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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Hisaab.
Remittance to Pakistan
Thursday, May 3, 2012
April Newsletter from Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi National List M.P.
April 2012
Welcome to our April newsletter.
I begin by hoping that you and your family have had an opportunity to spend
some quality time together over the school holiday period.
Our Parliament has also been in a three week recess from our Wellington duties
however, as a serving member of the community I have had the chance to meet and
greet a variety of people during this time.
First of all I was privileged to receive an invitation from the Punjabi Council
of Australia who celebrated the festival of Vaisakhi at the New South Wales Parliament.
Celebrations such as these in various parts of the world make me feel proud as
an Indian, as well as a New Zealander. At the New South Wales Parliament I was
honoured to receive the Punjabiat Da Mann award. I thank the New South Wales Parliament,
the Punjabi Council of Australia and all my fellow countrymen for their recognition.
Back in New Zealand, Melissa Lee, List Member of Parliament for Mount Albert and
Private Secretary for Ethnic Affairs and I attended Vaisakhi celebrations at the
Telstra Clear Pacific Stadium in Manukau, Auckland. The celebrations were organised
by the Punjabi Cultural Society. It was wonderful to share our rich cultural heritage
with Melissa. I am sure that Melissa along with all others enjoyed the song, dance
and other cultural activities as well as the food at the celebrations.
The Honourable Speaker of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) Ms. Meira Kumar and
other honourable Parliamentarians visited New Zealand on Parliamentary delegation
at the invitation of the Speaker of the House Rt Hon Dr Lockwood Smith. The visit
by Ms. Kumar and honourable members of Lok Sabha highlights the warm relations
that New Zealand and India and builds on our historical association of the Commonwealth
and International Parliamentary Union.
Another distinguished Indian who we had the pleasure of hosting was Mr. Om Prakash
Chautala, former Chief Minister of the State of Haryana, India. He joined us in
celebrating the festival of Vaisakhi at Telstra Clear stadium.
The Desh Punjab Sports and Cultural Club organised its annual sports tournament
on 22nd April. Once again it was wonderful to be a part of this annual tournament.
Kabaddi, volleyball, soccer and kids races are played in the tournament. Shri
Choutala was also present at the tournament, which I am sure he enjoyed. It was
wonderful to see our youth enjoy the day and compete well at this time.
25 April is ANZAC Day. It was on this day in 1915 that soldiers from New Zealand
and Australia landed on the shores of Gallipoli and played a significant role
in the Gallipoli campaign. However, the Gallipoli campaign also led to the loss
of life for many New Zealand soldiers. ANZAC Day is a reminder of this very important
event in the history of New Zealand. I participated in the Civic service at the
Papatoetoe Central School to express my gratitude to those who laid down their
lives in the time of need.
I would also like to share with you sad news from our community. Recently two
prominent Indians Kuldip Singh Thandi - Auckland and Ishwarbhai Ganda - Christchurch,
passed away. Both were outstanding individuals who worked very hard for the community.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to their families and friends.
Finally, I want to remind you all that I hold regular consultation clinics at
my office on Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe. If you would like to provide feedback or
discuss any issues with me please call 09 278 9302 to make an appointment.
Regards
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
Sohni Dharti. Man of the year 2012.
LADIES ONLY, football and badminton programme
Connect2sport is starting a LADIES ONLY football and badminton programme for young women from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The programme offers young women from the age of 13 to 24 the chance to participate in a variety of football & badminton activity, in a fun and friendly environment.
WHEN: The programme will be held on Thursday nights 6pm to 8pm and will start on Thursday 3rd May. It will run for 10 weeks. In the first hour football programme will be offered, & in the last hour Badminton programme will be offered. Feel free to participate in the sport programme you desire, you do not have to participate in both sports if you do not wish to.
WHERE: The Lynfield Recreation and Youth Centre (CLM) 16-18 Griffen Park Road, Lynfield.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Games, coaching clines, introductions to clubs members and staff and the chance to meet new people and learn new skills. And no men! There will be a small cost to sign up to the programmes.
