‘Butter Chicken Tsunami’ takes a positive turn as National's Lalit Arya rallies Ōtāhuhu
From advocating for a police station in Papatoetoe to backing businesses, education and frontline health services, National’s Candidate for Ōtāhuhu, Lalit Arya is setting out his priorities for Ōtāhuhu as he seeks to represent the electorate in Parliament.
A recent interaction with more than 2,500 viewers has put Lalit’s message to the Indian community in the spotlight, as he seeks to turn what he describes as an unfortunate political reference into a positive call for community participation.
Lalit spoke about Indians being referred to by politicians using terms such as “Butter Chicken Tsunami”. Rather than dwell on the remark, he is now urging the community to bring a “Butter Chicken Tsunami” to Ōtāhuhu, Papatoetoe, Ōtara and Chapel Downs.
He said he believes New Zealand is home to hardworking people, including doctors, nurses and small business owners, who create jobs, pay taxes and step in where workers are needed, contributing to the country’s everyday economy.
"This is not a butter chicken Tsunami it's New Zealand," Lalit said.
His vision is for the electorate to become as safe, prosperous, developed as suburbs in northern and eastern Auckland. As part of this, he is advocating for a police station in Papatoetoe.
From business to community service
New Zealand has been home to Lalit since 2010.
An experienced commercial property broker and current President of Rotary Counties Manukau, he has spent years working with local businesses and supporting community initiatives in South Auckland.
His journey has also included a major personal challenge. A few years ago, Lalit was involved in a life-changing motorcycle accident. He made a full recovery and says the experience taught him resilience and strengthened the fighting spirit he wants to take to Parliament on behalf of the people of Ōtāhuhu.
Lalit and his wife Ravina, a preschool teacher, are raising their two young sons in New Zealand.
Their eldest, Samar, started school this year, while their youngest, one-year-old Samay, remains at home.
For Lalit, his son's move into the classroom has reinforced the importance he places on education and the future of local children.
He backs the National Party’s focus on structured literacy, teaching the basics and improving educational achievement and standards.
Focus on South Auckland
Lalit says local families and businesses have faced economic pressures and is backing National’s approach of reducing spending, providing tax relief and focusing on law and order.
National says it is “delivering for Ōtāhuhu” through a range of measures and priorities.
The party says it is stopping wasteful spending to reduce inflation, which it says has fallen from Labour’s 32-year high.
It also points to its law and order policies, including tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour, and says there are 46,000 fewer victims of violent crime.
Transport and roading investment aimed at keeping South Auckland moving is another area highlighted by the party.
National also says it is backing businesses to grow and expand, with a focus on creating jobs and lifting wages.
Education is another priority, with the party highlighting a system focused on achievement and standards, alongside support for frontline health services at Middlemore and in Manukau.
Lalit is seeking support to take what he describes as practical business experience, local understanding and energy into Parliament as an MP.
For him, the campaign is also about the future he wants for his own children and other families living across the electorate, with safer neighbourhoods, stronger businesses and opportunities for the next generation.
From advocating for a police station in Papatoetoe to backing businesses, education and frontline health services, National’s Candidate for Ōtāhuhu, Lalit Arya is setting out his priorities for Ōtāhuhu as he seeks to represent the electorate in Parliament.
A recent interaction with more than 2,500...
From advocating for a police station in Papatoetoe to backing businesses, education and frontline health services, National’s Candidate for Ōtāhuhu, Lalit Arya is setting out his priorities for Ōtāhuhu as he seeks to represent the electorate in Parliament.
A recent interaction with more than 2,500 viewers has put Lalit’s message to the Indian community in the spotlight, as he seeks to turn what he describes as an unfortunate political reference into a positive call for community participation.
Lalit spoke about Indians being referred to by politicians using terms such as “Butter Chicken Tsunami”. Rather than dwell on the remark, he is now urging the community to bring a “Butter Chicken Tsunami” to Ōtāhuhu, Papatoetoe, Ōtara and Chapel Downs.
He said he believes New Zealand is home to hardworking people, including doctors, nurses and small business owners, who create jobs, pay taxes and step in where workers are needed, contributing to the country’s everyday economy.
"This is not a butter chicken Tsunami it's New Zealand," Lalit said.
His vision is for the electorate to become as safe, prosperous, developed as suburbs in northern and eastern Auckland. As part of this, he is advocating for a police station in Papatoetoe.
From business to community service
New Zealand has been home to Lalit since 2010.
An experienced commercial property broker and current President of Rotary Counties Manukau, he has spent years working with local businesses and supporting community initiatives in South Auckland.
His journey has also included a major personal challenge. A few years ago, Lalit was involved in a life-changing motorcycle accident. He made a full recovery and says the experience taught him resilience and strengthened the fighting spirit he wants to take to Parliament on behalf of the people of Ōtāhuhu.
Lalit and his wife Ravina, a preschool teacher, are raising their two young sons in New Zealand.
Their eldest, Samar, started school this year, while their youngest, one-year-old Samay, remains at home.
For Lalit, his son's move into the classroom has reinforced the importance he places on education and the future of local children.
He backs the National Party’s focus on structured literacy, teaching the basics and improving educational achievement and standards.
Focus on South Auckland
Lalit says local families and businesses have faced economic pressures and is backing National’s approach of reducing spending, providing tax relief and focusing on law and order.
National says it is “delivering for Ōtāhuhu” through a range of measures and priorities.
The party says it is stopping wasteful spending to reduce inflation, which it says has fallen from Labour’s 32-year high.
It also points to its law and order policies, including tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour, and says there are 46,000 fewer victims of violent crime.
Transport and roading investment aimed at keeping South Auckland moving is another area highlighted by the party.
National also says it is backing businesses to grow and expand, with a focus on creating jobs and lifting wages.
Education is another priority, with the party highlighting a system focused on achievement and standards, alongside support for frontline health services at Middlemore and in Manukau.
Lalit is seeking support to take what he describes as practical business experience, local understanding and energy into Parliament as an MP.
For him, the campaign is also about the future he wants for his own children and other families living across the electorate, with safer neighbourhoods, stronger businesses and opportunities for the next generation.
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