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FIANZ Review Of The First Phase Of March 15 - Coronial Inquiry
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 11:21 am | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
FIANZ, the national umbrella Muslim organisation, is looking forward to the first phase findings related to the March 15 tragedy. The first phase focused principally on what happened on that fateful day and the role of first responders, such as the ... More >>
FIANZ Request Media To Exercise Responsibility And Respect Privacy
Monday, 26 July 2021, 3:00 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ), as a national Muslim umbrella organisation, has been advised regarding the forthcoming arrival of a Muslim woman accompanied by her two children from Turkey. We understand that there is considerable ... More >>
NZ Muslims Strongly Condemn Continued Israeli Aggression Against The Palestinian People & The Holy Mosque Of Al-Aqsa
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 3:25 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
The New Zealand Muslim community are shocked at the blatant and belligerent actions committed by Israeli forces in the ongoing and intensifying violence used against Palestinian civilians and the destruction of the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, ... More >>
FIANZ Sets Timeframe Deadlines For Royal Commission Recommendations
Monday, 1 March 2021, 6:16 am | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
In a well-researched and evidence-based submission, the Federation of Islamic Association of NZ which is the umbrella national Muslim organisation, has set the timeframe and work scope parameters for the implementation of the Royal Commission recommendations. ... More >>
Lessons Not Yet Learned From The Royal Commission.
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 12:19 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
FIANZ has consistently condemned extremism and terrorism in any part of the world. The arrest in Turkey of a woman who has been an Australian domicile for more than two decades has raised two issues, according to Ibrar Sheikh, President of FIANZ. ... More >>
Muslims Express Relief At Guilty Plea
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 10:39 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
The president of FIANZ (the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand) has expressed his relief at the unexpected guilty plea by the Christchurch terrorist. In a Christchurch High Court appearance by videolink on Thursday (26 March) the 29-year-old ... More >>
UMAH DAY Exhibition: March 15 Remembrance Through Education
Friday, 6 March 2020, 5:46 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
Join us on Sunday 15 March at Shed 6 from 10am - 4pm for UMAH Day, a day of remembrance and education organised by FIANZ to reflect on the first anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks. UMAH Day will be an exhibition showcasing the wide intellectual and ... More >>
Muslim Community: We ask the PM and MPs to oppose euthanasia
Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 9:08 am | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahumatullahi Wa Barakatuh. May the Peace and the Blessing of God be Upon you FIANZ, the voice of New Zealand’s Muslim community since 1979, is opposed to euthanasia and the End of Life Choice Bill. We give voice to our concerns ... More >>
NZ Muslims condemn Israeli attacks
Friday, 6 April 2018, 6:50 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
New Zealand Muslims are calling on the Government to censure Israel for their attacks on Palestinian protesters at the Gaza border in the past week. More >>
FIANZ strongly condemns atrocities by the Syrian Govt
Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 4:03 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
FIANZ strongly condemns the human atrocities committed by the Syrian Government and Russia in Ghouta More >>
NZ Muslims Strongly Condemn the Terrorist Attack in Kabul
Monday, 29 January 2018, 5:03 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand Inc. (FIANZ) and the Muslim community in New Zealand were shocked and saddened by the news of the latest terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. In this latest attack, more than 100 innocent civilian ... More >>
NZ Muslims Strongly Condemn the Terrorist Attack in Egypt
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 4:11 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand Inc. (FIANZ) and the Muslim community in New Zealand were shocked and saddened by the news of attacks at the Al Rawdah Mosque, North Sinai region of Egypt. As a result of this brutal attack ... More >>
FIANZ Statement on Dr Anwar Sahib
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 12:20 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) condemns and rejects any form of anti-Semitic and hate speech. In addition, FIANZ will not tolerate any derogatory comments and speeches made against Women. More >>
A Rejection of Injustice and Barbarity
Friday, 3 October 2014, 5:33 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
We reject without reservations the claims of the group known as ISIS or IS or Daish to be acting for Muslims or for Islam when they engage in beheading, cruxifixion and in forced, so-called "conversions". More >>
Islam Awareness Week (IAW) 2013 commences across NZ
Monday, 26 August 2013, 11:21 am | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) present this year's annual Islam Awareness Week (IAW), to be held from Monday, 26 August to Sunday, 1 September 2013. This internationally recognised event celebrates Islam and Muslims ... More >>
Islam Awareness Week 2006 begins on Monday 7 Aug
Friday, 4 August 2006, 12:30 am | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
Javed Khan, President of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand Inc. (FIANZ), the national Muslim organisation, announced today that Islam Awareness Week will be held from 7-13 August 2006. The theme of this year’s Awareness Week is ... More >>
Irresponsible Media Reporting
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 12:30 am | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand is deeply saddened and extremely disappointed with the Dominion Post in Wellington and the Christchurch Press for printing disrespectful drawings of Prophet Muhammad. This is an irresponsible act ... More >>
NZ Muslims Condemn Israel’s Attack on Syria
Tuesday, 7 October 2003, 4:21 pm | Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand, representing the New Zealand Muslim community, strongly condemns the recent Israeli air attacks on Syrian territory. While the Federation does in no way condone the Haifa suicide attack, it views such ... More >>