HOW TO SIGN UP: To secure your place on the programmes, take 5 minutes to complete the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/
ANY QUESTIONS? Email connect2sport@aucklandcouncil.
Regards,
Omar Mohamed| Diversity & Sport Advisor | Connect2sport
Ph 09 365 3124 | Extn (49) 6124 | MB: 021810209
Auckland Council, Level 8, Hereford Street, AK CBD
Thursday, April 26, 2012
FW: Aotearoa is not for sale - march this Saturday - 3pm.
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AOTEAROA IS NOT FOR SALE! MARCH THIS SATURDAY 28TH APRIL AT 3PM.
JOIN LABOUR PARTY LEADER DAVID SHEARER, LABOUR MPS AND FELLOW
AUCKLANDERS.
WEAR RED, BRING YOUR "STOP ASSET SALES" PLACARDS AND MEET NEXT TO
THE BIG ROCK IN FRONT OF WESTFIELD DOWTOWN AT 3PM.
This march is endorsed by Labour, Greens, Mana, NZ First, Unions
Auckland, the CTU Runanga Kaimahi Maori, Greenpeace, the Unite Union,
the EPMU, MUNZ, Actors Equity, the First Union, New Zealand Nurses
Organisation , the Service and Food Workers Union, the Post Primary
Teachers' Association, NZEI Auckland, the Manufacturing and
Construction Workers Union, Grey Power, the Working Women's
Resource Centre, Auckland Action Against Poverty, Global Peace and
Justice Auckland, Occupy Auckland, the Hikoi to stop Asset Sales and
Socialist Aotearoa.
For: retaining and developing public assets and services - keeping
our schools, prisons, universities, hospitals and ports publicly
owned; affordable electricity, education and housing; workers'
right to a good job and a liveable wage.
Against: privatisation of public services, sale of public assets to
private investors (local AND overseas), casualisation of labour,
privatisation and pillage of our country's resources.
"Get Your Hands off My Future" - Sunday 29th April - 2pm
New Lynn Labour Women's Branch Invites you to hear
NEW LYNN MP - DAVID CUNLIFFE. Speaking on NZ's economic future
SUNDAY 29 APRIL - 2.00PM. AT BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Invitations are to members and supporters - the meeting will be
followed by questions, refreshments and any general discussion.
All you ever wanted to know about economics, New Zealand's economy,
what the future could hold for us. RSVP to Sue - 827 3062, or Jo 811
8770 or just turn up.
LABOUR PARTY AUCKLAND REGIONAL CONFERENCE - MAY 26TH AND 27TH,
BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL.
Want to talk policy with like minded people? Want to get down to the
nuts and bolts of the organisational review? Want to hear our leader
David Shearer and President Moira Coatsworth talk about the future?
Want to have a fun weekend with people who are passionate about social
democracy like you?
Regional Conference is $50 through your local Labour committee. IF
YOU DO NOT ATTEND YOUR LOCAL LABOUR COMMITTEE BUT WOULD LIKE TO COME
TO CONFERENCE EMAIL ME BACK.
See you on Saturday,
Kate Sutton
26 APRIL 2012
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
WESTERN NEWS
Amnesty says Muslims in Europe face discrimination
In this photo taken on July 24, 2010, a Muslim woman wearing a niqab is seen with children at Place Concorde in Paris, France.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: Apr 24, 2012 12:49 Updated: Apr 24, 2012 17:44
PARIS: Amnesty International says in a new report that Muslims in several European countries face discrimination in hiring and daily life because of rules targeting their customs.
The report pays special attention to national laws or local rules against wearing headscarves or face-covering Islamic veils in countries such as France and Belgium.
The human rights group spoke to Muslims who have had trouble getting jobs or had to change schools because of discrimination.
It notes the rise in political movements that target Muslims or Muslim practices.
The report comes after far right leader Marine Le Pen scored a surprisingly strong third-place showing in France’s presidential elections. Her anti-immigrant platform singled out Muslim practices for criticism.