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Indian Chartered Accountants seek recognition

Venkat Raman
[email protected]

Chartered Accountant ICAI President Manoj Fadnis gets up to speak watched by (from left) Bimal Dalal, Chandan Ohri, Sandeep Sood, Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and Mahesh Bindra
qualified in India and
continue to be members standards of discipline, integrity Chairman KPMG Partner (IT closer under the MRA. We were High Profile
of the Institute of and competence,” he said. Advisory) and India Market told that this area would be Among the other speakers
Chartered Accountants of India Leader Chandan Ohri was given a priority and that the
(ICAI) may get some form of Membership to CA ANZ is confident when he spoke at the two organisations would work at the inaugural function
recognition in New Zealand among the toughest in the world inaugural function. towards the objectives,” he said. were Indian High Commission
if the Chartered Accountants and while qualified Chartered Charge de Affaires Sandeep
Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ) Accountants (CAs) from “We will ensure that the ICAI appears to have made a Sood, Members of Parliament
is convinced of the benefits of either side of the Tasman have members of this Chapter get headway with the New Zealand Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi (Nation-
such a move. automatic recognition, CAs from benefits in the form of network- Chapter of CPA Australia. al) and Mahesh Bindra (New
most other countries including ing opportunities, continuing According to Mr Ohri, meetings Zealand First) and Chapter
An indication to that effect India do not enjoy such a privi- professional development, were held with Chye Heng, Secretary Bimal Dalal.
was given by the ICIA President lege. The CA programme in New facilitation of membership Executive Council Member and
Manoj Fadnis (his term has Zealand and Australia envisages issues and constant discussion Trustee of the organisation Swathy Gudipoodi, a member
since ended) in Auckland last years of study, assignments, on mutual recognition clauses,” and that he had assured that of CA ANZ and ICAI, was the
fortnight while inaugurating workshops and examinations, he said. the recognition process will be Master of Ceremonies whose
on February 4, 2016 the New each of which demands high considered on a case-to-case presentation including salient
Zealand Chapter of his Institute, calibre and integrity from Mr Ohri said that a meeting basis. features of the profession, its
seen as a ‘significant develop- candidates. was held with CA ANZ General challenges and the growing
ment in a little country.’ Manager (Membership) Murray “There is a formal route in importance of accountants
Mr Fadnis argued that Taylor and that the chances place, requiring completion to companies in meeting
More than 70 people attended since ICIA sets equally high were bright. of only one paper and a CPD compliance issues, was not
the event hosted by KPMG at its professional requirements, its Unit for full membership of the only informative but also
Viaduct Complex. members should have recogni- Mr Fadnis, ICAI Vice-President New Zealand Chapter of CPA entertaining.
tion of the CA ANZ. Devaraja Reddy, Mr Ohri and Australia. Ten member of ICAI
High Standards other officials of the New have become full members of Read related story on Page 3.
“We hope that the New There is no indication from Zealand Chapter attended the the Organisation taking this Analysis of Accounting issues
the latter that such a clear meeting. route in the past two months,” in our next issue.
Zealand Chapter will be able to pathway would be available. Mr Ohri said.
enter into a Mutual Recognition High Expectations “We discussed at length what
Agreement (MRA), allowing needs to be done to bring the
Indian Chartered Accountants But ICAI New Zealand Chapter membership of the two bodies
to practice in New Zealand. ICIA
is the second largest profes-
sional accounting body in the
world with more than 160,000
members and about 720,000
students. The Institute sets
rigid standards of entry (with
a success rate of less than 6%)
and practice and has in place
stringent codes of conduct.
As such, CA ANZ will find our
members subscribing to high

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‘Airlift’ hijacks true events in Kuwait

Related story on Page 12

Captain Zain Juvale Editor’s Note: I was among a handful of journalists who covered The Master of ‘Safeer’ in Kuwaiti waters in September 1990
the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait that began on August 2, 1990 and the
Airlift’ has made a false events that followed, leading to the ‘Gulf Storm,’ the First Gulf War Captain Juvale with his crew aboard ‘Safeer’ in September 1990
claim. It was not the to liberate Kuwait. Those five months were more memorable in my
recitation of events as career, superseding even the Iran-Iraq war (September 1980 to August Editor’s Note: I was fortunate to speak to Mr Gujral over the
they happened. 1988) that brought fear and anxiety to the Middle East in general and phone in Baghdad when he asked me to break the news to the
There was never an ‘Airlift,’ as the Arabian Peninsula in particular. world that ‘India had decided to close its Embassy in Kuwait,’
portrayed in the movie. which was declared by Iraq’s President Saddam Hussein as the
Gunpoint capture I will write later about the sleepless nights that I spent covering press 19th Province of his country. I did so and the news item became
conferences held in Bahrain (where I lived and worked), Saudi Arabia a sensation throughout the world. Three days later, on his
I was the Captain of ‘Safeer,’ and the events that occurred during and after the War in Kuwait. As return to India, Mr Gujral confirmed my report in Lok Sabha.
a cargo ship in the Kuwaiti well as meeting US military officials aboard USS Lincoln, former British Read ‘There was nothing like ‘Airlift’ under Viewlink on Page 12
waters. I was captured along Prime Minister Sir John Major and taking helicopter rides to a number
with my crew at gunpoint and of locations, I was reporting the evacuation of Indians from Kuwait via
held captives for 35 days in Jordan to India and to a number of other Gulf destinations including
Kuwait. Bahrain.

Through sheer determination, For now, we run the following report by Captain Zain Juvale which
persuasion, and tactful handling challenges ‘Airlift,’ a film by Kumar that appeared to have stirred the
of the Iraqi forces, I managed emotions of Hindi film fans around the world. But the real story was
not only to get my crew and something else.
ship released but also rescued
725 Indians on board my small A Gulf News Report after the Rescue in Kuwait ignore this event.
cargo ship, through mined But it hurts to know that
waters. Its success was a slap in the
face of the prophets of doom. someone else is claiming
This was the first batch of Governments ignore credit for rescuing Indians from
Indians to be successfully Kuwait. Unfortunately, the then
rescued out of Kuwait. Surprisingly, the International External Affairs Minister Inder
shipping fraternity also chose to Kumar Gujral is no more. He
I have a list of all the 725 could have vouched for the
persons rescued with their facts that I have mentioned
passport numbers, and also a in this and other articles
letter of thanks signed by all of appearing and soon to appear
them, plus my crew of 25. in Indian Newslink, as I had a
discussion with him regarding
I also have newspaper my plans, when he briefly
clippings of all the International visited Kuwait soon after the
newspapers covering the event, invasion.
as proof.
I wrote to Raja Krishna
Unfortunately, in the past 25 Menon, Director of ‘Airlift,’
years, successive governments when I heard that he was
at the Centre and the State levels embarking on this project, to
in India have failed to acknowl- get the facts from me. But he
edge my humanitarian mission, never bothered to reply.
as I defied their warning and
went ahead with my mission.

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New Reporting Standards to lift Indian Accounting

Venkat Raman But companies must have will see a phased approach Sandeep Sood Manoj Fadnis Swathy Gudipoodi
[email protected] comparable accounting with IND AS adoption
processes during the beginning on April 1, 2018,” Responsible business with
Indian corporates would 2015-2016 financial year Mr Fadnis said. lasting relationship in community
become more transpar- ending March 31, which in
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as the new Indian standards imperative from ICAI Vice-President Deva- ● Investment property ● Low deposit
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AS) comes into effect with raja Reddy (who has since ● Building / Extending / Renovating ● Business Loan
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Depressing debts destroy Kiwi dream Minister clarifies Social
Housing Issue
Jenny Salesa the new global economy. of Labour’s response to the crisis
[email protected] Part of the solution we have in skills shortages that is facing In her article titled, “The Paula Bennett
many industries, particularly in moving experience
Happy New Year,Indian found was announced by labour infrastructure, road transport of homeless people,’ the Social Housing Register -
Newslink readers. I Leader Andrew Little in his and ICT, for example. Skill published under Viewlink that is, those without a home
wish you all happiness State-of-the-Nation speech on shortages can be a standard in our February 1, 2016 issue, who are waiting to get into
and prosperity for 2016. January 31, 2016. feature of an evolving economy its author (Labour Party Policy social housing - financial
As we embark on the 2016 but it is hugely important that Council Member) Priyanca incentives to move to areas
school year, many parents are Working Futures governments respond positively Radhakrishnan had said, outside Auckland where
thinking about what the future Our Working Futures Plan will to such challenges and adapt “A policy that pays people there is less demand and
holds for their children. Students accordingly. who are vulnerable to leave where they’ll be housed
in their last years of high school offer three years of free, post- their home – a city that they more quickly. They would
will be making some important school, education to everyone One of my goals as Spokesper- are familiar with, where the have a choice and would be
life decisions. who has never studied past high son for Employment, Skills and family is, where their children supported to move, but no
school before. Training is to see that appren- go to school – to move to the decisions have been made
If your child goes into trades ticeships properly valued and provinces is a policy that yet about whether this policy
training,takes up an appren- Under this Plan, all New available, once again,to play a potentially promotes social will be implemented or how
ticeship or goes on to study at Zealanders would be equipped to vital role in New Zealand’s skills isolation.” it would work exactly. The
university they will certainly meet the changing face of work and training environment and in Government’s priority is
face big fees and living expenses. in the 21st century. Everyone driving economic growth. In our Editorial in the same to ensure that people get a
would have the opportunity issue, we had interpreted her roof over their heads more
Big time trouble to learn and to achieve in life, Trades Training as arguing ‘rather vociferously quickly, and this is one way
Training for a career is both without sacrificing their ability I would like to enhance the that evicting people from state that could help that.”
to own a home or establish a houses in places like Auckland
necessary and exciting, but the family. relevance of trades training and and moving them to smaller
big loans and debt that most apprenticeships, to see many towns and provinces is not
people will need to take out are Further, the nature of work is more people ups killing,in- the solution to the imploding
hardly the stuff of the great Kiwi changing swiftly. creasing well-paid, work-force problems related to housing.’
dream. And they will make all participation.
those other big life decisions Research shows 46%of It would appear that our
– buying a house, marriage current jobs will either be vastly The Government seems hell interpretation itself was
and having children – so much different or obsolete within bent on ignoring the issues. subject to interpretation.
harder. as few as 10 to 20 years. The
Working Futures investment We cannot, which is why, Not eviction
That is partly why New in New Zealand’s skills and Labour’s Working Futures Plan The Office of Social Housing
Zealand is experiencing the qualifications will ensure Kiwis is all about investing in long-term
lowest rates of home ownership can keep up with the evolving lifetime learning. Minister Paula Bennett issued
since the 1950s. Young Kiwis nature of work. the following statement:
are coming out of post-school This is the sort of investment
education with an average debt Since this offer would be a positive, future-looking “The Government is not
of $20,000 that can take them available throughout your government should be making. evicting people from state
nine, long years to pay. lifetime,your entitlement to free It’s a game-changer for the New houses in Auckland and
education could be used for Zealand economy, our society and making them move to other
Labour has been thinking hard re-training for the several career our families. towns against their will.
and consulting widely about how changes that are becoming part- The Minister has said she is
to help New Zealanders, and this and-parcel of the 21st century Jenny Salesa is elected Mem- considering offering people on
country, thrive and flourish in work experience. ber of Parliament from Ma-
nukau East and Labour Party
Skills shortage Spokesperson for Employment,
Working Futures is only part Skills and Training.

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Ohonteimslimpicgarantgioent wyoauteinrsto
It would be wrong to assume that ‘no one will find out,’ for the long arm
of the law sooner than later reaches out to the wrong

Kamil Lakshman greedy, egotistic and wanting world out there and the
[email protected] to outdo others. It is their outcome of the immigration
play. We must simply watch process is not the end of all
Hindsight, it is often and get on with it. things. Bribes, concealing
said, is a great thing. facts or providing false
When we take Divine intervention documents (or agreeing to
stock of events and We should also have an all these) are not the way
developments, many things forward. Dubious deals and
that were not apparent at understanding that one is dishonesty will only cause
the time of their occurrence probably accounting for more troubles, leading to
come to light. something, better now than decline of applications and
later. This understanding even long-term impact.
Such introspection may and approach will make one
necessitate changes to our stronger. Lucky are those Wrong assumptions
line of thinking, policy and who have such wisdom Many people living in
practice. in and around them. One
can only be grateful for the developing countries are
It is a phase in which we divine intervention, the love so desperate to get to New
become witnesses rather of our creator evident in this Zealand that they are
than being participants. wisdom. prepared to go to any extent
to achieve their objective.
We become better Those going through The objective may be
equipped to see the play immigration challenges and desirable but it is equally
before us gaining a big struggles must not lose their important that the means to
picture perspective. perspective or objectives in achieve it are fair, just and
order not to become victims. subject to scrutiny.
If you get involved, then
the play absorbs you into its Empowering migrants It would be wrong to
realm, making you subjective Empowerment is needed assume that ‘no one will
rather than objective. That is find out,’ for the long arm
in the nature of things. through these times. of the law sooner than later
Potential immigrants and reaches out to the wrong-
Most importantly, we feel and then it would be too
sorry for such players who those involved in the appli- late to mend.
harm others. We cannot be cation process should not
a part of people who are forget that there is a larger

Kamil Lakshman is a Lawyer & Principal of Wellington based law firm Idesi Legal Limited. She can
be contacted on (04) 4616018 or 021-1598803. Email: [email protected]; The opinions
expressed in her article above are her own and not that of Idesi Legal Limited or the New Zealand
Law Society, or its Wellington Branch, or its affiliated bodies and committees or Indian Newslink.
Readers can send their comments (names can be withheld) to [email protected]

