ISSUE
Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi feels the changes proposed to Auckland’s cemetery and cremation bylaws by Auckland Council fail to consider the overall impact this will have on Auckland’s diverse communities.
“The changes proposed by the Auckland Council are likely to have direct impact on the Indian community and this worries me,” Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi said.
“It is customary to have four members of the immediate family to carry the casket in to the cremator. The council bylaw limits that to two.”
“It is also part of the Indian tradition to scatter ashes into a river or sea. The council bylaw further restricts areas where ashes can be scattered.”
“The council is well aware of the cultural needs of the Indian Community and that’s why I strongly encourage them to take these views into consideration when making decisions.”
“Ethnic communities are an essential part of the fabric of Auckland as city. Any decision that has such impact on areas of such cultural sensitivity ought to be made after active consultation with these communities.”
“As a member of the Indian community I intend to submit to the council to express my personal concerns about the proposed changes and I encourage you to do so also,” Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi said.
National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi feels the changes proposed to Auckland’s cemetery and cremation bylaws by Auckland Council fail to consider the overall impact this will have on Auckland’s diverse communities. “The changes proposed by the Auckland Council are likely to have direct impact...
National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi feels the changes proposed to Auckland’s cemetery and cremation bylaws by Auckland Council fail to consider the overall impact this will have on Auckland’s diverse communities.
“The changes proposed by the Auckland Council are likely to have direct impact on the Indian community and this worries me,” Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi said.
“It is customary to have four members of the immediate family to carry the casket in to the cremator. The council bylaw limits that to two.”
“It is also part of the Indian tradition to scatter ashes into a river or sea. The council bylaw further restricts areas where ashes can be scattered.”
“The council is well aware of the cultural needs of the Indian Community and that’s why I strongly encourage them to take these views into consideration when making decisions.”
“Ethnic communities are an essential part of the fabric of Auckland as city. Any decision that has such impact on areas of such cultural sensitivity ought to be made after active consultation with these communities.”
“As a member of the Indian community I intend to submit to the council to express my personal concerns about the proposed changes and I encourage you to do so also,” Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi said.
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