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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti felicitated
Hubballi: Legislative council chairman, Basavaraj Horatti, stated that 99% of the reccommendations of Vaidyanath report on teacher issues was implemented, and that steps were being taken to implement the reccomendations of the report in its entirety. He was speaking after being felicitated by the Dharwad district unit of the State Physical Education Teachers' Association on Sunday. Horatti said, "I have written a letter to the govt strongly condemning the unscientific order issued by the govt to identify education and painting teachers as additional teachers, and transfer them to schools with more than 240 children. It was stopped for now, and everyone will suffer if someone makes a mistake. This was also brought to the attention of the govt." Horatti continued, "I was an elected representative from the Teachers' constituency for the last 45 years and worked for them. I solved many problems, but some more problems need to be solved. The main demand of the teachers is that the amendment to the Staff and Recruitment (C&R) Rules, 2017, and promotion should be given on the basis of seniority. Legal efforts are under way to find a solution," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo "The officials mislead the elected representatives. If they have no knowledge of administration and law, they do whatever they want. They were about to identify special teachers as additional and transfer them. The transfer was stopped for now because I wrote a letter to the govt questioning on what basis this decision was taken, and whether it is allowed in the law. I also warned the officials of the education department," he said. Former MLC Arun Shapur was present.
The Spinoff
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Spinoff
Nominations are now open – so how are the big mayoral races shaping up?
With just a couple of months until voting opens, this is what we know about the most high-profile chain chases around the country. As of today, nominations for the forthcoming local elections are officially open – potential candidates have until August 1 to throw their proverbial pōtae into the ring. If you're a New Zealand citizen, can find two people to support your bid (they have to be enrolled to vote in the area you want to stand in, but you don't) and can scrape together $200 (it might be refunded if you get enough votes), you can fill out a form to stand as a member of a board or ward, a councillor or, indeed, a mayor. While there's always a chance of a big surprise when the candidate lists are released on August 6, most people weighing up a bid for mayor will have made up their mind and made their decision public already – voting opens on September 9, by the way, and closes on October 11. Here's who's definitely in and definitely out in the bigger centres. AUCKLAND Current deputy mayor Desley Simpson kept us guessing until early June, when she finally ruled out a bid to take her boss's job (no doubt disappointing her son, who had registered the domain at the start of the year). She'll be supporting mayor Wayne Brown in his run for re-election, standing as Whau councillor under Brown's Fix Auckland banner rather than with her old C&R team. Surprise late contender notwithstanding, the field is looking pretty sparse: Brown's main challenger is likely to be Whau councillor Kerrin Leoni, who's a Labour member but not officially endorsed by the party. The only other confirmed candidate thus far is former New Conservatives leader Ted Johnston, who came fifth in the Auckland mayoral race in 2019 and ninth in 2022. North Shore councillor Richard Hills, who had neither confirmed nor denied a bid for mayor at the time of our last mayoral race stocktake back in February, has now officially ruled himself out. HAMILTON With incumbent Paula Southgate calling it a day, Kirikiriroa will be getting a brand new mayor come October, and a couple of frontrunners have emerged. Left-leaning councillor Sarah Thomson, who was undecided at the time of our earlier story, has now confirmed she's in to win, as has former National MP Tim Macindoe, who has the support of fellow ' fiscal conservative' councillor Geoff Taylor. Former Labour MP Jamie Strange, who was considering a run, has now ruled it out. LOWER HUTT The race to fill the shoes of Campbell Barry, who in April announced he wouldn't be seeking a third term as mayor of Lower Hutt, is heating up, with at least four candidates confirming their intention to run. Hutt City councillors Karen Morgan and Brady Dyer put their hands up earlier in the year, as did Prabha Ravi, who runs an Indian dance school in Avalon. They were this week joined by the world-famous-in-Wainuiomata Ken Laban, who's a big deal in rugby league circles and is currently Lower Hutt's representative on the Greater Wellington Regional Council. NB: The council of the city of Lower Hutt is called Hutt City Council, but the official title for the mayor who heads up that council is mayor of Lower Hutt, not mayor of Hutt City. Do not confuse either with the mighty Upper Hutt, where Peri Zee is challenging long-time incumbent Wayne Guppy for the mayoral chains. WELLINGTON After consistently expressing her intention to run for another term, current mayor Tory Whanau dropped out of the race in late April, shortly after former Labour leader Andrew Little had thrown his hat into the ring. Little is the frontrunner, but he's not short of opponents – at this stage they number six, all of whom have one thing in common: they're men. Current councillor Ray Chung is Little's biggest