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NZ regional town house prices getting unaffordable - Mayors Mayors in some regional towns in the North Island are warning a jump of up to 30 percent in the year to February signals unaffordability for first home buyers.

walk in and you don't have to do a hell of a lot to them," he said.

In some parts of the North Island, there's been a ten-fold increase in house prices since 2015.

In the middle of the island, Ruapehu district was also booming with houses worth about $150,000 a year or so ago now fetching more than $200,000 - and climbing fast.

Wairoa Wairoa prices were up 27 percent in the year to February. Mayor Craig Little said houses worth $40,000 to $60,000 about three years ago were now into the early to mid-six-figure range. He said that made it harder for locals to get on the ladder. "It obviously makes it probably a little bit harder for them to get into a house and if you're already in a house you're sitting on a bit of an asset," he said. Mr Little said rentals were being snapped up just as fast as they were being advertised and there was also a shortage of houses for sale. "There's a couple on the market at the moment for about $180,000 and they're pretty good houses, you can pretty well

Ruapehu Ruapehu District Mayor Don Cameron

Local mayor Don Cameron said investors were getting in on the action. "For instance, last year one person bought 12 homes in Ohakune - and some are rented, and some are on Bookabach - that is pretty unusual I have to say - but I could probably tell you that there are people looking for opportunities with our booming tourism market," he said. However, Mr Cameron said it was getting to a point where the houses were becoming too expensive for locals who want to buy. He said iwi were looking into affordable housing. "Iwi are just quietly going about, obviously getting quite a bit of land

Kawerau, Wairoa and Ruapehu are all rising fast in the latest QV figures. through their treaty settlements and looking to build homes on those areas," he said.

Kawerau In Kawerau, south-east of the hot Tauranga market, prices were also up nearly 30 percent in a year. Mayor Malcolm Campbell said the town was having a growth spurt after two or so years of house prices tracking up.

But he doesn't think prices would get out of hand. "I've lived here all my life - I've got most of my investments tied-up in this town - and that's what you want... I don't think we're going to be anywhere near unaffordable," he said. He said retirees from the bigger centres were downsizing and buying cheaper homes, giving them the chance to leave some cash in the bank. - RNZ

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Mahashivaratri celebrated all over New Zealand Members of the Indian community thronged the temples across the country on the occasion of Mahashivaratri on Monday 4th March. People line up at the temple gates from early morning around 5 O’clock to pay their obeisance’s to Lord Shiva on his birth day. Auckland, which hosts most Indian population was the place of most action as well. Most Indian temples in the town were busy from early morning with devotees queuing up to offer milk and water to Lord Shiva. Due to some difference in the time zone of India and New Zealand there was a small confusion about the day, but most temples observed it on Monday. The oldest temple of New Zealand, Bharatiya Mandir was once again the main place of action. People started coming to temple from early morning as Monday being a working day for most people, everybody wanted to catch up a glimpse of Lord

Shiva and offer milk and water to him. Over 5000 people visited Bharatiya Mandir on Shivaratri day. Mandir opened its door for the people from 5 o’clock on 4th March morning and was opened throughout the day and the whole night of 5th March. People were coming even at the middle of the night and after that as well till the wee hours of 5th March. Mahashivaratri is the biggest day on the calendar of Bharatiya Mandir with maximum number of people turning up, to the temple. It was a mammoth task for the kitchen volunteers of Mandir to prepare food for over 2000 people which was done ably by a dedicated team of

kitchen volunteers who relentlessly worked for hours preparing the food and serving to the crowd of devotees. The queues seemed never ending but volunteers were happy serving them all with a smile on their faces. An estimated 2200 people had ‘prasad’ or the food at the temple on the day. There was a TV crew also in the temple from TVNZ, to capture the action on the biggest and busiest day on the Mandir calendar, to film the last part of their shoot as they are making a documentary

on different religions being practised in New Zealand. TVNZ crew have already shot at the temple previously and wanted to finish it off with the big day event, hence they decided to do it on Mahashivaratri day. The TVNZ crew was amazed to see the massive crowed of the devotees gathered at the temple and also to see how smoothly the whole arrangements did go. Temple management committee held a draw of a fund raiser raffle, on the day. Two lucky devotees won return tickets to India and Fiji as first & second prizes.

Shanti Niwas members get their own vege-patch at Bharatiya Mandir kitchen garden run by ENVIRO Group Members of Shanti Niwas Charitable trust took part in a joint workshop session which was conducted on Wednesday 27th February, at the kitchen garden run by the ENVIRO Group at the back of Bharatiya Mandir.

This workshop was conducted by the convener of the ENVIRO Group Mrs Sudesh Mittal along with Richard Main, the retired horticulturist from Unitech, who is associated with this Auckland Council supported project from its inception. Mrs Mittal says she

is now aiming to involve more and more community people, both young and old in her movement. Some 25 members of Shanti Niwas who come to attend Drop in Centre every Wednesday & Friday of the week, took part in the workshop

along with some members of Chinese Association Epsom. They were all briefed by Mrs Sudesh Mittal about her project. Later Richard showed the member as how to sow a plant and explained the nitty gritty of how to successfully

develop your own kitchen garden and how to take care of plantation. Later with the aim to take ownership of the Shanti Niwas member’s involvement in this community project, Shanti Niwas programme Co Ordinator Jyoti Parashar requested Mrs Sudesh to allocate a garden patch for the Shanti Niwas members to look after, which she readily agreed. All the members were very

happy and excited to be a part of the workshop and seemed to very thrilled on making their hands dirty while doing the cleaning and planting new saplings on the occasion. They now intend to spend some time on both the days of drop in centre, at the garden patch to grow different types of vegetables and to look after the vege patch allocated to them.

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Police are encouraging members of the public to be vigilant after seeing an increase in the number of reported scams over the last 12 months. These scams have ranged from IRD scams, sextortion, tradesman and bank scams just to name a few. It two separate incidents, elderly people were scammed out of several thousands of dollars by criminals this year. In the first scam, a resident received a telephone call from a person claiming to be ringing on behalf of the IRD. They stated that the victim owed $6000 in unpaid taxes, and that they would be sending the police around to arrest them if their overdue account was not paid in full. The resident was then directed to purchase ITunes gift cards then pass on the redemption code to the scammer. This incident resulted in the elderly resident of being scammed out of $6000. In the second scam, and elderly woman was allegedly scammed out of nearly $9000 by fake tradesmen who claimed that they would fix her roof after scoping her neighbourhood for work. The Conmen managed to get this resident to pay up-front prior to the commencement of any work, however fled the address after a concerned neighbour arrived at the home and began asking questions of the con-men.

Unfortunately these types of scams are all too common. They are designed to target elderly people who are the most trusting, and are not always mobile enough to check on the quality of contractor work. Do not do business with people who door knock or canvas your neighbourhood for work Only employ tradesmen or handymen that you can trust and that have been recommended to you. Do not be pressured in to making a decision about hiring someone, if they are genuine, they will be happy to wait until you have made any decision and sought advice. If you receive a phone call from someone claiming that you have won a lottery, owe money or your your computer needs fixing, don’t be fooled. Scammers will use a variety of techniques to gain access to your money and personal information; they can come across genuine and professional so bear this in mind. Don’t provide personal information over the telephone to anyone. Your information can be used to access your bank accounts, your computer, or other information that can be used to incur debt or accounts with businesses. If you think you have been scammed or have information about a scam, contact the police immediately and report the scam to www.netsafe.org.nz, Netsafe also has a range of information for Parents, Staying Safe online and online bullying advice.

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Community

Climate change protest

on school day divides MPs (Contd. from page 1)

been held on a school day.

Labour and Green party MPs supporting next week's school strike for action on climate change are being careful not to encourage students to wag classes to protest.

He said the protest could have been timed to coincide with the upcoming strike by secondary school teachers on 3 April. Mr Bridges said a small proportion of school children closely followed climate change and he doubted anyone would contest their participation in the strike.

