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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
It was an otherwise lazy Sunday morning, but one corner in Papatoetoe was buzzing with activity. This is now the newly-inaugurated office of Mr Mahesh Bindra, List MP, NZ First.
At the opening, among other things that stood out, was the number of people across various cultures that were there to support Bindra. To me, that said a few things: first and definitely the most important, it speaks of Bindra’s popularity and the support he has garnered in the community; and second, perhaps, a tilt away from National. The fairly spacious office was cramped with people who were there to cheer Bindra as he took the next step. Winston Peters, the leader of NZ First, inaugurated the office and was at his charismatic best delivering an articulate speech as one would expect of him.
He raised some important issues about the housing and employment crisis, especially in the South Auckland region. He spoke about the situation of the state housing and the damp and cold houses that have had an effect on people’s health. He spoke about the vision behind opening an office of the party in South Auckland stating four things that unite all people regardless of colour, background and religion: affordable housing, jobs, education and healthcare. He said that there could be many other things that we could say are important but it is these four basic things that are important to people across the world, and it is these four things that need attention in the South Auckland area.
Mr Peters spoke about the time when New Zealand was the second country in the world in terms of income per person and stated that in comparison to the other growing countries of the world, New Zealand was static while these other countries were growing at a rapid rate. He also spoke about the law and order situation, gangs and organised crime and how people had to put up with it. He stated that NZ First was here to make a difference and that Mahesh Bindra would be the point of contact for people in South Auckland to reach out for their problems.
One of the other highlights of the event was the strong presence of the Sikh community and the presentation of the sword of honour to Mr Peters. The guests were well looked after with good food and a constant stream of beverages. A proud moment for the Indian community as one more MP of Indian origin establishes his place in the community. Here’s wishing Mahesh Bindra the best for the future and to making a positive contribution to the South Auckland community.
It was an otherwise lazy Sunday morning, but one corner in Papatoetoe was buzzing with activity. This is now the newly-inaugurated office of Mr Mahesh Bindra, List MP, NZ First.
At the opening, among other things that stood out, was the number of people across various cultures that were there to...
It was an otherwise lazy Sunday morning, but one corner in Papatoetoe was buzzing with activity. This is now the newly-inaugurated office of Mr Mahesh Bindra, List MP, NZ First.
At the opening, among other things that stood out, was the number of people across various cultures that were there to support Bindra. To me, that said a few things: first and definitely the most important, it speaks of Bindra’s popularity and the support he has garnered in the community; and second, perhaps, a tilt away from National. The fairly spacious office was cramped with people who were there to cheer Bindra as he took the next step. Winston Peters, the leader of NZ First, inaugurated the office and was at his charismatic best delivering an articulate speech as one would expect of him.
He raised some important issues about the housing and employment crisis, especially in the South Auckland region. He spoke about the situation of the state housing and the damp and cold houses that have had an effect on people’s health. He spoke about the vision behind opening an office of the party in South Auckland stating four things that unite all people regardless of colour, background and religion: affordable housing, jobs, education and healthcare. He said that there could be many other things that we could say are important but it is these four basic things that are important to people across the world, and it is these four things that need attention in the South Auckland area.
Mr Peters spoke about the time when New Zealand was the second country in the world in terms of income per person and stated that in comparison to the other growing countries of the world, New Zealand was static while these other countries were growing at a rapid rate. He also spoke about the law and order situation, gangs and organised crime and how people had to put up with it. He stated that NZ First was here to make a difference and that Mahesh Bindra would be the point of contact for people in South Auckland to reach out for their problems.
One of the other highlights of the event was the strong presence of the Sikh community and the presentation of the sword of honour to Mr Peters. The guests were well looked after with good food and a constant stream of beverages. A proud moment for the Indian community as one more MP of Indian origin establishes his place in the community. Here’s wishing Mahesh Bindra the best for the future and to making a positive contribution to the South Auckland community.
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