Shibani Kashyap said she travelled to New Zealand independently as an invited artist and was not involved in arranging documentation for others associated with the celebrations.
Extending her warm wishes to everyone celebrating across Australia, the Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC wished all a joyous Diwali filled with peace, prosperity, and happiness.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