challenger on the right, running under the oxymoronically named ticket Independent Together. He's joined by ' slightly right-leaning centrist ' and 'ice cream guy' Karl Tiefenbacher, former Wellington Live owner, banana suit wearer and branch enthusiast Graham Bloxham, former Wellington City councillor Rob Goulden, 'predator-free champion' Kelvin Hastie and ' unapologetically progressive ' accountant Alex Baker. CHRISTCHURCH Centre-right incumbent Phil Mauger is going for a second term, but he'll be challenged by green-tinged councillor Sara Templeton. According to The Press, the last time a sitting mayor was unseated at an election in Christchurch was in 1974, but given Mauger won only narrowly in 2022, and has faced criticism for backtracking on a rates cap election promise, Templeton has a fighting chance. Still no word on whether The Wizard, whose Facebook page indicates he's been thinking a lot about Marxists and wokeism rather than mayoral elections of late, is giving it another crack, nor perennial candidate Tubby Hansen. DUNEDIN There's now a healthy field of candidates taking on current Ōtepoti mayor Jules Radich, including ' slightly left-of-centre ' businessman and Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board chair Andrew Simms, Green Party candidate Mickey Treadwell and a bunch of current city councillors: Sophie Barker, Lee Vandervis, Mandy Mayhem and Carmen Houlahan. In a controversial move, councillors Andrew Whiley and Kevin Gilbert, who ran under Radich's Team Dunedin ticket in 2022, have thrown their weight behind Barker for her 2025 campaign. AND ALSO… Here's a non-exhaustive whistle-stop tour through the rest of the country: Councillor Ann Court is taking on incumbent Moko Tepania, aka ' New Zealand's most popular mayor ', in the Far North, while Whangārei mayor Vince Cocurullo is facing a challenge from councillor Marie Olsen. Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson, the self-proclaimed 'Trump of the north', withdrew from the race in June to back the mayoral campaign of his current deputy, Jonathan Larsen. Councillor Ash Nayyar and businessman and community leader Snow Tane will be taking him on. Mahe Drysdale will retain his mayoral chains in Tauranga, because it did the whole election thing last year. Incumbent Tania Tapsell is having another go in Rotorua, but her challengers remain to be seen. Napier mayor Kirsten Wise is keen for a third term, but she'll have competition from councillor Richard McGrath. Over in Hastings, mayor Sandra Hazlehurst is retiring, with councillors Wendy Schollum and Marcus Buddo and businessman Steve Gibson bidding to replace her. Incumbent Rehette Stoltz is having another crack at Gisborne, but there are no clear challengers yet. New Plymouth District councillor Sam Bennett and Murray 'Muzz' McDowell are challenging current mayor Neil Holdom for the chains in Ngāmotu. Paddy Gower swears he is not, despite rumours to the contrary. Palmerston North mayor Grant Smith is standing again, with councillor Orphée Mickalad set to take him on. Andrew Tripe, mayor of Whanganui, wants a second term, and will be challenged by councillors Peter Oskam and Josh Chandulal-Mackay. In Nelson, Nick Smith is standing again, but it's not yet clear who will be taking him on. Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor is also having another go, with no one else putting their hand up yet. Queenstown Lakes incumbent Glyn Lewers is running again, with John Glover and Nik Kiddle set to take him on. The controversial Nobby Clark will not be running for Invercargill mayor again, but a bevy of councillors are putting their hands up: Alex Crackett, Ian Pottinger, deputy mayor Tom Campbell and former NZ First MP Ria Bond. No word yet on Bluff wizard Noel Peterson, who was thinking about having another crack after 2022's disappointing result. In Gore, Ben Bell – who had a as New Zealand's youngest mayor – is standing again, with any challengers yet to emerge.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
C&R Software sets up GCC in Nagpur
Nagpur: C&R Software, a company linked with Canada-based Constellation Software Inc, has set up a global capacity centre in Nagpur. The company, which caters to debt recovery sector, sees Nagpur as a growing centre for IT business. This will be C&R's second base in India after Bengaluru, said a press release. According to Vikas Sharma, company's MD and country head, the centre will function as a strategic unit for product engineering, professional services, product support, and other research and development. Amitabh Khanna, president of Vidarbha Association of Software Exporters (VASE), said it's encouraging that Nagpur finally has a GCC. tnn Nagpur: C&R Software, a company linked with Canada-based Constellation Software Inc, has set up a global capacity centre in Nagpur. The company, which caters to debt recovery sector, sees Nagpur as a growing centre for IT business. This will be C&R's second base in India after Bengaluru, said a press release. According to Vikas Sharma, company's MD and country head, the centre will function as a strategic unit for product engineering, professional services, product support, and other research and development. Amitabh Khanna, president of Vidarbha Association of Software Exporters (VASE), said it's encouraging that Nagpur finally has a GCC. tnn
Scoop
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
C&R Announces Strong Team For Waitematā Local Board
