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On 31 December 2020, the tenure of current PANZ office bearers was completed. An Election Commission was formed. The election schedule was announced on 14/12/2020, with a closing date of 10/01/2021 for expressions of interest (EOI) for the President and three Advisory Board members. This closing date was extended to 17/01/2021 on the community’s feedback. Advisory Board The Election Commission received only three valid EOI for the Advisory Board members. As there are only three member’s positions to fill, these […]
Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) held a multi Ethnic Tape Ball Cricket tournament on 6 December 2020. The tournament was played at Glover Park in St. Heliers, Auckland from 7.00am to 7.00pm. Sixteen teams of various ethnic background participated in the event. Teams had players from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand origin. Semifinals were played between Pashtun United (Afghanistan) & Epson Lightening (Srilankan) and Nengyalees (Pakistan) & Loaded 8 (Pakistan). Epson Lightening and Loaded 8 […]
Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) held Pakistan Community Awards 2020 on Saturday 21 November at Te Atatu Community Centre, Auckland. Programme started with beautiful Quran recitation and Naat-e-Rasool (Peace Be Upon Him). Live music with Pakistani songs was performed throughout the programme. Transportation Minister Hon Micheal Wood, Ethnic Communities Minister Hon Priyanca Radhakrishan, Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon, President FIANZ Mr Ibrar Sheikh, President New Zealand Muslim Association Mr Ikhlak Kashkari, Ms Nandita Mathur from the Office of Ethnic […]
Endorse or nominate a candidate for Community Service Awards 2020 PANZ is inviting nominations for ‘Community Service Awards 2020’. These awards are presented annually to those community members who have consistently demonstrated a dedication to community service, and to improving the lives of others with their outstanding performance. PANZ has contributed to number of community support programs during this year. PANZ took key initiates to engage the community with the latest updates on COVID-19 pandemic situations, supported the stranded Pakistani […]
We are thankful to our community members and all the participants for the overwhelming response we received towards our Eid Card Competition 2020. Though all the Eid Cards were beautiful, and we really appreciate the time, effort and love our young community members put in to prepare them, however we are bound to choose 10 lucky winners as per the criteria which was based on the highest number of likes on PANZ Facebook Page. Pakistan Association of New Zealand is […]
Salam / Kia Ora We would be happy to tell you that the Pakistan Association of New Zealand has successfully distributed Eid cards to the children of Pakistani community. We are very grateful to our Women Wings Coordinator and our volunteers who helped us by making this event a success. It is truly their hard work, and day and night efforts, that the children of the community happily acknowledged. The purpose of PANZ was also achieved which was to see […]
Dr. Abdul Malik – High Commissioner of Pakistan to New Zealand – and Mr. Naveed Hamid – President of Pakistan Association Of New Zealand were invited to the talk show by Apna Television hosted by Roy Kaund (Senior Editor). This talk show was specific to COVID-19 to discuss the various steps, action and measures that PANZ and HC took from day one to deal with this pandemic situation at community level in New Zealand.
PANZ president Mr Naveed Hamid chaired the meeting. Other participants represented various parts of New Zealand. Covid-19 pandemic management committee (the Committee) was set-up during the meeting to formalise the Covid-19 pandemic plan. The attendees discussed various aspects of Covid-19 outbreak and its implication on Pakistan community in New Zealand. The meeting concluded that four areas the Covid-19 pandemic plan should cover four areas: • A national level database of Pakistan community in relation to Covid-19 pandemic • Support services […]
A meeting held between the Southeast Asian community leaders and the senior management of Immigration New Zealand on Thursday, 19th December 2019. The impetus of the meeting was to address Immigration New Zealand policies affecting South East Asian communities. Southeast Asian community representation included Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Community Action Group. President Mr. Naveed Hamid and Principal Advisor Mr. Farrukh Gul Qaisrani represented PANZ. The Immigration New Zealand was represented by GM INZ, National Manager Engagement, […]
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Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora
Dear Community Members,
On 31 December 2020, the tenure of current PANZ office bearers was completed. An Election Commission was formed. The election schedule was announced on 14/12/2020, with a closing date of 10/01/2021 for expressions of interest (EOI) for the President and three Advisory Board members. This closing date was extended to 17/01/2021 on the community’s feedback.
Advisory Board
The Election Commission received only three valid EOI for the Advisory Board members. As there are only three member’s positions to fill, these three members are elected unopposed, and we are pleased to announce their names.
