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A ir New Zealand will increase its ability to land passengers from New Zealand in the Indian capital, New Delhi, following the announcement of a new codesharing agreement between the national carrier and Air India.

Improved air links have long been a priority for advocates of stronger business and trade links between the two countries, which are in the early stages of negotiating a free trade agreement.

An existing codeshare arrangement with Singapore Airlines and Air NZ allows connections to Indian destinations through direct flights from Auckland and Christchurch to Singapore and onwards to India, but Indian authorities are understood to have been slow to open up additional landing rights for SIA to the Indias capital city.

By codesharing with Air India, which flies to Delhi from Sydney and Melbourne, Air NZ will be able to circumvent the current bottleneck.

In a statement to BusinessDesk, Air NZ said: In addition to the Singapore alliance, which offers

unparalleled connectivity to a range of South East Asia ports, Air Indias connectivity through multiple gateways, particularly through its Sydney and Melbourne to New Delhi services, offer customers further choice to best suit their travel needs.

Air NZ, Air India and SIA are all members of the Star Alliance network and the new Air India codeshare will provide additional access to a range of Indian cities. An air services agreement (ASA) between India and New Zealand in 2006, updated in 2008, allows for

direct flights between Auckland and Indias largest commercial centre of Mumbai, but no such service has started, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.

In March, Transport Minister Simon Bridges said at an India-New Zealand investment summit in Auckland that he hoped to negotiate a fresh ASA with India.

The codeshare agreement was signed at the International Air Transport Association annual meeting in Miami by Air NZ chief executive Christopher Luxon and Air India chairman and managing director Rohit Nandan.

The sheer size of India and its growing middle class make it an aviation force that will positively impact international traffic flows, Luxon said in a statement. Close to 90,000 people currently travel between India and New Zealand every year and this number is growing.

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Increasing retail prices of internet a concernA Commerce Commission monitoring report released this week underlines how high charges for wholesale broadband are pushing up the retail price of internet for New Zealand consumers.

The study is an annual look at the state of the countrys telecommunications markets and highlights that while there is healthy competition and price reductions at the retail level, with internationally competitive prices for entry-level and naked plans, prices for a number of New Zealands broadband packages are still higher than comparable countries.

Retail prices have been reducing during the past few years due to strong competition in the marketplace, but wholesale charges are already high and the Commerce Commission is looking to push them up even higher, says Spark New Zealand General Manager Corporate Relations Andrew Pirie.

This is putting upward pressure on prices and means New Zealands internet isnt as affordable as it could be. Around half of the average customers bill goes to paying the wholesale charges, meaning they have a big impact on what people pay.

Last month Spark New Zealand launched the Be Counted campaign to help explain to

New Zealanders what makes up the cost of their broadband, and to give them an easy way of sending a submission into the Commission asking it to reduce wholesale charges for broadband. To date, more than 50,000 people have visited the becounted.org.nz website and sent in a submission asking the Commission to reduce charges.

This report reinforces that the Commerce Commission had the right idea when it initially proposed to reduce wholesale broadband charges, says Mr Pirie.

New Zealanders are waking up to the fact that while we have a healthy competitive retail market for telecommunications, we face unfair wholesale charges that push up the price of connectivity.

Our research shows that New Zealands wholesale broadband charges are up to 80 percent higher than comparable countries, which equates to around $180 more per year for every internet and landline customer. If New Zealands wholesale charges were more in line with the rest of the world, our performance in studies such as this would look a lot better.

The Commerce Commission will shortly make a decision that will have a big impact on how people pay to use the internet or landline.

US Ambassador to NZ meets FIANZ rizwan mohammad

The new US Ambassador Mark Gilbert visited the Ponsonby mosque in Auckland last week. The purpose of the visit of the US ambassador was an introduction to Muslim leaders from the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) at New Zealands first mosque. The ambassador acknowledged that FIANZ has made important contributions to building peace, promoting mutual understanding with Kiwis, and helping build their community.

The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand was established in 1979 and is a federation of several regional New Zealand Muslim Associations. The Secretariat is located in our headquarters

in Wellington. FIANZ is recognised body providing a unified voice for the New Zealand Muslim community and known for its internationally recognised Halal certification procedure.

The Ambassador congratulated new local President, Iklaq Kashgari, on his new appointment. Ambassador Gilbert also mentioned that he would like to build on the Embassys strong relationship with FIANZ by engaging its community and working with the youth leaders.

FIANZs president Dr. Anwar Ghani talked about his participation in The White House Countering Violent Extremism Conference, and its follow up symposium in Singapore. The President and Secretary General of the United Nations also took part in the White House meetings.

The week long opening ceremony of Shri Ram Mandir

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The Shri Ram Mandirs week long inaugural program started on Saturday 6th June with hundreds of devotees flocking for the Puja from morning till evening. The $5.5 million temple is New Zealands first exclusive Ram temple built in a span of 4 years.

The celebrations commenced on day one at 9 am, for the yagna. After the Yagna the devotees took individual Kalash and with a banner made a procession on the streets of Henderson.

Towards the evening the crowd increased for the cultural program that started off with a bhajan, traditional dance by young artists and food boxes were distributed to the devotees at the end of the day.

The second day of the program started with Ganesh Poojan, Nandi Shradh and Mandap Pravesh followed by evening Arti and cultural program.

The next following days also comprised of Pratah Poojan, Mandir Vaastu Poojan, Grahavaastu Poojan, Devta Shaynam, Murti Niveshnam Dristisadhan, Guru Poojan and cultural programs in the evening.

The Mandir hosted the evening cultural performances from every corner of India, including Bharatnatyam, Kathak, and other classical dances. Bhajan was an

i n t e g r a l part of e v e n i n g shows every night of the cultural programs. An approximate of 4000 devotees have shown for the week long Puja at the Mandir and another 2000 is expected to turn up during the weekend.

The temple has been magnificently designed by Manoj Dutta from New Delhi; there are six large domes imported from India with Gold Leaf plating on top and other two super large domes to go on front and back of the Mandir.

The interiors of the Mandir are marvellously designed with tall doors, staggering lightings a n d crafted walls. Besides Lord Shri Rams idol there are idols of Shri Krishna, Goddess Durga, and Lord Shiva with Shiv Lingam. The

i d o l s are blanketed in white

and will be unveiled on Saturday, 13 June 2015, on the grand opening of the Mandir. The Shri Ram Mandir is located on 11 Brick Street in Henderson.

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A broad day light burglary has again raised concerns for the safety and security of residents in Auckland. Ajay has been working at a convenience store in Mt Roskill and stays in a rented house on Fruitvale Road in New Lynn.

Ajay lives with his wife, eight year old daughter and a young working male. This is the second time since December that this address has been targeted. It was on the 4th of June, Thursday between 1 pm and 3 pm, that this theft is reported to have taken place. The burglars entered the house by breaking the door lock, took a laptop placed in the dining room, entered the bedroom and opened every possible cabinet and sifted through suitcases.

