Himanshu "Ash" Parmar

Himanshu Parmar is a Waikato-based migrant, entrepreneur, retail crime advocate, and former ACT Party candidate. He writes on crime, business, and culture, and their influence on shaping New Zealand’s future.

Opinion: The COVID inquiry settles one debate. But opens another

Royal commissions examine how decisions were made, not necessarily the competence of the people making them.

Analysis: Iran war will complicate India’s Middle East strategy. Again

Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait are among India’s most important energy partners.

Opinion: Move-on powers for police aren't a civil liberties apocalypse

The real test of this policy will be not how often it is used, but how fairly it is applied.

Modern slavery bill: First World feels vs Third World realities

Moral clarity is easy when your education is secure, food supply guaranteed, and failure doesn’t ripple through an entire family.

Out Loud: For migrants, integration shouldn't mean forced assimilation

Integration works best when a country allows migrants to add to it, not subtract from themselves.

Out Loud: The secret resilience that drives the Indian migrant

To outsiders, the outcome looks like advantage. What is rarely seen is the cost.