The Indian Weekender Friday, February 12, 2021 11 RIZWAN MOHAMMAD T he biggest Holi event in the country on Sunday, February 14 at ISKCON Temple in Kumeu will put over one ton of colours for 10,000 visitors to play with celebrating the annual Hindu festival. Holi is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals for the Indian community after Diwali that is celebrated by the diaspora and the adjoining communities across the globe. The annual festival of colour falls on March 28-29 this year, and the religious element of the festival signifies the triumph of good over evil. It is observed a the end of winter and advent of spring month (in the Indian subcontinent), and spiritual part of the festival starts with Holika Dahan (burning demon Holika) also known as Chhoti Holi and the following day as Holi. In its 9th year, Krishna Holi event at the iconic Hare Krishna Temple in Kumeu, West Auckland attracts thousands of people from all walks of life, different ethnicities and faiths to be a part of a colourful and joyous event. Speaking with the Indian Weekender, Krishna Chandra from the temple said they are excited to see the festive season of Holi back after a gloomy year of Covid-19 in the country. “Holi at the Krishna Temple is one of the most vibrant events in our calendar- we see families dressed white clothing visi the temple and then dance and drench in dry and wet colours from noon till early evening,” Krishna Chandra, secretary and spokesperson of Hare Krishna Temple said. The temple spread over 100 acres start the free event at 11 a.m. and will have stalls that distribute at least ten to 12 colours, and there will also be watercolours for the visitors. A giant LED screen is also installed on the stage with a DJ and live music for the attendees to dance and have fun. “It’s a family-friendly- tobacco and alcoholfree event. People of all ages can have fun as there will be colour stalls, water stations, food stalls, changing rooms, showering stations for people drenched in colour,” Mr Chandra said. He added tha the temple stocks colours to be sanitisers are in place for people, arrangements used at the festival at least 2-3 years at a time. for children activities, so that everyone gets to The temple will be used over a ton of colour at enjoy the even to its fullest. the event both in its dry form and with water. “We have volunteers, security to usher “We have given 200 kgs of colour to fire vehicles to park in the appropriate places, brigade who will mix it in their water tank manage the oncoming and returning traffic, and then splash it on the visitors at different and make sure visitors feel comfortable at the intervals. event,” Mr Chandra added. “Since this year’s event coincides with The event organisers have appealed the Valentine’s Day, we have kept valentine theme visitors to come in white dress as colours tend event like previous years will be high octane, gifts and gift station too at the venue for the to exhibit its vibrancy on white clothing, get full of energy and good vibes,” Mr Chandra public to celebrate the occasion there,” Mr spare clothing to change after playing with added. Chandra added. colour and food and water arrangements have ISKCON Temple is located on 1229 Mr Chandra says all arrangements in been made a the venue. Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, Kumeu, West terms of Covid QR Code scanning and hand “Hol is always a fun event and Krishna Holi Auckland, and the event starts at noon to 5 p.m. Hare Krishna temple to host ‘Saatvik food festival’ RIZWAN MOHAMMAD T he Hare Krishna Temple in Kumeu, West Auckland is hosting its annual food festival event on Saturday, February 13, for the community. More than 3000 people are expected to attend the event where they will be served saatvik vegetarian food, tour the temple premises and have a relaxing family-fun day. “Our Hare Krishna Food Festival is very popular amongs the wider Kiwi community in Auckland, people from all faiths and ethnicities come to the temple, take a tour of the place knowing about the deities, the ISKCON establishment, its works for the community and have snacks and food during the day,” Krishna Chandra, secretary and spokesperson for Hare Krishna temple told the Indian Weekender. The event is said to be quiet, and exhibit a relaxing environment where people get to meet new people, make friends, experience the calmness being with nature, have Saatvik (pure) vegetarian food and have good family day. “This event is happening just one day before our most popular Krishna Holi event which is will be loud, full of energy, playfulness, music and dance,” Mr Chandra added. The events will start at 2 p.m. and end at seven in the evening. Besides the food festival, Krishna Temple organises lunch event every Sunday at its premises where 300-400 people come, chant mantras, meditate, spend some time with nature and dine with the community members. “It is a soothing atmosphere at the temple, chanting mantras with the community, knowing more about the religion, what can they do a the temple and how can they make a difference in the community by serving others and the less privileged. “There are also children’s activities organised so that they engage themselves and also have a good time at the temple,” Mr Chandra said.
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