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PANZ Officials 2025

2025-06-10 13:02:20

Meet the Newly Elected Officials of PANZ 2025! We are proud to introduce the new leadership team of the Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ), a dedicated group of individuals elected to represent and serve our vibrant Pakistani community across Aotearoa. Advisory Board Each member brings valuable experience, passion, and a deep commitment to community building, cultural celebration, and positive change. Together, we aim to: Strengthen community ties Promote our rich culture and heritage Support new migrants and families Organize […]

𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

2025-06-10 13:02:20

In a spirit of unity and festivity, the New Zealand Parliament hosted a vibrant celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Esteemed members of the Pakistan Association of New Zealand Mr. Ajaz Nusrat (President), Mr. Muhammad Junaid Atta (General Secretary), Mr. Abdullah Sheikh (Advisory Board), along with distinguished guests, gathered at the New Zealand Parliament grounds to commemorate this joyous occasion. The gracious invitation extended by Minister of Ethnic Communities Hon. Malissa Lee exemplified New Zealand’s commitment to promoting diversity and cultural exchange. […]

Türkiye Scholarships 2023 Applications

2025-06-10 13:02:20

Türkiye offers scholarships to international students from all over the world to study in the most prestigious universities in Türkiye. and this year quota of 5 is allocated for New Zealand Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to outstanding students and researchers to pursue full-time or short-term program at the top universities in Türkiye. These scholarships are granted to strengthen the relations in economic, cultural and social fields, with the ties to be established by international students. […]

Election Commission for PANZ Elections-announcement

2025-06-10 13:02:20

Election Commission for PANZ Elections 2023

2025-06-10 13:02:20

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2025-06-10 13:02:20

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: Saturday, 10 December 2022, Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Venue: 18-20 Frost Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland

Expression of interest” (EOI) formation of the election commission

2025-06-10 13:02:20

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora Respected Community Members, Expression of interest (EOI) Expression of interest” (EOI) formation of the election commission for the upcoming (Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) Elections 2023 Expression of interest is now sought from the community members for the (3 positions of the Election Commission). The key criteria for a member of the Election Commission include, but are not limited to: 1. Must be living in New Zealand for more than 3 years. 2. Must be a […]

NOTICE FOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2025-06-10 13:02:20

NOTICE FOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PANZ Executive Council & advisory Body wishes to invite all members to the Annual General Meeting of Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ). The AGM will be held as follows: Date: 6th November 2022 Time: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Venue: Fickling Convention Centre 1. Any notice of motion to be considered at the AGM must be submitted to the Secretary([email protected]) no later than 5:00 pm, 21 October. Such notices must be in writing and […]

Alycia Dias Pakistani playback singer, Live in Concert

2025-06-10 13:02:20

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora Respected Community Members, Alycia Dias is a Pakistani playback singer, who is best known for singing Urdu language serials. She made her debut as a lead vocalist by singing the title song of the 2013 Turkish serial Noor in the Urdu language. She has won Hum Award for Best Original Soundtrack for her song “Dil-e-Muztar” for the 2013 romantic drama Dil-e-Muztar that aired on Hum TV. Alycia Dias Live in Concert Sunday 6 November 2022 Time: […]

PANZ Baithak & High Commission Camp Office

2025-06-10 13:02:20

Assalam O Alaikum / Kia ora Respected community members, Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) is pleased to inform the Pakistani community that a consular visit to Auckland takes place once in two months to facilitate the Pakistan community living in Auckland and surrounding areas for attestation of a Power of Attorney, and other Consular Office related matters. The applicants are advised to visit Camp Office in Auckland in person and sign on Power of Attorney in the presence of […]

PANZ Officials 2025

2025-06-10 13:02:20

𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

2025-06-10 13:02:20

Türkiye Scholarships 2023 Applications

2025-06-10 13:02:20

Election Commission for PANZ Elections-announcement

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Certificate Distribution Ceremony- PANZ Urdu School

Assalam-o-Ailakum/Kia Ora
Dear respected community members,

Over the years Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) has had many initiatives that involve the community and wider communities at large. To have an Urdu Language Class for the immediate community has been a prolonged dream that became a reality this year. Geographically the community members have settled in different regions in New Zealand therefore, the Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) had organized a free Urdu Language School (Online) in the year 2021-2022.

