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Pike River mine tragedy

Friday, 26 November 2010, 9:03 am | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Namaste: Over the past few days, entire New Zealand and the world have been following the events at the Pike River mine with increasing anxiety. Our thoughts were with the families and rescuers who were working round the clock in the hope of saving ... More >>

A unique camp for Hindu community volunteers

Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 12:01 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

A distinctive two-day Hindu Heritage Camp was organized by Hindu Council of New Zealand for the Hindu community volunteers and their families. The camp was primarily organised to bring the volunteers and their families together, and to enrich their children ... More >>

Hindu Maori fusion captures hearts of Rotorua

Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 2:52 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Hindu Maori fusion at the Deepawali Festival captured the hearts of Rotorua public. From karakia to powhiri, from Haka to carving, from Mehndi Moko workshop to Poi demonstration – all happened at the Rotorua Deepawali Festival on Saturday, 2nd October 2010 ... More >>

Maori community plays a key role at Deepawali

Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 1:38 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

For the first time ever in New Zealand, the Maori community is a key contributor to a Hindu Festival. More >>

Deepawali Festival To Raise Funds For Earthquake

Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 10:00 am | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Hindu Council of New Zealand intends to organise free Pranayama (Yogic techniques to regulate one’s life-force, specifically one’s breathing) and meditation sessions for Christchurch residents who have been affected by the earthquake earlier this ... More >>

Diverse audience appreciates Raksha Bandhan

Friday, 3 September 2010, 10:04 am | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Over 700 people celebrated the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Auckland on Sunday, 29 August 2010. More >>

Raksha Bandhan festival with a Maori touch

Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 12:22 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

A baton will be unveiled during Raksha Bandhan festival – which celebrates the infallible bond of universal fellowship and venerates womanhood – on Sunday, 29 August 2010 at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Newton, Auckland. More >>

NZ celebrates Hindu Festival of Raksha Bandhan

Thursday, 12 August 2010, 9:53 am | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Over a thousand New Zealanders (mainly from Auckland) are expected to swarm the Mahatma Gandhi Centre to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Raksha Bandhan on the afternoon of Sunday, 29th August 2010. More >>

Hindu Council volunteers promote Vedic Mathematics

Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 10:57 am | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Volunteers of Hindu Council of New Zealand bring an opportunity for New Zealand public to learn about Vedic Mathematics online. More >>

Hindu Elders Celebrate Matariki (Maori New Year)

Monday, 5 July 2010, 4:28 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Hindu Elders Foundation, a division of Hindu Council of New Zealand, celebrated Matariki 2010 at the Hindu Heritage Centre, Auckland on 27 June 2010. More >>

Hindu Council Plans ‘Health For Humanity’ Yogathon

Sunday, 13 June 2010, 12:15 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

AROGYA, a division of Hindu Council of New Zealand, is launching a nationwide ‘Health for Humanity’ Yogathon from 2 to 16 April 2011 which aims to create awareness about yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy body, mind, and spirit. More >>

Hindu Festival of Raksha Bandhan

Tuesday, 8 June 2010, 3:03 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

The Hindu Organisations, Temples and Associations (HOTA) Forum is organising a landmark cultural event for New Zealand society by celebrating the Hindu Festival of Raksha Bandhan – that promotes Universal Fellowship and venerates Womanhood. The festival ... More >>

Action Plan At Third NZ National Hindu Conference

Thursday, 20 May 2010, 11:29 am | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Hon. Phil Goff (Leader of the Opposition) inaugurated the 3rd New Zealand National Hindu Conference on 15 May 2010 at the Hindu Heritage Centre, Auckland by lighting the lamp in the traditional Hindu way. The theme of the Conference was " Sustaining ... More >>

HOTA Forum Launched during 3rd Hindu Conference

Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 2:31 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

The Hindu Organisations, Temples and Associations (HOTA) Forum was launched during the 3rd New Zealand National Hindu conference. This was one of the milestone outcomes of the conference. More >>

Controversy strengthens resolve of Hindu Community

Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 12:05 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Controversy was created due to false and misleading news published in The New Zealand Herald, one of the leading newspapers in New Zealand, on 3rd May 2010. The news article entitled “ Hindu group accused of ‘hijacking’ other faiths ” in NZ Herald ... More >>

Rotorua scientist recognised for community work

Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 12:51 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Overseas Indians, numbering over twenty-five million, have spread right across the globe and have made their mark in every walk of life – trade, industry, politics, academia and arts. They have played an enormous role in elevating India’s image ... More >>

Hindu conference aims to strengthen bonds

Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 1:25 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Programmes and activities such as national and regional conferences, youth and elders’ conferences, heritage camps, workshops and seminars, celebrations of festivals, Hindu-Maori relations all helped the Hindu community to develop good links and also to integrate ... More >>

Holi Festival gives new meaning to race relations

Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 2:48 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

HINDU COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND Incorporated (Registered with Charities Commission Regd No: CC31281; Donee organisation status from IRD) Post Box 6240, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3043, New Zealand Email: hindu.nz@gmail.com More >>

Rotorua public welcome Hindu Festival of Colours

Friday, 12 February 2010, 9:47 am | Hindu Council of New Zealand

Hindu Council of New Zealand is now introducing the Festival of Colours (Holi) to Rotorua public for the first time on Sunday, 28 February 2010. After Deepawali, Holi is the second most important festival of India. Observed since ancient times, Holi ... More >>

Wgtn Regional Hindu Conference focus on Community

Tuesday, 1 December 2009, 5:17 pm | Hindu Council of New Zealand

The Hindu Council of New Zealand Inc. (HCNZ) is organising the Wellington Regional Hindu Conference on Saturday, 27th February 2010, in Lower Hutt, Wellington. The theme of the conference is “Community Development – A Hindu Perspective”. HCNZ ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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