The strike scheduled for Friday 15 March is part of an international day of action and organisers are expecting thousands of young people to participate. The protest includes a march on Parliament and it's clear that Labour and Green MPs are supportive of the strike while National Party MPs said it should not be happening on a school day. Green Party co-leader and climate change minister James Shaw agreed immediately when asked on TVNZ's Q and A programme on Monday night if students should leave classes to protest next week. Education Minister Chris Hipkins said it was up to schools to decide how to handle the strike. Agriculture minister Damien O'Connor said he would be happy for his children to go on the strike. National Party leader Simon Bridges said climate change was an important issue, but the strike should not have

National Party education spokesperson Nikki Kaye said government ministers should not be encouraging students to participate. "The main thing is that parents have given permission, otherwise we may have unsupervised kids, 12 or 13 years old, in the streets." Ms Kaye said ideally the strike would have been held outside of school hours. National Party MP Judith Collins was dismissive of the protest action. "Their little protest is not going to help the world one bit," she said. The former environment minister, Nick Smith, said the cause was good but a strike was not the best option. Ms Handford said more schools were supporting the strike than opposing it and it appeared likely that thousands of young people would participate. -RNZ

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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff seeks Second Term Auckland mayor Phil Goff has confirmed he'll seek a second term. In a campaign announcement addressed to the media on Sunday, at the Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, Mr Goff said being reelected would allow him to continue the work he had set the foundation for. He pledged to reject unnecessary rate rises, while trying to balance that with seeking revenue for the city. The election is in October. Former MP John Tamihere and former Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino have also announced they will run for the position.

"It's about our environment - things like water quality, stopping Kauri dieback, eliminating predators, creating great open public spaces for Aucklanders." He also pledged to continue tackling traffic congestion, completing city-rail link and building cycle and walkways, as well as making sure the infrastructure for housing is in place.

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"I'm proud of the fact we are now building at the highest levels ever in terms of new building consents." He said he would reject unnecessary rate increases, while trying to balance that with seeking revenue for the city.

Mr Goff won the mayoralty in 2016 on the back of promises to tackle issues over housing, transport, the environment and he also pledged to restore public confidence in the management of ratepayer money.

"Constantly I'm told to push the rates up. I've resisted that and will continue to resist unreasonable rate increases."

"Elections come and go, but the big issues facing Auckland remain the same."

"We will deliver the things we need for Auckland to be a world class city."

But he said for decades there had been underinvestment in the city and there needed to be catch-up.

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Viscount School in Mangere celebrates Golden Jubilee with exuberance & fun

Shirley Hardcastle (Acting Principal)

Viscount School in Mangere celebrated its 50 year of its existence on 23rd February with lots of fun and gaiety. It was heartening to see the involvement of the local community with families coming over to take part in the day long activities organised in the school on this occasion. Viscount School was started in year 1969 with 14 teachers and 264 students

Anjali Gulati (Director of Learning) and Babara Woods (Deputy Principal)

and peaked to its number to over 800 students which has slightly dropped down now temporarily, due to some local factors. Viscount School caters for students in Years 1 to 8. The school roll has grown and includes children from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Twelve percent are Maori children and 81 percent come from Pacific nations, with the largest groups being Samoan and Tongan. A significant number of children speak more than one language, and many are new learners of English. Over the last two years there have been significant changes to school governance and leadership. The Ministry of Education (MoE) appointed a Limited Statutory Manager during August 2017 to oversee curriculum management

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and advise the board on policies and procedures. All trustees resigned their positions during September 2017. The principal retired from teaching at the end of the 2017 year. The MoE has appointed an acting Principal in January 2018 till the new Principal takes charge. School’s current Acting Principal Shirley Hardcastle says that plans are in place to double up the size of the school in next couple of years to accommodate the growing number

of students and providing various sports facilities at school. She proudly said our students are doing very well in their chosen fields of careers and many student have even played at national level sports .She is being ably supported by Barbara Woods, deputy Principal, Leigh Stevens, Director of Learning, and Anjali Gulati, Director of Learning.

Leigh Stevens (Director of Learning)

The Golden Jubilee celebration programme started at school ground at 10 in the morning with blessings and Kapa Haka, which was followed by various school and community groups programmes. The programme went on throughout the day and ended up at three in the afternoon with the performance from a band of school students.

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Auckland’s new winter festival to ignite the senses Auckland’s exciting new winter festival, Elemental AKL, will see the light of day for the first time this July. The monthlong festival is set to transform Tamaki Makaurau into a stunning creative canvas with more than 40 free and ticketed events taking place in bars and eateries, theatres, hotels, public spaces and more. Elemental plays on the elements of air, fire, earth, and water to create a unique and inspiring programme of events themed around sensational cuisine, dazzling lighting installations, and impressive entertainment and culture. Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) has worked with event partners from throughout the region, along with the local food sector to create a new festival to liven up what is a traditionally quieter period for New Zealand’s largest city. Locals and visitors will have their pick of everything from Shakespeare, live music, art and performances, food shows, craft beer and boutique wine events, to special menus and progressive dinners. A range of family friendly events will include ice skating, Maori dance and storytelling, giant glowing puppet shows, and lighting installations in local parks, down central city streets, and on

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ATEED General Manager Destination, Steve Armitage says Elemental is designed to make Auckland a more compelling visitor destination. “A key focus for ATEED in delivering the Destination AKL 2025 strategy is to encourage a more even spread of visitors throughout the region, particularly in the seasons which are traditionally quieter like winter,” he says. As a small taster of what’s to come, the first light-inspired events for Elemental are revealed alongside a delectable region-wide cuisine event. Tarama Visitors can step into Albert Park’s interactive playground to experience Tarama - a living art piece, juxtaposing the existing environment with a radiant array of lighting installations throughout this popular inner-city space. A variety of cultural outlets will provide a healthy and diverse selection of food and beverages. This free, luminous event will take place from July 25-28. Stellar Stellar is an after-dark experience bringing innovative and interactive lighting installations, food and music to

Smales Farm in celebration of Matariki, the Maori New Year. Take the journey by foot as the stars look down into an optic wonderland and spot the roving entertainment and DJs along the way. InMotion Matariki

InMotion Matariki, the magical, all-wheels, illuminated parade in celebration of Matariki on July 6. Audiences are encouraged to decorate their wheels to the theme of Matariki and join Touch Compass “in motion” on a journey of discovery through the urban maze of Wynyard Quarter. The Matariki Glow Show The Matariki Glow Show is a giant-scale puppet show like no other. Watch the magic unfold as more than 40 glow-inthe-dark characters some from Maori myth and legend – including a 5-metre Taniwha – light up the stage to tell a delightful story about the Matariki stars as they prepare for the Maori New Year. Lights Out on Great Barrier Island Hop on a ferry or a plane to witness the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Island by

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IMMIGRATION WOES

THE HARD ISSUE - Whose gain and whose loss? case, has breached our standards in a very big way. Traditionally, immigration policy was designed to enhance the sovereign autonomy of New Zealand at the expense of all other values, but the government has not intercepted this situation the way it should have been. Today, our honesty in extending those invitations to international students in the world is eroding – being seen as double standards.

• Mr. Anil Sharma

Secretary, New Zealand People's Party Like a huge river that is slowly flowing through valleys, feeding rivers and tributaries and depositing its silt to carve new landscapes, immigration is reshaping New Zealand’s present and future - not just its weave, texture and feel but also its entire economic, social and cultural demography. Immigration may undoubtedly be one of the biggest challenges that is being faced by the country today. Ironically, defining ourselves as a nation of immigrants, we also view immigration as a threat. Immigration arouses a great subject of debate and most New Zealanders are quite ambivalent in their response when it comes to this question. Whether it is a yes or a no to immigration? – there is still no clarity. In 2015 and 2016 India was the biggest source of migration-driven population growth, contributing net gains of more than 12,000 in each of those years. In the 12 months to June migration added another 64,995 souls to this country’s population, according to Statistics NZ, which while still hugely high by historical standards, was down by 10.1% from the net gain of 72,305 for the 12 months to June 2017 and down 5.9% compared to the net gain of 69,090 in the 12 months to June 2016.

New Zealand has invited millions of students to come here, transforming our economy is the first bit of credit we can give them. We are making a lot of money in New Zealand by selling our education to the world. It is nearly a $5 billion industry.

The case of the 8 Indian students who have been deported from New Zealand with no decision made so far on their

We are then contradicting our stand by not advocating the security of this spectrum against illegal work practices, ensuring proper wages and preventing their exploitation. Students in the hope of their future getting sorted, find themselves at the crossroads in jobs which largely spell uncertainty and add to the insecurity of their decision “to stay” or “to leave” being subject to more exploitation - a vicious non-ending cycle.

