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Indian Weekender is a colourful and engaging tabloid-sized weekly news-magazine, distributed free through select and outlets frequented by Kiwi-Indians across the Auckland metropolitan area as well as Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Hastings, Invercargill and growing number of centres around the country.

The closure of the previous New World store in February 2024 had left the suburb of more than 13,000 people without a de...
13/04/2025

The closure of the previous New World store in February 2024 had left the suburb of more than 13,000 people without a dedicated supermarket for over a year. The new store fills that gap, offering a locally owned alternative for residents who have had to travel out of Flaxmere for their groceries.

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Born and raised in Karnal, Haryana, Gulab Singh — now an Ethnic Liaison Officer with the New Zealand Police — moved to N...
12/04/2025

Born and raised in Karnal, Haryana, Gulab Singh — now an Ethnic Liaison Officer with the New Zealand Police — moved to New Zealand in 2009. Before stepping into his current role, he worked across various sectors, including construction and later as a bakery manager. But it wasn’t long before he recognised a growing need within the Indian community, particularly among migrants navigating language and cultural barriers

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11/04/2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music. Awaaz Band is here to light up the house with their soulful beats!

Make it a night to remember with Shekkar and Priya’s mesmerising tunes while enjoying lip-smacking food only 12 th April, Saturday, 8:30 pm onwards.

11/04/2025

Watch: 15-year-old Yashwitha Reddy is making waves in the tennis world 🏆🎾

With national titles and international wins under her belt, she’s on her way to bigger stages

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International Tenant on a Renewed 6 Year Lease• Tenanted by Saravanaa Bhavan - a global Indian restaurant generating a n...
11/04/2025

International Tenant on a Renewed 6 Year Lease

• Tenanted by Saravanaa Bhavan - a global Indian restaurant generating a net rental of $195,320pa + GST

• Renewed 6-year lease from April 2024 with strong lease covenants, including a market rent review every 2 years

• Floor area 328sqm (more or less) plus dedicated car parks

• Strategically positioned just off the busy intersection of Hobson Street and Victoria Street West, a short distance from the Sky Tower, SkyCity and the upcoming SkyCity International Convention Centre

Offered to the market is a secure passive investment opportunity. Returning $195,320pa + GST net on a renewed 6 year lease from 2024, this freehold property has been tenanted by Saravanaa Bhavan since 2018. Saravanaa Bhavan is a well-regarded international Indian vegetarian restaurant founded in 1981 with 81 restaurants globally across 25 different countries. This prominent ground floor unit benefits from extensive wide frontage along Hobson Street, receiving excellent pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Located just off the busy intersection of Hobson Street and Victoria Street West, the property benefits from its excellent location and convenient accessibility. Situated approx. 150m from the property is the Sky Tower, with SkyCity and SkyCity's upcoming International Convention Centre positioned just over 200m away. Surrounded by a diverse range of key amenities, this location offers long-term security.

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"The ease with which Parmar’s identity has been questioned in this context also reveals a paradox within our society. On...
11/04/2025

"The ease with which Parmar’s identity has been questioned in this context also reveals a paradox within our society. On one hand, migrants are encouraged to integrate and contribute; on the other, their legitimacy in participating fully, especially in policymaking, is sometimes questioned. This dichotomy is not only unjust but also detrimental to New Zealand's progress. Migrants bring diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences that enrich our communities and drive innovation. To sideline their voices is to forfeit the myriad benefits they offer," writes Ravi Bajpai this week.

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The screen relationship between India and New Zealand spans three decades, with a golden period in the 1990s and early 2...
10/04/2025

The screen relationship between India and New Zealand spans three decades, with a golden period in the 1990s and early 2000s when more than 100 Indian films were shot in the South Pacific nation.

The first recorded Indian production that was filmed in New Zealand was Sanam Harjai in 1995, which included scenes shot in Christchurch, Queenstown, Punakaiki and Wanaka.

However, it was 2000 blockbuster Kaho Naa … Pyaar Hai (Say It Is Love), starring Hrithik Roshan, that truly put New Zealand on the Bollywood map.

Filmed extensively in the South Island, the production became one of the highest-grossing Indian movies of its time.

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Born to Kiwi-Indian parents from Rajampet in Andhra Pradesh’s Annamayya district, Yashwitha Reddy's passion for tennis ...
10/04/2025

Born to Kiwi-Indian parents from Rajampet in Andhra Pradesh’s Annamayya district, Yashwitha Reddy's passion for tennis began at the age of seven. Her long-term aspiration is to reach the top 10 in the world rankings 🎾

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10/04/2025

📢Important update 📢

Auckland City Hospital's newly expanded and upgraded adult emergency department opened its doors to patients on Thursday...
10/04/2025

Auckland City Hospital's newly expanded and upgraded adult emergency department opened its doors to patients on Thursday, with a new triage area, added waiting areas, and additional consult rooms

Simeon Brown MP

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"There has been plenty of coverage of the visit itself and the many outcomes announced, but it is also interesting to ex...
10/04/2025

"There has been plenty of coverage of the visit itself and the many outcomes announced, but it is also interesting to examine the New Zealand-India relationship in the context of our changing region and where India is seeking to position itself in this new world dis-order," writes Suzannah Jessep, Chief Executive of the Asia New Zealand Foundation.

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Health NZ is proposing slashing jobs from a team that brings in millions of dollars a year for the government. The team ...
09/04/2025

Health NZ is proposing slashing jobs from a team that brings in millions of dollars a year for the government. The team also audits and accredits hospitals, rest homes, residential disability and other community providers to ensure they meet safety standards.

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The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 percent, as widely expected.Link in comments 🔗...
09/04/2025

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 percent, as widely expected.

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India-born New Zealand resident Arindam Das, 48, has joined an elite global club of endurance athletes after successfull...
08/04/2025

India-born New Zealand resident Arindam Das, 48, has joined an elite global club of endurance athletes after successfully completing the Ironman New Zealand triathlon on March 1, 2025, in Taupō. Das completed the iconic event—which includes a 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycle, and a full marathon of 42.2 km—in an impressive 14 hours and 22 minutes, well within the official 17-hour cut-off.

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08/04/2025

Video | Minister for Ethnic Communities Mark Mitchell MP condemns "divisive" remarks against Kiwi-Indian Member of Parliament

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🌴✨ Trivandrum awaits – a side of India you've never seen! 🇮🇳Fly with MalaysiaAir : https://shorturl.at/vQVWvFrom just N...
08/04/2025

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08/04/2025

The crash happened at a level crossing near the intersection of Station Road at about 2pm on Friday

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Our journey began in 2009 as a fortnightly news-magazine. Now we are a weekly newspaper catering to the people of Indian-subcontinent living in New Zealand. You can find us at all leading Indian grocery stores and religious places frequently visited by Kiwi-Indians across Auckland as well as Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Hastings, Invercargill. The Indian Weekender is distributed free and is also available online on www.iwk.co.nz. We are always striving to bring you the news that matter to you. Our strong Facebook family helps us reach most of the Indians in New Zealand. Feel free to share it further with your friends so that they are also up to date with what’s happening around them.