The items reported missing were gold jewellery worth $1000 to $1200, $1200 cash in Indian currency, some household items and boxes from the bedroom.

None of the suitcases are now usable since the burglars broke opened and tore them from inside too says Ajay.

When Ajays wife arrived home after picking her daughter from school, she saw the door open and the whole house ravaged.

The whole bedroom was trampled like anything, cupboard and drawers wide open, the suitcases upside down, clothes thrown, documents lying on the floor, the whole house was in a mess, added Ajays wife.

After listening to the news Ajay drove

back to his house from the store and called the police. The reponse he received from 111 was that there was no one around to respond to the report immediately and they could log a complaint. There was no prompt action taken by the police, no one from the authorities came to the scene and the complaint number too was given the next day when I called up and asked for an update added Ajay.

I am not satisfied by the way the police

reacted. We work so hard day and night, trying to save every penny, but when such things happen and the delay in action really is really upsetting. mentions Ajays wife.

A month back Ajays car was stolen from

his drive way but was found in Mt Roskill 3 days later, after he paid $300 to get it back from Otahuhu yard.

Two weeks back two similar burglaries were reported in Rimu Street and Maioro Street. The residents are worried about their safety with the rise in the number of thefts in the central areas of Auckland. Most of these houses are rented and do not have any alarms or security doors.

A month ago two thefts were reported in two convenience stores in Henderson and in Mt. Roskill, that were covered by Indian Weekender, issue dated May 22, 2015. No progress has been updated by the police yet in either of the two cases.

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StudentS awarded Prime miniSterS ScholarShiPS for aSia

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Three Kiwi-Indians are amongst the awardees of the Prime Ministers scholarship for Asia. 54 students have been awarded scholarships in the first round for the year 2015.

The first Prime Ministers

Scholarships for Asia for 2015

have now been awarded and Im thrilled to see Amarjit Paul Rataul; Ashwind Anand Pillay and Siddharth Patel receive scholarships which will take them to Singapore; Peoples Republic of China and Japan respectively, List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi said.

The Prime Ministers Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) is

a scholarship programme funded by the New Zealand government and administered by Education New Zealand. Established in June 2013, the scholarship is awarded to individuals and covers costs relating to study or research in Asia.

Mr Bakshi says our next generation need to be able to work in different cultural environments

and communicate in different languages as our international and trading links grow particularly within the Asia-Pacific region.

We are a trading nation, so its important our future workforce have the opportunity to understand some of our most important trading partners while they are studying, Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi said.

The scholarships for this round will take the recipients to China, Japan, India, Korea, Thailand, or Indonesia.

Applications are welcome from eligible candidates who are dedicated to building lasting connections between New Zealand and Asia and can be made by individuals or groups to Education New Zealand.

Awards celebrate young peopleA youth worker, a disability service programme coordinator and an organisation empowering young Mori are the supreme winners of the 2015 I Am Auckland Awards.

Launched last year, the annual awards are a Youth Advisory Panel led event, supported by Auckland Council and celebrate the achievements of Aucklands young people, recognising the individuals and organisations supporting them to do their best.

Leading the awards presentation recently were Minister of Youth Affairs Nikki Kaye and the Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse.

Three supreme award winners, presented by Youth Advisory Panel Chair Flora Apulu and Cr Hulse, were named as best embodying the I Am Auckland ethos.

Levi Hohua won the supreme I Am Auckland Award for young people. A youth worker with Zeal based in Henderson, Levi facilitates their after-school programme and helps to organise community meals provided by Zeal. Levi was described by his nominator as someone of exceptional character with an unbridled passion to change his community.

Matt Alpe from Recreate NZ won the supreme I Am Auckland Award

for individuals supporting youth. Recreate provide a range of services and programmes for young people with disabilities including outdoor adventure camps, school holiday programmes and other events.

Matt was nominated for his energetic and tireless approach to his work, creating a positive and safe environment for young people with disabilities. Describing Matt a young person who works with him said, his smile lights up the room.

The supreme I Am Auckland Award for organisations supporting youth was won by Taiohi Whai Oranga. Based at Manurewa Marae, Taiohi Whai Oranga empowers Mori youth to achieve success and run resilience and anti-bullying programmes. A young person who nominated them said: They are an incredible organisation. I have been given opportunities that I otherwise would not have had, and the staff are really caring and go above and beyond the call of duty to help others.

The scholarships goals are to:

} strengthen New Zealands ability to engage with key Asian trading partners

} improve the international skills of the New Zealand workforce

} improve the internationalisation of New Zealand tertiary institutions

} increase international understanding of the strength and quality of New Zealands education system

} establish connections between New Zealand and other countries through participants building lifelong friendships and networks

} strengthen New Zealanders understanding of other cultures.

Countries

Approved destinations are ASEAN countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam, as well as China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India and Sri Lanka.

Institutions

Government wants PMSA recipients to study at great institutions, so preference is for top 500 educational institutions or educational institutions with whom a New Zealand educational institution has a formal agreement or partnership.

Eligible Candidates

All applicants must: } Be at least 18 years old at the

time of application. } Be a New Zealand citizen or

Permanent Residence holder of a minimum 2 years at the time of application.

} NOT hold citizenship in their destination country in Asia.

} Propose a programme that meets the requirements of the PMSA.

Eligible Programmes

Programmes must be at least 6 weeks up to a maximum of 2 years and demonstrably linked to New Zealands trade or economic agenda in Asia. Programmes must take place in Asia and be full time i.e. a

minimum 20 hours per week (or 30 hours per week if combined study plus internship).

Programme Type

There are two categories of eligible programmes; exchange programmes, and independent (non-exchange) programmes. If you are unsure whether your programme is an exchange, check with the Exchange or International Office at your current institution.1. Exchange programmes

Eligible programmes that meet the following criteria are classified as exchange programmes:

} Student is currently enrolled at a New Zealand institution

} Programme is included in the NZ institutions current exchange portfolio

} Student continues to pay regular fees to their NZ institution during their programme in AsiaNote; credits from an exchange

programme usually count towards the students NZ-based programme, all though this is not always the case.2. Independent programmes

(non-exchange)All eligible programmes that

are not exchange are considered independent, whether the applicant is currently enrolled at a New Zealand institution or not. This category includes;

} part or whole undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

} language programmes } trade or economic-related short-

term research or internships } other, non-exchange

programmes that can be demonstrated to meet the programme requirements and PMSA objectives.

Value of the award

The two categories of eligible programme each have their own funding policy.1. Exchange Programmes

PMSA funding for exchange programmes is awarded based on the duration of the programme and the quality of the candidate and their application with regards to the goals of the PMSA. Successful exchange PMSA candidates will be

awarded between $200 and $250 per week, for each week they are actively on programme in Asia.2. Independent programmes (non-exchange)

PMSA candidates on non-exchange programmes may request funding for legitimate and reasonable expenses pertinent to the completion of the proposed programme.