Migration patterns are changing.

We will face an ethical and moral backlash at some point because of the games we are playing with the lives of not just individuals but families at large.

A lot of individuals and families come here to genuinely get a highquality work life balance - and they want to come to the safest, most trustworthy countries. We need to uphold the image of this nation – and our integrity. Current immigration trends threaten New Zealand’s portrayal of the most fundamental values of a "social contract", the promise that we give people when we invite them to come and live in our country. We are not saying that we take a soft stand on wrong doings, but we formulate tougher laws limiting who can enter, work, and claim welfare benefits. Past performance with dilly dallying and not taking a conclusive decision have not succeeded in allaying the public's anxiety and fears.

The numbers for immigration have fallen dramatically, with a net gain of just 6816 in the 12 months to June last year, down 43.8% since the same period two years earlier. That has mainly been caused by a sharp drop in the number of students coming from India to study here, and by a lesser degree in fewer Indians coming on residency visas. In the 12 months to June 2016 10,133 Indian citizens arrived on student visas, but by the 12 months to June last year that number had declined by 37.5% to 6334. New Zealand People’s Party has frequently expressed concerns for the migrants and immigration based on our present scenario. Our New Zealand People’s Party leader, Roshan Nauhria has on several occasions characterised the under estimation of the skill sets that immigrants bring to our country. He has repeatedly voiced serious views and expressed concern at the increase in the number of applications that have been declined or are constantly over scrutinised because of the ethnicity of the applicant especially if they are from Asian countries. The matter is serious. If we continue this blind eye policy, there is real danger we will be inundated with crisis with seriously large consequences.

Applicants should not be on temporary visas and uncertain promises living in New Zealand. A permanent decision conveyed to them before they leave their original country of residence, will induce a sense of fairness, with skilled people open to accepting our "offer" to come here if they do not have better offers at home or elsewhere. We have to work towards encouraging easier, faster naturalization, which other nations have achieved. Not only must we secure the legitimacy of the process by making it a speedy, reliable process for genuine applicants, but also improve the accuracy and fairness by uprooting the malignancy internally. One might have expected the country of immigrants with a racial, ethnic, and national mix to have ideal numbers of representation politically to address their issues. Yet somehow, despite the source countries populations in large numbers in New Zealand, we are not yet sufficiently numerous to secure the seats politically. And a serious effort to create a balance is required. We need more political representation in the Parliament as a universalistic call of the hour. NZPP has requested more people particularly the youth to join the party and as the new members naturalize and then organize politically to defend their group interests, change will happen automatically and gradually start becoming entrenched in the system.

The two most important questions we need to ask are –

1. Do we need more Skilled Talent? If no, we close immigration gates till further requirement. If yes, which is quite obvious, (and our economists can explain) - What kinds of talent should we seek?

2. How do we attract this pool of skilled talent to come to New Zealand and stay? For this the applicant should be screened from the country of their residence with the point system ranked according to their education, labour skills, language fluency, and other factors conducive to successful assimilation. This process should not be happening after landing here, on the shores of uncertainty. Our current system suffers from some endemic discriminative problems.

Meanwhile, our government continues to receive the revenue generated by the industry, immigration agents and advisors continue to charge their fee to get their fair share from the pie, employers continue to exploit workers, private training and educational institutions continue to operate in the country, unlicensed establishments continue to attract Indian students to study abroad, while the most vulnerable migrants continue to have their reputation and lives shredded. A plague and a disease called immigration has entered the country and has started wreaking havoc. It is a matter of time before we find out the magnitude of the colossal damage Whose loss will it be anyway?

NZPP is travelling the length and breadth of the country to address and hear problems related to Immigration and Law and Order. The party leaders will be holding meetings in Tauranga, Hamilton, Hastings and Napier to talk to people and discuss the solutions to their woes.

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Capital Gains Tax will hit

many New Zealanders • Mr. Kanwaljit S Bakshi

National List MP based in Manukau East and is New Zealand Parliament’s first Indian Sikh Member When it comes to a Capital Gains Tax, very few New Zealanders will be bystanders. The Government’s Tax Working Group’s recommendations reach deep into our lives for a bigger clip of the ticket. It would do that by imposing one of the highest rates of Capital Gains Tax in the world, allowing the Government to reap $8.3 billion extra in its first five years from ordinary Kiwis. Very little escapes its net - small business owners, farmers, investors, bach and lifestyle owners would all be hit. Even the family home could be carved up for tax purposes, with Inland Revenue taking an interest in your boarders and even your flatmates. After 10 years, the Government would be taking an extra $6 billion annually from Kiwis. The Capital Gains Tax will act as a

massive disincentive to save, invest or build a productive business. The Government would literally be taxing our prosperity. But we think the tax burden should be reduced, not increased. The Prime Minister claims this tax is about fairness. That doesn’t cut it.

How is it fair on the small business owner who works hard building up their business, pays tax every single year, who creates jobs and pays wages? The Government would take a third of the nest egg they had intended to live on in retirement when they sell up. If it’s about fairness, then why is an $8 million home in Auckland exempt, but a $350,000 rental in Whanganui, or the West Coast, or Invercargill, gets hammered with a Capital Gains Tax? It is misleading to claim that only the wealthy will pay a Capital Gains Tax. It is the wealthy who can afford good accountants, can move their investments offshore. But it’s the small business owner, your

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Politics Consultation' needed on timing for CGT law change - Peters New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says nothing is a done deal regarding tax changes, including whether the government passes legislation to implement them ahead of the next election.The government's Tax Working Group recommended a broad capital gains tax and a raft of other changes to the tax system, including environmental taxes and changes to savings taxes, in its report back to the government a fortnight ago. Finance Minister Grant Robertson has long made it clear the government's plan was to pass legislation implementing any tax changes, including a possible capital gains tax, ahead of the next election. That would give New Zealanders the chance to vote on the changes, as it would not take effect until April 2021. The law could be repealed if the government were to change. In response to a direct question about whether the tax changes would be legislated for this term, Mr Peters said "that remains part of the consultation process". "At the end, when we've finished consultation and come to a decision, that question will be able to be decided then, but it's not now." Mr Peters said regardless of what the Prime Minister or Mr Robertson had said, it would still be a matter for consultation. "We don't know where this thing ends up and what its componentry and elements would be. At that point in time, it's not that there is legislation that matters, it's what's in it that matters, surely."

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India News Pak F-16 pilots fired 4-5 AMRAAMs at Indian planes from 40-50 km Pakistani fighter pilots flying their F-16 combat aircraft had fired four to five American AMRAAMs (AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile) from a distance of 40-50 km at the Indian aircraft including the Su-30 and the MiG-21 Bison. To expose Pakistan further on its claim of not using the F-16 planes while attacking India on February 27, Indian troops on the ground are carrying out an extensive search of probable areas where the debris of the AMRAAMs could have fallen, sources said on Tuesday. “The F-16s fired four to five AMRAAM missiles from a beyond visual range distance of around 40-50 km at Indian planes including the Sukhoi in the engagement on February 27 but they all missed the target,” sources said. “Once we get more parts of the AMRAAM missiles which failed to hit targets and have fallen on our side, the Pakistanis would be further exposed,” they said. The February 27 dog fight between Indian Air Force pilots and

Pakistanis resulted in the shooting down of an F-16 by Indian MiG-21 pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was the only pilot who fired at Pakistani aircraft from the Indian side in the engagement. The entire operation took place over the skies of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir after the Pakistanis made a failed attempt to target Indian military targets in Nowshera sector. The Pakistani Air Force (PAF) probably had the intention of pounding a brigade headquarters, a battalion headquarters, and an oil dump, sources said. India has already shown parts of one AMRAAM missile fired at Indian planes during a press conference on February 28 and more evidence in this regard would create issues for Pakistan. India has also shown the evidence to the American Defence Attaché in India and has informed him about Indian concerns in this regard.

Northern Army Commander asks troops to be alert, prepared for eventualities On the last day of his two-day visit for reviewing the prevailing security situation in the region, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh visited the forward areas covering the frontier districts of Kupwara and Baramulla. During his interaction with the troops, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh asked them to remain alert and fully prepared for all eventualities. Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon while he reviewed the security situation along the Line of Control. He was briefed by the commanders on the ground with regards the counterinfiltration grid and operational

preparedness of the formations. He is said to have appreciated the measures and Standard Operating Procedures instituted by the units and formations to meet the prevailing and future challenges. On the first day, the Northern Army Commander visited hinterland units/ formations in the South Kashmir region.