6 EDUCATIONLINK February 15, 2016

Picture Courtesy: Massey News

Free tertiary education promises skills development

David Shearer me how well their children that all persons, whatever their The Plan will provide three ing, they will get the skills they
Member of Parliament are doing. It comes with a lot level of ability, whether they live years of free post-school need to succeed without being
of hard work, but that is the in town or country, have a right education across a person’s shackled with years of debt.
Everywhere I have lived reason why so many are in as citizens to a free education of life to enable Kiwis to adapt
in the world, I have professional positions. the kind for which they are best and thrive in the changing 21st Importantly, the Plan will
observed that parents fitted and to the fullest extent of century economy. continue to be available
– no matter what their Inspiring Speech their powers.” throughout a person’s lifetime.
culture or politics – are keen to In the last century, Peter Since the National gov-
give their children the very best Labour Leader Andrew Little ernment took office in 2008, So, if you are made redun-
education they can. Fraser who was Labour Prime was inspired by this timeless Tertiary student numbers have dant, or need to retrain for
Minister from 1940 to 1949), philosophy when he made his dropped by 20% and apprentice- a more relevant career, you
Good education will lift a gave a speech about education big education announcement on ship numbers have slumped by will still be able to access free
family out of poverty, and that has become famous, still January 31, 2016. 22%. tertiary education.
enable a career and fulfilment inspiring the Party’s education
at work, give choices in life, be policies. Working Futures That is a worry. It means a It means our children will be
the means to support a family, He announced Labour’s new less educated New Zealand, not able to adapt to the skills needed
and enable families to buy their He said,“The government’s more. in our society and businesses
own home. objective, broadly expressed, is Working Futures Plan. will always be able to find the
It is urgent that we keep skilled workers they need to
My parents wanted good learning and adapting. The prosper.
education for me; my wife very nature of work is changing
Anuschka and I want the same rapidly in New Zealand, and we Clever move
for our children, and so it goes need to seize the opportunities Labour’s “Working For
on. of the future. We need one of
the best educated workforces in Futures” Plan is an education
New Zealand has always had the world. policy, but it is also a strategical-
an education system which is ly clever economic move.
our pride. Acquiring skills
Labour’s Plan means that To get ahead, New Zealand
That is certainly the aspiration needs an innovative and
of the Indian community. no matter what path someone job-rich economy to support the
chooses to take after they leave growth, education and living
Indian families want their school, be it university or an standards Kiwis deserve.
children to do well at school. apprenticeship, or other-train-
We are thinking long term
So many Indian parents tell about a better New Zealand.

Study values communitywater fluoridation

Massey News water fluoridation in New Zea- even in smaller communities (of
land,’with Dr Guy Scott and Dr under 5000 people).
New research from Stuart Birks of the University’s
Massey University School of Economics and Fi- Fluoridated areas
shows that community nance. The Paper was published New Zealand was one of
water fluoridation re- in a recent issue of the ‘New
mains cost-effective, despite an Zealand Medical Journal.’ the first countries to adopt
overall reduction in the average community water fluoridation
number of decayed teeth in both The study updates the last eco- to lower rates of dental decay.
fluoridated and non-fluoridated nomic analysis of community Results from early trials found
communities. water fluoridation, published by that children born and raised in
‘Wright et. al. in 2001 and used fluoridated areas had, on aver-
Updated observations national data on difference in age, 50% less dental decay than
Massey University Centre for tooth decay between fluoridated children from non-fluoridated
and non-fluoridated communi- areas.
Public Health Research Senior ties. It found community water
Analyst Caroline Fyfe and fluoridation (CWF) was most Today approximately 56% of
Professor Barry Borman wrote cost-effective in larger commu- New Zealanders have access to
a Paper called, ‘A cost effective- nities but also that the inter- fluoridated water.
ness analysis of community vention remained cost-effective
In Massey’s latest study,
researchers found communities
with a higher risk of dental

decay.Those with a high level tive public health intervention
of economic deprivation or despite a reduction in the average
those with a higher proportion number of decayed teeth in all
of Maori ethnicity benefited communities over time.
most from community water
fluoridation.

According to Ms Fyfe, her
team gathered information
on the costs of installing and
running CWF by sending out
questionnaires to local author-
ities fluoridating their water
supplies.

“We used data from the 2009
New Zealand Oral Health Survey
to calculate cost savings from
reduced demand for dental
treatments. The cost-effective-
ness of CWF per decayed tooth
prevented was compared to an
alternative of treating a decayed
tooth. Cost-effectiveness was
also compared between com-
munities of different population
sizes,” she said.

CWF was deemed acost-effec-

February 15, 2016 EDUCATIONLINK 7

Free post-school training makes economic sense

Phil Goff we need to take action to ensure unless we help people to train Phil Goff is former Foreign Spokesperson for Defence and
that our people - the country’s and retrain. Affairs, Trade and Justice Min- Ethnic Communities. Mr Goff
Keeping New Zealand as most valuable resource-are ister and has been Member has announced that he would
a place where people highly skilled. We need to be It doesn’t make sense to leave of Parliament for 35 years. contest for Auckland Mayor-
want to live and where creating jobs that are high people trapped on an unem- Elected from Mt Roskill, alty at the Local Government
their families can thrive skilled, high paid and creating ployment benefit. Unemployed he is today Labour Party’s elections this year
is really important. high value-added products and people cannot support their
services to sell overseas. families, pay taxes or contribute
We have a lot to offer - a to the economy. That is econom-
stable, peaceful, largely harmo- Over the last year, Labour has ically wasteful as well as being
nious country with a beautiful focused a lot of its policy work socially disastrous for those out
environment and generally on the ‘Future of Work.’Interna- of work.
good public services. tional research shows up that
nearly half of all our current Part of Labour’s policy will
However, last week, two new jobs will not exist in ten to be to use the dole to subsidise
releases sounded a warning twenty years. Technology will employers taking into new
that a better future is not have replaced them. apprenticeships people who
automatic and we have to work have been out of work for some
for it. Bold commitment time.
That is why Labour Party
Drying Dairy People will have access
Firstly, it was the news that Leader Andrew Little, in his to Labour’s three-year free
‘State of the Nation’Address education and training at any
the global dairy trade index fell on January 31, 2016, made a point during their working
again by 10.4%. strong and bold commitment to life and for academic or trades
free post-school education and learning.
Dairy is our biggest export,- training.
making up nearly 30% of all that Monitored funding
New Zealand sells overseas. The The policy gives all New Use of the funding will be
crash in prices over the last two Zealanders, who have no
years is a reminder that we need previous tertiary education, carefully monitored to ensure
to diversify our exports and not access to three years of post- it is delivering results. Students
just rely on good commodity school education or training. must pass more than half their
prices. courses to qualify for their next
It has been carefully costed and year of study to be free. It’s
Secondly, Kiwi tertiary student will be progressively introduced about delivering results, not
numbers were reported to be from Labour’s first budget in throwing money at a problem.
falling by 30, 000 in the next 2019 to be fully implemented by
three years. Add that to 20% 2025. The policy has won wide
decline in tertiary students and support across the community.
22% decline in apprenticeship It will be a priority spend
numbers since 2008 and you from the $1 to $2 billion new The National Party has criti-
see a worrying fall in our future spending available each year to cised the policy.
skill levels. Government.
It is a real pity that political
Skilled resource Structural unemployment parties too often feel the need to
For New Zealand to be an eco- With rapid automation and oppose a good idea just because it
comes from another Party.
nomically successful country, new jobs requiring higher
skills, we will face high levels New Zealand needs policies
of structural unemployment that prepare us for the future and
meet the needs of the changing
world.

APadroaupbrolesdtaokkeiaonns Help guide Auckland’s BC5129_150216
direction for 2016/2017
Winston Churchill 7. Knowledge is knowing a
tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is Each year we set our budget to meet future growth and deliver
Ray Annamalai, not putting it in a fruit salad. the services that council provides.
North Shore, Auckland As part of our Annual Budget consultation we want your feedback
8. To steal ideas from one on rates, the Interim Transport Levy and local board activities and
Paraprosdokians are figures of person is plagiarism;to steal priorities for 2016/2017.
speech in which the latter part of a from many is research. Visit shapeauckland.co.nz to have your say and find out how you
sentence or a phrase is surprising can provide your feedback in person at one of the Have Your Say
and is frequently humorous. The late 9. I did not say it was your fault; events in your local board area.
Sir Winston Churchill loves them. I said I was blaming you.
Have your say by 4pm on Thursday 24 March, 2016.
Here are a few: 10. I thought that I was wrong For more information, to provide feedback
1. Where there is a will, i want to once but I was mistaken. or for a full list of Have Your Say events,
be in it. visit shapeauckland.co.nz, or your local library,
2. The last thing I want to do is hurt 11. I used to be indecisive, but service centre or local board office.
you; but it is still on my list. now I am not so sure.
3. Since light travels faster than
sound, some people appear 12. To be sure of hitting the
bright until you hear them speak. target, shoot first and call
4. If I agreed with you,we would whatever you hit the target.
both be wrong.
5. We never really grow up; we 13. Going to Church does not
only learn how to act in public. make you a Christian any
6. War does not determine who is more than standing in a
right, only who is left. garage makes you a car.

14. You are never too old to learn
something stupid.

15. I am supposed to respect my
elders, but it is getting harder
and harder for me to find
one.

16. Always borrow money from a
pessimist. He will not expect
it back.

17. A diplomat is someone who
tells you to go to hell in such
a way that you will look
forward to the trip.

18. Hospitality is making your
guests feel like they are at
home, even if you wish they
were.

19. Money cannot buy happiness,
but it sure makes misery
easier to live with.

20. Some cause happiness
wherever they go. Others
whenever they go.

21. A clear conscience is usually
a sign of bad memory.

8 FIJILINK February 15, 2016

Labasa students set for reunion in Auckland Parliament suspends
Opposition MPs
Sudesh Kissun Facebook Connection
Daniel Pillay Those not on Facebook can The Fijian Parliament has Dr Biman Prasad, National Federation
Former students of a suspended the National
prominent school in up a Facebook Page-‘All Saints contact the following organising Federation Party and its Party Leader
Labasa, Fiji are gathering Secondary School Ex-Students committee members; Daniel members, following a
in Auckland next month Reunion.’ Pillay (021-0425517), Sadhana debate in the House on Febru- Mr Sayed-Khaiyum had said
for a reunion. Reddy (021-1290515) and Sadha- ary 9, 2016. on February 1 that the Registrar
According to him, the na Narayan (021-2527400). of Political Parties had issued a
Organisers of the All Saints Facebook Page has more details Media reports said that the notice suspending the privileges
Secondary School Ex-Students about the event. The cut-off date for confirm- Party has been suspended for of NFP as a political Party.
Reunion promise a fun-filled ing attendance is Monday, 30 days for contravening the
night on March 19, 2016. People can confirm their March 14, 2016. Political Parties Registration, “Because NFP registration
attendance by paying their Conduct Funding and Disclo- was suspended, this basically
The event will be held at tickets online. Account details Run by the Anglican Church sures Decree. means that NFP cannot operate,
the India Gate Restaurant, 380 and payment method are also of Fiji, All Saints Secondary function and represent itself
Manukau Road, Epsom from outlined on the Facebook page, School is located at Vulovi,four The suspension included as a political Party,” he said in
7pm. he added. kilometres from the town NFP Leader and Member of Parliament.
centre. Parliament Dr Biman Prasad.
Organising Committee Opposition MP Niko Nawaiku-
Chairman Daniel Pillay said This school is still going The Registrar of Political la said that as a consequence of
that the event is open to all strong with a long history Parties Mohammed Saneem the motion in the past, the court
Ex-All Saints Secondary School of developing education for said that NFP’s accounts were should order a judicial review.
students and teachers. multiracial students in the audited by a company which
Northern Division. It started was not certified by the Fiji He said that the suspension
“Many former students of the off as a boy’s school, but later Institute of Accountants. was only for administrative
School have made Auckland and became co-educational. purposes and that the govern-
New Zealand their home. This Attorney-General Aiyaz ment should have waited until
event is a wonderful opportu- The school is located close to Sayed-Khaiyum moved a Parliament had debated the
nity for these ex-students and the Qawa River, Labasa Sugar motion in Parliament to issue.
former teachers to catch up Mill and Labasa Prison and endorse the suspension of the
with old friends,” he said. Divisional Government offices. Party and its Parliamentarians Outspoken SODELPA MP
from sittings of the House and Mosese Bulitavu agreed.
No fundraising The area is called Vulovi committees during the suspen-
Mr Pillay said that the because it is located at the lower sion period. The motion was approved
part of the Qawa river. with 29 votes to 14 while seven
forthcoming Reunion is not The Opposition claimed that members abstained.
a fundraising event but an Floods often trouble Labasa the issue was before the courts
evening for old schoolmates to affecting All Saints School as and should not be debated. But Source: Fijilive, Fiji Times
catch up. well. Speaker Jiko Luveni said that
she was not aware of the court
“We may be living in the ‘Vulovi na vanua ni vanua ni case.
same city but understandably salusalu’ is a popular song in
we have been unable to catch Labasa. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum refuted
up with former classmates. the claim saying the matter was
This reunion will be a night of What: All Saints Secondary School Alumni within Parliament and not a
renewing old acquaintances and When: Saturday, March 19 At 7 pm legal proceeding on which one
reminiscing the good old school Where: India Gate Restaurant, Epsom, Auckland could comment.
days,” he said. Tickets: $30 per person Legal difference
Contact: Daniel Pillay on 021-042551;
Mr Pillay said that the Sadhana Reddy on 021-1290515 He said that the Opposition
Organising Committee has set Sadhana Narayan on 021-2527400 did not understand the legal
difference.