1-Mr. Asim Mukhtar (Auckland)
2-Mr. Basharat Ali Jan (Auckland)
3-Mr. Ammar Munir (Hamilton)
Executive Council
For PANZ President and the Executive Council members, the Election Commission received only one EOI from the current President, Mr Naveed Hamid, and his team. This EOI has now been accepted and elected unopposed. The Election Commission is pleased to announce Mr Naveed Hamid as the new PANZ President for the next tenure 2021 to 2023.
1-Mr. Naveed Hamid (President)
2-Mr. Ajaz Nusrat ( Vice President)
3-Mr. Umair Zia (General Secretary)
4-Mr. Muhammad Arshad (joint Secretary)
5-Mrs. Syed Nida Furqan (Treasurer)
Regional Heads and Other Support Roles for Executive Council
1-Mr. Ali Shabbir (Waikato Regional Head)
2-Mr. Syed Khurram Iqbal (Hawke’s Bay Regional Head)
3-Mr. Muhammad Asim Hussain (Otago Regional Head)
4-To be nominated later (Bay of Plenty Regional Head)
5-Mr. Farrukh Gul Qaisrani (Principal Advisor)
6-Mr. Qaiser Rashid (National Relationship Advisor)
We congratulate the new PANZ team and wish them the best of luck in serving the Pakistan community in New Zealand.
Shukria / Ngā mihi,
Farooq Chaudhry
Syed Ahsan Ahmad
Umar Amjad
PANZ Election Commission
Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora
Respected Community Members,
We are very pleased to inform you that Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) resumed its business from Saturday 3 October 2020 with its Annual General Meeting (AGM).
As you might be aware that FIANZ affairs were halted due to conflicts among the FIANZ council members. A group comprising of prominent Pakistani elders and community members facilitated meditation between the FIANZ councils over the past few months. Mediation was led by Dr Hanif Quazi, who is Pakistan community elder from Palmerston North. Mr Naveed Hamid, President of Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) was also part of the mediation group. Other members of the mediation group consisted of Mr Qaiser Rashid, Strategy & Finance Coordinator of PANZ, Dr Ibrar Khalid, Dr Muhammad Shaib, and Mr Rehan Badar.
FIANZ council members agreed to the FIANZ President election which took place in Wellington on 20 September 2020. Mr Ibrar Sheikh was elected as new FIANZ President. AGM took place in Auckland on 3 October 2020. FIANZ council members and a number of community members attended the AGM. Mr Ibrar Sheikh, elected president, announced his executive council during the AGM.
Mr Ibrar Sheikh and his executive committee shall complete FIANZ reforms including comprehensive constitutional review, during the first year by virtue of the mediation settlement agreement between the FIANZ council members.
PANZ takes this opportunity to formally congratulate Mr Ibrar Sheikh as newly elected FIANZ President.
Please join us in prayers May Allah SWA grant Its blessings upon Muslim Ummah, especially upon the Muslims of New Zealand (Amin).
Shukria / Ngā mihi
Team #PANZ
Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora
Respected Community Members,
Please be advised of the upcoming consular visit by Ms. Mariya Abdul Ghafoor, Head of Chancery, Pakistan High Commission.
Details are given below:
Saturday 24, October 2020
Time 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fickling Convention Centre
Address: 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland
The purpose of the consular visit is to facilitate the Pakistan community living in Auckland and surrounding areas, a consular visit to Auckland takes place once in two months.
For attestation of a Power of Attorney, all applicants are advised to visit Camp Office in Auckland in person and sign on Power of Attorney in the presence of the Consular Officer.
More details can be found at the Pakistan High Commission website
https://www.pakistanhc.org.nz
There are opportunities for Career Coaching & Networking Sharing news and raising awareness of important community issues
Providing the community with a voice and supporting emerging new initiatives.
for job seekers to get professional advice
Tea and light refreshments would be served
Shukria / Ngā mihi
Team #PANZ
Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) appreciates and welcome the new programme made by the NZ government to assist foreign nationals in serious hardship. The Assistance for Foreign Nationals impacted by COVID-19 Programme will provide temporary, in-kind assistance to eligible people to help meet basic needs such as food and accommodation until they find means of supporting themselves in New Zealand or are able to return home.
Under the new Programme, assistance may be provided for:
The Programme is worth $37.6 million and will run for three months and one can access this support through Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Group from the 1st of July 2020.
