Nirmala Nand Part 1, Helping Indian migrants - Manawatu Conversations
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Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 13th May 2025. Part 1 of 2. Nirmala broadcasts a programme, Parichay, on Manawatu Peoples Radio for people who have come from India or Fiji and settled in New Zealand or Palmerston North. She came to Palmerston North in 2003. A lot of immigrants are professional or business people but find it difficult to settle if they haven’t arranged a job beforehand. Hindi is the main language spoken. It is taught in Palmerston North. Diwali celebration in Palmerston North has grown and is now held in The Square, Many immigrants come with good qualifications but have difficulty finding a job because of the lack of New Zealand experience. Fiji business practices translate well to New Zealand. Many are losing hope because of crime against them especially in Auckland Young people growing up in New Zealand are adapting better. Most towns have Indian communities for support.
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- Audio
- Date
- May 13, 2025