Chandrababu Naidu has no moral right to continue as CM: Jagan Reddy Chandrababu Naidu has no moral right to continue as Chief Minister after the data theft scandal broke out, YSR Congress party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Tuesday. "Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has no moral right to continue as Chief Minister after the data theft scandal broke out in the state. What Naidu has been telling is a rewind of what he told when his involvement in the cash for vote was exposed in 2015," said Reddy. Alleging that the Naidu government and IT Grids have breached Aadhar data which was even objected by the apex court, Reddy asserted: "The data of citizens was harvested by two private companies through the app that the IT Grids developed for the TDP in the name of Seva Mitra. The state government and IT Grids have breached the Aadhar data which was even objected by rthe Supreme Court." Reddy was addressing the Samara Sankharavam meeting which was attended by booth level workers and party supporters here. Continuing his tirade against Naidu, Reddy said: "Besides IT Grids, the Bluefrogs of Vizag have been engaged in the data harvesting. The personal information of all residents of the state has been procured and stored in the servers of the two companies which are being used for political gains. How the confidential data was linked to private companies is a matter of criminal intent." "The heads of the two companies are

very close to Chandrababu and his son Nara Lokesh. This shows how the government has been working along with private players, leaking the confidential data of residents of the state, including bank details and Aadhar number." Claiming that Naidu government has been tampering VVPATs and EVMs, Reddy said: "The names of those who are not in favour of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) are being deleted with the help of two private companies." "When we brought the discrepancies to the notice of Election Commission in Delhi and Chief Electoral Officer in the state, the TDP started levelling baseless allegations against us. When they are caught red-handed and raids took place, Chandrababu Naidu sent Andhra police to Hyderabad following a WhatsApp message and started playing the same old tune when his name figured in the cash for vote. He is using the state police as a personal watchman," said Reddy, adding that the Chief Minister has been misusing official machinery to collect information and use them to their advantage. "Our fight is not only against the TDP but also against bogus pollsters, biased media, money power and unethical practices," he added.

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London: Investigation launched after explosive found at transport hubs The London counterterrorism Police on Tuesday launched an investigation after three packages containing explosives were found at various transport hubs across the city. According to London's Metropolitan Police Service, the packages were found at the Compass Centre near Heathrow Airport, Waterloo Station and City Aviation House. The Metropolitan Police Department took to their official Twitter account saying, “We're treating the incidents as a linked series & keeping an open mind regarding motives. Flights at Heathrow & City Airport have not been affected. Train services at Waterloo Station continue to operate. As a precaution, some DLR services were suspended but now fully operational.” Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said in a statement in response to the incident: “I have been fully briefed by the Met Commissioner. The police are treating the incidents as linked but are keeping an open mind regarding the motives.” “I would like to thank officers from the Met,

British Transport Police and other transport staff for their quick response today — the Met has confirmed that nobody has been injured,” the Mayor added. CNN reported that during one instance, the package burst into flames when it was opened, however, nobody was hurt. The first device was found in a package delivered to a building near the Heathrow Airport, around 9.55 a.m. (local time) on Tuesday. Around 11.40 a.m., police were called to the post room at Waterloo station, a major hub for trains to the south and west of London, where the package was not opened but the staff made it safe. The third package turned up about 30 minutes later at City Aviation House, a building near London City Airport, where once again the suspicious device was made safe during the search operations. “While transport services continue to operate as normal, I urge all Londoners and visitors to our city to remain vigilant, and report any potential suspicious packages to the police,” Khan said.

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Nepal's former Queen Mother hospitalised Nepal's former Queen Mother Ratna Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah was admitted to the Norvic International Hospital on Tuesday evening. The 91-year-old former Queen mother had been suffering from flu and cough from a week, along with diarrhoea and oliguria, the hospital stated. “We are conducting detailed tests to access the complete health condition

and diagnose it,” the hospital said. The team of doctors attending to her include Dr Khagendra Bahadur Shrestha, Dr Mrigendra Raj Pandey, Dr Madhu Ghimire and Dr Brajendra Shriwastav. The former Queen Mother is the second wife of late King Mahendra Shah and the stepmother of former King Gyanendra Shah.

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In its bid to de-escalate tensions with India, Pakistan announced on Tuesday that its High Commissioner to India will return to New Delhi tomorrow, according to a statement issued by Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Sohail Mahmood was called back to Islamabad for consultations in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, the responsibility for which was claimed by Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-eMohammed (JeM). Mahmood left New Delhi on February 18. "Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India will be returning to New Delhi, after completion of consultations in Islamabad," the statement outlined.

The statement also highlighted that a Pakistan delegation will be visiting New Delhi on March 14 to discuss the draft agreement on Kartarpur Corridor. The Indian delegation is due to visit Islamabad on March 28 for the same. There has been intense global pressure against Pakistan to stop supporting terrorists and terror outfits after India mounted a diplomatic campaign in this regard. Succumbing to this, Pakistan, on Tuesday launched a crackdown against terror outfits, taking JeM kingpin Masood Azhar's brother and son, along with 42 other activists of banned outfits, into "preventive detention".

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New Zealand means you must do a lot of things differently from your competitors. You must be willing to change and adapt. Despite this, one thing Global Finance have never changed is their reason for being – The Customer. In 2015 Global Finance was one of the first financial service advisory businesses to win “Excellence in Customer Service” at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and ATEED Westpac Auckland Business Awards. The 2016 awards saw them collect the gong for “Marketing” and in the same year, the inaugural Deloittes Fast 50 Award for “Fastest growing mature business”. The business has gone on to collect more than 40 awards and has been recognised as the best in their industry. “These awards and the many other industry ones we have achieved, have always been on behalf of the customers we serve and because of the customers we work for. Our ability to deliver to the founding vision is only because we have been able to meet our customers’ expectations in a way that is relevant to them. Therefore, through our 2016 branding refresh we landed on the essence of what we strive for on behalf

of the customers – “your best interest”. This seems to contrast with the world of financial services currently but the fact that Global Finance have sustained an average growth in the customers they serve exceeding 25% per annum over the last 5 years with an average NPS (Net Promoter Score) of 75 means they are not just talking the talk but walking the walk too. “We see more customers increasingly experiencing frustration at the lack of service and the inability to get across-themarket advice from traditional providers. We are sure about our experience, expertise and ability to access the breadth of the market and provide the

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Tax Working Group delivers the final report The New Zealand Government created the Tax Working Group to consider the future of tax. Chaired by former Finance Minister Hon Sir Michael Cullen, it will provide recommendations to Government that would improve the fairness, balance and structure of the tax system over the next 10 years. It sought input from a diverse and wide range of New Zealanders and ran a two-month public consultation between 1 March and 30 April 2018. In September 2018, the Tax Working Group released an interim report. Final recommendations were released on 21st February 2019 are as under.

Lowering personal income tax The Group has investigated a range of reductions in personal income tax. Its preferred approach is allowing New Zealanders to earn more at the lowest tax rate of 10.5%. This would reduce income inequality, benefit all full-time workers, and support those transitioning into work.

Encourage savings The Group has identified a range of measures to encourage saving, targeting those at lower- and middle-income levels. These include refunding the Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax (ESCT) for KiwiSaver members earning less than

$48,000 a year and cutting the KiwiSaver tax rates for low- and middle-income savers. These reductions would mean that this group would pay less tax overall on their KiwiSaver, even if the income from capital gains on their accounts is taxed. Supporting businesses The Group sees the current approach to the taxation of business as largely sound and sees no case to reduce the tax rate or introduce a progressive scale for companies. However, it is recommending measures to help businesses to grow, be more productive and lower what they spend complying with our tax rules. Further recommendations “Deliberations over extending the taxation of capital gains have taken up a considerable amount of time but our final report is about far more than that single issue,” says Sir Michael. “The report has a strong focus on the environment and recommends better use of taxes to discourage activities that cause negative impacts. We have developed a framework for deciding when such taxes can be best applied. “Transitioning to a more sustainable economy is a long-term project but we are recommending to Government that

increasing the rate and scope of the Waste Disposal Levy; strengthening the Emissions Trading Scheme; and using congestion charging on our roads should be immediate priorities.” Enhancing the integrity and administration of the tax system The Group has recommended several measures to safeguard the integrity of the tax system and improve its administration, which it thinks should be implemented regardless of whether a tax on more income from capital gains goes ahead. • Increased enforcement of closely-held companies as there appears to be a set of integrity issues around their tax affairs. • Inland Revenue’s crackdown on the hidden economy could be strengthened with the introduction of stricter reporting requirements. • A single Government debt collection agency should be established to achieve economies of scale and fairer outcomes for New Zealanders who owe money to the Government.