All teachers are members of the community with teaching qualifications, current teachers in NZ, and purely volunteers who dedicated their time and efforts to this project which makes it a success. The classes are held on the weekends and are taught on different academic levels which are Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. The Classes are divided into three categories these are Speaking, Writing, and Reading. All are based on NZ schooling terms and they also sit exams to determine their next level of study. Graduates will be based on level of achievements and other relevant award categories to motivate current students and encourage participation for those interested to enroll in future classes.

Pakistan Association of NZ (PANZ) could potentially be looking at opening the enrollment to wider communities to collaborate on cultural standards and learning, and it is a work in progress.

The Certificate Distribution Ceremony will be held:
Date: Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
Time: 2:30pm.
Venue: Mt Eden War Memorial Hall

Community members & wider communities are invited to attend this milestone Event.

Nga Mihi
Team #PANZ

FREE TICKET LINK

https://events.humanitix.com/certificate-distribution…

Leadership and Community Service Award-2022

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora

Respected Community Members,

On behalf of the Pakistan Association of New Zealand and Pakistani community, PANZ Team is delighted to invite you to the “Leadership and Community Service Award-2022”. This event will take place on
Sunday 27 November 2022,
Time: 06:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre
Address: 595 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu, Auckland.

For Nominations
https://form.jotform.com/PANZNZ/Community-award

PANZ is celebrating the success of Pakistani community members in various walks of life and is having its 2nd prestigious event of “Leadership and Community Service Award”. These awards are in different categories to encourage and recognize some vivid contributions of our community members to the fabric of NZ society.

Please honor us in this auspicious event with your presence.

For tickets:-
https://events.humanitix.com/community-service-awards-2022

Shukria / Ngā mihi.
Team #PANZ

Youm e Ashura

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora
Respected Community Members,

Muharram is the month in which justice rose against injustice, truth stood up against falsehood and proved that in the course of history, the truth has always triumphed over falsehood.

Imam Hussain AS taught us all by his great sacrifice that this is the true path in all history, whatever the circumstances are we should always stand against injustice, falsehood and oppression.

In days like this, we remember and share the pains and tears of the Prophet (ṣallallahu Taʿala ʿalayhi wa Ᾱlihi wa sallam), The Prophetic authentic Sunnah that he wept upon hearing about this massacre from the Angel.

We share the moments of pain and tears of his household, (ṣallallahu Taʿala ʿalayhi wa Ᾱlihi wa Sallam)

May Allah grant us the courage to stand firm against all injustices. Ameen!

Shukria / Ngā mihi
TEAM PANZ

Jashan-e-Azadi car Rally

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora
Respected Community Members,

Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) is going to organise a car rally on 14 August 2022 from 2pm to commemorate the country’s 75th year of independence.
The rally, dubbed as “. Jashan-e-Azadi car Rally.”, will start from Auckland museum parking. Please fill up the form if you want to take part in the Jashan-e-Azadi car Rally.
https://form.jotform.com/PANZNZ/car-rally-2022

Shukria/ Nga mahi
Team #PANZ
www.panz.co.nz

PANZ Badminton Tournament 2022 (Doubles Only)

PANZ team is excited to bring back the badminton tournament this summer, and we have scheduled the tournament date and time i.e., 22nd January 2022 at 9:30 am, which is subject to the COVID-19 traffic light system.

It will be men’s and women’s doubles championship, and there will be 12 teams for men’s and 6 teams for women’s to compete in this tournament. Women’s court will be separate from Men’s court area and will be managed by our women’s volunteers.

Refreshment, rackets and shuttlecock will be provided to all the participants.

Please find below further details:

Registration Form Link: https://form.jotform.com/220136750132847
Venue: Badminton Waitakere, 149-155 Royal Road, Massey, Auckland
Date & Time: Saturday, 22nd January 2022 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Registration Fee: $30 per team

We can only entertain 12 teams for men’s and 6 teams for women’s on a first come first serve basis. So, hurry up and do the registration and deposit your registration fee to the designated PANZ account to ensure your registration.

PANZ wish you all the very best for the tournament and hope you will enjoy your games.

Important Notes:

subject to the Government’s ‘traffic light’ regulations

Proof of vaccination (My Vaccine Pass) will be required for all participants.

