Gurdeep Talwar JP

30/05/2026

Supporting the community wherever possible.
Auckland Kaamatan event “Harvest Unity, Celebrating Harmony”, hosted by Sabah Auckland Association in Flat Bush.

16/05/2026

Fiji Girmit Foundation.
147 years since the first ship arrived from India to Fiji being remembered in New Zealand today.

Over 1000 attendees.
In the pic , with the new High Commission of India to New Zealand HE Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi

24/04/2026

15/04/2026

As a dog lover, I support the decision to end greyhound racing in New Zealand.

From an animal welfare perspective, this is the right step. No sport or industry should exist where the wellbeing of dogs is under consistent concern.

But I also think it’s important we talk honestly about how this transition is handled.

Behind this decision are real dogs and real people:
• Dogs who need safe, proper rehoming — not rushed outcomes
• People and businesses whose entire livelihoods have been built around this industry

My concern is not the decision itself — but the ex*****on.

A more structured transition period (12 months or more) could have helped:
✔ Ensure every effort is made to rehome dogs responsibly
✔ Stop breeding in a controlled, managed way
✔ Give workers and small businesses time to adapt and move forward
✔ Avoid unintended harm during a rushed exit

Being a dog lover means caring not just about ending an industry — but about what happens to every single dog caught in it.

Progress matters. But so does responsibility in how we get there.

Keen to hear how others see this.

26/03/2026

Some more pics from today’s Parliamentary Breakfast event celebrating Race Relations Day.
Great chat with Race Relations Commissioner Dr Melissa Derby, and wonderful to meet so many like minded people all in one place.

25/03/2026

At the Race Relations Day Parliamentary Breakfast.

14/03/2026

13/03/2026

Today marks an important milestone as we launch the report “ $50B Economic Contribution of Ethnic Minority Communities to Auckland 2001–2023.”

As President of the Waitakere Ethnic Board, I am incredibly proud to see this research shine a light on the powerful contribution ethnic minority communities make to Auckland’s economy and society.

Our communities are entrepreneurs, professionals, innovators, and job creators who help drive economic growth, enrich our cultural fabric, and strengthen the future of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The report also highlights $23 billion of unrealised economic potential, reminding us that when we remove barriers and create opportunities, the contribution of our diverse communities can grow even further.

My sincere thanks to Economist Shamubeel Eaqub, Ministry for Ethnic Communities, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and the Auckland Policy Office for supporting this important work.

This report is a celebration of the skills, resilience, and ambition of ethnic minority communities across Auckland. Together, we will continue working towards a more inclusive and prosperous future for everyone.

Gurdeep Talwar

https://waitakereethnicboard.org.nz/waitakere-ethnic-board-economic-contribution-of-ethnic-minority-communities-to-auckland-2026/

28/02/2026