NZ Indian Business Association

13/05/2026

The New Zealand Indian Business Association recently participated in the two-day MIT Career Fest 2026 on 12–13 May at Manukau Institute of Technology.

MIT is home to a large and diverse student community across a broad range of disciplines, including Business, Digital Technologies, Nursing, Health, Social Work, Hospitality, and Trades such as Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.

As collaboration between industry and education providers grows, events like Career Fest are a great way to build professional networks, identify skill gaps, and connect students and graduates with jobs.

The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage directly with students and gain insight into their aspirations, challenges, and career goals.

NZIBA remains committed to working closely with educational institutions to strengthen connections between employers and both local and international talent. The Association is already supporting this initiative by referring suitable candidates to employers and will continue expanding these efforts to help meet the long-term workforce needs of New Zealand businesses.

12/05/2026

08/05/2026

The NZIBA team was pleased to participate in the recent Industry Networking & Round Table Event at Massey University Campus alongside industry leaders and talented Master’s-level students preparing to graduate.

It was an insightful and engaging evening filled with meaningful discussions around career pathways, industry expectations, leadership, networking, and future opportunities. NZIBA representatives ( Jaspreet Kandhari, Hitesh Patel, and Sukhdeep Singh Walia) enjoyed interacting with a bright and ambitious group of students ready to contribute to New Zealand’s growing business community.

Events like these create valuable connections between industry and academia, while also helping businesses engage with an emerging pool of talented graduates ready to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and diverse perspectives into the workforce.

A sincere thank you to the organisers ( Dr. Loren Stangl -Sr. Lecturer in marketing & other faculty members) , fellow industry participants, and students for making the event such a constructive and successful experience.

06/05/2026

NZ Labour Market Overview:

The unemployment rate trend in New Zealand over the last 5 years (approx. 2021–2025) based on Stats NZ and official labour market data:

2021: ~3.8%
2022: ~3.3%
2023: ~3.7–3.9%
2024: ~4.9–5.1%
2025: ~5.0–5.4%

The increase reflects:
- Higher interest rates are slowing the economy
- Reduced hiring in the construction and retail sectors
- More people are looking for work

2026 Outlook

Expected to gradually improve through 2026
Forecast range: ~5.0% → 4.6% by late 2026
- Economy recovering as interest rates remain stable/lower
- Businesses are slowly increasing hiring again
- Construction, tourism, and services are picking up

Source - Statistics NZ and Reserve Bank of NZ (RBNZ)

27/04/2026

07/04/2026

The Trespass (Specified Retail Premises and Other Matters) Amendment Bill gives businesses, retailers, cafes, licensed premises, and property owners stronger tools to protect their business, staff, and customers.

Key changes include:
1. Ability to trespass across multiple locations
2. Trespass up to 3 years
3. Higher penalties for refusing to leave or breaching a trespass
4. Higher penalties for refusing to give the correct name/address or giving false details.

Making a submission is quick, just 5 minutes, no legal knowledge required. Even a simple “I support the changes” counts.

➡️ Make your submission here:

17/03/2026

NZIBA Executive Members, Roshni Chadha and Jaspreet Singh Kandhari attended the Report launch Event in West Auckland on Friday, 13th March 2026.

The key highlight of the report is that the Ethnic Minority Communities contribute $50B to Auckland Economy.
A report by Shamubeel Eaqub and commissioned by Waitakere Ethnic Board, New Zealand Government’s Auckland Policy Office, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and Ministry for Ethnic Communities.

Gurdeep Talwar, President of Waitakere Ethnic Board welcomed the guests and presided over the event.

15/03/2026

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/589512/ethnic-communities-generate-a-third-of-auckland-s-gdp

Report reveals that Asians, Europeans, Middle Easterns, Latin Americans and Africans contributed $50 billion to the local economy in 2023.

10/02/2026

For years, law-abiding, hardworking New Zealanders have raised concerns about safety in our communities and workplaces. Many have asked for laws that take crime seriously and provide real consequences, so people can go to work without fear.

Right now, you have a direct opportunity to have your say.

The Crimes Amendment Bill is currently before Parliament. This Bill aims to strengthen consequences for offending and improve protections for victims, retailers and frontline workers.

This is the final week for submissions, closing on 16 February.

Making a submission is easy and takes around five minutes. No legal knowledge is required. Your submission can be as simple as saying, “I support the changes.”

👉 Make your submission here:
https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-a-submission/document/54SCJUST_SCF_20281808-6A50-4ADF-8AB2-08DE31F3FCB1/crimes-amendment-bill

If you care about safer communities and a safer New Zealand, now is the time to speak up.