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10 BUSINESSLINK February 15, 2016

Not all charities are honourable and honest

Dave Ananth involving charities. the exempt income. action, as the recourse now, is Dave Ananth is an experienced
[email protected] IRD conducts audits from expensive and time-consuming. tax barrister practicing in
Output Tax Auckland. He was an IRD
This article is not intend- If you are carrying out a time to time. It is essential that The High Court case con- Prosecutor based in Manukau
ed to discuss legal issues tax agents and professional cerning the National Council before establishing his private
regarding charities but taxable activity and your advisors are kept informed of of Women of New Zealand is practice. He is now in Malaysia
to point out some facts. turnover is more than $60,000 all correspondence when this a good example (The National advising on GST compliance
I have, in the past, expressed in a 12-month period, you happens. Record keeping is Council of Women of New on a two-year contract. He is
concern over the lack of proper must register for GST. If you essential whether you pay your Zealand Incorporated v Char- a regular speaker at various
advice in running of charities. are hiring a hall for a wedding tax or not. These documents ities Registration Board 2014 conferences and seminars.
Accumulation of wealth is not or a function that is prima (hard or electronic copies) be- NZHC 3200).
the purpose of a charitable facie a taxable activity and if come evidence of your charity. Email:[email protected];
organisations but I would not registered for GST, you must The onus is on you to show that It is also advisable that the www.davetaxnz.nz
dismiss that notion where some charge output tax. you have complied. Charity Services be expanded
charities are concerned. to monitor the 26,000 Charities.
In return, you can claim your We wish to see a Charity The tax payer has a right to
New Zealanders are generous inputs. Tribunal set up for Charities know how their money is spent.
by nature and give sizable sums to air their grievances. Legal
to charities and non-profit A common error amongst
organisations promoting charities is to determine China offers
various causes. income which is taxable and the Great Wall of Money
supplies which attract GST.
Tax exemptions and There is certain ‘income,’such Following a record year The residential market is also Mark Synnott
privileges are given to such as donations that have no GST of sales volume, low placing greater focus on density
organisations to encourage impact as opposed to a trading vacancy rates and yields to alleviate demand and price Chief Executive of
them to support the needy. activity or a supply. In such a I see little reason for that pressures, and this will increase Colliers International
case, there will be a GST impact trend to change in 2016. the attractiveness of quality New Zealand.
Unfortunately, not all even if you are a charitable apartment projects such as
charities are operated in a organisation. Two key features will under- Alexandra Park. New Zealand is currently
transparent manner. pin the confidence and demand enjoying a major tourism
There are of course in the commercial property As predicted last year, New boom, with more than three
Complex Statute concessions and special rules market for the next 12 months: Zealand’s commercial prop- million international visitors
The law in this area can be for claiming input tax for non historically low interest rates erty market is still seeing the visiting our shores for the first
profit bodies. It is important and population expansion. beginnings of the ‘great wall of time in a one- year period. This
complex and daunting even for that you get the correct advice. money’ on offer from China. represents an 8.1% increase on
a practitioner. Population growth was a key the previous twelve months,
Accountability Issue tenet of my predictions for last The sheer weight of capital and our hotel property market
New Zealand has defined Charities have limited statuto- year (2015). available from Asian investors is reflecting that.
charitable purposes in Section who want to find a home for
5 (1) of the Charities Act 2005, rily imposed accountability in It will remain a driving force it in international markets is Colliers Hotel division is
which says, “In this Act, unless respect of the board of trustees, behind major commercial massive, and New Zealand is an witnessing the first stages
the context otherwise requires, unlike directors of companies. developments in 2016. extremely attractive location. of the next transaction cycle
charitable purpose includes This should be addressed in the with more than $290 million
every charitable purpose, near future to ensure that the New Zealand’s net migration I predict that activity within in sales recorded in 2015, up a
whether it relates to the relief principles enunciated by the gains show no sign of letting up, the retail property sector will staggering 500% over the same
of poverty, the advancement of Charities Services are upheld. and population – specifically also be very notable in 2016, period in 2014.
education or religion, or any in Auckland - will provide particularly coming off the back
other matter beneficial to the Not all charities serve the the impetus for more major of significant momentum late
community.” community. I read an article commercial developments. last year (2015) where Colliers’
recently in New Zealand Herald Capital Markets team transacted
The Charities Act was amend- according to which a charitable Low yields a record $1 million in sales in
ed in 2012 to include amateur hospital gave only 0.2% of its Record low yields will also less than six months, anchored
sport. income for charitable causes. in the main by Westfield
The focus must not be the feature again in 2016, purely shopping centres ($549 million)
Charity and taxes can be accumulation of wealth but its because of demand. and Countdown supermarket
complex. It is actually a tax purposeful distribution for the ($287 million) sales.
payer-funded subsidy. benefit of the people. There is a lot more money
available for investment than Tourism New Dairy
According to the Charities Abuse and Audits there are properties to be I also see a strong case for
Services(formerly known as Tax exemptions are approved invested. The record low CBD
the Charities Commission), office and industrial vacancy ‘tourism becoming the new
there are over 26,000 registered and given for a purpose hence rates in Auckland will continue dairy.’
charities in New Zealand, with should not be abused. No as an acute barometer of this
a collective income of almost person with some control over trend.
$16 billion in the 2013 tax year, the Charity should be able to
with $218.3 million paid as tax divert any amount derived
credits. from the Charity for their
own benefit or any pecuniary
Inland Revenue Department benefit of any individual.
(IRD) de-registered 3902
charities in 2012 and 479 since If potential conflicts are
February 2015 for various discovered or dubious trans-
reasons. actions exist, advisors must
advise Charities to refrain from
Where is money given to such practices. You can subject
charities going? yourself to investigations under
various civil and criminal
Tax exemption offences. It is morally and
Charities do not pay income ethically wrong to be involved
in such practices. Tax exemp-
tax on their exempt income tion will not apply if a person
provided that they do not has obtained any benefit from
receive any non-exempt
income. They would however
be required to file their Annual
returns with the Department of
Internal Affairs.

Income earned by charities
and distributed in New Zealand
is tax free.

If you employ staff, whether
it is a priest or a caretaker,you
must remit PAYE.

If you are a registered
Charity, then you are entitled
to a Resident Withholding Tax
(RWT) Certificate of exemption
so that you do not need to pay
tax on your interest on savings.

You must show this to the
interest payer(usually a Bank)to
avoid them deducting tax and
remitting to IRD.

Some charities are exempt
from paying Fringe Benefit Tax
( ), but there are conditions
to be met. It is essential that
your tax agent or professional
advisers guide you correctly
and are familiar with tax issues

February 15, 2016 BUSINESSLINK 9

Cash flow problems hit new ventures

Luke Parker basis, run multiple scenarios to Money, money everywhere but not a penny in the till through the next 12-18 months,” Mr
get a sense of how much cash Burnett said.
The ability to generate you’ll need to get through, then
cash flow in the infant plan out how you will fund it. More advice from
stages of a new start-up Simeon Burnett
can be a deciding “Your forecasts will always on improving cash flow
factor as to whether a business be wrong, and hence it is
survives or fails. important to test them. You • More advice from Simeon
should understand what a Burnett on improving cash flow
With roughly a quarter ‘worst case’ may look like and
of Kiwi businesses failing plan accordingly,” he said. • Understand the major costs
within the first three years, it levers of your business.
is important to have a good Messy debts
foundation and take the right Mr Burnett said that the • Is it labour costs which are
decisions around money. relatively fixed, or customer
reality for most start-ups is that acquisition costs and marketing
Simeon Burnett, Chief they sail into the unknown, which can be more variable?
Executive and Co-Founder of things cost more and generally
‘Snowball Effect,’ an Equity take longer than they may think. • If you do not have a strong
Crowdfunding Platform, said financial background, seek
that one of the classic mistakes “If you do not have a financial support and guidance from those
start-ups make is not having a background, see if you can find who do.
clear plan around cash flows. an experienced mentor who can
review your forecasts and plans, • You will need financial nous in
Planning vital and challenge you on how your business. Therefore, deal
“A good idea would be to realistic they are,” he said. with this.

map out the next 18-24 months According to him, depending • Make sure that you know your
of cash flow on a monthly on the number of founders numbers and take time to review
that the business has, things historical performance as well
as how realistic your forecasts
Things that can cause cash flow issues Luke Parker Simeon Burnett are. At times forecasts should be
revised.
• Things that can cause cash flow issues. like loans and credit cards of capital to get things
• Not invoicing sales or collecting debtors in a timely when cash flow is tight can moving. Get your company • Set up an accounting software
get messy and cause issues to the point where you have early and be rigorous in getting
fashion. down the track. validated your product and familiar with how it works.
• Paying suppliers upfront service in the lowest-cost Make it central to your business
• Buying excessive amounts of stock This is potentially a “If your start-up has legs, manner possible, then draw activities.
chances are that you must up a capital plan to see you
double whammy as it can also impact overheads such bring in a good tranche • If a cash flow problem arises,
as storage costs. Only order enough stock to satisfy attend to it immediately rather
estimated sales in your lead time plus a week or two. than hoping that it would go
• Under-performing overheads such as staff. This away.
includes a sales team who are not hitting KPIs or
marketing that is not generating enough leads. Luke Parker is Online Content Specialist at
• In the early stages, keep personal drawings to a mini-
mum and use the profits to grow the business. Westpac. The above article was posted under Red

News on the Bank’s website (www.westpac.co.nz)

on December 15, 2015.

February 15, 2016 11BUSINESSLINK

Chinese economy begins to worry the world

Cameron Bagrie often created leakage elsewhere,
somewhat akin to the game
The vibe from my recent inflation outlook are expected to rallies rather than position for prior trips. There were some whack-a-mole;you whack one
trip to Asia has not support receiving-side interest, further immediate declines. genuine worries over whether mole with your hammer and
inspired confidence with market pricing for OCR Chinese authorities have another pops up!
regarding the region’s cuts to intensify, despite the NZD/AUD strength demon- actually lost control of some
near-term growth prospects,but NZD’s adjustment to date. strates that markets expect the key market variables. The consensus was that
we still believe in the positive New Zealand economy to hold China’s RMB was going down,
medium-term story. Risks and Risks for NZD/USD remain up better than the Australian Views seemed to oscillate either in a managed fashion or
challenges are clear. firmly skewed to the downside economy, a theme we concur from day to day on this, in part potentially in a one-off hit. A
with China and commodity with and expect to be borne out because market participants weaker currency exports one’s
Although the domestic econo- prices clearly warning of fur- in the data. were dealing with regulatory problems. It also means a NZD
my is still chugging along well, ther weakness. However, in the changes on a daily basis, on aTWI basis that will struggle
it reinforces that the risk profile short term, sentiment is already Views on China’s ‘actual’ hinting of heavily reactive to push materially lower despite
for the Official Cash Rate (OCR) weak and technical indicators growth story – and prospects for policies. One policy response recent movements in the NZD/
is still skewed lower. are oversold. We prefer to sell wider Asia more broadly – were USD.
much more subdued relative to
We continue to closely watch We heard many stories about
the five factors we listed last capital flight from China; in
year (China, funding markets, some instances, a capital loss
domestic inflation, credit growth was being accepted simply
and the New Zealand Dollar) to because it was the lesser of
determine whether a change two evils versus waiting for
in our view of a stable OCR is currency depreciation.
warranted.
Any views were low-convic-
However, for now, across real tion ones, if they existed at all.
economic barometers we expect We were constantly asked for
the positive vibe apparent in our thoughts on the state of
late 2015 to extend into 2016;the play; we had a view, but found
economy is looking okay. the question ironic given we
observe the region from afar
Interest Rate Strategy (though sometimes that can be
Concerns over the outlook for an advantage).

China and lower oil prices are Cameron Bagrie is Chief
expected to keep markets on Economist at ANZ Bank. The
edge. Low domestic inflation above is a shortened version of
and a benign short-term his original analysis which can
be accessed at www.anz.co.nz

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12 HOMELINK February 15, 2016

The English Fortnightly (Since November 1999) There w‘Aasirnloiftth’ing like
Issue 340 | February 15, 2016 The Hero is also a myth

