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In 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.
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Naaree group was created to get all women together to show their talent, skill, to be connected yet supportive to each other and most importantly to break from our humdrum routine life, come out and have fun. All events are done with the support of our community leaders, established business associates and organization.
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, one of the oldest Indian community organisations serving the seniors of South Asian communities, celebrated World Elders Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday 19th June at Athia Trust Community Hall in Onehunga, Auckland.
On Friday, 18th June 2021, Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust in collaboration with Unichem Pharmacy and Woman Care Trust, initiated the COVID-19 vaccination drive for its Senior Citizens.
The CEO of UNICEF NZ Michelle Sharp and Lani Evans, Vodafone Foundation CEO recently disclosed about their plans to support India in the Covid crisis. In a telephonic conversation with The Indian News Lani Evans said that India is the first country, Vodafone Foundation has chosen to help in the Covid crisis.
Elemental AKL is returning this July with an ever-growing number of events and experiences celebrating the culture, cuisine, and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
The Fiji Girmit Foundation of New Zealand celebrated 142nd anniversary of the arrival of ‘Girmits’ to Fiji, at Malaeola Community Centre at Mangere in Auckland on Friday 7th May 2021.
A spectacular cultural integration night of dance and performance along with traditional edge of wedding dresses fashion show. Put together by the Rambutan Media Works Pte Ltd this event was a train journey of cultures starting right from China along with Nepal,India, Sri Lanka and ending right here in New Zealand
One of the leading Indian community organisations in New Zealand working for the multi-ethnic South Asian communities, Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust, celebrated the completion of 25 years of its existence in grand style.
Saturday the 24th of April at Freemans Bay Community Centre, witnessed a special and unique gathering of invitees bringing their mind, body and heart to support the launch of an initiative for women’s well-being along with the Tamil New Year celebration.
On Sunday 11th April 2021, the Telugu Badminton Club of Canterbury (TBCC) organised a first of its kind community event, “WHANAUNGATANGA”, with the intention to bring together its diverse community of players.
The festival of Ugadi was celebrated by Auckland’s Telugu and Kannad communities. One such celebration took place at the Dorothy Winstone Centre in Auckland organised by Mana Andhra Telugu Association, where more than 400 hundred people from all walks of life took part in the event.
Last Sunday saw about 150 people turn up to an event where Prakash and Lalita Soma talked about their journey of loving, supporting their son Arrun Soman, a Wellington-born Indian who is absolutely filled with pride, he is also the founder of Wellington Indian Pride.
Women empowerment and boost to their activities, be it social, economic, or artistic, was evident. With such glitz and glamor, it was hard to ignore all the efforts put to bring out such a successful event.
New Zealand Nepal Society and Non-Residential Nepalese Organisation, celebrated Nepal Festival 2021 on Saturday 27th March at Aotea Square in Auckland CBD from 11 am to 7 pm. The occasion was a celebration of Nepalese Art, Food and Culture to mark the Nepalese New year 2078 BS. Event started with a cultural parade down the Queen street.
The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) held its much awaited India Unplugged series in Christchurch at the Canterbury Club, on 1st December 2020. The event hosted dignitaries from all different parts of Canterbury and New Zealand, which included the High Commissioner of India, H.E. Muktesh Pardeshi and Mrs Pradeshi, Second Secretary Paramjeet Singh and Information and communication officer Ms Kiren Rawat.
When it comes to embracing diversity, inclusion, oneness, The Nauhria Group of Companies makes sure it keeps its calendar ticked with events that align with the Organisations Purpose, Mission and Values. Pink Shirt day was no exception. As one of the core values embraced by the Company – “we promote a fulfilling and safe working environment” aligned with the true meaning of this event.
The Auckland Diwali Festival is set to light up communities across Auckland from 27 October to 14 November, with more than 100 activities and experiences taking place at numerous local venues across the region.
Ganesh Chaturthi, which started on August 22, was celebrated with much devotion and fervour, but mostly at home, as Auckland has been at Alert Level 3 and the rest of the country at Alert Level 2 due to COVID-19. But the virus couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of devotees of Lord Ganesha.
Thousands attended the weekend celebrations of Eid al-Adha in Auckland’s Eden Park, New Zealand’s national stadium.
Bhartiya Samaj hosted its first physical meeting after the lockdown got over on July 25, at Mt Roskill War memorial hall which was well attended by over 150 people. As the Seniors entered the meeting hall, their faces were beaming with excitement and happiness seeing their friends after a long time.
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, the oldest Indian organisation in Auckland serving elders of South Asian Communities, has started re-opening its drop-in centres spread in different parts of Auckland. On Wednesday 29th August, the drop-in centre situated at Balmoral Community centre started with lots of fanfare with around a hundred people attending the programme.
Naaree – a women’s Facebook Group established during the lockdown on April 15, organised an event last Sunday at the Shanti Niwas premises in Onehunga, Auckland, with the aim of empowering women, bring them out of the COVID-19 slumber, and give women businesses a platform to showcase their products.
Last Sunday, Kal Creative Events owned and operated by Kal Kullar, organized an event, Ladies Mid Winter Party, as a comeback get together after COVID-19 lock-down. And if the event could be described in a word, it would be glamour!
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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.