“ME TIME FIESTA” LADIES ONLY

Dear Community Members
Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora

PANZ Women Wing purpose is to connect and encourage women to empower women. We are excited to invite Pakistani Women in Auckland to our very first event of the year to kick off the beginning of a new year, new ideas and embracing changes. LADIES ONLY

“ME TIME FIESTA”

DATE: 12th February 2022
TIME: 4 pm SHARP – 7 pm
VENUE: Mt Eden War Memorial Hall
489 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden
Theme: Glamorous ( Dress up)

Come Along and meet other Women in the community and the PANZ women wing Team.

Registration: [email protected]
Name:
Mobile:
Email:

Shukria / Ngā mihi

Team Panz Women Wing

Important Notes:

subject to the Government’s ‘traffic light’ regulations

Proof of vaccination (My Vaccine Pass) will be required.

PANZ Baithak & High Commission Camp Office

Dear Community Members
Assalamoalaikum-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora

PANZ Baithak & High Commission Camp Office

Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) is pleased to inform the Pakistani community that a consular visit to Auckland takes place once in two months to facilitate the Pakistan community living in Auckland and surrounding areas for attestation of a Power of Attorney, and other Consular Office related matters. The applicants are advised to visit Camp Office in Auckland in person and sign on Power of Attorney in the presence of the Consular Officer.

MS. Mariya Abdul Ghafoor, Head of Chancery from Pakistan High Commission to New Zealand will attend the camp office.

For more information click on the link below

https://www.pakistanhc.org.nz/camp-auckland

PANZ would also offer the community members an opportunity to:

• Community Engagement & Networking
• Share and up-date with news and raise awareness of important community issues
• Provide the community with a voice and support with emerging new initiatives.
• Get free advice on legal, IRD, Education, or immigration matters.

Tea / Coffee and light refreshments would be served.

Shukria/Ngā mihi.
Team #PANZ

Important Notes:

subject to the Government’s ‘traffic light’ regulations

Proof of vaccination (My Vaccine Pass) will be required.

Pakistan Day Celebration-2022

Asalaam-o-Alaikum/Kia Ora

On behalf of the Pakistan Association of New Zealand and Pakistani community, we
invite you to the Pakistan Resolution Day celebration. The celebration will take place.

Saturday, 26/03/2022
Time: 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Location: Mount Eden War Memorial Hall
Address: 487-489 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland

Pakistan Resolution (Also known as Lahore Resolution) passed on 23 March 1940 at the Minar-e-
Pakistan Lahore for establishing an independent state, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Leaders such

as Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and many others
worked tirelessly for the political, social, and economic uplifting of Muslims in British India. In a
Muslim League general session from March 22 to March 24, 1940, Pakistan’s founder Muhammad
Ali Jinnah and other party leaders unanimously endorsed and passed the resolution for a separate
Muslim homeland. An autonomous state consisting of Muslim majority areas of British India
demanded to protect Muslims’ political, social, and cultural rights.

Pakistan Association of New Zealand and Pakistani community will be honoured to have you during
the historic constitutional day of Pakistan.

We look forward to seeing you.

Shukria/Ngā mihi.

Team #PANZ

Important Notes:

subject to the Government’s ‘traffic light’ regulations

Proof of vaccination (My Vaccine Pass) will be required.

Voice of PANZ

Assalam O Alaikum / Kia ora
Respected community members,

Voice of PANZ will run every week on Sunday from 8.00 pm to 9:00 pm.

A team of presenters from PANZ will bring you the live programme with content in Urdu and English.

The programme will stream Live on our Facebook and YouTube Channels.

This Sunday our Guest speaker is Mr Matt Lawrey, councillor at Nelson city council.

Join us live on our Facebook or YouTube Channels this Sunday 16 Jan 2022 at 8:00 pm.

Shukria/Ngā mihi
Team #PANZ

New Memberships & Annual membership renewal.

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora

Respected Community Members,

New Memberships & Annual membership renewal.

PANZ Would like to say thank you for last year membership. The new year has started so it’s time to renew the existing membership with effect from 1st January 2022.

PANZ paid membership starts on 1st January and ends on 31st Dec of the same year.

The Year 2021 paid memberships have already been finished on 31 Dec 2021.

New Membership & Annual Renewal fee remains the same as $10 for each individual.

Membership link: https://panz.co.nz/subscriptionplan/

Shukria / Ngā mihi.

Team #PANZ