Please note no cash payments will be offered, and assistance is transitional and time-limited
Shukria / Ngā mihi
Team #PANZ
Today we have received a news that Foreign Ministers of both the countries Pakistan and New Zealand had a telephone call to discuss the matters related to the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic as well as bilateral relations. Details are as follows:
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with The Right Honorable Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, to discuss matters related to the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic as well as bilateral relations.
Highlighting cooperative relations between Pakistan and New Zealand, the Foreign Minister underscored the importance of a coordinated international response to deal with the unprecedented pandemic.
Foreign Minister Qureshi commended New Zealand’s efforts, under the proactive leadership of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, to control the spread of the disease.
Underscoring that a global recession was imminent, and the pandemic had seriously impacted the developing world, Foreign Minister Qureshi highlighted Prime Minister Imran Khan’sGlobal Initiative for Debt Relief and hoped that New Zealand would lend its support to the Initiative.
The Foreign Minister highlighted on-going restrictions in Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K), which were hampering dissemination of information and preventing unfettered supply of medicines and other essentials needed to combat Covid-19. He also expresseddeep concern over heightened hate crimes and demonization of the Muslim minority in India in the context of Covid-19. The Foreign Minister also noted that the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom had expressed concerns regarding the steepest and alarming deterioration in the religious freedom conditions in India.
The Foreign Minister thanked the New Zealand government for providing visa extension to Pakistanis on temporary visas in New Zealand who could not leave due to border restrictions. The Foreign Minister also appreciated the assurances of the New Zealand Foreign Minister for taking care of the 200 Pakistani students in New Zealand.
The two Ministers agreed to remain in touch.
Source: http://mofa.gov.pk/foreign-ministers-telephone-call-with-the-foreign-minister-of-new-zealand/
Dear Respected Community Members,
Please see the attached letter from H.E. Dr. Abdul Malik, High Commissioner, addressed to all Pakistani community in New Zealand regarding High Commission’s support during the current situation and establishment of ‘Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for COVID-19’.
Letter from High Commissioner of Pakistan to all Pakistan community members in New Zealand.
(Click here to view the letter)
Regards,
Team #PANZ
Dear Naveed
Assalam o alaikum!
The High Commission appreciates the various steps taken by the Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) to facilitate the Pakistani community in New Zealand, affected by the outbreak of COVID-19, including the establishment of a Pandemic Management Committee.
I would like to express on behalf of High Commission of Pakistan our full cooperation and support to PANZ and would like to assure the Pakistani community members through PANZ platform that the High Commission is working 24/7 to provide relief to Pakistani community.
In case of emergencies all community members may be informed to contact Ms. Mariya Abdul Ghafoor (Deputy High Commissioner) at following number and email:
Mobile# +64 2102817814
Email: mariya.ghafoor@gmail.com
The High Commission would remain open and will continue to serve the community. However, if due to any compelling reasons it has to be be closed, the Consular services to the Pakistan Community would still be available online, on case to case basis.
Please feel free to contact me or my staff if you wish to discuss anything. We shall keep PANZ informed about measures taken by Government of Pakistan in regard to COVID-19, for the benefit of Pakistani community in New Zealand.
Together we can pass through these difficult times!
Stay safe.
With regards,
Dr Abdul Malik
High Commissioner
High Commission for Pakistan,
Summer has arrived and so is the cricket, After the Successful Cricket tournament in Auckland which was organized by the Pakistan Association of New Zealand on 1 Dec, 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗭 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻 has also organized the 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵 on Saturday 7th December successfully.
There were three teams contested for indoor tennis ball cricket tournament 2019, 1- PANZ, 2- OUPSA (Otago University Pakistan Student Association) and 3- OMA (Otago Muslims Association) + Bangal Tigers Otago.
Each team has played two Pool matches with 6 overs each and OUPSA & OMA reached the finals. The final was a very close contest. OUPSA scored 68 runs and defeated the OMA by 12 runs. In the final, Waqas Ahmed has made the highest score of 27 runs and Hamza Altaf has taken three wickets
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𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗭 would like to thank everyone who has participated and volunteered their time to make this tournament successful, special thanks to Mr. Muhammad Asim Hussain (𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗭 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻) for making it happened. Many congratulations to the OUPSA team on winning the final match and lift the winner’s trophy, OMA & Bangal Tigers for getting the Gold Medal for securing the runner up and PANZ for getting the Silver Medal for securing the 3rd place in the tournament.
