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As seen in: Radio New Zealand (RNZ), MSN New Zealand, Flipboard, Bay of Plenty Times, Cooking the Books with Frances Cook, New Zealand Herald, Otago Daily Times, Newstalk ZB, Pacific Media Centre, 1News, The Post (Wellington) and
Asia Reporter @radionz Covering stories about the Asian and Indian communities in Aotearoa. Formerly @fairgonz and @1newsnz

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Faith community rallies behind West Auckland conservation project

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By Blessen Tom
| Radio New Zealand (RNZ) Verified
Dozens of families from Auckland's Dawoodi Bohra community have traded a quiet weekend morning for spades and gumboots, joining efforts to restore a wetland in the Waitākere Ranges near Bethells Beach. The Indian Muslim community has pledged to plant 4000 native trees each year as part of a three-year partnership with Matuku Link, a 37-hectare bush and wetland restoration project in West Auckland.
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Manurewa Local Board member referred to Serious Fraud Office

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By Blessen Tom
| Radio New Zealand (RNZ) Verified
Auckland Council has referred a Manurewa Local Board member to the Serious Fraud Office after a social media video raised allegations that include corruption and financial intimidation. Marshal Ahluwalia, who won a seat on Manurewa Local Board with the highest number of votes in the 2025 election, is under scrutiny after the video alleged misconduct linked to an earlier role as operations manager at a freight transport company in 2024.
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Sarpreet Singh’s journey from South Auckland to the football world stage

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By Blessen Tom
| Radio New Zealand (RNZ) Verified
Sarpreet Singh's road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup began some years ago on football fields in South Auckland. Now, after rising through the ranks from local clubs to FC Bayern Munich and across Europe, the midfielder is preparing to represent New Zealand on football's biggest stage.
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