July Newsletter from Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi National List M.P.

July 2012 Vol 2, Issue 6 Newsletter for July 2012 Dear Zubair           Welcome to our mid-July newsletter.       This past week the mercury dipped to sub-zero levels in most parts of New Zealand, however, I am sure that most kids would have enjoyed a bit of extra sleep and spent some quality time with their families in the school break.  We legislators have also been fortunate to be on a break from Parliament. This provides us with a greater opportunity to meet, assist and engage with our constituent on things that matter to them most. For me, one such opportunity to meet and engage was at the art exhibition Raga of Rainbow organised by the Child Cancer Foundation. The Raga of Rainbow involved colourful paintings by senior citizen Mr. Bhanu Shah. All proceeds from the sale of the paintings were donated to the Child Cancer Foundation to support children with cancer and their families. I think initiatives such as these demonstrate what a truly multi-cultural and caring society we are. Multi-ethnic doctors working with a multi-ethnic foundation towards the larger goal of protecting all of our children against cancer.  The Government gives high priority to the protection of our children and we understand that we need qualified social workers focused exclusively on our children to do that. Last October, National committed the phasing in of 149 extra social workers, last week the first 50 were announced. In Manukau East where I am based - Ferguson Intermediate, Holy Cross School, Papatoetoe East School, Papatoetoe Intermediate, Papatoetoe South School, Papatoetoe West School will all benefit from this service. St. John The Evangelist School, TKKM Otara and Yendarra School will also benefit from an increase in the number of social workers.  We are also working hard to further support our economy. The Finance Minister, Hon Bill English recently released the Government's financial statements for the 11 months to 31 May. The statements show that Crown's tax revenue was $667 million higher than forecast in the 2012 budget while core Crown spending was $431 million lower than forecast. The net result was an operating surplus of $5.91 billion - that's $1.13 billion better than forecast. While the results no doubt are encouraging and show that National-led Government's efforts are paying off, this Government remains committed to responsibly managing New Zealand's finances responsibly but also to make sure that we support our most vulnerable. The National-led government is focused on growing our economy, creating jobs and higher incomes. One way by which we can do this is through safe and responsible development of our mineral resources. A recent poll conducted by New Zealand Herald and Digipoll shows that 67 per cent of those surveyed supported more mineral, oil and gas exploration. The poll received support from opposition MP Shane Jones who himself believes that the Northland economy needs this boost to curb New Zealanders from moving to Australia. Another exciting news piece I would like to share with you today is regarding the work of Bhartiye Samaj Charitable Trust. On 13th July the Trust organised a fund-raising event (Shree Druga Mata ki Chowki) to raise funds for an appropriate retirement home for community elders. I hope that most of you attended the event with your friends and family as it was for a very worthy cause. To donate towards this noble project please contact Mr Jeet Suchdev on 09 443 0579 or by email - jeet@xtra.co.nz Finally I use this opportunity to remind you that I hold regular consultation clinics at my office on Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland. If you would like to provide feedback or discuss any issues with me please call 09 278 9302 to make an appointment. You might also like to connect with me on website -www.bakshi.co.nz or on Facebook    Yours sincerely, 1/131, Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe DDI: +64 9 278 9302 Fax: +64 9 278 2143   www.bakshi.co.nz   Authorised by Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi MP, 1/131 Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland

FW: Pakistan High Commission,

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Pakistan High Commission, Wellington
Working Timings in the Holy Month of Ramadan
During the Holy month of Ramadan, from Monday, 23 July to Monday 20 August
2012, the timings of the High Commission will be: 09:00AM to 3.00 pm
(Monday to Friday). Saturday and Sunday (closed).

www.panznz.co.nz

Mehfil-e-Mushaira and Sham-e-Ghazal on Saturday, September 08, 2012

Dear Community members!    