} Approved expenses include, but are not necessarily limited to;

} Tuition/programme fees for your Asian institution

} Economy flights to and from your Asian destination

} Accommodation (while actively on programme)

} Living expenses (while actively on programme)

} Insurance (while actively on programme, including travel to and from Asia)Applications are now open for

the next round of scholarships and close on 30 September 2015.

How healthy is your home? Now that winter has well and truly arrived, its time to get your home sorted so that - no matter how chilly it gets outside - you and your family stay warm, dry and healthy.

To make things easier, Homestar has developed Home Health Check Month - four weeks worth of daily tips and simple steps you can take to make your home warmer and healthier, and reduce your impact on the environment. The tips are based around weekly themes: energy, health and comfort; water efficiency; waste; and safety at home.

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Water is a precious resource. In New Zealand were lucky to have a secure water supply, but that doesnt mean we can take it for granted. In many centres water supply is under increasing pressure - and drought is not uncommon in parts of New Zealand. Think saving water isnt an issue in winter? Conserving water also helps cut home energy bills - and if youre charged for water use, it means saving on your water bill too.

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ARMS updates free information workshops for migrantsAuckland Regional Migrant Services (ARMS) has added a new attraction to its regional orientation bus tour for migrants on 19 June, in a bid to give newcomers a more complete overview of the region.

The bus tour how includes a stop outside the iconic Skycity Tower in the heart of the Auckland Central Business District (CBD).

The full day tour also includes a tour of the Auckland Botanic Garden, Auckland Museum, Takapuna Beach and the Arataki Visitors Centre.

As well as this ARMS has also added a new free information session to its existing set of free information workshops for migrants.

From now on, migrants will also be able to attend a free and interactive information seminar on health insurance, ahead of the next set of free information workshops starting on 19 June, thanks to a new partnership with Kiwi-insurance company, 360 Financial Services.

Te Atatu-based financial services company will be giving migrants neutral, helpful and useful information on how to find the best cover, what health insurance covers and the claims process.

This is in response to increasing demand from migrants on health insurance in New Zealand.

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Specialist Director of 360 Financial Services, Neil Chauhan says: New Zealand is a great country, and its big enough for many more soon to be kiwis. We are here to help new kiwis, start health insurance cover.

Chauhan joins a whole host of service providers who will be providing vital information sessions for migrants on renting, legal rights, the NZ education and health systems, community safety, water and fire safety, and library services at the ARMS offices, from 15 June to 19 June, 9.30am to 3.30pm. The workshops are open to all migrants.

ARMS is also running free employment workshops for migrants who have been in New Zealand for less than two years and who have a full work visa or a residency visa. The all-day workshops take place on 9 and 23 June. The workshops also take place at ARMS offices, 532 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings Plaza, Three Kings,

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NZs human rights reputation at riskA report on the status of human rights in New Zealand says serious fault lines are developing and that the countrys reputation as a global leader is at risk.

A three-year study of the six major human rights treaties New Zealand has signed, shows were better at talking about human rights than walking the talk and implementing our promises made internationally, says Auckland University of Technologys Professor Judy McGregor, co-author of Fault lines: Human rights in New Zealand.

The detailed research shows were slipping behind in areas such as child poverty, gender equality, systemic disadvantage of Mori, and the rights of disabled people to challenge the State.

For example, we keep telling the United Nations we were the first to grant women the vote, but we still dont have equal pay for women or pay equity for carers. Nor do we have adequate paid parental leave, and we continue to suffer completely unacceptable levels of violence against women. We say how good we are, but the reality is were in trouble.

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} How do you manage those risks with the help of insurance products?

} A clear and concise understanding of various insurance products

} How to choose an adviser with good understanding of the advisory process?It is important that once you

have decided to buy insurance there should not be any confusion about the products you have bought. Here is a simple four-step guide to tackle all the above issues:

Select the Insurance Advisor

Selling insurance, as you are aware, can be very remunerative. Not surprisingly, the advice is often biased in favour of insurance products that garner the highest commissions. So you have to be

really sure that your insurance advisor is honest and competent. If you cant ascertain this easily, insist on references whenever possible. Check his recommendations by understanding why he is recommending one insurance plan over another. And if he is making claims that seem outlandish to you, dont hesitate to either take it down in writing from him or get a confirmation from a company official.

Identify your Needs

Your needs may not be just short- term, you should identify your long-term needs as well. It is a fact of insurance you may not get it when you need it. Your health may change and insurance companies may exclude or charge extra premium for your pre-existing medical conditions. It is certainly a difficult task trying to predict your future state of health. You must identify

your long-term financial goals and identify the risks that may prevent you from achieving those goals.

Quantify your Needs

Once you have decided why you need insurance, the next step is to calculate how much cover is sufficient to match current and future needs. The experts call it Human Life Value, or how much is the economic value of a human life. Your Insurance Advisor should be able to provide a good estimate of your economic value.

Conduct Regular Reviews

Like all other long-term activities, you must monitor your insurance portfolio closely to ensure that you are on track to achieve your objectives. If there is a discernible upward revision, then your existing life cover may not prove sufficient and you may have to consider taking additional cover. The solution to this problem is to opt for a slightly higher cover at the outset; since pure risk plans are relatively cheap, it will not prove to be expensive.

By now you would have realised that managing your insurance portfolio involves taking decisions, implementing them and monitoring the results closely.

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Tamil Allai show celebrates 10 years on air

The Tamil Allai show broadcast on local Access radio station Free FM, celebrated a milestone late last year. The show, broadcast weekly on 89FM has been on air for 10 years and is set to celebrate.

From humble beginnings, the show has been a vital mouthpiece for the Tamil community.

There are said to be over 70 million Tamil people living around the world - making them one of the largest and oldest groups of people to exist without a nation of their own.

This could be the reason for their huge success on Free FM with over 10 000 downloads every month from more than 25 countries. The show covers a broad variety to topics each week and offers a unique insight into the culture and life of the Tamil community.

Host, Maheswaran Rohan has been a pivotal part of the show right from the beginning and puts its longevity down to commitment

from the station and worldwide support. He says The show has become a staple for many of the Tamil community not only here in the Waikato but throughout the world. We are very proud of the 10 year anniversary and look forward to many more to come.

The hour long show, broadcast every Tuesday at 7pm consistently rates as one of the most downloaded shows from the station. Free FM General Manager Phil Grey says the show has a massive following worldwide, which demonstrates the importance of Access radios ability to broadcast content from different cultures and languages.

As the Waikatos only Access station, Free FM presents 100 radio shows every week by, for, and about the community, covering a wide range of interests including youth, health and disability issues, and ethnic affairs. All of Free FMs 100 broadcasters are volunteers. Tune in 24/7 on 89FM (Waikato-wide), or via the live stream at freefm.org.nz.

