Hindu Elders Foundation, Auckland was established in 2007 by a few likeminded Hindu elders with an intention to provide a platform for elders of the community where they could meet, interact with each other, and share their experiences and feelings in a culturally appropriate manner.
Read MoreIn 2017, with the support of Bharatiya Mandir, a group of ladies initiated “Sakhi – Together we Grow and support one another,” a platform for ladies dedicated to strengthening the community thorough sharing, caring, and support. Since its inception, Sakhi has been successful in providing a space where women can find motivation, encouragement, and fellowship.
Recently, the group organised a highly successful ladies’ high tea event, leaving attendees delighted and inspired.
Read MoreThe Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand celebrated commemoration of 10 years of the organisation on Saturday 15th July at Auckland War Memorial Hall. President of the organisation Chetan Joshi said his community is delighted to announce the successful completion of 10 years of dedicated community service
Read MoreTThe New Zealand Telangana Central Association celebrated a vibrant Telangana Bonalu festival on Sunday 16TH July at the Papakura Ganesh Temple. The occasion witnessed an exceptional gathering of many community leaders including several members of Telangana community. The event was graced by the presence of New Zealand Cabinet Minister, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, along with MP Helen White, Kanwaljit Singh, Siva Kilari, Rahul Chopra, Navjet Sarna, Kharag Singh, Narendra Bhana, Dhanshukh Lal, Jeet Suchdev, Sunil Kuncha, Yatish Wadera, Srilatha Magatala, Sunil Kaushal and several other community leaders. The highlight of the program was the traditional offering of Bonam to Mahankaali, the revered deity.
Read MoreThe 9th edition of International Yoga Day was celebrated across the globe on 21st June 2023 and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a group of several hundred Yoga enthusiasts from 184 countries at the UN headquarters to commemorate the day in New York. The Yoga Day sessions were organised across the globe in all towns and cities in India, the land of Yoga, and here in New Zealand as well. Auckland was the busiest place, organising several World Yoga Day events in the different parts of the city.
Read MoreAlmost 200 people participated in the festivities which took place at the Thiru Subramaniyar Aalayam Temple, Mangere, Auckland. The purpose of the event was to bring together New Zealand’s diverse communities, strengthening of race relations and highlighting the vibrancy of our communities.
Read MoreThe motto tagline of Sakhi, a community organisation for women, is “Together we grow and support each other to provide a safe haven for all women”.
Read MoreAbbey Singh the author of the book The Modern Singhs - the true story of a marriage of two cultures, along with her husband Money Singh are also YouTube sensation with a substantial number of followers worldwide, specifically more than half from India. The Singhs are also social media influencers, proud parents of two children - Noah, their first-born son, and Hazel, the newest family member, a two-month-old baby girl, they are the most loving children to their parents, and many more to add to their list.
Read MoreSomething that Julia thoroughly enjoyed filming in Arranged and the culture it surrounds is about the families. The negotiation between the traditional and modern ideologies, where the parents support the idea of arranged because they had it in their times and at the same time acknowledge that they live in this place where their children have more open views - western ways of living.
Read MoreOn the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, it is customary to see several celebrations across the Indian diaspora. This is because the same festival is known and celebrated across the length and breadth of India in different names- Bihu in Northeast state of Assam, Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Makar Sankranti in Kerala, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and other states in the north.
Read MoreThe Dawoodi Bohras are a close-knit community with around 1 million members living and practising their faith in over 40 countries. The Dawoodi Bohras throughout the world are guided by their leader known as the al-dai al-mutlaq (unrestricted missionary), who first operated from Yemen and then, for the last 450 years, from India. The present leader is the 53rd al-Dai al-Mutlaq, His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.
Read MoreThe tournament featured all 5 possible categories, Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles. Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
Read MoreSriLankaNZ, the first Sri Lankan newspaper in New Zealand, which is launched to promote and encourage Sri Lankans living in New Zealand to express their creativity and talents such as short stories and poems. It is published in both English and Sinhala languages. Through this publication they are focusing on current events and sports related to Sri Lanka and New Zealand. It's a free newspaper and distributed across New Zealand.
Read MoreA large number of religious and community organisations, mostly run by the Indian community are busy doing what one may resonate with, the Indian ethos of helping those in need.
Read MoreOn 14 September 2021, the day of Hindi Diwas (Hindi Language celebrations), Hindu Council of New Zealand discussed starting Hindi classes in Rotorua for the benefit of Indian children and others who are interested in learning the language. Learning a language is a great way to get introduced to a new culture, tradition and country.
Read MoreIndian Association Manukau celebrated the 400th Birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on 31st July. The event was dedicated to the life and the teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. It was an opportunity to bring together people from all walks of life and commemorate the values and guidance given to the mankind by the Guru.
Read MoreHindu Youth New Zealand (HYNZ) and New Zealand Hindu Students Forum (NZHSF), divisions of Hindu Council of New Zealand (HCNZ), hosted a unique Marae Stay at Apumoana Marae, Rotorua. For many participants, it was the first time they experienced the traditional pōwhiri, being welcomed onto and staying at a marae while understanding the importance of tangata whenua (people of the land).
Read MoreThe institution of fasting is extremely important because it cultivates the believer in almost every area of his spiritual life. Among other things, he learns through personal experience about what hunger, poverty, loneliness, and discomforts mean to the less fortunate sections of society. Abstention from even such practices during the month of Ramadan as are permissible in everyday life plays a constructive role in refining the human character.
Read MoreHindu Elders Foundation NZ has proposed to organise Auckland Faag Mahotsav 2021 jointly along with other leading organisations operated by Bharatiya (Indian) diaspora and some neighbouring countries of India.
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