       Assalam-e-Alaikum

 

Encouraged by
your overwhelming response to the ‘Iqbal evening’ and as per promise of the
High Commissioner HE Syed Ibne  Abbas, we
will be organizing Mehfil-e-Mushaira and
Sham-e-Ghazal on Saturday, September
08, 2012 at the High Commission. The details of the second literary event
hosted by us are:

 

Date &
Time:            Saturday,
September 08, 2012

Time                           7:00 pm

Venue:                       High Commission for
Pakistan

                                    182 Onslow Road, Khandallah

                                    Wellington

 

On the
occasion poetry will be recited by the community members and Ghazals will be
sung by amateur singers. All of you are welcome to register yourself for the
recital or singing.

 

The event will
be farsi-nashist (floor seating) as
before. Tea, Coffee and light snacks will be available throughout the evening.
Once again we would request that considering the nature of the evening, we
would appreciate if you do not bring along children under the age of 12. 

 

You are
requested to confirm your participation latest by September 03, 2012 to Mr
Muhammad Shafique on the High commission’s email:  pakhcwellington @xtra.co.nz  or telephone numbers 04-4790026/4790027. Those
of you who are interested in poetic recital or singing of Ghazal are requested
to register yourself with Mr Shafique by August 27, 2012.  

           

Looking
forward for your positive response!

 

Regards,

Asima Rabbani

Counsellor

 

 

High Commission for Pakistan
182 Onslow Road, Khandallah
Wellington, New Zealand
Tel. +64 4 4790026
Fax. +64 4 4794315

Mother Pardons Son’s Killer

TAIF, 18 December 2005 — A mother saved the life of her son’s killer in Taif’s execution square when she forgave him at the last minute, the daily Al-Watan reported. As the judge was reading the ruling, all eyes were directed at the executioner. Then the mother of the murder victim walked to middle of the square and announced her forgiveness of the convicted murderer. Seeking God’s reward, she granted the man a new life

Saudi sisters steal money from shop

JAZAN: ARAB NEWS

Saturday 14 July 2012

Four Saudi sisters aged between 19 and 23 entered an ice cream shop in the southern city of Jazan, physically attacked the salesman, and stole an amount of SR 8,000 and a mobile phone, but they were later tracked down, the police announced.
Quoting the spokesman of Jazan police Maj. Abdullah Al-Qarni, local newspapers on Thursday said the police patrols in the city received information that four Saudi sisters broke the glass of the ice cream shop, and stole money as well as a mobile phone after beating up the salesman.
He said the four thieves were caught by a police patrol and detained at the police station, where they were being questioned.
The spokesman did not reveal the identity or nationality of the salesman but said he received treatment for minor injuries in hospital and was later discharged.
The salesman told the police that the four sisters entered the shop as normal customers, and one of them asked for a bottle of water. “When I went to the fridge to bring the water, a second sister opened the cash register and took all the money, which was SR 8,000, and a mobile phone,” he said.
He said the sisters physically attacked him before leaving the shop

NZNEWS

URDU HINDI CULTURAL ASSOCIATIO OF NEW ZEALAND INCO

RESPECTED MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND FRIENDS
ASSALAM AU ALAIKUM WRWB NAMASKAR AND SAT SIRI AKAL

URDU HINDI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND INCO
IS ORGANISING A FUNCTION TO LAUNCH THEIR FIRST ANNUAL
MAGAZINE WHICH IS PRINTED IN INDIA AND ALSO TO CONGRTULATE
OUR SECRETARY GENERAL BROTHER SYED MUJEEB ON HIS ACHIEVING
THE QUEEN AWARD QSM.
THE FUNCTION WILL BE HELD ON 2ND SEPTEMBER 2012
AT 11 AM AT 54 ROBERTON ROAD AVONDALE
AUCKLAND
THE HONOURABLE KANWALJIT SINGH BAKHSHI MEMBER OF PARIAMENT
HAS KINDLY ACCEPTED
OUR INVITATION TO LAUNCH THIS ANNUAL MAGAZINE.
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.

YOU ARE VERY COORDIALLY INVITED TO
ATTEND THIS FUNCTION.

THE POETS AND KAVIS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SAY THEIR SHAERI AND KAVITA IF
THE TIME ALLOWS.

PLEASE DO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT FUNCTION

REGARDS

NAFIS
PRESIDENT
URDU HINDI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND

RSVP: please phone 8184876 by 15th august
catering purposes

PAKISTAN ZINDABAD