Relianz Forex celebrates six successful years

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Relianz Forex Ltd, Aucklands popular money transfer company celebrated its sixth anniversary at the Hilton Hotel on Aucklands charming Viaduct precinct last week. The heart-warming function, which employees, their families and a select group of business associates attended, also served as an awards function to recognise and honour the high achievers in the fast growing company.

The accolades awarded this year included the Relianz Star Performer of the Year 2014-15; Best Branch of the Year and the Above & Beyond Award. Jaspal Singh was awarded the Star Performer Award; Manurewa Branch managed by Amandeep Singh won the Best Branch award and Ashish Sriwastav bagged the supreme Above & Beyond Award.

Well-known business personality Sameer Handa, CEO of Patton Group of Companies was the chief guest for the evening. Mr Handa spoke of his own experience of living and working in New Zealand, which indeed was an inspiration for Team Relianz, as many of its employees, like Mr Handa, came to New Zealand seeking a better life for themselves. Mr Handa congratulated the winners and urged the team to strive for greater success in the coming years.

Addressing the guests, Relianz Forex Director Giri Giridharan outlined the story of Relianzs six-year journey and heaped rich praise on his team, which had contributed so greatly to the companys success. The company congratulates each and every employee for talking the same language of the management, Mr Giridharan, who has more than two decades of experience in the industry working in South Asia and Oceania, said.

In the relatively short span of six years, Relianz has grown from a single branch on Dominion Road at Balmoral to six branches across Auckland from Queen Street in the central city to Manurewa in the south.

Other branches are in Sandringham, Avondale and Papatoetoe. Plans are afoot to expand with more branches in Auckland as well as further afield in the capital Wellington.

The nimble-footed companys concentration on customer service, its professional approach to business and its accessibility across the city is what has made Relianz a household name in Aucklands South Asian community. While establishing excellent customer relationships, the company has put in place sound processes to comply with local and international laws relating to funds transfers and strived to exceed industry best practice norms.

Mr Giridharan, who constantly encourages Team Relianz to put the customer at the centre of the companys business, said, Lets rededicate ourselves to do better in the coming year, having the customer at the centre of our endeavours as always; complying uncompromisingly with the law while exceeding best practice processes in delivering our services.

He thanksed his dedicated team saying, The foresight and the hard work till date makes future challenges in the year ahead easier, especially with the combined wisdom of every team member.

Tutoring to help your child achieve their potentialEvery parent wants the best for their child and we all know that learning success helps pave the way to a bright future.

But what do you do if your child isnt achieving their full potential at school? Maybe theyre struggling to grasp basic concepts, or doing well, but you know they have the ability to do even better!

Thats where Brilliance Educare Centre in Mt Roskill can help.

Brilliance Educare Centre was established in 2008 by husband and wife duo and qualified teachers Raji Chacko M.Sc., B Ed, PGDME and Lotus Raji M.Sc., M.Ed. who have post graduate degrees in Mathematics from leading universities in Kerala, India.

Their motto is Aiming for excellence? and together with a team of skilled teachers they provide quality tutoring for both primary, intermediate and secondary school aged children in a comprehensive range of subjects including English, science and mathematics.

Small class sizes ensure each child receives plenty of one on one attention and the fees are also very reasonable, with flexible payment options available.

Most of our students do extension subjects in school and are top scholars, however, we can also help those who are under achieving, Raji says.

Raji is very popular because of his innovative teaching methods and short cut tricks to make mathematics easier and more enjoyable.

He is known as The Mathemagician

among the students for his amazing speed and accuracy in solving mathematical problems.

Whether your child requires remedial help or a stimulating extension programme, Brilliance Educare Centres quality tutoring will give them the confidence, skills and knowledge to go further in life.

In fact, nearly all of Brilliance Educare Centres former Year 13 students have gained university admission, including some who have received Scholarships to various universities including the prestigious Caltech in the USA.

The majority of students come to Brilliance Educare Centre through word of mouth from happy parents who have seen firsthand the results they can achieve.

Brilliance Educare Centre is located at 20 Frost Rd, opposite Mt Roskill Primary School.

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Team Relianz poses for a group photo at the event.

Relianz Forex Director Giri Giridharan (second from left) with award winners Jaspal Singh (left), Ashish Sriwastav and Amandeep Singh.

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Auckland house prices up $115K in one yearNew figures shows the average Auckland house price increased by a whopping $19,302 in the past month alone and is on track to crack $1 million next year, according to Labours Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford.

According to Quotable Value, Auckland house prices have skyrocketed by 16.1% in the past year, up by a staggering $114,793.

Auckland house prices are out of control and the Governments grudging, half-baked and piecemeal policies are doing nothing to rein them in.

The impact of the latest measures announced in last months Budget to tax property investors who flick off their properties within two years and build houses on Crown land wont be felt before A u c k l a n d s a v e r a g e h o u s e p r i c e

clocks $1 million.Based on current trends, that

will occur in August next year or in 449 days.

Million dollar houses are expensive in anyones books. Thats out of reach for first home buyers.

It is time the National Government adopted Labours comprehensive proposal to ban the sale of residential properties to foreign speculators and back a Government-initiated mass home building programme, Phil Twyford says.

Manufacturing Sales fall by $1.7 billion

New Zealands fall in manufacturing sales is the largest in the past 5 years and that is in spite of volumes of sales increasing, according to David Clark, Labours Economic Development spokesperson.

Given stark warning by the OECD that the Governments complacency is putting the health of the economy at risk from a further downturn in commodity prices, this $1.7 billion fall is a further indictment of the Governments lack of vision.

They have bet everything on commodity processing at the expense of value-added exports, and with the Survey of Manufacturings report showing that commodity prices are falling through the floor we are left with nothing to bank on.

Even if you exclude the impact of falls in dairying and meat over the last four quarters, manufacturing sales have fallen by 1.2 percent this year.

The Government must stop blaming farmers and broaden the base of the New Zealand economy to escape the narrow reliance on dairying.

These figures show how foolish the Government was in its decision to focus on volume over value in exports. Its like a rugby coach saying possession is more important than points on the board, says David Clark.

Earthquake preparedness advice updated

The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has published updated advice about how to prepare for earthquakes, says Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye.

The updated advice clarifies

what to do before, during and after the shaking stops, and is set out in the earthquake chapter of the reference guide that provides agreed messages for all agencies involved in civil defence emergency management, says Ms Kaye.

Although its relevant to everyone, the updated advice will be of particular interest to building owners, workplace safety wardens and staff responsible for

emergency plans.The updated messages are

based on lessons identified

following recent earthquakes, as well as increased scientific

knowledge in this area.Drop, cover and hold is

reinforced as the right action to take in an earthquake. Its also important to stay indoors until the shaking stops, and youre sure its safe to exit.

Often peoples instinctive reaction is to run from the building.

However, research shows that people moving as little as three metres during an earthquake are more likely to be injured by flying

furniture, fixtures or debris.