Film betrays the Kuwaiti Theatre

Airlift’ may be an entertain- destroyed (the Editor of this First of three parts
ing film but the increasing newspaper is an eyewitness to the
number of dissenting massacre), there were no mass Captain Zain Juvale
comments have prompted executions. Hundreds of Kuwaitis
this Leader. used to hold secret meetings to My mind goes back to Thousands of Indians were evacuated from Kuwait in 1990 following the Iraqi occupa-
discuss the possibility of electing that fateful day of tion. The picture here shows one plane load of anxious Indians
Just as Iraq invaded and a more powerful Parliament August 2, 1990, and
occupied Kuwait on August 2, (Kuwait was the first country to the events which key with me. armed Iraqis (who were in a
1990, the Amir of Kuwait (the late) have an elected House of People’s unfolded thereafter. I was murderous and plundering
Jaber Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Representatives in the Arab Gulf the Captain (Master) of the Only lifeline mood) and negotiate with them,
fled to Saudi Arabia (he remained but was forever at loggerheads Panamanian ship ‘Safeer’ in This phone was to later at times even challenging some
in Taif until liberation on February with the government) but they did Port Shuwaikh, Kuwait. On that of their decisions.
28, 1991) and soon obtained the not yield the desired results. memorable day, Iraqi forces become my only lifeline to the
sympathy and support of the five invaded Kuwait, and took con- outside world (outside the port). Establishing trust
other countries of the Arab Gulf Goodwill visit trol of that country. We faced At night, under the cover of They must have secretly ad-
Cooperation Council (Bahrain, India’s External Affairs Minister a tense and nervous moment darkness, I used to sneak out of
Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and when a fleet of 15 fighter planes my ship and tread very quietly mired my courage and at times
the United Arab Emirates), which Inder Kumar Gujral visited Iraq flew over our ship and dropped to the wharf, (not taking the even went out of their way to
in turn sought the support of the and met Saddam at his Baghdad bombs all around us. risk of being seen by the Iraqi accommodate my requests. As
United States of America. Palace in September 1990, about a soldiers), and try to contact our captivity came to an end, I
month after the Kuwaiti occupa- Fortunately, none of them hit some people in Kuwait. had the audacity to believe that
The Grand Alliance of many tion. That visit paved the way for our ship. I was calling the shots with full
powerful countries (led by USA the ‘Greatest Human evacuation To my utter disappointment, cooperation of the Iraqis!
and Great Britain) began, although in History,’ with Mr Gujral himself In captivity most of the local phones were
the Union of Soviet Socialist taking about 120 Indian expatri- On the following day, I and dead, and no international calls Trust, politeness and courtesy
Republics (USSR) and France had ates in his special Indian Airforce could be made. However, at a often yields good results, and
their reservations. It was this aircraft. Among them were a few my crew of 25 were captured much later stage, after many this is true of even militants,
group of allies that imposed stran- people of Indian origin who were by the invading Iraqi forces. We futile attempts, I managed to as I discovered with the Iraqis.
gulating sanctions against Iraq, holed up at Al Rashid Hotel. were all forced to line up on the establish my first contact with Persistence and perseverance
stepped their military presence wharf in a straight line, with the Indian Embassy in Kuwait, also helped in our situation.
in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain and While thousands of Indians our hands on our heads, and after dialling their number The Iraqis even acceded to my
prepared for ‘Operation Desert left Kuwait when the Indian each one of us faced the barrel non-stop for over two hours, in request for us to play Cricket on
Shield,’ and later ‘Operation Desert government commenced its of the fierce looking guns, total darkness. the wharf, under their watchful
Storm.’ Interestingly, many other evacuation operations, it is wrong barely six inches from our eyes, eyes.
countries including India followed to assume that it involved all the and with their fingers ready on A few days into captivity, the
their policy of ‘Non-Alignment,’ 170,000 Indians estimated to have the triggers. stock of water and provisions They surrounded us in a
although New Delhi had to lived in the oil-rich Gulf State at on board had depleted. The circle, with perplexed looks on
strike a deal with Iraqi President that time. Thousands preferred Additionally, each one of us original stock itself was limited their faces, and wondered about
Saddam Hussain (see our stories to stay back and carry on their had a soldier behind our backs since our plan was to sail to this strange game.
in this issue) to prevent him from lives. Since evacuation through with their rifles pointing at our Dubai after two days of halt
using more than 170,000 Indian Saudi Arabia was not possible, the heads. It was like facing a firing in Kuwait with replenished However, the entire situation
expatriates in Kuwait as ‘human Indian government decided to do squad at point blank range food and water. No one had could have changed at any time,
shields’ (a threat that he issued so through Amman, the Capital from both sides. anticipated this invasion and had they received orders from
openly) and close the Indian of Jordan. There were no direct our detention. Initially, we had the top to just shoot us all. Our
Embassy in Kuwait. flights from that city to India, and All our eyes were nervously to resort to rationing, so as to be main worry was that if a full
as an offline station, Amman was transfixed on the fingers prepared for the worst. scale war broke out, the Ameri-
Saddam’s argument was simple: serviced by Air India, Bahrain. waiting to pull the triggers, cans would attack the port area
Kuwait was not a sovereign with our hearts beating faster, But thankfully, with tactful first, and any chances of our
country – it had become the 19th Spreading fear trembling with fear, a prayer negotiations with Iraqi soldiers, escaping would be doomed.
Province of Iraq – and hence had Again, the fear complex was not on our lips, and thoughts of our we managed to get some We could even be caught in a
no place for diplomatic missions. families back home running provisions and water. cross-fire.
Most other countries including restricted to Kuwait. Hundreds through our minds.
the United States of America and of Indians living in Saudi Arabia I have often wondered (To be continued)
United Kingdom refused to shut and Bahrain were also allowed to Mercifully, to our great relief, thereafter as to how I gathered
their embassies but simply asked leave the respective countries (it the triggers were not pulled at the courage to stand up to the
all staff to return home or relocate was their choice) terminating their that time, but still we waited
to Baghdad or Jordan. employment contracts and taking with abated breath pondering Editor’s Note: Those of us who lived in Kuwait and/or covered
all benefits including leaving about our fate. the occupation of the Arab Gulf State by Iraq from August 2,
Great Evacuation indemnity, one-way air ticket and 1990 and the ‘Gulf Storm’, the First Gulf War that led to the
There were many developments other allowances. 35 ordeal days liberation of Kuwait on February 28, 1991 (after five days of
It was the beginning of our war), would know that the recently released Hindi film ‘Airlift’
that occurred following the While the first batch of evacuees is nothing more than a hero-centred imagination and divorced
arrival of the Iraqi troops at 2 who accompanied Mr Gujral did 35 days of ordeal, and trauma from truth. While the evacuation of Indians from Kuwait
am on that fateful day in August not have any time to even pack of captivity and uncertainty. through Amman, Jordan and not through Saudi Arabia (which
(2.8.1990). Minutes later, a British their belongings, those living We lived in constant fear and would have been easier and faster) was undoubtedly the single
Airways commercial aircraft in Kuwait had sufficient time trepidation with the Sword of largest human exercise of the modern era, it was nothing like
landed with American and British to do so. It was undoubtedly a Damocles hanging over our what the film portrayed. I was among those who was in Kuwait
passport holders, many of them harrowing experience for Indians heads. the days following its liberation and what I saw and reported
of Indian origin. They could not but their safety was assured by was more heart-rending and tragic than anyone could have im-
leave Kuwait since all commercial Saddam and his military. In fact, During this period, we had agined. The film has become a topic of discussion and Captain
flights were banned by the allied as Captain Zain Juvale mentions no communication with our Zain Juvale has written a three-part report (in addition to one
forces. Fearing for their lives, in his articles appearing in this families in India, or with appearing under Homelink) which will be complemented by
many of them destroyed their Section and under Homelink, Iraqi anyone in the outside world. my remarks. If you have been involved in the Kuwaiti Theatre
American and British passports to soldiers were empathetic towards The ship's local agents had run during the Iraqi occupation,
join the exodus that later came to Indians even during the early days away from Kuwait, and even
be known as ‘the Greatest Human of occupation. the ship's owners were not please write to [email protected]
Evacuation in History.’ contactable.
To those of us who have
Throughout the occupation of witnessed the developments in As we were isolated inside
Kuwait, there were no reports of Kuwait and other neighbouring the Port from the rest of the
the Iraqi troops harming foreign- countries during the months that world, we had no clue as to
ers, although Saddam constantly ran from August 1990 to March what was happening in Kuwait
threatened to do so. A few lost 1991, ‘Airlift’ would be betrayal of or anywhere else.
their lives, mostly caught during the worst kind.
cross-fires or openly defying the One day, escorted by the Iraqi
trigger-happy Iraqi military that We will carry more of these and soldiers, I and my Chief Officer
was roaming the streets. an opinion piece that appeared in went in search of our passports,
leading Indian newspapers in our which I believed were kept in
Although Kuwait was totally next issue. one of the ransacked Immigra-
tion Offices on the wharf. While
Indian Newslink is published by Indian Newslink Limited from its offices located at Level 1, we did so, the Iraqi soldiers
Number 166, Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 and printed at Horton Media Limited, were helping themselves to all
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We are at least talking of trade boost with India

Grahame Morton (New Zealand’s High Commissioner to India), Sunil Kaushal, Subhas Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi with (from left) Sujata Sudarshan (Regional Director, ASEAN & Sunil Kaushal with India’s Foreign
Aggarwal, (Chairman, National Council on Microfinance, ASSOCHAM), Arvind Kumar ANZ, CII); Sunil Kaushal, Jane Cunliffe (Trade Commissioner, North India), Subhabrata
(Advisor, ASSOCHAM), Babu Lal Jain (Member of Managing Committee, ASSOCHAM) Haldar (Senior Vice-President IIDC), Rajesh Menon (Deputy Director General, CII) A V Secretary Dr S Jaishankar
Rajamany (Deputy Director ASEAN & ANZ, CII)
“For New Zealand businesses
Venkat Raman and resurgence of a young, which it has been providing “ASSOCHAM has in its to work closer with Indian coun-
[email protected] confident and optimistic nation through its engineering, soft- fold more than 400 Industry terparts, we need collaborative
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years speaking about Our engagement with India is Public-Private Partnership over India. Speaking to its engage at the business level,”he
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on economic cooperation and also works, as evidenced in Commissioner Grahame Morton
bilateral trade but statistics Complex Economy Auckland on February 11, 2016 reiterated our government’s Among those present at the
prove that the desire is yet to As we have always said, when the India New Zealand commitment to engage with MoU signing ceremony with
become reality. Business Council organised a India bilaterally, culturally, CII were National Member of
India is a complex country with meeting enabling the Indian academically and in sporting Parliament Kanwaljit Singh
While China has become diversity of views and needs High Commission Charge de relations,” Mr Kaushal said. Bakshi, New Zealand Trade
our largest trading partner and any dialogue on bilateral re- Affaires Sandeep Sood to speak Commissioner (North India)
within this period, two-way lations should take into account about the ‘Make in India Week’ CII is India’s premier business Jane Cunliffe.
merchandise exports and the ambitions of its teeming (marked in India from February association with more than
imports between New Zealand millions and the economy’s 13 to 18, 2016). 7100 members, from the While in India, Mr Kaushal
and India remains modest changing requirements. private as well as public sectors, also met senior Indian officials
at about $1.2 billion and the A separate report of this event including multinationals and at External Affairs and Trade
much talked-about Free Trade Negotiators, diplomats and appears elsewhere in this issue. small and medium enterprises Ministries, including Foreign
Agreement (FTA) remains as experts on India have often and an indirect membership Secretary Dr S Jaishankar, Trade
distant it was in November 2007 said that governments of either India Trade Alliance (ITA) of over 100,000 enterprises Negotiator Arvind Mehta and
when ‘serious intensions’ were country should direct their established about six months from around 240 national Joint Secretary (South)J aideep
expressed by both governments. energies in supporting private ago, created similar impact in and regional sectoral industry Mazumdar.
initiatives and encourage busi- January by forging relationships bodies,” he added.
However, that does not mean, ness-to-business relationship with a number of industry He also met India’s new High
there are little or no oppor- and people-to-people dialogue. organisations in Delhi. Common platform Commissioner to New Zealand
tunities to foster better ties ITA Chairman Giri Gupta Sanjiv Kohli. As reported in our
with India governmental and The federal government in ITA General Secretary Sunil January 15, 2016 issue, he is
non-governmental levels. New New Delhi is promoting its Kaushal signed a Memorandum claimed that his organisation expected to arrive in Wellington
Zealand now has an opportunity new concept of ‘Make in India’ of Understanding (MoU) each has commenced 2016 strength- to begin his tour of duty in New
to witness the transformation Programme, as a measure of not with the Associated Chambers ening links with these premier Zealand this fortnight.
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work
KS Bakshi (extreme right) with Bhav Dhillon, Clayton Kimpton, Sandeep Sood, Wenceslaus Anthony and INZBC Executive Member Sameer Handa

its own ‘Challenge of Change.’ “The New Zealand businesses but we were important to be successful in
federal government should ensure should be aware of our capabilities India and hoped that companies
the participation of all States to and limitations. Our small size and entrepreneurs interested in
enable the success of ‘Make in does not help us achieve economies engaging with India will seek the
India.’ The manufacturing sector of scale but partnership in ‘Make assistance of NZTE.
in India currently accounts for in India’ campaign will accrue
only 6% of the GDP and the plan is benefits,” he said. Among the other speakers at the
to increase it to 25%. This in itself Seminar were INZBC Treasurer
offers mammoth opportunities for Mr Kimpton said that market Bhav Dhillon and former Chairman
intelligence and right connections Wenceslaus Anthony.

Sandeep Sood describing ‘Make in India’ Campaign

Venkat Raman avenues for growth. The
[email protected] concept of restricted foreign
equity has undergone
India is on the major changes and today
threshold of exciting Foreign Direct Investment
developments with the (FDI) is available in several
federal government in areas. Foreigners can now
New Delhi implementing own 100% equity in the
a series of radical reforms Telecommunications
that would not only achieve sector,” he said.
sustainable development
but also seek, establish and Digital India
foster foreign partnerships, He cited ‘Digital India,’
a senior diplomat has said.
Clean India Campaign’ and
Speaking at the ‘Make in the existing and emerging
India’ Seminar organised opportunities across several
by the India New Zealand industries including auto-
Business Council (INZBC) mobile, textile, agriculture,
at the Westpac Head information and commu-
Office in Auckland City on nications technology, and
February 11, 2016, Indian many others.
High Commission Charge
de Affaires Sandeep Sood “India has a large
said that the reforms are consumer market and is a
also witnessing a change in vibrant nation,” he said.
approach – from ‘Red Tape
to Red Carpet.’ National Member of
Parliament Kanwaljit
Hidden Treasures Singh Bakshi, who recently
The ‘Make in India Week’ returned from India after
attending several meetings
being held in Mumbai and events (some of which
from February 13 to 18, have been published
2016, is an opportunity for elsewhere in this issue)
businesses to discover the said that India offers ‘real
‘hidden treasures of India’ opportunities’ and that it
and learn of the facilities is the right time for New
and incentives that are Zealand businesses to take
being offered to Indian advantage of them.
and foreign companies
to participate in India’s “India has opened its
industrial and commercial huge markets to interna-
development. Massive tional companies, business-
changes have occurred in es and individuals and both
terms of simplified systems John Key and Narendra
and procedures and issue Modi (Prime Ministers of
of licences and permits,” he respective countries) are
said. keen to strengthen our
friendly relations,” he said.
According to Mr Sood,
the challenge for India The Challenges
is to achieve an average New Zealand Trade
economic growth of 10%
per annum over the next & Enterprise Regional
ten years, ensure ease of Director Northern Emirates
doing business and become and Consul General based
a part of the global chain. in Dubai Clayton Kimpton,
who is in New Zealand to
“The government has attend a series of meetings
taken steps to offer a of Trade Commissioners,
number of incentives and said that the ‘Make in India’
innovative programmes campaign will be attractive
that would create new to foreign businesses only if
India successfully addresses

16 COMMUNITYLINK February 15, 2016

Temples should foster cultural plurality

Venkat Raman The Deities of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Lakshman and Lord Hanuman Lord Dattareya, also known as ‘Trimurthi’
[email protected]

New Zealand perhaps
has the largest number
of places of worship
including Hindu
Temples, Sikh Gurdwaras and
Churches for Indian congrega-
tion but the need to promote
cohesiveness and work together
for the common good is more
pronounced now than before.

Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan
of New Zealand Inc has taken
the first initiative in this connec-
tion by organising a Summit at
its Complex (12 Princes Streets,
Onehunga, and Auckland) on
February 27 and 28, 2016.

The Conference is however

What: Shirdi Sai Devotees
Summit- The Role of
Temples in Community
Development

Who: Shri Shirdi Sai Baba
Sansthan of NZ Inc

When: Saturday, February 27
from 9 am

Sunday, February 28 at
230 pm;

Cultural Programme
from 630 pm

Where: Shri Shirdi Sai Baba
Temple Complex

12 Princes Street,
Onehunga, Auckland

Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Complex Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi

confined to the ‘Shirdi Sai Baba Holistic Living’ at the 28, 2016.
Movement’ but it is a first step two-day Summit,” he
towards a larger, macro event said. Impressive growth
that could be held later. The Shri Shirdi
Starship Foundation
Trustees’ Summit As a part of its Sai Baba Sansthan
The two-day Summit will be has come a long way
commitment to support from its early days.
inaugurated by Dr Chandra community and social In Indian Newslink
Bhanu Satpathy, Founder-Pres- welfare programmes, November 1, 2003
ident of Shirdi Sai Global the Sansthan will issue, Sunkari Laxman,
Foundation and former Uttar donate $12,000 to its Founder-President
Pradesh Director General of Starship Foundation, wrote, “One of the
Police. About 40 Trustees and which it will adopt as a main objectives is
Managers of Sai Temples in Aus- Project for continuous to build a Sai Baba
tralia, Germany, India, Malaysia, support. Temple in Auckland, in
United Kingdom and United aid of which a number
States of America are expected The Sansthan will of members are
to attend the Conference. present a cheque to conducting fund raising
the Foundation Chief programmes. One such
Sansthan President Bhaskar Executive Brad Clark is ‘Donate a Brick.’
Duvvuru is a long-serving dev- at the Summit on Devotees are respond-
otee of Sai Baba and has held February 27. ing overwhelmingly
various posts in the Sansthan to this project. Many
including Member Executive Apart from partici- such fundraising
Committee, Secretary, Vice-Pres- pating in the Summit, programmes are due
ident and President. Donors, delegates and other be held for which
devotees and the community devotees can also community support is
assisted him, and his team attend the cultural sought.”
of trustees and volunteers to programme scheduled
construct the $6 million Temple to be held on February
Complex in Onehunga, which
was inaugurated on February 6,
2014, almost 12 years after the
inception of the Sansthan.

Challenging Task
“Running a Temple is more

challenging and time-consum-
ing exercise than building
it. There are several issues
involved but the most important
consideration is its relevance
to the country, society and
the community. I hope that
the forthcoming Summit will
address the topic,” he said.

Mr Duvvuru said that
devotees were eagerly looking
forward to the keynote speech
of Dr Satpathy who is ‘always
inspiring and pious.’

“We propose to discuss
topics connected to the ‘Role
of Temples and Non-Profit
Organisations in Community
Development’ and ‘Spiritual and

February 15, 2016 17COMMUNITYLINK

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Tax Agent
withdraws
status appeal

The company of tax evader Key player
Accountant Imran Mohammed Kamal was a key player in the high
Kamal has withdrawn its appeal
of a Wellington High Court profile tax evasion case involving
decision that it should lose its tax agency Brent Gilchrist, Scott Anderson, and
status. Accountants First Ltd.

The appeal by Accountants First Ltd Following the convictions of Kamal
was due to be heard in the Court of and Accountants First Limited in 2013,
Appeal in Auckland in November 2015, IRD decided to remove the company
but was withdrawn shortly before the from its list of approved tax agents.
hearing’s scheduled date.
The Department had considered that
This means the company is no longer the company could not be trusted as a
a tax agent and cannot promote itself as tax agent to comply with the law. Under
such. the Tax Administration Act 1994, IRD
can revoke a tax agent’s status if the
Inland Revenue Department (IRD) integrity of the tax system would be
Deputy Commissioner (Service Delivery) adversely affected.
Arlene White was pleased that the
October 2014 High Court decision stood Ms White said that the offending
and that the matter has ended. involved significant deception and
dishonesty, including creation of false
“Tax agents play an important role in invoices and money being paid overseas
New Zealand’s tax system by helping and channelled back to a bank account
taxpayers to understand and meet of Kamal’s in Vanuatu.
their tax obligations. Tax agents who
are approved by IRD hold an elevated “It is important that taxpayers can
position of trust and are expected trust their tax agent, and in turn those
to model exemplary compliance companies and agents have a duty to
behaviours,” she said. uphold the integrity of the tax system,”
she said.

Inland Revenue Department Press
Release

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Black, White, Blue, God gives everyone’s due

God is every colour because he is a spirit, and he changes colours

Carey Kinsolving someone who rented a safe Nina, 9, answers the question rainbow. Jesus himself said,“I am the
www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org deposit box to store asphalt? this way: “People saw a bright Apostle Matthew referred to light of the world”(John 8:12).
If people Sought God with the light when Jesus came.” Hunter,
Nine-year-old Brittany same zeal they seek and hoard Jane, Carter and Nina are on the Jesus when he quoted Prophet “God is every colour because
says,” God is light blue gold, their lives would change same trail, because pure light Isaiah: “The people who sat he is a spirit, and he changes
and white, because I radically. contains all the Colours of the in darkness have seen a great colours,” says Taylor (10).
think He watches us light”(Matthew 4:16).
from the clouds.” That is exactly what Jesus But Austin,who is also ten
proposed when he said that years old, says: “God does not
There is a sense in which God we should seek the Kingdom of have colour. He is so glorious
watches over His people from God first and let Him fill in the that He does not need one.
the clouds. details of your life on Earth. When we go to heaven, we will
not care about His colour.”
When the Lord brought Israel “God is a rainbow colour be-
from the bondage of Egypt into cause He loves all people,” says Author CS Lewis said that
the wilderness,He led them seven-year-old Hunter. When all our questions will seem
with a pillar of cloud by day and you stand before God’s throne, short-sighted and small during
pillar of fire by night (Exodus Hunter, you will see a rainbow the first moment in heaven.
13:21). surrounding it (Revelation 4:3). They will be eclipsed by an
overwhelming vision of God’s
The heavens speak to us God’s Promise infinite glory.
every day, if we have the eyes We know that the Rainbow is
to see. The Psalmist wrote: “The Think about what Dave (9)
heavens declare the glory of a sign of God’s promise not to said: “God is not a colour. God is
God and the firmament shows destroy the Earth again by flood. spirit.”
His handiwork”(Psalm 19:1). But in heaven, the Rainbow
represents more than God’s Memorise this truth: “God is
Chris, who is ten years old, promise to Noah. It is a part of Spirit, and those who worship
said the she always thought the glory cloud that surrounds Him must worship in spirit and
that God was tan. “I guess it is the Lord Jesus. truth”(John 4:24).
because the colour of my skin is
tan,” she said. “I think that God is all colours, Ask this question: Do you
because all the people of the know Jesus as the light of this
Chris, thanks for your honesty. world are in different colours,” world and the next?
Instead of reading the Bible and says Jane (10).“God could be
asking God to reveal Himself, black, white, peach and maybe Carey Kinsolving is an Auckland
it is easy to assume God is just light brown. He is God, so He
like us. can choose.” based storywriter and the above

“I think God is gold in colour, Try multi-coloured, says is a part of ‘Kids Talk about God’
because He shines like gold. I eleven-year-old Carter.
think God is so beautiful and distributed by Creators Syndicate.
his son, Jesus, is beautiful, too!” “I do not think that God is of
Justin (8) said. any race or colour. I think He To access free, online ‘Kids Color
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Strong partnership ensures enduring safety

Richard Chambers

Lunar New Year is If you are out at night, be aware of your If you are going away, make sure that your Richard Chambers and Jessica Phuang
celebrated by the Korean, surroundings keep yourself and your homes are secured and ask a neighbour to
Chinese, Vietnamese, valuables safe. keep an eye on the place for you. enjoy each other’s company this
and other Asian ethnic year and make good decisions
groups throughout the world. I know that many in the away, make sure that your I am aware that this is when it comes to looking after
2016 is the Year of the ‘Fire Asian communities often feel homes are secured and ask a something which is becoming yourselves, your loved ones and
Monkey.’ that they are easy targets for neighbour to keep an eye on the a growing issue within Asian your families.
victimisation but we can all be place for you. communities. My advice to you
Asian people are always easy targets if we do not take is simple: if the offer seems too Superintendent Richard
happy to work with the New good care of ourselves and our You live in a nation where good to be true, it probably is. Chambers is District Commander
Zealand Police to reduce crime property. your neighbours can become We have teams dedicated to of the Auckland City District
and victimisation. your best friends and most tackling dishonesty crime. Police. The above article is based
Good neighbourliness people want to ensure that their on an interview that he had with
My understanding of the ‘Fire If you are out at night, be neighbourhoods are safe, so I encourage you to report Asian Liaison Officer Jessica
Monkey’ is that it is about wit, always ask for help. suspicious behaviour and Phuang at the start of the Lunar
intelligence and energy and aware of your surroundings criminal activity. New Year. She enjoys working
hence I hope that our friends - keep yourself and your As a growing city, with grow- with the Asian communities not
within Asian communities have valuables safe. If you are going ing wealth, Aucklanders are also Most importantly, please only within the Auckland City
the opportunity to celebrate often targets for fraudsters. remember to smile, laugh and District Police but also other parts
and enjoy the year with family, of New Zealand.
friends and loved ones. She can be contacted on
(09) 3026421 or 021-1920935;
I hope that they have fun, can E: [email protected]
laugh a lot and make intelligent
decisions when it comes to their
safety and the safety of others.

Partners in Safety
It is the role of my staff and

I to ensure that people feel
safe and are safe in this great
multicultural city.

But this has to be done in
partnership.

We need to work together to
help prevent crime and victimi-
sation and we are always very
grateful to our partners in Asian
communities for helping us to
get these prevention messages
out to the community.

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Reunion reinforces the strength of Fo Guang Shan

Abbess Manshin speaking at the Ceremony

Offering of the ‘Six Dusts’ by the Buddhist Light International Association Members

Ratna Venkat presents an Indian Dance to The Charming Scenery in South China The ever-popular Dragon Dance Pictures by Fo Guan Shan New Zealand
the Chinese Song, ‘My Heart is Pure as Fresh
Water Springs’

Venkat Raman development,” he added. The Programme Geerthana Nanthakumar Divya Nanthakumar Manisha Nanthakumar
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Dharma Ceremony (Keyboard & Violin) (Keyboard & Violin) (Keyboard & Violin)
The teachings of The annual event began gramme presented during
Buddha, the spirit of dinner included a variety Madan Mohan A Live Instrumental & Vocal Concert
tolerance, simplicity with a magnificent blessing of dances depicting Nature, Kalyan At
and piety and the Dharma Ceremony led Buddhism, Humanity and
understanding of humanity by Venerable Abbess Spirituality. These included (Keyboard) Auckland Normal Intermediate
were all at the fore at the Fo Manshin,who paid tribute the ‘Lion Dance,’ Six Kinds School Hall
Guang Shan in Auckland as to Hsing Yun. of Offerings,’ ‘Blessing On Dr Suresh
the famous Buddhist shrine Ceremony,’ ‘Drum Solo,’ Ramachandra
marked its annual Reunion “The Chinese tradition of ‘Charming Scenery in South 27th of February 2016
Dinner on January 23, 2016. Reunion Dinners reinforces China,’ ‘Chan Martial Art,’ Start Time: 6 pm (please be in by 5.45pm) (Tabla)
the goodness in every ‘Uyghur Dance: Girls from
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February 15, 2016 21COMMUNITYLINK

From dining to dancing, it was
an evening to remember
Hundreds greet bridal couple Gawanjit Singh Bakshi and Maneet Kaur

Venkat Raman For about 320 guests who Kaur are held by people.
[email protected] attended the event at Langham Maneet’s parents Navleen
Hotel on Saturday, January 30,
The Wedding Reception of 2016, it was more than sublime. Singh and Satinder Kaur Kohli
Gawanjit (Gawan) Singh It was a superb example of live in Bangalore but the
Bakshi and his bride hospitality, good food, soulful Wedding was held in Delhi
Maneet Kaur Bakshi (although extremely loud) music on Monday, January 18, 2016,
was anticipated with anxiety, and most important of all the which was attended by a
because it was expected to be a love and respect with which number of friends of the family.
grand affair. Gawan’s parents (National MP)
Kanwaljit Singh and Irvinder Impressive Guests
The Reception witnessed

the presence of ‘Who is Who,’

Rijakjit Singh Bakshi, the Master of Ceremonies Prime Minister John Key speaking at the Wedding Reception

The bridal couple Gawanjit Singh and Maneet Kaur Bakshi

David Wong Tung, Judith Collins, Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Counties Manukau Police District
Commander Superintendent John Tims and Mrs Tim

John & Bronagh Key with (from left) Kanwaljit Singh, Maneet Kaur, Gawan& Irvinder Kaur Bakshi in New Zealand and as H P and his wife Jules, Nikki Wagner
John Key and Steven Joyce dancing at the Reception Luthera, a family friend said in (Customs Minister) and her
his speech, “Prime Minister John husband David, and Commerce
Key (who was present with his Minister Paul Goldsmith and his
wife Bronagh) has the quorum wife Melissa.
here to convene a Caucus
meeting.” As well as National Party
President Peter Goodfellow and
Indeed, there were no less several Members of Parliament
than nine ministers present and close friends of the Bakshi
with their families. family were present at the
Reception.
Among them were Chester
Burrows (Deputy Speaker of Gawan’s younger brother
Parliament) Steven Joyce (Eco- Rijakjit was the Master of
nomic Development Minister) Ceremonies.
and his wife Suzanne, Jonathan
Coleman (Health Minister) and Significant occasion
his wife Sandra, Hekia Parata Earlier in his speech, Mr Key
(Education Minister) and her
husband Sir Wira Gardiner, highlighted family values and
Judith Collins (Police Minister) the significance of marriages
and her husband David Wong that brought together families
Tung, Michael Woodhouse and friends.
(Immigration Minister) and his
daughter Emily, Todd McClay Harinder Pal Singh Luthera, a
(Trade Minister) and his wife friend of the Bakshi family, spoke
Nadene, Peseta Sam Lotu-liga about the parental qualities of
(Ethnic Communities Minister) Kanwaljit Singh and Irvinder
Kaur Bakshi and the upbringing
of their two sons and proposed
a toast for the bridal couple.

