The Indian community is the fastest growing amongst the Asian communities

 

Previous census figures indicate that Fijian Indians were more prevalent than those from the Indian sub continent, however, this has altered recently with migrant patterns showing significant numbers from India directly. This increase in population is also supported by the huge diversification amongst the Indian community in terms of language with approximately 15 different dialects spoken, although English and Hindi tend to be the most widely spoken.

 

The Indian community have also got a number of print media options and a dedicated radio station which serves the purpose of informing the community about local and national news, international news and celebrating aspects of their culture such as music, religion and Bollywood. As a whole, the ethnic Indian community is likely to continue growing at its current rate, with Auckland seeing the majority of this growth. While other migrants may be affected by language requirements, given the continued prevalence of English in the Indian educational system, it is predicted that will be less affected by any major changes to immigration requirements.

 

• The Indian community in New Zealand is the fastest growing amongst the Asian communities in New Zealand, and had a 68% growth in population between the 2001 and 2006 census.
• As of 2006, the Indian population currently stands at approximately 105,000.
• Nearly 20% of this figure are New Zealand born Indians, a reflection of the longstanding presence of this community in New Zealand.

Diwali 2011
Diwali is one of the most important events on the Indian calendar, very much akin to the Christian Christmas celebrations. See here for details on Diwali. As such, there is major interest from within the community, and  there are many significant events associated with this festival.

Diwali is one of the most important events on the Indian calendar, very much akin to the Christian Christmas celebrations. See here for details on Diwali. As such, there is major interest from within the community, and  there are many significant events associated with this festival.

 

The Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards will this year be awarded at a Gala Black Tie Dinner scheduled for November 15, at the Stamford Plaza Hotel.

 

Call for entries begin on March 1, 2010, closing on August 31.

 

(Past 2010)

 

Radio Apna 990 Diwali Show
Apna 990 am is producing a 20 hour radio show for the Diwali celebrations. It will star at 6:00 am, and run non-stop through until 2:00 am the following morning. It will start on either October 17 or October 18, depending on the sightingof the Moon. Contact Nandini at Eminz for advertising opportunities.

Radio Apna 990 "Togo-Fogo Nite"
Radio Apna 990 AM is organising a new show for the Indian community on Saturday 21 November, 2009. Check out the Togo-Fogo Event page for details and available sponsorship opportunities.

 

Eid Cup Youth Soccer Tournament and Celebration
Friday 13 November - Sunday 15 November

Bill McKinly Park, Mount Wellington

Click here for details and advertising opportunities.

 

NZ Fiji Inter-District Soccer Championship, 2009
Thursday 22 October - Monday 26 October.

Centre Park, Mangere.

Click here for details and advertising opportunities.

 

"Indian Idol"
Dreamz Productions is currently running the 2009 NCBT Kaun Banega Superstar. Please click here for details.
Photos from last year's competition.

 

Diwali Celebrations
Please go to the Diwali Celebrations page for information on advertising opportunities within the Indian Community.

Information about Diwali.

 

Ramadan / Eid ul-Fitr
Please go to the Ramadan/Eid-ul-Fitr page for information on advertising opportunities within the Indian Community.

Information about Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr.

 

Indian Newslink "Fast-Find Indian Business Directory 2009"
Sponsorship opportunitues are now available for this publication, due out in mid-June, 2009. Contact us for more information.

 

NZ / FIJI VETERANS SOCCER TOURNAMENT
This 5 day soccer event has over 16 teams participating.

Teams from Australia, Fiji, USA and local veterans teams. This event that has the concept of re-union for soccer players .

 

Kite Festival 2009
The Kite Fesitval is a unique festival which turns the blue sky into a colourful spectacle somewhat akin to colourful pallet of an artist. The State of Gujarat is well known for celebrating Kite festival on 14th January which is "Utarayan"

Read more about the Kite Festival 2009 

is a unique show which shall invite all the dancing talent in New Zealand. A one of a kind Group Dance competition which is open to anyone over the age of 15 years who can move and compete with a passion for dancing ...

read more KRAZZY 4 DANCE