Another important message is that a fire evacuation assembly

point might not be appropriate after an earthquake, because of the risk of falling debris. So you need to have a specific assembly

point for earthquakes.Ms Kaye says MCDEM will also

be updating other chapters of the reference guide.

To view the updated advice on earthquakes, see the earthquake chapter in Working from the same page: Consistent messages for CDEM available at www.civildefence.govt.nz

Business Transformation on Fast track Revenue Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the announcement of Fast Enterprises as Inland Revenues preferred software partner to support a modernised, simplified tax system for New Zealand.

Mr McClay said that a modernised tax administration system, enabled by the new software, would significantly boost the Governments ability to support flourishing businesses in New Zealand and make tax compliance less costly and time consuming for all New Zealanders.

Key individuals from Fast Enterprises were also instrumental in building our original software, FIRST, and that system has performed well for more than twenty five years.

This will also bring the time frame down from ten years to under eight and see the cost lower to near the bottom end of the

forecast - at around $1.3 billion. I will be working with Inland Revenue to find further efficiencies and expect the cost could be as low as $1 billion, says Mr McClay.

An increasing number of New Zealand companies are also involved in critical components of the transformation process.

These include Tenzings contract for data profiling and DeloitteAsparona, which has been contracted to replace the FIRST integration layer and Assurity, which provides testing services.

In addition Xero, MYOB and other software providers are working with Inland Revenue to simplify processes for small businesses.

The sheer scale and importance of this programme means we will source expertise both locally and internationally, says Mr McClay.

Mr McClay says New Zealands

tax system is well regarded internationally and plays an important role in supporting the kind of stability, certainty and predictability needed to maintain and attract good investment levels in the economy. This work will improve our reputation in that area.

Taxes pay for a wide range of vital public services that give us a quality of life envied elsewhere. So we need a tax system that does the best it can to collect the more revenue to improve the lives of all New Zealanders.

Mr McClay says the Government will continue to

consult with a wide range of people and organisations on the overall direction of the tax administration modernisation programme.

We recently launched the first two of a series of consultations with the documents, Making Tax Simpler a Government green paper on tax administration and Better Digital Services. More consultation papers are due later this year.

So as work progresses on designing the new system we are constantly talking to those who will work with and use it to make sure we get the best results.

The changes are not just to IT systems, but to policy, processes and the way people interact with Inland Revenue and well positions New Zealand to continue to be a world leader in tax administration, says Mr McClay.

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It is time to stop elder abuseAge Concern needs help stopping elder abuse in our communities.Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive Robyn Scott says that although Age Concern receives 2,000 referrals of elder abuse every year, including financial, psychological, physical abuse, there is still hope that we can all make a difference and improve the lives of older New Zealanders.

Age Concerns elder abuse and neglect prevention (EANP) teams work closely with older people and their families to resolve issues of abuse and ensure it does not reoccur.

Age Concern also works in communities to educate people about the signs and effects of abuse to help prevent it from happening and how to challenge disrespectful attitudes towards older people.

Mrs. Scott says that we can challenge disrespectful attitudes towards older people, by promoting respect.

Love and cherish your older relatives, respect and honour their wisdom, include them in your plans and social activities, encourage them to make their own decisions and let them set their own pace.

Mrs. Scott says that we all need to keep an eye out for elder abuse in our communities. Dont let fear of meddling in someone elses business stop you from voicing your concern. It is time to stop elder abuse in our communities and if we all pull together we can achieve this.

Age Concern is raising awareness of elder abuse during Elder Abuse Awareness Week June 15-22 which begins on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15.

Raising awareness around this issue is imperative. EANP services receive an average of eight calls per day about older people suspected of being abused or neglected. In three quarters of these cases, abuse or neglect is confirmed. In New Zealand the most commonly reported types are financial abuse and psychological abuse.

We know that s just the tip of the iceberg. But it doesnt have to be this way. The more people understand about elder abuse and what they can do to stop it, the better.

Some people think that because someone is old it doesnt matter what happens to them anymore or they dont need money to spend.

They make decisions for the older person without even asking them what it is they want. Or, they ridicule them about the decisions they do make. Sometimes, they pressure older people into doing things they dont really want to do like giving a loan, selling their house or letting a family member move in with them for free. Attitudes like these show a lack of respect for the older person, for their quality of life and for their needs.

Three quarters of elder abuse and neglect in New Zealand occurs at the hands of family members. About half of abusers are adult children and about half of the abused elders are over 80-years-old.

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Phil GoffLabour MP

Winston PetersNZ First leader

Kanwaljit BakshiNational List MP

Budget 2015: Investing in the future of young New Zealanders

Investing in education means investing in the future of Kiwi children.Budget 2015 will take total spending on early childhood (ECE), primary, and secondary education to $10.8 billion in 2015/16, and provide $113 million more over four years for tertiary education.

This includes $74.9 million more for ECE over the next four years so more

children will be able to attend ECE from an earlier age, for more hours. Over the past four years, the number of children participating in ECE has risen almost 7 per cent.

In our schools, the proportion of 18-year-olds achieving NCEA Level 2 has risen from 68 per cent to an estimated 81 per cent since 2008. These are great results, but we know we can always do more.

National wants to help those lagging behind, especially Mori and Pasifika children, children from poorer families, and children with special education needs.

More than $4 million will enable the Count Me In programme to support about 2,000 Mori and Pasifika 16 to

18-year-olds who have left school, to re-engage with education or begin vocational training, and help the Year 9 Plus trial assign educational champions to the most vulnerable students.

For students with special needs, a strong education increases the chance of them becoming more independent and better able to participate in, and contribute to, their community.

So were investing an extra $62.9 million of operating funding over the next four years to better help children with special education needs to learn and achieve.

Part of this investment is for extra in-class teachers aide support for 1,500 students who have special education needs such as dyslexia, autism spectrum

disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but who dont qualify for Ongoing Resource Scheme (ORS) support. ORS will receive more funding to support about 500 extra students, meaning about 9,000 children with the highest special education needs will be supported by the scheme.

Were also increasing schools funding grants. And, given the success of Trades Academies, about 300 extra places will be added each year for the next four years to help students achieve NCEA Level 2 while gaining industry-specific skills.

Ensuring every child gets a good education is one of the most important things National can do to raise living standards, and build a more competitive and productive economy.

Lets not forget the tragedy in Nepal

On April 25, Nepal suffered its worst earthquake in more than 80 years. The initial earthquake registered 7.8, took around 8,000 lives and injured over 23,000. More died and were injured in subsequent aftershocks.

International aid agencies estimate that millions were made homeless, the majority of whom were children.

Much of Nepals ancient cultural heritage has been lost and its economy and infrastructure damaged. For one of the worlds poorest nations, the costs have been huge.

Momentarily, while it was in the media spotlight, the eyes of the world were on Nepal. The search and rescue and recovery operations were well publicised for a short while, but media attention has now moved elsewhere.