22 COMMUNITYLINK February 15, 2016

Young Zoros vow to carry traditional values

Staff Reporter The Organising Committee Proud parents who supported the Conference organisers

Young Zoroastrians These ranged from ‘The City astrian individuals, families and Madon and Jimmy Antia and the experiences, knowledge and
vowed to carry the Blitz,’ amazing race around organisations that have made Editor of this newspaper. They understanding that you have
traditional, religious and Auckland that had them make a difference in the community were earlier accorded a tradi- collected and return to your
social values of their human pyramids, a laugh-a- as well as humanity) and the tional ‘Aacho Michoo’ welcome homes not just thinking, but
fast depleting community and minute Hypnotist Show that had launch of two books. These by Navaz Karbhari and Delzin doing and actively making the
promote the life and spirit of everyone in splits and talking were the highly acclaimed ‘An Balsara. changes that need to be made to
Parsis across the Continents at in Moon language, a highly Uncensored Life,’a biography achieve the impossible. We are
a global event held in Auckland entertaining Zoro X-Factor in of British lawmaker Zerbanoo True to the Kiwi spirit, the the heart and soul of the future,
recently. which team Canada proved Gifford (by Farida Masters), visiting delegates witnessed so let us continue reflecting just
that they reigned supreme published in Indian Newslink Powhiri by the Kapa Haka that.”
More than 250 young people on Traditional Night and the December 15, 2015 and January group.
from various parts of the world fabulous ‘Glo’ (in the dark) New 15, 2016 issues; and ‘Gatha’ Members of the Organising
deliberated on a number of Year Eve Celebration at which by Dr Irach JS Taraporewala Jazeel Mistry was the Master Committee as seen in the
social, community, religious 1500 white balloons magically (edited by Behramshaw Jal of Ceremonies at the inaugural photography here are (from left)
and other issues at the six-day descended from the ceiling at Kalianwala). ceremony and an enthusiastic Burzin Fatakia, Xerxes Sukhia,
Sixth World Zoroastrian Youth the stroke of 12. It was indeed a participant in the proceedings Sanaya Master, Tinaz Karbhari,
Congress held at King’s College sight to behold,” she said. The Dignitaries of the Conference. Karmin Homavazir, Roxanne
in Otahuhu. They were support- Among those present at the Medhora, Cyrus Daji, Nazneen
ed by their parents, caregivers Ecological Event Heart into future Sukhia, Delzin Balsara and
and elders with money, time, Promoted as an ‘Ecologically opening ceremony on December In her farewell speech, Tinaz Piran Tata.
effort and most important of all, 28 were Michael Fisher
encouragement. conscious Conference,’ the (Fisher and Paykel), Members quoted the late Sir Winston With reporting by Sanaya Master. Another
programme incorporated for of Parliament Su’a William Sio Churchill, saying that “The pos-
A group of young Parsis the first time the ‘12 Legacy (Labour) and Alfred Ngaro, itive thinker sees the invisible, report of the Sixth World Zoroastrian Youth
in Auckland, led by Tinaz Series’(honouring selected Zoro- Speakers Ms Gifford, Jimmy feels the intangible and achieves
Karbhari as the Chairman of the the impossible.’ Congress will appear in our next issue.
Organising Committee worked
for almost four years to put “Take this week-long of
together the Congress, which it
had its hours of seriousness and
evenings of fun and entertain-
ment.

Intellectual stimulation
Sanaya Master, who has been

writing for Indian Newslink,
said that six days of fun, frolic
and intellectual stimulation
had the delegates from several
countries including Australia,
Canada, Hong Kong, India, New
Zealand, North America and
United Kingdom treated to a
plethora of activities.

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Godinhos take a Pearl out of Television spotlight on
their Wedding Arranged Marriages

Bikranjit and Prabhjot Kaur Sindhu Photo: Notable Pictures

Joanne and Vincent Godinho with their daughter Alesha at their Pearl Wedding Anniversary on December 18 in Auckland Staff Reporter wedding, or when they, along
[email protected] with their families, are begin-
Venkat Raman and malice towards none. and happiness depend on the ning the search for a suitable
[email protected] couple and each has to give his Are you currently in the spouse. It could also be their
Successful Marriage or her best to make a marriage process of arranging fiancé is moving from overseas
To their family and work. the marriage of a son, to settle here or they are going
friends, Joanne and And when the couple marked daughter or someone back to their homeland to get
Vincent Godinho have their 30th (Pearl) Anniversary “In my case, I have been close to you? engaged or married,” she said.
always appealed as at St John’s Vianney Catholic blessed with an understanding
genuine people, with a high note Church in Hillsborough in husband who has left no stone Perhaps you are the bride or Celebrating diversity
of hospitality, goodwill and the Auckland on December 18, unturned to ensure that our bridegroom getting ready for According to her, the series is
true Christian spirit of love and 2015, there were many of family is always happy. Our matrimony, arranged by your
compassion. their well-wishers and friends, daughter Alesha is God’s gift to parents, elders or caregivers. about celebrating the wonder-
who were unanimous in us. She is our joy and the reason ful, rich and unique aspects of
As businesspersons, both have their opinion: That the Pearl for our happiness,” Joanne said. If the answer is ‘Yes,’ then an traditional cultural arranged
been successful entrepreneurs couple are one of a kind and are upcoming new series on TV3 weddings and New Zealand’s
in distinctly different areas- she shining example of matrimonial The presence of Alesha, an would interest you. increasing ethnic diversity.
as a beautician and he as a happiness. important executive at a mul-
restauranteur, coffeemaker, tinational in Sydney, Australia, New Series “The couples could be from
property investor, liquor dealer Joanne said, “This is an added joy to the ‘Pearl Couple’ ‘Notable Pictures’ is producing Indian, Pakistani, Fijian,
and many more. But both have Anniversary to celebrate; the and guests. Afghani, South East Asian, Sri
forged one common bond- of happiness of today; the treas- the eight-part series focusing on Lankan, and African back-
genuine friendship towards all ured memories of yesterday and The Editor of this newspaper spoke at traditional, arranged marriages grounds and from any number
the hopes of tomorrow.” or semi-arranged betrothals. of religions, including Hindu,
the event and proposed a toast to Joanne Muslim, Buddhist, Christian,
She said that compatibility Researcher Nicole Wood said and Sikh,” Ms Wood said.
and Vincent Godinho. that the company is looking
for couples who are about to Filming will continue until
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24 COMMUNITYLINK February 15, 2016

Global meet to mark Art of Living milestone

Aglobal forum of leaders, expected at a single venue next several other political, religious and Bhangra dancers from Punjab, 1000
a cultural festival month. community leaders will join Sri Ravi Panthi dancers from Chhattisgarh,
highlighting the rich Grand festivities Shankar, Founder of the Art of Living 1000 dancers from Kerala presenting
heritage of humanity Foundation at its 35th Anniversary to Kathakali and Mohiniattam, dancers
and other avenues of India’s President Pranab be held at a sprawling multi-hectare and performers from Sikkim and
promoting peace and Mukherjee, Prime land near New Delhi from March 11 to Darjeeling, 40 Naadaswaram artistes
goodwill are on the Minister Narendra March 13, 2016. from Tamil Nadu. There are several
cards for more than Modi and more and the list is too long to be
3.5 million people A massive stage accommodating mentioned here,” she said.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar more than 30,000 dignitaries will be
among the exclusive and never-be- Magnetic Personality Rashmi Bhatia
fore-tried features of the five-day Sri Ravi Shankar visited Auckland
festival that will bring together people Organisation in the world and
from all over the world. on April 5, 2010 and attracted more
than 5000 people at the Trusts Sri Ravi Shankar’s teachings and
‘The World Cultural Festival,’ as it is Stadium where he demonstrated a
called, will propagate the Foundation’s number of Art of Living techniques programmes benefit more than 25
working philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva and spoke on the significance of peace
Kuttumbakam’ (World is one Family) and the need to avoid conflicts. million people worldwide.
and celebrate life on earth as a boon
and inspire people to love and not In our February 1, 2010 issue, we The formation of the Internation-
hate each other. had quoted Glenn D’Souza, former
President of the Foundation’s New al Association for Human Values
The Delhi local government has Zealand Chapter as saying that Sri
announced a five-day holiday for Ravi Shankar’s self-development in 1997 at the behest of Buddhist
schools and colleges and is set to programmes andsocial initiatives
deploy 17,000 additional buses for bring peace to individuals, and in Monk the Dalai Lama and other
conveyance of people to and from turn, empower many to serve and
the Festival, while organisers are transform their communities. world spiritual and political leaders
preparing themselves to provide food
for about 400,000 people every day for “A globetrotter, he travels to more cast a significant milestone for the
the three days of Festival. than 40 countries every year to share
his message of social responsibility. Foundation.
Cultural fusion His teachings of love, practical wis-
Auckland based Art of Living dom, and service promote harmony The Organisation has grown to
among people. His vision is to create
Teacher and Volunteer Rashmi Bhatia a world free of stress and violence advance human values in political,
said that as well as Vedic chanting through acquisition of wisdom,” he
by 1000 pundits, more than 8500 said. economic, industrial, and social
musicians on 40 types of musical
instruments will present the ‘Art of Established in 1981 an interna- spheres, celebrating the diversity
Living Grand Symphony,’ joined by a tional, non-profit, educational and
number of film celebrities. humanitarian organisation, the of cultural, ethnic and religious
Foundation has been working with
“About 1000 Bharata Natyam global bodies and local communities identities.
dancers, 1500 Kuchipudi dancers,and with its own chapters and branches
1000 Kathak dancers,whose dances in more than 150 countries, across the The Foundation’s programmes
are being choreographed by world Continents.
renowned Kathak Master Pandit Birju assist misguided youth from
Maharaj will perform at the Festival. Foundation of Superlatives
They will be joined by 1500 Naati The Foundation is the largest discarding gang life, violence and
dancers from Himachal Pradesh,
1000 dancers from Gujarat, 1000 volunteer-based Non-Governmental drug addiction and transform

themselves into useful members of

the society. Teachers and volunteers

visit prisons regularly to coach

hard core inmates the ‘Art of

Living’ peacefully, giving and taking

compassion and care, Mr D’Souza

had said.

“Sri Ravi Shankar’s social initi-

atives include conflict resolution,

disaster and trauma relief, prisoner

rehabilitation, youth leadership,

women’s empowerment, female

foeticide, child labour, and access to

education.” -VR

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February 15, 2016 25ARTLINK-with Ratna Venkat

Persistence gets into the groove of music
Footsteps on the sands of time along a colourful journey

Second of Three Parts

Wenceslaus Anthony

Ratna Venkat’s foray Dance, like music, transcends human barriers- Ratna presenting a semi-classical dance Fusion helps to project traditional values- Let there be light and brighten hearts and
into the world of fusion
began in 2012, when Ratna presenting Lavni, a folk number minds- Ratna at BNZ Diwali 2014
she met the Auckland
based band ‘Gurus of Groove.’ Featured Artiste cians from Carnatic, Hindustani wanted to incorporate this inter- adding another feather to her
Her suggestion to collaborate Her collaboration with the and Western backgrounds. esting element into my shows. already elaborate cap.
with them seemed unusual in In addition, I could contribute
the first instance since the band band significantly changed She has also worked with myself musically as a foot-bell “My love for exploring
had no previous connection people’s views about classical international artistes including percussionist to the band, and cultures, languages and songs
with classical dancers and were dance and since then, she an exclusive music-dance duet this has been welcomed by my from different parts of the
focused on playing Hindi and has been receiving regular with Tabla maestro Avirbhav co-artistes,” she said. world has been apparent since
Western melodies. requests from many national Verma in 2013. my childhood, and now with a
and local government agencies, The Scribe degree in Linguistics and Asian
However, the band, convinced multinationals, large companies Foot-Bell Percussionist Besides her outstanding dance Studies, I have found ways to
of their own need to diversify and cultural organisations to Ratna’s dancing abilities led bridge my Indian dance styles
and add variety to their perfor- perform both traditional and work, Ratna is a talented writer with music styles from different
mances, agreed to change their fusion dances at their events. her to make her mark as a and an orator, and holds a cultures,” Ratna said.
tune to the née concept. musician too, notably as ‘foot- graduate BA degree with double
Following ‘Gurus of Groove’ bell percussionist’ thanks to her majors in Linguistics and Asian Wenceslaus Anthony is the
“When I introduced this idea, of which she is now the training in the Maharashtrian Studies from Massey University, Chairman and Managing Director
they were a little uncertain as band’s featured dancer at folk dance Lavni, and the North New Zealand. She is Editor of of WAML Group. The above is the
this was an entirely new con- the annual ‘Indian Newslink Indian classical dance, Kathak. ‘Artlink’, a section that she runs second in a series of three articles,
cept. But after careful planning Indian Business Awards,’ Ratna in Indian Newslink.’ which appeared in ‘Indus Age’
and countless rehearsals, we collaborated with ‘Idhayam,’ Footwork is the hallmark of Australia, reproduced with the
came together and inaugurated a Carnatic fusion group based these two styles. She is also a part-time model permission of the publication.
our fusion acts at the ‘Indian in Wellington in 2014, and is a promoting various hair care
Newslink Indian Business member of the newly formed “Lavni and Kathak dancers and beauty products.
Awards 2012’ in Auckland, at ‘Sargam Fusion’ band in are skilled in controlling the
which the Guest of Honour Auckland, comprising musi- sound of their ghunguroos Interestingly, she has merged
was grandson of Mahatma (ankle bells) and executing her academic qualifications
Gandhi and Chakravarthy complicated rhythms on stage. with her dancing ambitions,
Rajagopalachari and former Inspired by their dexterity, I
West Bengal Governor Gopal
Krishna Gandhi.

