Sikhs in New Zealand

NZ Sikhs Loud Canada for Take Stance Against India’s Persecution of Sikhs

Government of India by its tyrannical actions has shown itself to be far from a country that respects rule of law. In fact it will not be an overstatement if India is called a rogue state instead

NZ Sikh Taxi Drivers Offered Free Rides to Distressed People After Christchurch Shooting

Instead of profiting, these Sikh taxi drivers have been offering free rides to the travellers flooding into Christchurch on Friday afternoon, notes a report in Siasat.Com.

United Sikhs Condemn Christchurch (New Zealand) Massacre

The Christchurch massacre, which has left at least 49 people dead and 20 injured on Friday, March 15 in New Zealand's city Christchurch in two targeted mass shootings at mosques.

Polarization of World Community Dangerous: Dal Khalsa Statement on Attack on NZ Mosques

Saddened at the killings of 49 innocent people in the mass shootings at two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand on Friday, the Dal Khalsa condemned the massacre in the strongest words.

Facing Sikh Outrage, Manjinder S. Sirsa Deletes Controversial Tweet About Christchurch (NZ) Massacre

Newly elected DSGMC president and a leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) today deleted his controversial tweet about Christchurch massacre in which he had tended to put blame on victims.

Manjinder Singh Sirsa Blames NZ Attack Victims; Disgusted by Twitterites

Endorsing Australian Senator Fraser Anning's controversial remarks blaming Muslim immigrants for yesterday's deadly attack on two mosques in New Zealand, DSGMC's new president Manjinder Singh Sirsa invited strong condemnations from Sikhs over Twitter.

After New Zealand Attacks The Sikh Coalition Urges Sikhs To Remain Vigilant

In the largest act of mass violence in New Zealand’s history, two mosques were horrifically attacked during Friday prayer services. In a statement issued yesterday, the Sikh Coalition has expressed solidarity with the Muslim community and offers its condolences in their time of mourning.

NZ Sikhs Hold Nagar Kirtan in Tauranga To Observe Gurpurab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

As per local media reports, around 3000 Sikhs took part in Nagar Kirtan that passed through the streets of Tauranga in New Zealand during the "Tauranga Sikh Parade" to mark the Gurpurab of 10th Sikh Guru- Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

New Zealand Elects Two Sikh MP’s In Recently Concluded General Election

As per the media reports two Sikhs have been elected to New Zealand's parliament in recently concluded general elections in which it is said that no single party

Sikh Man Asked To Deboard The Bus In New Zealand For Wearing Kirpan

As per the media reports emanating from the island country of New Zealand an Amridhari Sikh man was asked to take off one of his kakkar (article of faith) Kirpan

Sikh council candidate’s billboard defaced in New Zealand

As per media reports, the first Sikh to run for a place on Hamilton's city council has had his billboard defaced with the name "ISIS" in black paint.

New Zealand Sikh forgiving despite being accused of carrying a bomb

Jaspreet Singh was taken aside by Auckland police at a café after someone mistook his headphones for a bomb. In a TV interview Jaspreet Singh said that he has forgiven the complainant who has made bogus complaint against him.

Sikh man who used turban to save injured child’s life honoured by Auckland police

Harman Singh, a Sikh man, who used his turban to save an injured child's life has been honoured for his efforts by Auckland police. He has reportedly received the district commander's certificate of appreciation at the Counties Manukau police district awards, held at Manukau Institute of Technology on Friday (July 3).

Discrimination against Sikhs by Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club: DSGMC writes to NZ PM

The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee has reportedly written a letter to Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key to take steps to stop discrimination of Sikhs.

Did NZ Sikh Harman Singh really break religious protocol or place humanity above Sikhi by removing his turban?

[T]he fact is that Harman Singh did nothing more than follow an inherent command of Sikh values to extend selfless service to a person in need of such humanitarian help... he did not break any religious protocol nor did he place humanity above his religion; rather he just followed the path shown by Sikhi.

NZ Sikh used Dastar (Turban) to help injured child

A Sikh man in New Zealand used his turban to help an injured child. According to media reports a child was hit by a car outside a primary school. Injured child's head was bleeding after he hitting the road. On seeing this, Harman Singh removed his turban and used it to stop bleeding.

NZ Sikh students received Death Threats online; Police says ‘can’t help’

A Sikh student named Rajwinder Singh was reportedly threatened with death after his picture was posted on social media calling him a “terrorist.”

Ban on kirpans hard to justify [Editorial, NZ Herald/ Bay of Plenty Times]

The Supreme Sikh Council says the kirpan is one of five articles of faith to be worn by baptised Sikhs at all times and cannot be removed.

New Zealand: Government could change current Civil Aviation Authority rules to allow kirpans [Video]

New Zealand PM John Key has also signalled that the Government could change current Civil Aviation Authority rules to allow kirpans to be taken on flights.

Sikhs should be allowed to wear kirpans at World Cup matches: NZ PM Joh Key

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key recently said that the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to bar Sikh fans from wearing kirpans at World Cup matches is wrong.

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