However, the tragedy, the costs and the need for ongoing international aid remain and it is important that we do not forget the plight of the Nepalese and the assistance they require.

Sixty-two years ago, the bond between our two nations was forged when Ed Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first two people to conquer Mt Everest and stand on the roof of the world.

Ed Hillary received a knighthood and fame that lasted his entire lifetime. But he was much more than a resilient and able mountaineer.

He saw, at first hand, the needs of the Nepalese people and time and again he returned to Nepal to deliver funds and assistance to build school and hospitals. This decency and desire to help his fellow human

beings who were less fortunate is what made him a truly great man.

New Zealand today needs to follow his example and reach out to help the people of Nepal at their time of need. As a country, we have donated $2 million and sent Urban Search and Rescue and earthquake engineers to help.

NGOs like World Vision, Oxfam and Red Cross have also contributed. There is, however, more that we can and should do.

Facing economic costs of more than $10 billion and with the urgent need to alleviate the hardship the Nepalese people are facing, our help so far is a drop in the bucket of what is needed.

On Saturday night, I welcomed the chance to contribute to a benefit concert at Mt Roskill Intermediate School to raise more money for Nepal. Around 200 people attended, mainly from the Indian community, to make a contribution and to enjoy the concert.

Congratulations to Bhartiya Samaj, Roopa Aur Aap and Humm FM who, together with Creation Group NZ, organised and promoted the concert. Well done too to the Kiwi Indian performers who contributed their time.

As well as being for a very good cause, the concert was a great showcase of the huge talent within New Zealands Indian community.

The performers songs and dancing were spirited and professional.

When New Zealand suffered its major earthquakes in Christchurch, the assistance that friends overseas provided was really important and has not been forgotten. We are a developed country but we still needed and benefitted from that help.

It is even more important that poor families in a less developed country like Nepal get the help they need from friends like New Zealand to survive and recover from the natural disaster that they have suffered. After all, we are all one family.

Dairy farming price crisis needs action now

New Zealand First is deeply concerned for farmers and sharemilkers and the economy.We rely on export wealth from farms so

the present decline in dairy prices is a real concern to all of us.

We are concerned that the five-year lows for dairy prices and government inaction may cost many in this generation of dairy farmers.

Last week was the sixth decline since mid-March in prices. The price of whole milk powder, which largely determines

Fonterras payout to farmers, fell 3.1 percent to US$2,309 a tonne. All other products decreased in price.

Generations of farmers are at risk. The pressure will increase because of lingering effects of our high dollar and an international milk glut caused by global issues and overproduction.

The Reserve Bank Governor should have cut the Official Cash Rate a long time ago to drop interest rates and the dollar.

When New Zealand takes up the presidency of the United Nations Security Council next month, we should prioritise Russia and Ukraine to sort out the sanctions contributing to the milk glut.

To help keep dairy farmers on the land New Zealand First has prepared legislation called the Receiverships (Agricultural Debt Mediation) Amendment Bill.

When farms get into trouble, too often

the banks take the easy option by placing them into receivership and putting the farm on the market. To get the maximum return the banks and the receivers go for the biggest foreign cheque book as they did with the Crafar farms. They took over more than $7 million in fees.

In these situations the receiver wins, the foreign-owned bank wins and the foreign buyer wins. The losers are the Kiwi farmers and their families. It amounts to yet another transfer of wealth away from our local communities.

New Zealand is awash with foreign money and we are losing key assets as well. At least 1200 farms are at risk and we do not know how brutal the banks will be with those farmers but we know the pattern.

Our Bill is about correcting the power imbalance between a farmer and the banker. It is a process that will require the

banks to have their facts and advice right by requiring mediation before receivership can commence.

. We need to own our own financial institutions and we need our superannuation funds to become available to invest in the land even if just to keep it in New Zealand hands. State farms can be successfully managed until other arrangements are made such as lease or sale to local interests.

After all who is running Crafar Farms for its Chinese owners? None other than Land Corp, a taxpayer owned enterprise.

The thought of Kiwi families being forced off the land while receivers and foreign buyers make a killing should force some action from Parliament. This is not the time for MPS to pose for selfies or waffle on about a market economy. This is about survival, the protection of our farming communities and the future of our country.

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Help with keeping your home warm and dry

The upfront cost of insulation and clean heating can be a big strain on the family finances. Auckland Councils Retrofit Your Home programme lets you add this cost to your rates and spread the repayments to suit your budget making a warmer, drier, healthier home more affordable.

If you are a ratepayer and up to date with your payments, you can apply for up to $5000 financial assistance from the council.

This can be used to retrofit your home with ceiling and under floor insulation, a heat pump or efficient wood burner, fire place removal, water tank installation or water-efficient devices.

Retrofit Your Home assistance is subject to interest at the same rate paid by the council, typically around 7 per cent. Repayments are made through your rates bills over a period of up to nine years, although you can pay it off faster by making extra payments as it suits.

Visit Retrofit application to get started and download the helpful information pack, including a list of approved suppliers and an application form.

Its dog re-registration time

Dog owners will soon be receiving dog re-registration packs in the mail, and can save money by paying this years fees by 31 July.

Discounts are available for Responsible Dog Owner Licence holders, SuperGold Community Services combo card holders and for desexed dogs.

Having your dog desexed may reduce the likelihood of some cancers, as well as its desire to roam and produce unplanned puppies.

Dog registration fees contribute to vital areas of animal management, which benefit Aucklanders in various ways.

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Support Starship Childrens Hospital by donating your old phone

Nows a great time to find a better use for that old mobile phone drop it off at an Auckland Council service centre and raise money for the Starship National Air Ambulance Service.

Throughout June and July there will be a Starship Mobile Phone collection box at the councils main service centres across the region for people who want to help

kids and the planet by recycling an old phone.

Auckland Council is joining the successful campaign that has been raising funds for the Starship Foundation since 2009, raising over $2.3 million to help fund the Starship National Air Ambulance.

Our main centres are located across the region, and we would love to see those Starship mobile phone collection boxes filling up fast, says Ben Hutchison, manager of Auckland Council customer service centres central.

Once collected, the phones are passed to a specialist recycling company, Swapkit, which grades the phones and wipes the data. Sim and memory cards are also removed and destroyed.

Phones that can still be used are sold to off-shore businesses that specialise in the resale of second-hand mobile phones. They are refurbished and sold as low-cost handsets.

Those that have reached their end of life are broken down and recycled in an environmentally friendly way. All proceeds from the re-sale of mobile devices go to the Starship Foundation.

All mobile phones are accepted regardless of condition (working or non-working), make or model.