“The response was over-
whelming. The audience just
loved our innovation as most of
them had not seen this kind of
fusion before,” Ratna said.

This Dreams thing seems to be real

A vivid spectrum of colours The visions of a dream and their interpretation have you have already been.
been varied, no one has ever But, Dreams are also a funny
Sunshine glow Praneeta Kochhar refuted them as irrelevant.
Photographer/Visual Artist reality. They show us a world
Praneeta Kochhar is a young thinker who writes on subjects that We have all seen, admired that we never knew existed,
we only dream about and fear to dwell. She lives in Hamilton. Humans are dreamers. and witnessed many dreams and it makes our mind work
Our dreams take us coming true, in our own lives as towards it.
to places we have well as that of others.
never been, and help They show us a vision and
us achieve things that seem Dreams work suddenly it all looks more real
impossible in the world of logic. But one fact always prevails- than the world we live in. They
reveal our deepest desires, and
Years ago, people talking on dreams do come true. express our worst fears, yet
the telephone was a fantasy,but But how do they work? Are they are mere illusions. The
today, mobile phones have dream world is more real than
become smarter, and are taking dreams a part of our intuitive the world we live in, as it is the
over the communication and ability, or a future vision that world created by us. It shows
audio-visual industries with a we have, or are they a mere us what we truly want, how we
bang. manifestation of our desires? Is truly feel and what we really
it just a matter of wishing upon want to say.
Freudian Philosophy a star, or is it a true calling of
There are many notions in our soul? Dreams guide your path and
help you in understanding your
different cultures about dreams The questions are many, and deepest expressions. And it is
and their interpretation. Father the possibilities are endless. only in dreams, that we truly
of psychology, Dr Sigmund live and express.
Freud based his school of Parallel World
thought on human dreams and I believe that a dream is So, the question now
their interpretation. is,“Which is truly the real
nothing but a reality of a world?”
While the views on dreams parallel world. A world where
you either want to be, or where

26 ARTLINK-with Ratna Venkat February 15, 2016

Sunny life begins with love at sea

Outdoor Exhibition with outstanding photography

Every mile of every and creating visually stunning Ashok Kochhar is an international photographer with hundreds of thousands of photographs on varied subjects under and around
journey brings surprises. photographs. Through a single the Sun to his credit. His versatility has been decorating the pages of Indian Newslink since September 1, 2015. We hope to carry
Every turn of one’s well-thought photograph of a many of his creations in our future issues.
journey has new passionate lover of this art form,
adventures and new stories, one can discover the photogra- Garb in a hay sack Please her or get yourself another friend
waiting to unveil themselves to pher’s life, his thoughts, ideas
the traveller. and beliefs.

In the last week of January, I Creative Commune
got a pleasant New Year’s gift Presently, I am in the
– an opportunity to have series
of outdoor exhibitions at one process of spreading the
of the most sought after spaces, idea of ‘Creative Commune,’
The Civic Square, Hamilton. where participants share their
knowledge selflessly and in turn
I have named it ‘Kaleido- create a pool of knowledge and
scope,’the first exhibition of its experience for all photography
kind, showcasing the varied and creative enthusiasts.
colours of life and nature,
as captured by the eyes of I believe in ‘teaching by
a photographer, and more demonstration and learning by
essentially, a traveller. observation.’

Varied genres This is a new thought of
It is a collection of various collective approach towards a
big goal of sharing knowledge
images, across varied genres and experience towards
that display a range of visuals, widespread learning.
where every photograph has a
story to tell. Shot over the years I have been spreading the idea
with almost four decades of for the last five years through
memories,‘Kaleidoscope’ would various talks and workshops
be the first such compilation of and through demonstrations. I
my works. am happy that fellow creative
friends were also looking
The exhibition is being forward to such an initiative.
organised in association with
the Hamilton City Council and The Exhibition in Hamilton
Creative Waikato, two of the is a free, outdoor event, where
most revered organisations in people from all walks of life can
Waikato, known for the creative have a feel of this form of art.
contribution towards the field
of arts. I would appreciate support
from all friends and well-wish-
‘Kaleidoscope’ would portray ers to support the event.
a collection of photographs,
highlighting Photography as an Here is an Invitation to all
art form, which has more to it Indian Newslink readers and
than just owning a good camera friends along with few images,
which I will showcase during my
Creative Photography Exhibition.

February 15, 2016 ARTLINK-with Ratna Venkat 27

Passion brings the best out
of vocalist
Shivan Padayachi (Bass Guitar). public,” she said.
Venkat Raman For tickets and other details, Participating in competitions
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When Neha Sinha 021-567429. she became a professional
appears for the artiste was almost a habit for
first time on a New While the ensuring Concert Neha.
Zealand stage later would be the first for Neha with
this month, she would demon- Amit Kumar in New Zealand, Among them was ‘Kya Masti
strate the fact that passion and she has appeared on stage with Kya Dhoom,’ a show on ‘Star
humility are two attributes that many other well-known artistes. Plus’ hosted by actress actor
elevate talent and foster the Sonali Bendre.
quality of music. They include Mukund
Phansalkar, Hrishikesh Ranade, Seasoned artiste
The youngster, whose parents Madura Datar, Vibhavari Apate, Neha is today a seasoned
Abhay and Varsha Dhoke and Jasraj Joshi.
(now residents of Melbourne, artiste and faces multicultural
Australia) are friends of “I am excited to perform with and multi-ethnic audiences with
Indian Newslink, is scheduled Amit Kumar Ji,” she said. confidence and poise. So would
to participate in a forthcoming it be at the Amit Kumar Show in
musical show of Amit Kumar Turning Point Auckland this month.
and his group. “As a professional artiste, I
She attributes her success to
Amit Kumar Concert always face the challenge of her mother, saying, “Her tireless
Gopal Bhatia is organising being prepared to perform at efforts to bring out the talent
a short notice,” she said and in me have brought me to this
the programme called, ‘Bade recounted a programme at level. I am always thankful to
Acche Lagte Hain’ on behalf of which she was invited to sing, my Guru Dr Purnima Duhamale
his ‘Sursargam Events’ at Logan since the artiste booked earlier for training me patiently over
Campbell Centre on Saturday, was unable to perform. the years and encouraging my
February 27, 2016. talent in light music despite
She had less than two days to being a great Hindustani
Amit Kumar and Neha Sinha prepare to render 20 old Hindi Classical singer.
will respectively be the lead film songs of Lata Mangeshkar
male and female singers at the as solo and duet. Her passion As well as in public per-
Concert with a number of local for the art and the ability to rise formances and sound tracks,
talents including Mr Bhatia, to the occasion enabled her to Neha’s work as a producer of
Makrand Patankar and Guncha present a splendid performance, jingles is also known to radio
Singh. They will be supported following which she began to producers. She has created
by an Orchestra from Mumbai receive opportunities to sing at more than 50 jingles for Radio
comprising Ajay Atre (Rhythms), many other programmes. Mirchi based in Pune.
Chintan Modha (Keyboard), K
Mahendra (Saxophone) and Neha considers that moment “Since childhood I am pas-
Vijay Murthy (Lead Guitar). as the turning point in her sionate about singing songs and
Local artistes will include career. always dreamed of becoming
Araad (congra,Tumba and Side a playback singer.My Idols are
Rhythm) Hemant Thaker (Key “I became a regular artiste Lata Mangeshkar and Shreya
Board), Manjeet Singh (Tabla) in all their future programmes Ghoshal who keep motivating
Even today I feel happy that me with their songs and perfor-
I accepted the challenge and mances,” Neha said
achieved success with the Grace
of God and the patronage of Neha Sinha
organisers and the listening

Uttarakhandis showcase their culture

Show organisers in Auckland keep us so busy with their cultural and entertainment programmes (sometimes four or five on the same day) that we
sometimes almost miss important events. One such is the cultural programme of the Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand held at the Mahatma
Gandhi Centre in Auckland on December 25, 2015.

Anil Thapliyal, a Member of the Executive Committee of the Association, sent us the following report:

Anil Thapliyal

About 400 persons of Talent comes alive on stage Women added value with traditional dance
Uttrakhand origin from Enthusiastic citizens of Uttarakhand at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre threshold
different parts of New was encouraging and hoped that they
Zealand attended and would continue to evince interest in their
danced to music at a cultural tradition and culture.
festival held on Christmas Day
in Auckland. In a message read out at the event,
Uttrakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat
Singers Virendra Singh, Sahib greeted the members of the community
Singh Ramola and Heema Negi in New Zealand and congratulated the
Karasi presented folk songs Association for organising the cultural
and dances with the support festival.
of Vinod Kumar (Keyboard),
Gaurav Maithani (Tabla) and Established on March 30, 2013, the
Ranjeet Singh (Dholak). Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand
aims to “bring all people of Uttrakhand
The concert began with on one platform, promote, popularise and
‘Nanda Zagar’ and ended with pass on the rich cultural heritage of the
heritage song ‘Bedu Pako Bara State among the people of New Zealand.”
Masa,’ a favourite of the late
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the
first Prime Minister of Inde-
pendent India.

Earlier, the idol of Nanda
Devi, brought from Hamilton,
was carried on shoulders to the
stage with beating of Dhol-Da-
mon a traditional musical
instrument of Uttrakhand.

Youngsters inspire
Speaking on the occasion,

Association Chairman Ram
Lakhera said that the participa-
tion of the younger generation

28 ENTERTAINMENTLINK February 15, 2016

Young musicians assemble for Temple fund

Manisha Nanthakumar Temple. Geerthana and Divya Nanthakumar 15 and February 1, 2016 issues, songs from Tamil and Hindi
a number of local artistes will films, Western and Carnatic
Venkat Raman Sincere work ‘Musical Journey,’ witnessed in participate in the programme. Music, Devotional and Fusion
[email protected] As we have mentioned earlier, 2014 and 2015 collected $16,500 melodies.
to the Temple, encouraged by They include sisters
If the report hereunder he meticulously works to reach which Mr Nanthakumar has Geerthana, Divya and Manisha Affectionately called, the
resembles that of our his self-assigned targets in life, planned a similar event next Nanthakumar, Akhilesh ‘Auckland Violin Sisters,’
feature in Indian Newslink career and the community, in weekend. Madhur, Balu Mallela, Jerish Geerthana and Divya have
February 15, 2015 issue, it that order. Jose, Joscel Alexander, Joseph been members of the popular
is meant to be so; for, only the Called, ‘Musical Journey: Beats Alexander, Madan Mohan and ‘Swarangal,’ musical group.
year changes but the passion for As well as circulating and & Melodies,’ the programme Vishnu Sreekumar. Their other appearances include
community service and more updating events conducted by will be held at Auckland Normal the ‘Mukesh & Usha Raaj,’ the
importantly, raising funds for a various Indian, Sri Lankan and Intermediate School Hall on Violin Sisters ‘M Kalyan Violin Concert’ and a
Complex that serves as a Temple other organisationsto people Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Geerthana and Divya are charity show in Melbourne.
and Community Centre, gets on his extensive database, he 6 pm.
stronger by time. took upon himself last year to versatile Violin and Keyboard Auckland Normal Interme-
organise musical events in aid Tickets are now on sale, players and have scores of diate School Year 9 student
That is indeed true of Auck- of the ‘Thirumurugan Temple’ details of which can be obtained programmes to their credit over Manisha is now collaborating
lander Nadesan Nanthakumar of the New Zealand Thirumuru- from Mr Nanthakumar on the past ten years. They are with her two elder sisters to
who sets on a musical journey gan Temple Society, located at 021-1829381. Email: musical- adept in rendering wide-ranging expand their musical horizon.
in February, collecting not just 145 Church Street in Otahuhu. [email protected] musical compositions, including
milestones but money for a
The first two legs of the The Singers
As reported in our January

Tribute to Mohammed Rafi calls for next edition

Venkat Raman Auckland Girls Grammar Rafi’s voice and the films in entertainment programmes, Local talents extol a great singer
[email protected] School. which his songs were featured the flow was smooth, and the
immortal and inimitable. performers confident of their balance. But none of these
The greatest tribute that Contrary to earlier appre- Thriving talent delivery. Despite apprehensions, comments would cast a spell on
can be paid to living or hension that it was too early the auditorium was packed to the quality of the show.
past legends is to emulate in the year to organise an Amit deserves credit for capacity.
their legacy and eulogise entertainment programme, continuing to put together Beginning the programme
their work; in the case of the auditorium was filled to shows that give vent to local Picking 34 songs out of more with ‘Ramji Ki Nikli Sawari’
celebrity singers like the Great capacity, demonstrating the fact talent, rather than depending than 25,000 songs rendered by (from Sargam) Amitand other
Mohammed Rafi, rendering public support of quality events on the whimsicalities of singers the late Rafi is no easy task but performers) set the tone for the
their songs with dedication is timeless. from Mumbai. Amit deserves credit for having evening with ‘Tum Mujhe Yun
and talent would be justice done good homework to satisfy Bhula Na Paoge (Pagla Kahin Ka).
rendered. Organised by the Mohammed He however did not maintain the tastes of a cross-section of Courageous attempt
Rafi Academy of Music, more his record of commencing the the society. He would however
That was how it was at the significantly by its Director & show two minutes early. do better to intersperse buoyant While most singers proved
Eighth Edition of ‘Old is Gold’ Principal Amit Sengupta, it was and fast numbers along with their mettle as singers, it took
held on Waitangi Day (February an event to remember with ‘Old is Gold VIII’ commenced melancholic and mellow courage for a number of female
6) at Dorothy Winstone Centre, almost 30 performers on stage, on the dot at 7 pm. numbers to achieve better singers to attempt the songs of
rendering numbers that made Rafi; that they succeeded was a
Thereafter, there was no compliment to the Academy and
stopping. Unlike most other its Director. Rohitesh Prasad

