One of Marsh’s most imaginative ideas is to create a “poetry quilt” — 56 squares representing each Commonwealth nation, each with lines from their poets.

Patel is only the second person of Indian origin to reach the rank of Superintendent, alongside Wellington-based National Partnerships Manager Ethnic, Rakesh Naidoo.

“Be prepared to start over and earn your stripes. It’s not about the rank — it’s your reputation that matters. Know what you want, make the tough calls, and Victoria Police will back you.”

Under the current Skilled Migrant Category settings, applicants can claim between three and six points for qualifications at the level of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Security removed the attacker from the premises before he fled in a vehicle.

The academy currently has about 140 students, including 108 enrolled in the IndiGo cadet programme.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the visa strikes “the right balance between family reunification and protecting public services.”

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.

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.

Following his social media warning to other restaurant owners, Singh reported receiving anonymous abusive phone calls.