Mandeep Singh Bela

08/06/2025

Parent visitor visa is announced and applications to open from 29 September 2025.

03/06/2025

🏆 *IPL 2025 Final - What a Match!* 🏆

Both Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru proved why they were the worthy finalists this season of the IPL - Indian Premier League. While I would have loved to see Punjab lift the trophy, RCB equally deserved this victory. Keep your head high Sarpanch Saab Shreyas Iyer for taking Punjab to the final in your first time as Punjab team captain 🫡

A massive congratulations to Virat Kohli and the entire team for finally winning their **first IPL title after 18 years**! 🎉 The long wait is over, and what a moment for the fans! 👏

02/06/2025

Sarpanch Saab ne Punjab da dil jit liya.

01/06/2025

Finally, an arrest warrant is issued against this person who was involved in bringing many migrants to NZ under exploitative work arrangement and we helped those migrants to get out of 3 crowded houses (40 plus migrants in 3bdrm houses each).
These migrants suffered immense losses not just financially but mentally too. Hopefully this news will give some relief to those vicitims but justice still need to be served to all those who exploited those migrants

Ravi Reddy - the man claimed to be at fault for migrant exploitation - fails to front in court to face charges.

12/05/2025

10/05/2025

Shame on those who are calling for further escalation in attacks. Innocent lives on both sides are at risk.

09/05/2025

I feel proud knowing that when I look back on this moment, I played my part in advocating for peace and dialogue amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. At a meeting with high-ranking Indian officials, I didn’t just attend—I urged them to read my letter (calling for de-escalation and peace), and they acknowledged it.

I’m grateful to the High Commission of India for their invitation and to Hon. Pabitra Margherita, Minister for External Affairs, for engaging with the community.

This may seem like a small step, but I believe every effort matters. We mourn the victims of recent terrorist attacks and stand in solidarity with all innocent lives lost. Yet even in grief, we must keep demanding peace—so no more civilians on either side of the border are endangered by violence.
Change begins with voices that refuse to stay silent.
In solidarity. ✊

01/05/2025

**Maranga Ake – Fight Back Together**
What a fantastic turnout on May 1st as we celebrated our collective achievements and strengthened solidarity for a better future on International Workers' Day!

Workers across the country came together despite the challenging weather, raising their voices against the government's attacks on workers' rights.

**Stronger together**

28/04/2025

1st May - International Workers' day. Celebrate May 1st with Us!

Workers and migrants — this day is for you!
Join us on May 1st as we come together to celebrate our strength, our contributions, and our unity.
Let's stand proud for dignity, rights, and a better future for all.

Bring your energy, your friends, families and your hopes — together, we build a stronger tomorrow.

27/04/2025

**🕊️ Stand Together Against Violence – Choose Peace Over War🇮🇳🤝🇵🇰**

The tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 innocent lives, has left us heartbroken and raged. However, Violence only deepens suffering, and revenge fuels an endless cycle of pain specially knowing that both countries possess nuclear and other very destructive weapons capable of killing in thousands.

🔹 **Terrorism is the enemy, not ordinary people on either side.**
🔹 **More war will only bring more loss—let’s break the cycle.**
🔹 **Justice must be pursued, but peace must prevail.**

Instead of escalating conflict, we must unite against extremism and demand accountability through dialogue, not destruction. The people whether in India or Pakistan, deserve safety, prosperity, and a future free from fear.

Let’s urge our leaders to act wisely—de-escalate tensions, strengthen cooperation against terrorism, and work for lasting peace.

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07/04/2025

Victim impact statements from former employees all described how their excitement about earning a better living in New Zealand turned to fear upon realising - after they had already arrived - that they were not here legally.

06/04/2025

The government is set to make cabinet decision on Parent/Grandparent visa in this quarter.