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Rachit Bhatia in his elements Siddharth Krish renders ‘Yun To Humne Lakh’ Guncha Singh: Ehsan ‘Tera Hoga’

Rita Krishnamurthy- ‘Dil Jo Na Kehna Saka’ Rohitesh Prasad: ‘Aasman Se Aaya Farishta’ Abhaya Puthigae (11) was the youngest Ratna Venkat and Divya Krishnamurthy dancing to ‘Madhban Mein Radhika’

deserves a special mention for thy, adding colour and rhythm (Tum Sa Nehi Dekha). Hoga’ (Junglee) by Guncha ment scene of Auckland. The
having rendered ‘Aasman Se to the ever-green song featured Among the other notable Singh; ‘Mujhko Apne Gale mellifluous music that ruled
Aaya Farishta,’ this reporter’s in ‘Kohinoor.’ Lagalo’ (Humrahi) by Vibha Hindi films up to the 1970s may
request with elegance- taking numbers heard at the event Trivedi& Amit; ‘Jan Pahchan not appeal to all, but it still has a
the mind back to 1967 watching Ratna was back later with were ‘Abhi Na Jao Chodkar’ Ho’ (Gumnam) and ‘Pardesiyo growing number of young fans.
the song sequence in ‘An Nirmita Ghosh to present ‘Tu (Hum Dono) by Siddharth & Se Na’ by Akhila Puthigae, and
Evening in Paris.’ Hai Mera Prem Devta’ (Kalpana) Akhila Puthigae; ‘Parda Hai ‘Deewane Ka Naam To Poocho’ That alone should justify Amit
to the voices of Siddharth Krish Parda’ (Amar, Akbar Anthony) (An Evening in Paris), by and his Group prepare for ‘Old
Rachit Bhatia proved his and Amit. by Amit Sengupta; ‘Jo Wada 11-year-old Abhaya Puthigae the is Gold IX’ next year.
singing prowess again as he Siddharth stimulates Kiya Tho Nibhana Padega’ (Taj youngest member of the Group.
presented ‘Madhuban Radhika Mahal) by Amit & Rita Krishna-
Nachere’ with dancers Ratna Earlier, Siddharth was in his murthy; ‘Hum Intezar Karenge’ The ‘Old is Gold’ is well
Venkat and Divya Krishnamur- elements rendering ‘Yun To (Bahu Begam) and ‘Ehsan Tera established on the entertain-
Humne Lakh Haseen Dekha Hai’

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Fiji fails to impress in Wellington Sevens
But the team makes up in Sydney

Sheevas Dayal Fijian supporters in their gear at the Wellington Sevens Winger Josaia Raisuqe dashing to the tryline

The World Series countrymen and women, while and their plays were easily Fiji 7s team on his Facebook they want to prove themselves this
Champions failed to other re-affirmed its status as intercepted. page for its performance in weekend.” the King of sevens said.
impress as they moved a everyone’s second favourite. Wellington and for representing
place down from second Players slackens Fiji and Fijian Rugby fans around Team strength
following their loss in semi-final Things turned sour on the The South Africans controlled the globe. Fiji should play as a team, not
in Wellington. second day.
possession and tackled as a “We are all disappointed but as individuals. They have a good
Fiji lost to South Africa 0-31 on Fiji lacked pace and flair for group which made it worse imagine the Coach, players and coach in Ryan. I am sure that they
January 31, 2016 after defeating which they are renowned. for the Fijians. They had an their families who are more hurt will fix their errors and move
United States of America 21-10 in umbrella defense.The boys from than us; we lost one game, but it on. Fiji is pooled with Argentina,
the quarter final. Playing against South Africa, Fiji have depth and what it takes does not mean that Coach Ben France and Samoa in this fourth
they looked a shadow of the to win, but did not understand Ryan and the boys are no good. leg of World Sevens Series.
On the evidence of Day One, team that played the previous that playing South Africa was The only way we learn is when
New Zealand’s size was destined day. Two Fijian players received an intense game.It showedthat we stumble and fall in life or Editor’s Note: Fiji beat South
to trouble the team. Likewise, yellow cards which showed the competition has grown lose a game of Rugby;the boys are Africa 26-12 in Sydney on
very few teams have the pace that the Team was under heavy stronger. hurting right now, but I know that February 7, 2016 to gain the
of South Africa. But the entry of pressure. Fiji also lacked speed third place. New Zealand won the
Fijians caused much excitement of the mark, line breakers Former National Coach Wais- Cup final beating Australia 27-24
since they had combined strength and offloads were not evident ale Serevi thanked the Vodafone
of the two teams.

There is no other team that is
as celebrated as the Fiji Team
on the Sevens Circuit. The
players romped away with Pool
B, following their 45-7 win over
Japan, subsequent 33-7 victory
against Wales and then 31-10
mauling of Argentina.

Crowd cheers
Team Fiji was roared at every

move by a large contingent of

February 15, 2016 31SPORTLINK

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ACrlolwBnliancgkgslorSyefovrens Gervais Serie A Transfer

The All Blacks Sevens with the Cup Our Reporter Sheevas Dayal with Fortune. This resulted in a profit ACFFiorentina has signed
Coach Sir Gorden Tietjens of €10 million for the struggling Spanish winger Cristian Tello
Italian Football Club. on loan from FC Barcelona for
the remainder of the season.
Columbia-born Fredy Guarin Inter Milan has signed Unione
received €13 million to move to Calcio Sampdoriaand Italy
Shanghai Greenland Shenhua. forward Martin Eder on loan for
Some China League clubs € 2 million. AC Milan forward
completed bigger transfers with Stephan El Shaarawy has signed
29-year-old Atletico Madrid a contract with Roma for €1.4
striker Jackson Martinez to (loan).The young Italian forward
play for Guangzhou Evergrade has already impressed selectors
for €42 million and Chelsea and Football critics after only
FC Midfielder Ramires made one game at Roma.
his move to Jiangsu Suning for
€32.50 million. In a shocking last minute
development, AC Milan midfield
Overall, the China Super ace and former Manchester City
League expenditure was almost man Nigel de Jong completed
three times the money spent by a deadline day transfer to Los
Serie A for this transfer window. AngelesGalaxy in the MLS
(American Soccer League)
Former AC Milan star where he will join England
striker Alexandre Pato has been veterans Ashley Cole and Steven
assigned to Chelsea FC on loan Gerard.
for six months. Pato described

Sheevas Dayal termined not to give up when second half. through the knockout rounds, Blacks stars remain for the
they were down by 14 points Captain Philip Snyman and beating Kenya 36-0 and then inaugural Sydney Seven.
Three late tries, one after in the second half. The pep talk England 25-5.
the final hooter, saw New from Coach Sir Gorden Tietjens Rosko Specman scored in the Sonny Bill Williams, Ardie
Zealand fight back to inspired them to spring back first half with Akira Ioane South Africa, after a 26-14 win Savea, Ben Lam, Akira and
beat South Africa 24-21 into action. replying for New Zealand. over Australia in the quarter-fi- Rieko Ioane, retain their places
in the Cup final at the Wel- nals, beat Fiji in a bruising in the side, as does magical
lington Sevens, the third leg of Captain Tim Mikkelson said Ioane also pulled off a try-sav- semi-final 31-0 with two Fijian Augustine Pulu.
the HSBC World Rugby Sevens that the New Zealand team ing tackle when Specman was players, Semi Kunatani and
Series on January 31, 2016. put itself under pressure but bundled out in the corner on Vatemo Ravouvou, yellow-card- The Score Board
knewthat it can win if they got the stroke of half-time as South ed in the second half. Finals Results: Shield final:
This was New Zealand’s first the ball in their hands. Africa turned with a 14-7 lead.
win on the 2015-2016 circuit Fiji composed France 14 - 7 Russia; Bowl final:
and saw them move up to third “We talked all week that we Sonny offloads The Fiji team regained its Scotland 7 - 19 Samoa
position on the table behind needed a lot of heart, a lot of They moved further when
South Africa and Fiji. ticker.Flanker Liam Messam composure to beat England Plate final: Argentina 5 - 21
talked about putting the Seabelo Senatla pounced on a 24-12 in the play-off for third. Australia; Bronze final: England
The All Blacks Sevens also mana(pride) back in the jersey misdirected offload by Sonny After three of the 10 legs, South 12 - 24 Fiji; Cup final:
won the Tournament held in as he did for the Chiefs after the Bill Williams early in the second Africa has 54 points followed by
Sydney (February 6 & 7, 2016) last two tournaments.That is spell with Cheslin Kolbe adding Fiji (52), New Zealand (47) and New Zealand 24 - 21 South
beating Australia 27-24 full time. what we wanted to do,”he told his third conversion. England (41). Africa
Indian Newslink.
Wellington was buzzing with But after Specman was The only changes to the New Upcoming Tournaments:
talks of the All Blacks Sevens South Africa leads yellow-carded, New Zealand Zealand Sevens side for the Las Vegas: March 4 to 6, 2016;
making its debut at the Summer Team South Africa,which moved up a gear. Sydney Sevens is Waikato’s
Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Dylan Collierreplacing Sam Vancouver: March 12 & 13,
(August 6 to 11, 2016). went into the Wellington Reiko Ioane scored twice in Dickson, who sustained a minor 2016; Hong Kong: April 8 to 10,
round as joint leaders with Fiji, quick succession before Joe hip injury in Wellington. 2016; Singapore: April 16 & 17,
Team under pressure dominated much of the final Webber capped off a length 2016; Paris: May 13 to 15, 2016;
The boys in Black werede- and was up 21-7 early in the of the field move to score the The Super Rugby and All London: May 21 & 22, 2016;
winning try. Olympics in Rio de Janeiro:
August 6 to 11, 2016
The home teamwas not tested

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certificates, citations and such Kiwi golfer isgood evidence of the
This years’ event,which promises other material. They will neither superb facilities and equal opportu-
to be the biggest and brightest so be considered not returned to the nities this country provides.We hope
far,contains 12 individual categories sender. to encourage this sport even more in
and the Sportsman of the Year and the Indian community by awarding
Sports Woman of the Year Awards, The Categories the Best Golfer of the Year award.
the last two of which are chosen There are 12 individual cate-
from among category winners. The Black Caps and the White
gories in addition to the overall Ferns are having an excellent
Growing involvement winners as Best Sportsman and summer, thus fueling even greater
People of Indian origin are among Best Sportswoman of the Year. We interest in the most popular sport
have chosen categories of sports amongst Indians, Cricket.Our
the fastest growing ethnic groups in terms of popularity among the Awards have two categories dedicat-
in New Zealand.It is therefore people of Indian origin and will be ed to this Game, which is increasing-
obvious that their involvement in happy to add new categories if there ly attracting women players.
various aspects of New Zealand will is substantial demand and if there
also increase. New Zealand offers are recommendations from readers, Indian Newslink Indian Sports
an ideal work life balance and parents and those involved in sports. Awards seek to provide a platform
encourages people to pursue their to showcase the best of sporting
sports and hobbies and fulfill their These are ‘People’s Awards’ and talent in New Zealand. Through this
potential. as such, we look forward to your endeavor we hope an even wider
participation. audience.
High quality infrastructure,
government encouragement and For instance, the ever-popular What : Indian Newslink Indian Raj Singh presenting the ‘Under 21 Cricket Player of the Year Award’
professional help to promote football, played and watched by Sports Awards 2016 to Sharhat Singh at the Indian Newslink Indian Sports Awards 2015
various forms of sports in this millions of people across the world held on April 22, 2015.
process. inspired us to include three distinct Who : F or Sportspersons of Indian
categories, namely, ‘The Best Under- Origin
Award Entries 9 Player of the Year.’
Entries are now open to the Fifth Entries : Open until March 31, 2016
Great Soccer Forms : Download from www.inlisa.
Annual INLISA. We invite Schools, The most popular sport in the
Sports Clubs, Sports Associations,In- com
dividuals,Coaches,Umpires,Referees, world- Soccer has three categories Completed Forms:
and Teachers and even parents to at INLISA. We award the Best Email [email protected]
nominate sportspersons to various Under 12Soccer Player,Best Under Contact : R avi Nyayapati Email: ravi@
categories. 18 Soccer of the Year and Best
Division Soccer Player of the Year peaceconsulting.co.nz
Details of the Awards and entry in recognition the growing number [email protected]
of Indians playing the game. As per

Calling for AWARD CATEGORIES: Two New
Entries to the Categories
• Best Senior Division Cricket Player of the Year
FIFTH Annual • Best Under 18 Cricket Player of the Year
Indian Newslink • Best Senior Division Soccer Player of the Year
• Best Under 18 Soccer Player of the Year
Indian Sports • Best Under 9 Soccer Player of the Year
Awards • Best Rugby Player of the Year
• Best Rugby League Player of the Year
AN EXCITING • Best Netball Player of the Year
OPPORTUNITY TO • Best Hockey Player of the Year
RECOGNISE AND • Best Golfer of the Year
• Best Under 12 Player of the Year- Other Sports
REWARD OUR • Best Over 12 Player of the Year- Other Sports
SPORTS Best Sportsman of the Year
Best Sportswoman of the Year
ACHIEVERS
(Winners of individual categories will be automatically entered)

In response to the wishes of our readers, we have included two new categories,
namely, ‘Best Under 12 Player of the Year – Other Sports’ and ‘Best Over 12 Player
of the Year – Other Sports.’
Entries can be nominated by Sports Clubs, Sports Associations, Coaches, Umpires, Referees,
Parents, Teaches and others well known to the recommended candidates. Download entry forms
from www.inlisa.com or write to [email protected]
Completed entries must be sent on or before Thursday, March 31, 2016 to
[email protected]
Winners will be presented with Awards at a Gala Dinner in May 2016 in Auckland,
details of which will be announced later

Conditions of Entry:
Entries must be in electronic format sent by email. Those sent by post, fax or other means will not be
accepted. The decision of the judges would be final and no correspondence will be entertained in this
connection. The management and staff of Indian Newslink and the
supporting and sponsoring organisations are not eligible to enter the Awards.

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