• A taxpayer advocacy service should be established to help small taxpayers in dispute with Inland Revenue. • Regular reviews should be conducted of the charitable sector to ensure the tax concessions enjoyed by the businesses they run are being put towards the intended social outcomes. “The Final Report represents the end of our work on the Tax Working Group but the national conversation we’ve all been having about tax will continue,” says Sir Michael. “We encourage all New Zealanders to stay involved as the programme of tax reform is developed. Together, we can – and should – shape the future of tax.”

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Business Capital Gains and Good News For First Time Buyers The proposal of a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) being brought forward to the government is the biggest tax shake up in the property market. The announcement has caused both celebration and fears across the country. Some surprising and welcomed news for first time buyers as they regain a small increase in first time buyer share in the market.

the “onerous” new tax would hurt the wider economy and raise rents. Those against the suggested tax have said, it would affect the investment property sector and could cause rents to rise further. The Government will decide in April if they will choose to implement the tax, and if implemented would be put forward to Legislation before the next election. The new tax would come into effect on 1 April 2021.

Capital Gains Looking More Likely The Tax Working Group has recommended the Government to implement a capital gains tax, an announcement that has left many divided. The suggested capital gains tax would cover assets such as land, shares, investment properties, business assets and intellectual property, any gains on the sale of these assets would be added to the seller's overall yearly income and be taxed normally at realisation. Other assets – such as the family home, cars, boats and art – would be exempt from a CGT. The Tax Working Group has suggested that the tax gained should be put towards lowering the personal tax rate and to target polluters. The labour government and its coalition partners (the Greens and NZ First) will be assessing the report in the coming months, but many are predicting that the government will implement the recommendations as the CGT was a Labour election promise to

make the tax system fairer and to stall the rising property prices. Supporters for the CGT believe that it is a tax that has been long overdue, as many other countries have already implemented a CGT with positive results. Many believe that the tax could raise over $8.3 billion over the next five years, which could be passed onto the people with a reduction in personal income tax as well as being invested into strengthening environmental laws and regulations. One of the biggest arguments in favour of the CGT is that it will make the market more accessible for first time buyers, as nearly 20 percent of New Zealanders own 80 percent of the assets. Opposition party leader Simon Bridges said the recommendations are “an attack on the Kiwi way of life” and argued that

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Taurus (Vrishabha Rashi): 15 May - 15 Jun (Name Syllable: ee, uu, Ai, O, vaa, vee, vu, ve, vO)

Starting name Syllable as: ee, uu, Ai, O, vaa, vee, vu, ve, vO Usage of addictive substances need to be put under control. Some health issues are in sight; eyesight may give some problems. You may be suspicious of other person’s motives don’t panic and avoid being rebellious. Whatever comes to light must be attended cautiously. It’s about time to keep a check on your speech. You have the building capability, of course not using bricks and mortar, but building your future by making positive and necessary changes. Save the Earth should be your motto.

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(Name Syllable: kA, ki, kU, gHa, ṅA, cha, kAE, Ko, hA)

Rational thinking and reasonable discussion would suffer due to some confusions, media, reports and some communications hiccups. You may be required to make some difficult decisions that could affect your career; that may also put your relationship on knife-edge. Listen to your heart, not everything is written on stone, let your romantic ability come into action, and see how the destiny plays its role. If in trade business then keep an eye on world’s next possible recession on the way.

Cancer (Karakata Rashi): 16 Jul - 17 Aug

(Name Syllable: hee, hU, hAE, hO, ḍA, ḍee, ḍU, ḍAE, ḍO)

Some challenging situations may arise in health sector. Healthy living, alternative medicine, regular exercising and spiritual practices like meditation and breathing exercises could solve the problem to the best. Stop analysing if the other person still loves you or not, wait for the sudden surprise. Commit to your growth, relationship and heart. Be discriminative if getting into a new romance to prevent a broken heart at later stage. Further investments must be done with extreme care as there is fear of some financial hiccups.

Leo (Simha Rashi): 17 Aug - 17 Sep

(Name Syllable: mA, mee, mU, mAE, mO, ṭA, ṭee, ṭU, ṭAE)

Good time to renovate your house, getting a new vehicle and continue education. Respect your mother. Work on your relationships with family & friends; that would help heal the old wounds. New opportunities are indicated in at career front and that may bestow name and fame upon you. Speech & Finances must be kept under tight control for a while. Stop wasting further money on communication devices. Be more innovative and learn to adapt things fast, that could be your strength.

Virgo (Kanya Rashi): 17 Sep - 16 Oct (Name Syllable: ṭO, paa, pi, pU, ṣA, ṇa, ṭhA, pAE, pO)

Some sudden changes are expected at domestic front. Good time for start writing, starting a new blog, marketing, spending time with siblings, friends and neighbours. Communication would be the key to success in time to come. In relationship, be careful what words you chose to express your feeling. Keep your cards close to your chest, be clear in mind and say exactly how you feel but with softness and love, without hurting the feelings of others including yourself.

Libra (Tula Rashi): 17 Oct -16 Nov (Name Syllable: rA, ri, rU, rAE, rO, ta, tee, tU, tAE)

Time to focus on increasing money, wealth and assets but there is a fine line between greed and necessity. At the same time do not be careless with money by over-spending on luxuries. Some sudden event can happen at domestic front, resolve all issues with maturity and keeping faith in self. Some frustration at work scenario cannot be ruled out. Make sure you have all the facts at hand to justify your impulsive action. Need to give more time to personal relationship.

Scoprio (Vrischik Rashi): 17 Nov - 16 Dec (Name Syllable: tO, nA, nee, nU, nAE, nO, ya, yEE, yU)

Circumstances beyond your control may interfere your plans. Rational, reasonable and linear thinking may not work. Time for deep psychological digging, introspection, confrontation, clearing and breaking down of old structures is here now. Please understand the real meaning of time management and how to be focused. You must start valuing your time. Motivate yourself. Your energy would be on the upswing; avoid scattering it on things irrelevant to your long-term goals. Financial challenges are in sight.

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(Name Syllable: bhO, jA, jee, khee, khU, khAE, khO, gA, gee)

Sudden unexpected news to do with overseas, expenditure or investment can give you anxiety attack. Avoid lending any money to others unless you are not in a rush it back get back soon. Avoid overindulging, overspending and any further investments. Even some previous investments may give sleepless nights. Don’t let these issues lose your sleep otherwise you may invite some health issues. Focus on your own becoming; refine and redefine yourself, what you are and what you are capable of.

Aquarius (Kumbha Rashi): 14 Feb - 13 Mar (Name Syllable: GU, gAE, gO, SA, see, su, sAE, sO, DA)

Your career is consuming much of the day and you are not able to give quality time to your personal life. Your work shall be much appreciated. Your business partner or spouse may have some financial stress, and much more would be expected from you; be aware deal with the situation carefully. Nature is getting ready, possibly to teach you a some lessons of detachment now. Welcome this opportunity by making some new spiritual connections, that would enrich your subconscious mind.

Pisces (Meena Rashi): 14 Mar - 14 Apr (Name Syllable: di, du, thA, jhA, trA, dAE, dO, chA, chee)

Time for illuminating your intellect by spiritual travelling . Put your pen to paper to record your spiritual journey. Focus on building strong connections with those who share your dreams and visions. Sudden changes at career scenario may shake you. You seem to be ruled by your feelings; remember, it’s the passing cloud. More attention need to be given at domestic front and to your spouse in particular, that could give you some enjoyment from relationships.