Press Release – Communities and Residents Communities and Residents (C&R) is pleased to introduce its strong team of seven candidates standing for the Waitematā Local Board in the 2025 Auckland Local Body Elections. Incumbents Sarah Trotman ONZM, Greg Moyle and Allan Matson, have been re-selected, and are joined by new C&R nominees Michele Wade, Leo Grachev, Muy Chhour, and Anne Batley-Burton. The challenges facing the Waitematā Local Board are significant – from transport, intensification and crime; to the Hauraki Gulf, city parks, and the future of Auckland's City Centre. C&R's team is committed to representing you openly and effectively, ensuring your voice is heard. Each of C&R's candidates brings a wealth of experience – ranging from business and heritage preservation; to social services, environmental protection, and animal welfare. This broad-based team has the transferable skills and community insight that have been missing from an ideologically driven board. 'We are committed to work hard for the people of Waitematā, restoring accountability and putting the local community first. With fresh ideas and a strong local focus, we will put our community and residents at the centre of our decision making – you can count on it,' says the C&R Waitematā Local Board team. Candidate Profiles: Michele Wade – A Herne Bay resident for over 25 years, Michele's experience has ranged from being a secondary school teacher to running her own successful fashion business. Having decided to ' stop complaining and get in the action ', her focuses include financial prudence and environmental protections, and she believes in proactive, practical local governance. Michele supports removing wasteful spending, delivering projects on time and budget, accountability to ratepayers, heritage protection, reducing congestion, and protection of the Hauraki Gulf. Michele's whakapapa connects her to Tainui, Ngāti Mahuta, and Ngāti Pūkeko. Sarah Trotman ONZM – First elected in 2019 and rated, in that term, as the most effective Waitematā Local Board member, Sarah is a strong community advocate, ensuring core services and infrastructure are delivered with intergenerational sustainability and value to ratepayers. She has lived locally for 20+ years; her children attended Marist Herne Bay and Ponsonby Intermediate. Sarah is an effective business leader, director and celebrant. Sarah was recognised with a Queen's honour for services to business and community. She brings the ability for robust discussion, keeping organisations accountable and authentic consultation. Greg Moyle JP ED – A lifelong Waitematā resident, Greg has served on the Auckland City Council and three terms on the Local Board. A former policeman and now a successful financial adviser, he is involved in numerous community organisations and is passionate about strong local body representation for residents and ratepayers; and promoting a community in which we can all enjoy living. If re-elected, Greg will fight to abolish crime and anti-social behaviour in the CBD and to protect our recreational and community facilities, iconic shopping precincts and our built and natural environments. Allan Matson – A City Centre resident, current Waitematā Local Board member and heritage expert, Allan transitioned from merchant banking to architecture. He has served as President of Civic Trust Auckland and has held roles on Council's Heritage Advisory Panel and the boards of NZ Historic Places Trust and CBD's Heart of the City. With over 20 years' experience in heritage consulting, Allan is focused on better governance, more prudent public spending, greater protection of our built heritage and character, and responsible guardianship of our environment for the benefit of all Aucklanders. Leo Grachev – Passionate about making Waitematā the best place to live and work, Leo is a next generation leader. The son of hardworking immigrants and with experience in supporting business development, he champions small business owners. Leo recognises the need to address antisocial behaviour and make our city centre and suburbs safer. Leo believes council can do better to deliver more cost-effective, democratic solutions and that something must be done to get Auckland out of gridlock. ' There is a responsibility to deliver for those who call this place home '. Muy Chhour – Having been involved in business most of her life, from serving customers at the family dairy to managing 11 Asian supermarkets around Auckland, Muy brings deep business experience to the team. For 5 years, Muy served as Chairperson for the Karangahape Road Business Association. She is passionate about making our city more live-able and safer not only for businesses but for all who travel in it whether by car, public transport, bike or foot. Muy's experience brings a balanced, common-sense approach to resolving issues in our city. Anne Batley-Burton – A Parnell local who has been involved in business from an early age, as the first credit card manufacturer in Australasia to importing Champagne and wine barrels, Anne brings decades of entrepreneurial experience. She is known for her integrity, determination, common sense and getting things done. Her major concerns surround crime and congestion, which are destroying the fabric of our city. A leading voice for animal welfare through educating the community about care and responsibility for their pets, Anne is the Founder of The New Zealand Cat Foundation. About C&R: Existing for over 85 years, C&R is a voluntary grass-roots association of members and is the longest-standing political group in Auckland's Local Government. We believe Auckland has the potential to be one of the world's greatest cities and are proud to stand for responsible spending, intergenerational sustainability, accountable local representation, and putting people before politics.
