The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) held its much awaited India Unplugged series in Christchurch at the Canterbury Club, on 1st December 2020. The event hosted dignitaries from all different parts of Canterbury and New Zealand, which included the High Commissioner of India, H.E. Muktesh Pardeshi and Mrs Pradeshi, Second Secretary Paramjeet Singh and Information and communication officer Ms Kiren Rawat.

When it comes to embracing diversity, inclusion, oneness, The Nauhria Group of Companies makes sure it keeps its calendar ticked with events that align with the Organisations Purpose, Mission and Values. Pink Shirt day was no exception. As one of the core values embraced by the Company – “we promote a fulfilling and safe working environment” aligned with the true meaning of this event.

The Auckland Diwali Festival is set to light up communities across Auckland from 27 October to 14 November, with more than 100 activities and experiences taking place at numerous local venues across the region.

Ganesh Chaturthi, which started on August 22, was celebrated with much devotion and fervour, but mostly at home, as Auckland has been at Alert Level 3 and the rest of the country at Alert Level 2 due to COVID-19. But the virus couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of devotees of Lord Ganesha.

Thousands attended the weekend celebrations of Eid al-Adha in Auckland’s Eden Park, New Zealand’s national stadium.

Bhartiya Samaj hosted its first physical meeting after the lockdown got over on July 25, at Mt Roskill War memorial hall which was well attended by over 150 people. As the Seniors entered the meeting hall, their faces were beaming with excitement and happiness seeing their friends after a long time.

Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, the oldest Indian organisation in Auckland serving elders of South Asian Communities, has started re-opening its drop-in centres spread in different parts of Auckland. On Wednesday 29th August, the drop-in centre situated at Balmoral Community centre started with lots of fanfare with around a hundred people attending the programme.

Naaree – a women’s Facebook Group established during the lockdown on April 15, organised an event last Sunday at the Shanti Niwas premises in Onehunga, Auckland, with the aim of empowering women, bring them out of the COVID-19 slumber, and give women businesses a platform to showcase their products.

Last Sunday, Kal Creative Events owned and operated by Kal Kullar, organized an event, Ladies Mid Winter Party, as a comeback get together after COVID-19 lock-down. And if the event could be described in a word, it would be glamour!

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