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s anticipated, India retaliated very strongly, after the dastardly attack on the CRPF convoy which martyred 43 CRPF Jawans in most cowardly fashion by Pakistan based, terrorist outfit sponsored suicide bomber. The outrage and the anger among the Indian masses after the attack, was so strong that it did not leave any option for the government except for giving a very hard-hitting reply to attackers and their master-minds and penetrators sitting across the border. The biggest shift was seen in the approach of handling the response. The way Modi responded to it, was unthinkable & unheard off, by any of his predecessors. He did it with a very strong political will, courage and conviction. It was a historic situation where all big powers of the world stood behind India in support without even asking for it. The Modi diplomacy was at its pinnacle where foreign governments were seen warning Pakistan for its any misadventure in response to India’s air strike on terrorist bases inside Pakistan. Indian Air Force took time to do the job with precision on the 13th day after the attack in Pulwama. Despite of Pakistan government, army and ISI playing tactics of befooling the world once again, Indian Intelligence was very precise & accurate. In a very well-coordinated aerial strike, they destroyed the head quarter of JeM and other terrorist training camps in four different locations, 90 km inside Pakistan territory. Strategic experts across the globe believe it is a very strong message from India to its adversaries. It is estimated that over 250 terrorists were killed in the aerial strike, hitting 1000kg bombs. Pakistan, on the other hand despite being warned by America and several other countries, did try to respond to the Indian aerial attack two days later by entering Indian air space which was thwarted by ever vigil Indian Air Force fighters. In this attempt one the IAF Mig21 pilot who chased a Pakistan air force F16 plane to shoot it down, crossed the border and later crashed down due to some technical snag, inside Pakistani territory. Pakistan captured the Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Wardhaman and tried to torture him physically and mentally against the principals & spirit of Geneva accord on captured War prisoners. Pakistan knew that they could not hold the pilot in custody for long and the international pressure Modi government put on Pakistan was so big that they had to release him two days later but not without a drama. Typically, in Pakistan style, they tried to negotiate and put down their terms and conditions for the release which India categorically refused. Pakistan PM Imran Khan failed to get an audience with PM Modi despite calling him several times in one day and after long wait and delays of several hours, freed the pilot through Wagha border in Punjab. The nation rejoiced the return of the pilot and people are now demanding for more stern action on Pakistan, so they do not dare to do it again. Now the question arises as how to control the Pakistan supported terror groups. It is such a close-knit nexus of Pakistani government, which is controlled by its Army, who in turn run and support these terror camps, to export terrorism across the globe. India, being the next-door neighbour has to bear the most brunt. The whole false narrative spread by successive Pakistani regimes over the years about Kashmir issue, to its people, has become a part of their daily life. The main business of Pakistani establishment is to keep bad mouthing and keep spreading false narratives about Indian government and Indian Army. After years of lies, the common man in Pakistan has started believing those false narratives. Today Pakistan is in such a serious financial crisis that they may crumble down any day but their army’s rhetoric’s of being a nuclear state don’t seem to stop. Its high time now that Pakistan starts thinking rationally and sensibly and think about tackling the problems it is facing, instead of continuing to be involved in the dirty game of spreading terrorism which eventually will finish them as a nation. It is neither good for them and nor for peace of rest of the world. Pakistan should also remember that it’s a changed India now which will not take it’s atrocities lying down anymore. - Yugal Parashar

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With the chants of ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and 'Har Har Mahadev,' reverberating the temples across the country, devotees performed the morning rituals of Maha Shivratri on Monday 4th March. Long queues of Shiva lovers were seen at various temples to Him since the break of the dawn. Following the traditional rituals, people were seen offering bael leaves, milk and honey to 'Shivling,' an iconic representation of Shiva- one of the deities of Hindu triumvirate. This year’s Maha Shivratri marks the closing day of the mega holy event Ardh Kumbh Mela. Thousands of pilgrims took the last of the holy dips at Prayagraj's Sangam- a confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. Bhubaneswar, the ‘Temple City of India,’ welcomed thousands of devotees who thronged the 12th century old Lingaraj temple, which is considered as one of the most ancient and the largest of all the temples. In Mumbai, union minister Piyush Goyal, with his family, performed the Maha Shivratri rituals at Babulnath temple. The minister offered milk and flowers to Shivling. Meanwhile, Shiva temples in Hyderabad organised special prayer ceremonies for Lord Shiva. Speaking with ANI, Sai Kishan, a priest from Hyderabad said, “Special poojas are done to Lord Shiva on Mahashivaratri. From morning 2AM, special poojas are being done for the Lord. Devotees offer prayers and conduct abishekam (ordination) is done to the god and they even offer prayers by fasting for the holy day.”

In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, just like every year, thousands of Shiva followers assembled at the banks of the River Ganga to take a holy dip. The city is considered one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage centres because according to popular legend, it was here that Lord Shiva released the mighty river from the locks of His hair. Shivkhori, the famous cave shrine of Hindus devoted to Lord Shiva, situated in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, was crowded with pious devotees who came to offer prayers to their Lord.In Lucknow, along with performing the usual traditional rituals, devotees paid tribute to Pulwama terror attack martyrs. ‘Khori’ means cave and thus, Shiv Khori denotes Shiva's cave. It is popularly believed that this cave was made by Lord Shiva from his Trishul, and hence holds significance in Hindu mythology. In Varanasi, devotees were seen doling out devotional songs while on their way to a local temple to pay obeisance. Maha Shivratri is considered auspicious for spiritual growth. The festival, also known as 'the great night of Shiva', celebrates the overcoming of darkness and ignorance. It also marks the beginning of spring. Reports of Mahashivaratri being celebrated overseas were also pouring in, as close to a 30 million Indian diaspora community is religiously as strong as it is in India, though there were reports of the confusion on the day of Mahashivaratri due to different time zones and different lunar positions according to astronomic calculations.

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Bayleys is New Zealand's largest full-service real estate company. We offer expertise in the marketing and sale of a wide range of property, including residential real estate, farms and lifestyle blocks, and commercial and industrial property. This includes tourism and business sales such as hotels and motels. We also cover the real estate markets in Fiji and other Pacific Islands. Bayleys also provides a complete property and facilities service including property management and valuations teams focused on achieving both Owner and Tenant satisfaction. No other real estate company can match our breadth of coverage across all market sectors throughout New Zealand.

Bayleys Real Estate unveils digital first Bayleys Real Estate launched a new digital advertising service last year that allows it to automatically match properties with likely buyers. Chris Gwin, director of marketing, PR and communications at Bayleys Real Estate, says: “Bayleys is the first New Zealand real estate agency to team up with Facebook and use the social media company's specially developed tool for property ads. “This means that beyond simply retargeting people who viewed a listing on our website, like most

companies do, we use intelligent, automated tool factors in details like the suburb or region a person viewed or other parameters they set for their search such as property type or price, to promote similar listings they may have missed,” says Mr Gwin. Mr Gwin notes that with advancements in technology, real time personalisation in advertising is the new normal. “By working smarter, we can use the power of audience-based advertising (rather than the channel-

based advertising) to improve the experience for both our vendors and purchasers. “Dynamic Product Ads helps businesses efficiently reach the right audience with a relevant message, particularly important in real estate when buyers are considering multiple property listings. Facebook DPA for Real Estate will help Bayleys streamline property marketing and the overall house hunting experience,” says Spencer Bailey, Head of Facebook New Zealand.

Gallipoli war hero’s family homestead goes up for sale

A stately former farm homestead which traces its roots back to the bloody battlefield of Gallipoli has been placed on the market for sale. The historic property known as Kohatunui in the settlement of Whana Whana some 48 kilometres west of Hastings in Hawke’s Bay was built in 1921 by New Zealand army officer Eric Beamish who served in the Hawke’s Bay Mounted Rifles division in World War I. Now, the grand-children of Eric and Laila Beamish are selling the stately Kohatunui six-bedroom colonial family homestead and 27-hectares of freehold land. The property at 701 Whana Whana Road is being marketed for sale by private treaty through Bayleys Havelock North, with offers closing on March 14.

City-fringe backpacker lodge placed on the market for sale A city-fringe backpacker lodge straddling several of Auckland’s premier hospitality hubs and just a short walk from the central business district has been placed on the market for sale. Freemans Backpackers Lodge in Freemans Bay has been operating from a converted villa for 15 years – sustaining an 80 percent occupancy rate during the 2017/2018 financial year. The commercial accommodation premises sitting on 546 square metres of freehold land is configured in a range of sleeping options – from bunk style dormitories through to share twin/double and family rooms. Guest amenities at the property include a semi-commercial grade kitchen, three toilet/bathroom suites, a communal lounge/TV room, and a large private back lawn. The Freemans Backpackers Lodge land, buildings, and going concern accommodation business at 65 Wellington Street are being jointly marketed for sale by tender through Bayleys Real Estate and Blu Realty, with tenders closing at 4pm on March 14.