Scoop
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
C&R Announces Strong Team For Waitematā Local Board
Communities and Residents (C&R) is pleased to introduce its strong team of seven candidates standing for the Waitematā Local Board in the 2025 Auckland Local Body Elections. Incumbents Sarah Trotman ONZM, Greg Moyle and Allan Matson, have been re-selected, and are joined by new C&R nominees Michele Wade, Leo Grachev, Muy Chhour, and Anne Batley-Burton. The challenges facing the Waitematā Local Board are significant - from transport, intensification and crime; to the Hauraki Gulf, city parks, and the future of Auckland's City Centre. C&R's team is committed to representing you openly and effectively, ensuring your voice is heard. Each of C&R's candidates brings a wealth of experience – ranging from business and heritage preservation; to social services, environmental protection, and animal welfare. This broad-based team has the transferable skills and community insight that have been missing from an ideologically driven board. 'We are committed to work hard for the people of Waitematā, restoring accountability and putting the local community first. With fresh ideas and a strong local focus, we will put our community and residents at the centre of our decision making – you can count on it,' says the C&R Waitematā Local Board team. Candidate Profiles: Michele Wade – A Herne Bay resident for over 25 years, Michele's experience has ranged from being a secondary school teacher to running her own successful fashion business. Having decided to " stop complaining and get in the action", her focuses include financial prudence and environmental protections, and she believes in proactive, practical local governance. Michele supports removing wasteful spending, delivering projects on time and budget, accountability to ratepayers, heritage protection, reducing congestion, and protection of the Hauraki Gulf. Michele's whakapapa connects her to Tainui, Ngāti Mahuta, and Ngāti Pūkeko. Sarah Trotman ONZM – First elected in 2019 and rated, in that term, as the most effective Waitematā Local Board member, Sarah is a strong community advocate, ensuring core services and infrastructure are delivered with intergenerational sustainability and value to ratepayers. She has lived locally for 20+ years; her children attended Marist Herne Bay and Ponsonby Intermediate. Sarah is an effective business leader, director and celebrant. Sarah was recognised with a Queen's honour for services to business and community. She brings the ability for robust discussion, keeping organisations accountable and authentic consultation. Greg Moyle JP ED – A lifelong Waitematā resident, Greg has served on the Auckland City Council and three terms on the Local Board. A former policeman and now a successful financial adviser, he is involved in numerous community organisations and is passionate about strong local body representation for residents and ratepayers; and promoting a community in which we can all enjoy living. If re-elected, Greg will fight to abolish crime and anti-social behaviour in the CBD and to protect our recreational and community facilities, iconic shopping precincts and our built and natural environments. Allan Matson – A City Centre resident, current Waitematā Local Board member and heritage expert, Allan transitioned from merchant banking to architecture. He has served as President of Civic Trust Auckland and has held roles on Council's Heritage Advisory Panel and the boards of NZ Historic Places Trust and CBD's Heart of the City. With over 20 years' experience in heritage consulting, Allan is focused on better governance, more prudent public spending, greater protection of our built heritage and character, and responsible guardianship of our environment for the benefit of all Aucklanders. Leo Grachev – Passionate about making Waitematā the best place to live and work, Leo is a next generation leader. The son of hardworking immigrants and with experience in supporting business development, he champions small business owners. Leo recognises the need to address antisocial behaviour and make our city centre and suburbs safer. Leo believes council can do better to deliver more cost-effective, democratic solutions and that something must be done to get Auckland out of gridlock. ' There is a responsibility to deliver for those who call this place home '. Muy Chhour - Having been involved in business most of her life, from serving customers at the family dairy to managing 11 Asian supermarkets around Auckland, Muy brings deep business experience to the team. For 5 years, Muy served as Chairperson for the Karangahape Road Business Association. She is passionate about making our city more live-able and safer not only for businesses but for all who travel in it whether by car, public transport, bike or foot. Muy's experience brings a balanced, common-sense approach to resolving issues in our city. Anne Batley-Burton – A Parnell local who has been involved in business from an early age, as the first credit card manufacturer in Australasia to importing Champagne and wine barrels, Anne brings decades of entrepreneurial experience. She is known for her integrity, determination, common sense and getting things done. Her major concerns surround crime and congestion, which are destroying the fabric of our city. A leading voice for animal welfare through educating the community about care and responsibility for their pets, Anne is the Founder of The New Zealand Cat Foundation. About C&R: Existing for over 85 years, C&R is a voluntary grass-roots association of members and is the longest-standing political group in Auckland's Local Government. We believe Auckland has the potential to be one of the world's greatest cities and are proud to stand for responsible spending, intergenerational sustainability, accountable local representation, and putting people before politics.
