Sunit Prakash and Lalita Kasanji co-founded the New Zealand Centre for Digital Connections with India in 2023, an initiative dedicated to accelerating digital and technology collaboration between New Zealand and India.

From biryanis and kebabs to fusion dishes, Australian lamb is poised to inspire a new generation of chefs and food enthusiasts in India.

‘This win is as much yours as it is ours. I want you to celebrate with us.’

“Those who seek to bring the battles of India’s past to Canada have no place in our political discourse”

India’s Nandini Gupta and Australia’s Jasmine Stringer were both among the top five semifinalists.

With his unique ability to bridge science, policy, and industry, Sharath Sriram is poised to shape Western Australia’s innovation agenda

"I have been able to go through the ups and downs of being dropped, being brought back, playing in a few World Cups and being a part of some great teams.”

These engagements are aimed to be paving the way for high-impact collaboration between Indian and Australian firms.

With Indians making up 6% of New Zealand’s population, these honours highlight the vital role of ethnic communities in building a more inclusive and diverse Aotearoa.

Both military leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional security architecture, with a strong focus on enhancing maritime cooperation.