The phones are being collected at the following locations:

} Pukekohe service centre, 82 Manukau Road

} Papakura service centre, 35 Coles Crescent

} Manukau service centre, 4 Osterley Way } Central Auckland service centre,

Bledisloe Lane } Foyer of 135 Albert Street (Auckland

Council head office) } Takapuna service centre, 1 The Strand } Orewa service centre, 50 Centreway

Road } Henderson service centre, 6 Henderson

Valley RoadFor further information please contact

Matt Robertson, publicity specialist, on 021 223 5513 or by emailing matt.robertson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Ten-day pooja endsThe culmination of Annual Pooja/Mela (festival) of The Then India Sanmarga Ikya (TISI) Sangam ended last week with the Rath Yatra (journey) around Labasa Town.

The pooja, which began with an offering to Lord Ganapati or Lord Ganesh, witnessed devotees throwing prayer materials into the fire as mantra (sacred chants).

Vice-president Tuatua/Labasa Kamlesh Reddy said devotees worshiped Lord Ganesh who is the god of education, knowledge, wisdom, literature and fine arts for siddhi (success) and buddhi (intelligence).

We worship Lord Vishnu (Venkateshwara) and goddess Lakshmi throughout the week for

the remaining days, Mr Reddy said.He said Friday was the most

auspicious day to worship goddess Lakshmi. She (goddess Lakshmi) is the wife of Lord Vishnu, also known as Hari or Narayana who is

the preserver of life. The week-long pooja ended with a procession through Labasa Town to the temple with devotees carrying the statues of Lord Venkateshwara and Goddess Lakshmi.

$15m for Fijian dairy farmersThe New Zealand government is expected to invest up to NZ$10million (FJ$15m) in Fijis dairy industry over the next five years to help increase local milk pro-duction.

While opening training for dairy farmers and extension officers at Koronivia Research Station, NZ High Commissioner, Mark Ramsden assured New Zealands support towards the development of the Fijian dairy sector.

Mr Ramsden said Fijis dairy industry had great potential to develop and NZ funding would tap into NZ skills and expertise.

Under the newly designed multi-year NZ funded, Fiji Dairy Industry Development Initiative, the two-day session is one of the first activities where 25 stakeholders from Fiji Dairy Limited (FDL), Fiji Co-operative Dairy Company Limited (FCDCL), and Ministry of

Agriculture (MOA) received training to improve local milk quality. The training which took place last week focused on milk quality and dairy hygiene aspects that help boost the sector. More training will take place in the coming weeks.

The training was carried out by AgFirst, a NZ company which is contracted by NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

FCDCL head Sachida Nand said, This training will lead to better days for the Fiji dairy industry and the training of trainers to disseminate

information to where its needed is vital to improve milk quality.

Fiji Dairy Limited director Ratu

Ilaitia Tuisese said: The quality of milk determines price so this type of training is important for the whole industry.

A NZ study tour for dairy stakeholders, upgrading of two milk chilling centres with FCDCL and FDL and technical support for improvement of extension services with MOA will materialise in the next few months.

PM hails UNs FAO for assisting Fiji

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has applauded the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome for assisting with $8.3 million US which benefitted Fiji significantly over the last 20 years.

The Prime Minister met United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation Director General Jose da Silva at the margins of the 39th Food and Agriculture Organisation Conference in Rome this morning.

In his address Bainimarama says that the Food and Agriculture Organisation-funded projects over the years have contributed greatly to the sustainable development of Fijis economy, mainly in the agricultural

sector.He says that the framework has

also helped facilitate about 20 local projects, in the areas of fisheries and forestry through its Technical Co-operation Programme, Trust Fund and Tele-food Projects.

Bainimarama says that the meeting is important as working closely with the Food and Agriculture Organisation will enable Fiji to achieve food security.

The Prime Minister stresses that Fiji will further strengthen its relationship with the Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome with the signing of the Host Country Agreement.

Muslims mark special day

Muslims around the coun-try have celebrated Shab-e-Barat, a special day in the faiths calendar that is the precursor to the fasting month of Ramadan.

The event falls on the 15th night of the month and 14 or 15 days after, it is Ramadan. It is believed that in this night Allah forgives the past sins of the believers very generously and allows for a prosperous future for those who asks for it at this time with their prayers. said Mr Khan.

For that reason, Muslims spend the night in prayer and fast the next day. The day is meant for fasting, while the night for prayers. Shab-e-Barat is marked by saying special prayers to the Almighty asking for forgiveness for past sins and prosperity for the future.

Shab-e-Barat falls in the month of Shaban, which is the 8th month in the Islamic calendar. In Arabic language, Shab E Barat is known as Lailatul Barat, meaning the night of emancipation.

8997 aPPly for nZ viSaMore Fijians want to travel abroad after the New Zealand Immigration received 8997 registrations lodged in the Fiji Pacific Access Category ballot 2015.

This was for the month of April alone when the NZ Immigration ran the Pacific Access Category ballot.

The ballot is when they provide work opportunities and education for Pacific people to leave the Pacific Islands and start a new life in New Zealand.

The Pacific Access Category is run by ballot where Pacific

Islanders can only apply for residence under the category if their registration is drawn from the ballot.

NZ Immigration said there was an unprecedented interest from Fiji in applying for the Immigration New Zealand Pacific Access Category visa ballot this year, however there was a minor technical issue with notification to registrants.

Assistant General Manager Visa Services Geoff Scott said Immigration New Zealand wished to apologise that because of a technical error, 2015 Fiji Pacific Access Category registrants in

Fiji were not advised of their Fiji Pacific Access Category Ballot registration numbers prior to the ballot draw that was conducted in New Zealand last Friday.

Those in New Zealand were not affected by the technical error and were advised last week. Immigration New Zealand are continuing to work on the problem and hope to soon be able to notify all registrants of their registration numbers either by SMS or email Mr Scott said.

This will be done prior to publication of those registrations that were successfully drawn from the ballot last Friday.

The Fiji Pacific Access Catxegory Ballot draw took place as planned at 9.47am in Auckland, New Zealand on June 5 2015. Final checks are now being made prior to publishing the list of the successful registration numbers on June 12 2015.

For those in Fiji, the TT Services receipt is proof of your registration into the 2015 Pacific Access Category registration. If there was a problem with your registration and you could not be entered into the ballot, Immigration New Zealand will have already been in direct contact with you.

Maggi Noodles safe to consumeThe popular Maggi noodles are compliant with Fijis food regulations and safe to consume.

The assurance from manufacturer Nestle (Fiji) Ltd follows recent international media reports that some samples of the product had elevated levels of lead than the required limit forcing shopkeepers in India to remove them from shelves.

Nestle (Fiji) Ltd business development manager Maurice Gunnell said they would continue to improve the quality of agricultural raw materials across the food chain working with farmers, suppliers, authorities and the food industry to ensure food safety.

The Maggi noodles Nestle sells in Fiji are made in Fiji are absolutely safe to eat. The quality and safety of our products are the top priorities for our company, he said.

He said Nestle India had submitted samples of Maggi noodles from about 600 product batches made in India to an external laboratory for independent analysis, and had tested samples from about 1000 batches at their own accredited laboratory.

