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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
Two members of the Indian community have been appointed to the Film and Labelling Review Body.
Veer Khar and Dr Paramjeet Parmar were listed in an eight-member panel announced by the Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain recently.
The appointees are required to help ensure that the interests of the general public are taken into account in the labelling of films.
“Community Representatives come from a range of backgrounds and ages. Together they offer a depth of understanding of New Zealand perspectives, ways of life and beliefs, which contribute to the appropriate labelling of films available for reviewing by New Zealanders,” Mr Tremain said.
The Labelling Body issues labels to all films supplied to the public and rates unrestricted films. Community representatives assist the Labelling Body, as required, in carrying out day-to-day activities of rating and issuing labels for films, videos and DVDs.
The appointees are: Denise Ewe, Veer Khar, Pefi Kingi, Joseph Liava’a, David Lui, Shana Malio, George Ngatai and Dr Parmjeet Parmar.
Veer Khar in addition to being a professional engineer, has a background in International Relations and Human Rights.
As general secretary of New Zealand Indian Association (2007-10); he not only project managed publishing of community initiated “Historical Book” about ‘Early Settlers’ from South Asia in New Zealand but also started the process of analytical, intuitive and result driven engagement through submissions and regular interaction with policy makers on behalf of the community.
He has been instrumental in devising strategies and arranged funding for effective functioning of community organisations and consistently ensured provision of the highest standard of service and integrity of volunteers.
Dr Parmar, who holds a PhD in Biological Sciences, is a broadcaster with local radio station Radio Tarana.
Community representatives’ appointment terms are on-going but reviewed at least once every three years.
Two members of the Indian community have been appointed to the Film and Labelling Review Body.
Veer Khar and Dr Paramjeet Parmar were listed in an eight-member panel announced by the Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain recently.
The appointees are required to help ensure that the interests...
Two members of the Indian community have been appointed to the Film and Labelling Review Body.
Veer Khar and Dr Paramjeet Parmar were listed in an eight-member panel announced by the Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain recently.
The appointees are required to help ensure that the interests of the general public are taken into account in the labelling of films.
“Community Representatives come from a range of backgrounds and ages. Together they offer a depth of understanding of New Zealand perspectives, ways of life and beliefs, which contribute to the appropriate labelling of films available for reviewing by New Zealanders,” Mr Tremain said.
The Labelling Body issues labels to all films supplied to the public and rates unrestricted films. Community representatives assist the Labelling Body, as required, in carrying out day-to-day activities of rating and issuing labels for films, videos and DVDs.
The appointees are: Denise Ewe, Veer Khar, Pefi Kingi, Joseph Liava’a, David Lui, Shana Malio, George Ngatai and Dr Parmjeet Parmar.
Veer Khar in addition to being a professional engineer, has a background in International Relations and Human Rights.
As general secretary of New Zealand Indian Association (2007-10); he not only project managed publishing of community initiated “Historical Book” about ‘Early Settlers’ from South Asia in New Zealand but also started the process of analytical, intuitive and result driven engagement through submissions and regular interaction with policy makers on behalf of the community.
He has been instrumental in devising strategies and arranged funding for effective functioning of community organisations and consistently ensured provision of the highest standard of service and integrity of volunteers.
Dr Parmar, who holds a PhD in Biological Sciences, is a broadcaster with local radio station Radio Tarana.
Community representatives’ appointment terms are on-going but reviewed at least once every three years.
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