Abdul Ahmadi ran dismantling yards in Christchurch and Wellington under the guise of a legitimate business, but police found he was secretly dismantling stolen cars and exporting them overseas.

NZTA is now contacting the individuals involved to advise them that their licences have been revoked and must be surrendered.

Parminder Singh, an Indian national who migrated to New Zealand in 1998, was convicted on five counts of rape, two counts of sexual violation, one charge of stupefying a victim, and two charges of exploiting temporary workers.

The journal draws on research presented at the first Pacific International Media Conference in 20 years, held at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva in July last year.

Now in its sixth year, the celebrations highlight efforts to preserve and promote Punjabi, which has become the fastest-growing language in New Zealand.

Meanwhile, Goyal said he was “delighted to be in New Zealand to review the progress” of the ongoing negotiations.

The family lost all their belongings, including passports, documents, jewellery, and savings. “Our passports were burned, We have nothing left.”

“It’s not a reflection on the individual migrants… It’s a reflection on the fact that we have New Zealanders who are desperate for jobs and need to be given the first opportunity.”

Dr Patel, who trained as a GP in the NT, has been recognised for going above and beyond his usual duties to support students undertaking clinical placements, mentoring them as they prepare for careers in healthcare.

Strong winds then helped spread the fire along two rows of parked cars.