New Lynn Gurudwara celebrates eight years of service

Gurudwara Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib, Auckland, New Zealand celebrated its eighth year of establishment on Sunday, July 23.

National List MP Kanwaljit Bakshi and High Commissioner of India in New Zealand Sanjiv Kohli welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Paula Bennett, who was invited as the chief guest at the event.

Amongst others present at the event was MP for Te Atatu Phil Twyford, list MP for Mt Roskill Dr Parmjeet Parmar, National Party’s candidate for Kelston Bala Beeram, Labour Party’s candidate for Papakura Jesse Pabla, Mandeep Kaur along with other officers representing New Zealand Police.

MsBennett along with other parliamentarians and community members attended the langar being served in the langar hall. She then proceeded to the Gurudwara hall where Sikh devotees were seated, and the kirtan was in progress.

In her address to the community, Ms Bennett expressed her joy being a part of the multicultural community and shared her views on the diverse society that New Zealand has become.

Ms Bennett congratulated the community for the eighth anniversary of the Gurudwara and acknowledged the contribution of the Sikh community towards growth and progress of this country.

After her address, a small prize distribution ceremony was held where children as young as four-years old were awarded for learning the Gurbani and performing Kirtan.