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Prominent fashion designer's wellness retreat up for sale The land and buildings previously operating as a health and wellness retreat in the Waikato township of Te Aroha have been placed on the market for sale. The land and buildings involved with a health and wellness retreat established by one of New Zealand’s most well-known fashion designers and, in more recent years, successful social entrepreneur, has been placed on the market for sale. The property – formerly known as Te Atawhai – is located at 195 Te Kawana Road on the outskirts of Te Aroha township in the Waikato, and was run by successful fashion label entrepreneur Annah Stretton. Consisting of five bedrooms, each with their own individual ensuite, the lodge premises sits amidst landscaped gardens and a substantial pond. When trading as a commercial accommodation venue, Te Atawhai commanded rates of up to $2,200 for four-night health and wellness package encompassing yoga, massage, meditation and fitness sessions. Guest amenities within the property’s grounds include an in-ground salt water swimming pool, and grass tennis court. The main dwelling is accessed by a long driveway set well back from Te Kawana Road. Now the 365-square metre lodge sitting on some 10,000 square metres of freehold land zoned rural 1A is on the market for sale at auction at 11am on March 7 through Bayleys Hamilton.

Huge Whangarei avocado orchard placed on the market for sale One of Whangarei’s biggest avocado orchards has been placed on the market for sale. The 20.25-hectare property at Poroti on the western outskirts of Whangarei is among the six biggest production blocks of its type in the district, and has been successfully cropping avocados for two decades. Poroti and adjacent Maungatapere contain Whangarei’s most concentrated conglomeration of avocado and kiwifruit orchards - due to the location’s rich fertile volcanic soil base and access to quality irrigation water. The expansive orchard at 412 Whatitiri Road is planted with 2400 trees (Hass on Zutano rootstock), and has a five year average production record of 32,600 trays. The property is fully planted with mature avocado trees covering some 16.82-hectares, with the balance of land made up of access tracks, headlands, orchard infrastructure, and buildings. Now the gently-sloping freehold orchard and supporting infrastructure and buildings at 412 Whatitiri Road are being marketed for sale by auction at 1pm on March 13 through Bayleys Whangarei.

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The Real-Estate Corner • Valmiki Iyer

There seems to be more choice for property hunters in the Auckland region, as new properties coming to the market are up while asking prices stay static, but Kiwis’ passion for property remains strong. Eight regions (Waikato, Gisborne, Wellington, Nelson and Bays, Otago, Southland, Central North Island and Manawatu/Wanganui) are experiencing an all-time asking price highs and this seems to be the major driving force behind a new record high for New Zealand’s average asking house price. Unfortunately, Auckland is not one of those regions. The national property asking price in January 2019 climbed 3.3% on the previous month to $695,116 - the highest on record. While total housing stock across the nation was down 2.5% when compared to January 2018, in the Auckland region stock was up 4.6% with a total of 9,081 homes on the market. Of these 9,081

homes, 2,420 were new listings, which is a 12.1% increase on January 2018. The average asking price in the Auckland region was flat (a slight increase of 0.7% to $960,482) when compared to December 2018.

The national median price for residential properties increased by 5.8% from $520,000 in January 2018 to $550,000 in January 2019. Auckland’s median house price in January of $800,000 was the lowest we’ve seen for 35 months with falls across Franklin, Rodney, North Shore and Papakura districts during the month ranging from -0.7% to -13.2%. However, Auckland City, Manukau City and Waitakere City all saw annual increases of between 1.5% and 9.5% showing that there are pockets of growth occurring across the region. December and January usually see prices decline and then pick up again in February and March. Auckland saw

the median number of days to sell a property increase by 6 days from 45 to 51 – the highest number of days to sell in just shy of 10 years – since February 2009. Marlborough had the lowest days to sell of all regions at 33 days, down from 42 at the same time last year. Currently, the Auckland market is favouring buyers, with a fresh injection of new listings, a flattening in the average asking price and a slowdown in

the time it takes for properties to sell. A tip for sellers – Wash windows inside and out, rent a water blaster and spray down drive ways and exterior, clean out cobwebs, polish the floors and vacuum daily, dust furniture, replace worn rugs, hang up fresh towels, bathroom towels look great fastened with ribbon and bows. Clean and air out any musty smelling areas. Odours are a no-no. Make the house sparkle.

In the real estate industry, it’s not always about selling today, tomorrow or even next month. Sometimes you just need a little advice from the trusted professional who has a sound knowledge of the market. I understand this! Valmiki Iyer - Licensee Salesperson from Ray White Buy West Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) and can be contacted on 021 441 690 or by email on [email protected] We have, in preparing this information, used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained therein is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, inaccuracies or misstatements contained herein. The above statistics are sourced from REINZ residential sales reports. They are based on actual sales reported and are taken as of the date that a transaction becomes unconditional, up to 5:00pm on the last business day of the month. Other surveys of the residential property market are based on information from Territorial Authorities regarding settlement and the receipt of documents by the relevant Territorial Authority from a solicitor. As such, this information involves a lag of four to six weeks before the sale is recorded.

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Following the Pulwama terror attack and IAF's multiple aerial strikes at terror launch pads at various places across LoC, actor Sonam Kapoor took to her Instagram handle to talk about her anti-war stance, comparing 'average' Indian and Pakistani citizens, saying that it is they who suffer in war, along with soldiers "who are always first in line of a fire they did not ignite." The actor was sharing a post that was originally written by Humans of Hindutva on their Facebook page. However, her comments were not well received by Twitterati, many of who slammed her for the same.

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Comparing citizens of both countries, she shared, "The average Indian has more in common with the average Pakistani than he does with a Hindu fundamentalist who wants to bomb in the name of Ram and lynch minorities and rally in support of child rapists." The 'Ek Ladki ko Dekha Toh Aisa laga' star further wrote, "The average Pakistani has more in common with an average Indian than he does with an Islamic fundamentalist who wants to bomb others in the name of Allah and oppress women and put guns in the hands of children." Kapoor went on to opine that ordinary citizens everywhere just want to have a "normal life and go to work and raise their children well and save up for a decent home." According to the actor, Hindu and Islamic fundamentalists "both have loads in common." The 33-year-old actor, condemning war, elaborated upon fundamentalists, saying, "Their minds are poisoned by hate and they both lack empathy for the other side. They both want war and do not care for its consequences," adding, "The cost of this extraordinary hatred of fundamentalists in both countries is eventually going to be paid by the ordinary citizens of both countries and the soldiers who are always first in line of a fire they did not ignite." Most people who have condemned war or taken a stand against violence of any kind have been targeted as anti nationals and their loyalty to their religion and country has been questioned by the war-hungry masses. Looks like humanity has come to a point where they find destruction a better option than peace and people who question this section's intelligence are quickly labelled unpatriotic.

The makers have finally treated the audience with the trailer of John Abraham’s ‘Romeo Akbar Walter’ and it seems like a promising action-packed thriller. Sharing the trailer on his twitter handle, John wrote, “His dharma (moral duty) was to protect his nation against all evils and enemies. Here’s presenting the trailer of ‘Romeo. Akbar. Walter’. In cinemas on 5th April. The 2.46 minute-long trailer opens with Jackie Shroff stating that India is “on the verge of a war with Pakistan”.  The dialogue single-handedly explains the background of the film. Directed by Robbie Grewal, ‘RAW’ is set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. And while the story is not specifically based on any one person, it is said to be

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Sadhguru has offered the Mahashivratri sadhana, which allows one to become more receptive to the possibilities of Mahashivratri. Anyone over the age of 8 can participate. Here are the instructions. The Mahashivratri sadhana is a preparation for Mahashivratri – a night of tremendous possibilities. Anyone over the age of eight can participate in the sadhana, which can be done for a duration of either 40, 21, 14, 7 or 3 consecutive days leading up to Mahashivratri on March 4, 2019. The 40day sadhana starts from Jan 24, 21-day from Feb 12, 14-day from Feb 19, 7-day from Feb 26, and 3-day from March 2. Daily Sadhana Process.The daily process for the sadhana is as follows:

Do 12 cycles of Shiva Namaskar on empty stomach. Then chant the Sarvebhyo Chant thrice. This should be done once a day, before sunrise or after sunset.