PANZ women wing was represented by Eimaan Hamid and Farah Rais Alvi at the Ethnic women leaders forum yesterday at the Fickling convention center.
Office of Ethnic communities organised an event for the special space that they are creating for conversation and connection for ethnic women. This space will be known as the “Ethnic Women Leaders’ Forum”. There were opportunities to talk to and get to know women from many different communities. This meet and greet commenced with the introduction of advisors and proceeded with a light dinner. Following this, we took part in introductory activities, to get further acquainted with each other. The evening ended with a Q and A, and formal goodbyes. This event has a huge part in the further representation of Pakistani women in our society. By having ourselves represented in such events, we are at the table, and allow people in power to know that we are here and thriving in integrating our women into the wider community.
A tremendous day of cricket and family fun activities held on 01/12/2019. We want to thank all community members, participants, and volunteers who contributed towards this event immensely to make it a huge success. Participation like this keeps us motivated to do the next activities with more enthusiasm.
A special thanks to our proud sponsors Valentia Technologies, Mahindra Rise, EnviroChem, Computer Warehouse, Mortgage Link, Harcourts Hub Realty, Apna Television, Sadeaala Radio,indiannews.co.nz. Without their continued support, it would be challenging to conduct mega-events.
We have received some excellent feedback about food stalls. Especially the taste of food was mouth-watering — So big shoutout to all the community members who came forward with food stalls. Thank you, and well done.
Sixteen teams from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh participated in cricket tournament. Bengal United, Pashtoon United, Slogger, S/P Eleven, Epsom Lightening, Kebab Masters, Nengyalees, Shield, South Stars, Hard Hitters, Auckland Tigers, Lynfield Fighters, Afghan Zalmi, PANZ Shaheens, Halal Gang and Black Hawks
The quarterfinals held between;
QF1 – Bengal United vs. Pashtoon United
QF2 – Slogger vs. S/P Eleven
QF3 – Epsom Lightning vs. Kebab Masters
QF4 – Nengyalees vs. Shield
The semi-finals held between;
SF1 – Bengal United (Bangladesh) vs. Nengyalees (Pakistan)
SF2 – Epsom Lightning (Sri Lanka) vs. S/P Eleven (India)
The Final;
Epsom Lightning vs. Nengyalees
Due to the rain, the final decision on toss as per the pre-agreed rules. The prize money was distributed evenly between two teams.
The Winner – Epsom Lightening (Sri Lanka)
Runners up – Nengyalees (Pakistan)
Batsmen of the Tournament – Jawaid Akhtar – Nengyalees (Pakistan)
Bowler of the Tournament – Perry – S/P Eleven (India)
Events like these help in understanding each other culture and assembling a diverse community in New Zealand. Love and respect for all communities.
Causes That Need Your Help
Dear Respected Community Members,
We are facing an unprecedented challenge with communities and economies everywhere affected by the growing COVID-19 pandemic. The world is coming together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic bringing governments, organizations from across industries and sectors and individuals together to help respond to this global outbreak.
Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) has created the Relief Fund for COVID-19. All the funding received will be transferred to Pakistan High Commission in New Zealand bank account, and will go towards Prime Minister Relief Fund for COVID-19 to fight against the spread of COVID-19 and to support the deserving people of Pakistan in this situation of distress and need.
In addition to this, Pakistan Association of New Zealand has made a decision that all the money which will be collected for PANZ Membership will also go toward the Prime Minister Relief Fund for COVID-19
PANZ requests to all community members for generous contribution to this national cause and to support those who are more vulnerable during this time of need.
Please donate generously by using the below givealittle page link.
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/relief-fund-for-covid-19
Thanks
Team #PANZ
PANZ has been assisting the Pakistani community over the years to help in funeral fund arrangements. It is an ongoing effort to support the Pakistani community in New Zealand, who cannot or struggle to afford the funeral services for their loved ones.
Help us to help others in this noble cause.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞
Please donate generously by using the below givealittle page link.
https://givealittle.co.nz/…/pakistan-association-of-nz-panz…
Regards
TEAM PANZ
Would like to share a cause or appeal with us, send us email at panznz@gmail.com with the details.
Would like to share a cause or appeal with us, send us email at panznz@gmail.com with the details.
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Well done on a very successful Independence Day celebration. It is great to see the positive steps that PANZ has made in recent times.
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