Himanshu "Ash" Parmar

Himanshu Parmar is a Waikato-based migrant, entrepreneur, retail crime advocate, and ACT Party's candidate from Waikato for the 2026 elections. He writes on crime, business, and culture, and their influence on shaping New Zealand’s future.

Opinion: The India-New Zealand wedding is done. Now comes the marriage

The success of our new strategic partnership depends on transparency, deeper India knowledge and businesses prepared to invest for the long term.

The move-on orders debate has been hijacked. This is what it was actually about

The original conversation was about anti-social behaviour in and around our shared public spaces.

Election'26: ACT’s security guard policy could change how NZ tackles everyday crime

Under the scheme, Accredited Security Operators would complete formal education and licensing through the Private Security Licensing Authority.

Lessons from Fieldays: New Zealanders aren't waiting to be rescued

"After spending three days at Fieldays – talking to farmers, small businesses and exhibitors – I came away with a different perspective."

Opinion: The idea of setting repeat offenders loose to reduce prison costs is bizarre

A great weakness in New Zealand’s justice debate is the tendency to measure risk through the lens of serious violence.

Why is everyone losing it over a citizenship test?

One side hears “citizenship test” and immediately assumes xenophobia.

Out Loud: Lessons for Brian Tamaki from the migrant playbook

Imagine if the provocative preacher could channel his energy into something that actually improves outcomes.

Selling cigarettes legally in NZ doesn't add up anymore. How did we get here?

New Zealand’s aggressive tobacco taxation regime did not begin as a cynical revenue grab.

Gone in 4 years: Wealthy migrants, including Indians, are leaving New Zealand

For wealthy migrants, New Zealand’s four-year tax window is both an invitation and an exit plan.

Cheap money, long game: Japan is building influence in India

Strategic partnerships are never one-sided. To understand Japan’s intent, you have to look beyond India

Himanshu "Ash" Parmar

Opinion: The India-New Zealand wedding is done. Now comes the marriage

The move-on orders debate has been hijacked. This is what it was actually about

Election'26: ACT’s security guard policy could change how NZ tackles everyday crime

Lessons from Fieldays: New Zealanders aren't waiting to be rescued

Opinion: The idea of setting repeat offenders loose to reduce prison costs is bizarre

Why is everyone losing it over a citizenship test?

Out Loud: Lessons for Brian Tamaki from the migrant playbook

Selling cigarettes legally in NZ doesn't add up anymore. How did we get here?

Gone in 4 years: Wealthy migrants, including Indians, are leaving New Zealand

Cheap money, long game: Japan is building influence in India

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

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

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

Modern slavery bill: First World feels vs Third World realities

Out Loud: Expecting migrants to assimilate can't be good for New Zealand

Out Loud: The secret resilience that drives the Indian migrant