These samples represent about 125 million packets. All the results of these internal and external tests show that lead levels are well within the limits specified by food regulations and that Maggi noodles are safe to eat.

We are sharing these results with the authorities.

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New Zealand gives to FENC Fiji

The Foundation for the Education of Needy Children Fiji (FENC) community received a timely boost after the New Zealand High Commissioner, Mark Ramsden, gave two new computer sets and six laptops at their Suva branch office.

FENC Fiji national co-ordinator Joape Kuinikoro said they were in need of new computers when the assistance came in.

Mr Kuinikoro said they had received similar kind of aid but the assistance they received was something they would never forget. I just want to thank the New Zealand Government for their assistance and kind donations, Mr Kuinikoro said.

FENC Fiji board chairman Father Kevin Barr said the computers would be distributed to their offices in Labasa and Lautoka. He said the computers would help make their work easier in providing services and assistance to needy children.

Mr Ramsden said the items were worth about $20,000. He said it was a gift from the people and Government of New Zealand.

Fiji ranked 134 of 198

FIJI has been placed 134th out of 198 countries covered in a live statistic review on the number of internet users conducted by the Internet Live Stat website.

The Internet Live Stat website recorded a total of 325,717 internet users in Fiji last year, adding that this was an eight per cent increase compared with 2013.

According to the website the eight per cent was equivalent to 25,238 new internet users in Fiji last year.

Yet on this same website, it states that Fijis internet usage is rated at 0.01 per cent among three billion internet users in the world. It also states that 36.72 per cent of population in Fiji are with internet.

The website keeps a live automated count on the number of internet users worldwide that is updated every second.

China topped the number of internet users with six million users followed by the US and India at two million each.

The owners of this website are made up of a team of international developers, researchers and analysts with the goal of making statistics available to a wide audience around the world.

Efforts to contact Amalgamated Telecom Holdings chief executive Ivan Fong proved futile as The Fiji Times was advised that he was away overseas.

Fiji U20 team on radarThe Vodafone Fijian Under-20 team has out Fiji in the spotlight, says Frank Farina.

The Vodafone Fijian U20 coach made the comment at Nadi International Airport after the team took part in the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand, winning one and losing three pool matches.

This is something Fiji should be proud of,Farina said.New Zealand took 10 years to win their first U20 WC

match while the Fijians did it in their first outing. Its amazing after they beat a team from CONCACAF

(North America, Central America, and the Caribbean Football Association). Everyone was waiting to see Fiji being embarrassed as Tahiti was six years ago, but Fiji shocked the world. It is hard to play three games against top teams in seven days especially for the island boys.

Fiji lost 1-8 to Germany, 0-3 Uzbekistan and beat Honduras 3-0. Farina said he will be presenting his report to Fiji FA this week before returning to Brisbane.

StrikerS delightIosefo Verevou, Saula Waqa and Atonio Tuivuna are all delighted to be part of history.This was after they scored four goals in three pool games during the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand. Verevou, who scored two goals, was grateful for being given the second chance after he was disciplined by the Fiji Football Association for breaking camp.

I wont fall into that trap again and Im grateful for being given the second chance, Verevou said.

And to score two goals in the World Cup will something I will always cherish. Im happy to be the first Fijian to score not one but two goals. It was a different level of competition in New Zealand I did not expect to score two goals.

Waqa, who was brought up by his mother, attended Arya Kanya Pathshala Primary School before Kamil College and Ba Sangam College.

Ive never played striker before as I was centre back. But that changed in New Zealand and Im grateful I took part and

contributed in Fijis first Cup appearance. Im grateful to the selectors and the coach for having me in the team.

Midfielder Atonio Tuivuna enjoyed the experience.Playing in the World Cup is a dream come true. The players

need more exposure. This is a great team we just have to keep building for the future. He hopes to play for Jacks Nadi against Lautoka.

Goal scorers Iosefo Verevou, Saula Waqa and Atonio Tuivuna

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- Oprah Winfrey

Anything but funny

Thought of the week My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

From the desk of the Managing Editor

Before water generates steam, it must register two hundred and twelve degrees of heat. Two hundred degrees will not do it; two hundred and ten will not do it. The water must boil before it will generate enough steam to move an engine, to run a train. Lukewarm water will not run anything.

A great many people are trying to move their life trains with lukewarm wateror water that is almost boilingand they are wondering why they are stalled, why they cannot get ahead. They are trying to run a boiler with two hundred or two hundred and ten degrees of heat, and they cannot understand why they do not get anywhere.

Lukewarmness in his work stands in the same relation to mans achievement as lukewarm water does to the locomotive boiler. No man can hope to accomplish anything great in this world until he throws his whole soul, flings his force to his whole life, into it.

Orison Swett Marden from He Can Who Thinks He CanI just love this steam engine-powered era wisdom.In the end it comes down to if you have a mere lukewarm desire to live an

extraordinary life? Or are you willing to step it up just a little more to achieve outstanding results?

I will leave this here as food for thought for our readers as this can translate differently to each one of us, but can surely inspire.

This is a significant week and I want to write about two main reasons that make this week significant for me. The first is that this is the Mens Health Week (8th to 15th June). Men in general ignore their own health, specially the state of their mental health. Men suffering from depression sometimes struggle to ask for help as this may be perceived as a sign of weakness. Statistics show that 1 in 8 men will suffer from depression or anxiety during their lifetime. Of greater concern is the fact that of the 549 suicides reported in New Zealand in 2014, 75% of those who took their own lives were men. Asking for help or support should be seen as a sign of strength and not weakness. It takes a strong man to admit that he needs help. So, as a man, I want to encourage all men out there to take responsibility for our health and get the help we need, for the sake of our families and our loved ones. We owe it not just to them but to ourselves as well.

The second reason that makes this week significant is that 15th June is Purple Ribbon Day a day to stop elder abuse. It is the law of nature that youth is always followed by old age. Those who stand tall and drunk on youth today, will have no choice but to move into old age tomorrow. Yet, we often forget this and also the fact that our today is built on the strong shoulders of those who spent their youth trying to build our today. So, lets cherish the senior members of our communities and grant them the respect and love that they truly deserve. Lets say NO to elder abuse!

There have been interesting other happenings and our current issue is a potpourri of news that is local and also from around the world.

Until next time.

Giri Gupta

Tips for Life

Saving Electricity Whenitstimeforasnack,useamicrowave

ortoasteroventoprepareyourchowinsteadofusingtheoven.Youllreduceyourelectricityuseby50%ormore.

Insteadofturninguptheheatwhileyourehangingaroundthehouseinthewinter,throwonasweaterandsaveelectricity.

Pick of the week

Tip from the trenches

A series of photos of Prince George and his sister Princess Charlotte were released by Kensington Palace last week. The pictures were taken by The Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton herself just weeks after Princess Charlotte was born on 2 May. In each of the pictures, Charlotte is lying on her brothers lap. In one, the prince appears to be kissing his sister on the forehead.

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