SARVEBHYO CHANT Aum Sarvebhyo Devebhyo Namaha (We bow down to all the celestial and divine beings)

Aum Pancha Bhutaya Namaha (We bow down to the five elements)

Aum Shri Sathguruve Namaha (We bow down to the Eternal Guru)

Aum Shri Pritviyai Namaha (We bow down to Mother Earth)

Aum Adi Yogeshwaraya Namaha

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peppercorns together with 2-3 vilva or neem leaves in honey, and a handful of groundnuts in water, overnight. After the Shiva Namaskar and chanting, chew the leaves, consume the peppercorns after mixing them with lemon juice, and eat the groundnuts as well. If neem or vilva leaves are not available, please take neem powder balls. Neem powder is available at IshaShoppe.com. Please be sure to finish your regular sadhana such as Shambhavi Mahamudra before consuming these.A few points regarding the Shiva Namaskar practice: Pregnant ladies are advised not to do

We currently have our third woman Prime Minister. All our key constitutional positions – Prime Minister, Governor General, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Attorney-General and Chief Justice – have been held by women. As a woman Member of Parliament of Indian origin, I also acknowledge the women of colour who have gone before me and the struggles they fought. They are the women on whose shoulders I stand and I mentioned some of them in my suffrage speech in Parliament last year. I spoke about former Mayor of Dunedin, Dame Sukhi Turner, who was for a very long time considered one of the most

• Ladies can do Shiva Namaskar during their menstrual periods. • People with hernia are advised to do the variations of Shiva Namaskar by using a cushion or a chair. Light an oil lamp once in the morning and once in the evening. If a lamp is not available, you can use a candle. Chant the Yoga Yoga Yogeshwaraya chant twelve times in the morning and twelve times in the evening after lighting the lamp. It is best to do this sadhana during the 40-minute sandhya kalas. Two significant sandhya kalas begin 20 minutes before and end 20 minutes after sunrise and sunset. created the new position of Parliamentary Under Secretary focused on family and sexual violence. Undersecretary Logie leads the Government’s work on the design of an integrated and responsive family violence system, engagement with the sector and the implementation of new family violence law. Our Ministers for Women and Ethnic Communities, Hon. Julie Anne Genter and Hon. Jenny Salesa respectively are focused on eliminating the gender pay gap and addressing barriers that exclude ethnic communities from attaining leadership positions.

Last year, I got the opportunity to speak in Parliament as we celebrated the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand. It was a particular honour for me partly because I have worked in the women’s rights field most of my life and partly because I chose to move to New Zealand largely because this was the first self-governing country in the world where women won the right to vote. Women’s suffrage marked the end of women’s exclusion from politics. Women voted for the first time in the 1893 elections. That was also the year that Elizabeth Yates became the Mayor of Onehunga (which is in the Maungakiekie electorate where I am based) – this was the first time such a post had been held by a woman anywhere in the British Empire.

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As we celebrate prominent New • Priyanka Radhakrishnan International Zealand politicians List MP of Parliament based in Maungakiekie Women’s of Indian origin. Day, women’s There were many achievements and the progress we’ve Indian and Chinese women who fought made as a nation, we must also over decades to organise their own acknowledge that there is more to be done organisations and women's auxiliary to achieve gender equality for all women. wings. Their stories are part of our We have a persistent gender pay gap and history - women like Shantiben Parbhu for Asian women, we're paid less than our and Ruxmani Kasanji who fought to be male counterparts and less compared able to express their ethnic and religious with Pakeha men and women as well. identities as New Zealanders. These were Gender-based violence affects us all, but women who fought through the isolation there are still issues like forced marriage that many migrant women of those and dowry abuse that persist times faced. I acknowledged the fact that and disproportionately impact without women like them, I wouldn't be ethnic women. We are underhere today. I was pleased to see Ruxmani represented in virtually every Kasanji’s appointed Member of the New level of leadership, including in Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in our own communities. recognition of her services to the Indian community. The coalition government

I am proud to support a government that is focused on addressing issues that hold too many women back.  Finally, I know that there are many women, including Indian women, out there who fight against injustices every day; women who support other women to succeed; bring up their boys to respect women; women who contribute in their chosen fields – ordinary women who do extraordinary things every day and often for no recognition. I thank you all and wish you all a Happy International Women’s Day.

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Sports Kohli, Shankar help India register Federer signs up for 2020 500th ODI victory Dubai C'ships 48. The match tilted in favour of Australia as Marcus Stoinis and Alex Carey stitched a 39run partnership for the sixth wicket. India again retained momentum as Kuldeep sent Carey back for 22.

Virat Kohli’s 40th one-day international century before Vijay Shankar’s twowicket haul in the dead over helped India win the second match against Australia by eight runs at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Tuesday. With this win, India have registered the 500th ODI victory and have also taken a 2-0 lead against Australia in the fivematch series. Man, of the Match Kohli anchored the innings for India after the hosts were sent in by Australia, guiding his side to 250. Defending what seemed a challenging target, right-arm fast bowler Shankar bowled out the visitors on 242 with three balls to spare. As Australian captain Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja were in the middle, it seemed their partnership would steer the visitors to level the series. However, spinner Kuldeep Yadav broke the 83run partnership as he trapped Finch for 37. In the very next over, part-time off-spinner Kedar Jadhav dismissed the settled Khawaja for 38. India got another breakthrough as Kuldeep struck Glenn Maxwell, who returned pavilion without disturbing the scoreboard. Later, Ravindra Jadeja brilliantly run-out Peter Handscomb for

As Australia required 11 runs from six balls, Kohli opted Shankar over Jadhav to bowl the last over. On the first delivery of the over, Shankar dismissed Stoinis for 52, leaving the visitors on 240 for nine. Shankar struck again, cleaning Adam Zampa for two and wrapping up the Australian innings on 242 with three balls remaining. Earlier, Indian captain blazed 120-ball 116, which saw 10 boundaries before he was trapped by fast bowler Pat Cummins. Kohli registered his 40th ODI century, becoming the only second player to achieve the feat after masterblaster Sachin Tendulkar. As openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan walked on to the field, Cummins dismissed Sharma for a duck on the last ball of the first over. Kohli and Dhawan in the middle-recovered India after an early dent. However, offspinner Maxwell broke the 38-run stand as he struck Dhawan for 21. Joining the party, off-spinner Nathan Lyon got a wicket in his kitty in the name of Ambati Rayudu for 18. Shankar, who stepped in when India was 75 for three, stitched an 81-run partnership with Kohli before he lost his wicket in an unfortunate run-out when he was just four shy fifty. India, with a 2-0 lead, will meet Australia for the third ODI at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on March 8.

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World number four Roger Federer quashed retirement talks, signing up to play in the 2020 Dubai Championships. The 37-year-old scripted history in Dubai as he lifted the eighth trophy to become the second player after Jimmy Connors to win 100 ATP Tour singles titles.

Federer had defeated reigning champion Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. "We congratulate Roger Federer on his fantastic achievement in winning 100 titles, and winning here in Dubai for the eighth time, more than any other player," Soprt24 quoted Colm McLoughlin, executive vice-chairperson and CEO of

Dubai Championships, as saying. "It is remarkable that his first title here came as long ago as 2003, and we look forward to welcoming both Federer and our ladies champion Belinda Bencic again in 2020."

Indian contingent given warm

send-off ahead of Special Olympics A 378-strong Indian contingent, including 289 athletes, 73 coaches were given a send-off on Monday for the coming Special Olympics World Summer Games-2019. The event was held at the city's Frank Anthony Public School. The Guests of Honour included former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif, and Ambassador of Ecuador, Hector Cueva Jacome. The participants will depart on March 8 for the global event where they will represent India in 14 out of 24 Olympic-type sports. For long, the teams have been practicing in their respective states and also at the national level camps held under the supervision

of National Sports Director and the head of the delegation Victor R Vaz. Air Marshal (Retd) Denzil Keelor, founding trustee and CEO Special Olympics Bharat, said: “It gives me immense pleasure to see growing support for our athletes going for the World Summer Games. The fact that the athletes have pushed themselves to this extent to be able to face a global sporting challenge makes me proud.” “Special Olympics is a great movement and I feel delighted to be part of the sending off of the Indian contingent for the World Summer Games 2019,” said Kaif.

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