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2nd PANZ Community Service Awards 2022

2022-01-12 22:05:19

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora Respected Community Members, PANZ is now inviting nominations for 2nd PANZ Community Service Awards 2022. These awards are presented annually to those community members who have demonstrated a dedication to the community service or have contributed in improving the lives of others with their outstanding contribution and performance or have exceptionally performed in their respective fields bringing a good repute to the Pakistani community and Pakistan. This is an opportunity and time for you to recognise […]

PANZ Annual General Meeting

2022-01-12 22:05:19

The Annual General Meeting of Pakistan Association of New Zealand was successfully held on (05/12/2021) at Zoom Virtual Meeting and in-person with Covid-19 protocols. We sincerely thank our community members especially, our paid members who attended AGM & completed the quorum. The AGM was conducted per the schedule and agenda shared with the community members on various forums and dates before the event. Key highlights & matters approved by the AGM attendees are below; The Executive Council presented complete financial […]

PANZ Free Food Drive

2022-01-12 22:05:19

Thank you for your support to PANZ towards holding free food drive on Saturday 02 October 2021. PANZ believes in social cohesion and have effectively operated several campaigns to support wider communities. Food drives are a critical part of our mission of helping families and community members who need food and a little extra support in difficult times. We know it is an effective way to support our neighbouring communities in need. PANZ food distribution camp was set up yesterday […]

LynnMall Shopping Centre Terror Attack

2022-01-12 22:05:19

Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) would like to extend its sorrow and grief in relation to the incident which took place in Lynnmall, New Lynn, Auckland. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called it a terrorist attack. Prime Minister has further stated that the attack did not represent a religious or faith motive, rather it was an ideology of an individual. We are disheartened and saddened to hear the news of this cowardly terrorist attack today at the Lynnmall. Our […]

Free Online Urdu Classes

2022-01-12 22:05:19

Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) has now started Urdu classes for Community children taught by Mrs Sania Ashraf. On Saturday 28 August, PANZ had its first online Urdu class from 12 to 1pm and it was attended by 48 children. Children learned 10 Alphabets of Urdu language, with words starting from those alphabets, and children learned how to write their names in Urdu in their first session. Ms Ashraf taught children how to introduce themselves in Urdu and shared […]

Pakistan Independence Day Celebration 2021

2022-01-12 22:05:19

Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) held Pakistan Independence Day celebrations in Auckland on 14th August 2021. The event presented a carnival for over 2,000 persons from various walks of life. The venue was set up with a variety of stalls selling Pakistani food, arts and craft, Hina and other items from Pakistan. An exhibition showcasing Pakistani culture, calligraphy, Kashmir stall was presented at the entrance of the venue. The function area was decorated with Pakistani colours, flags and sponsors’ […]

𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐙 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝-𝟏𝟗 Emergency contacts

2022-01-12 22:05:19

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora Dear Community Members, In response to today’s government Covid19 lockdown announcement, PANZ is reactivating its Covid19 assistance plan for the community. Please find the attached contact details for each region. Please do not hesitate to contact regional representatives or contact us at the PANZ email address if you require any assistance. To recap, The New Zealand government announced today that all of NZ is in Level 4 lockdown for 3 days, Auckland and Coromandel are in […]

Be in to WIN a Gold Diamond Ring

2022-01-12 22:05:19

Dear Community Members Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora Would you like to have a smile which only gold and diamonds can bring? To celebrate our Independence Day as well as the launch of criminal legal practice Gul Law, PANZ in collaboration with Gul Law is giving one lucky winner a beautiful gold diamond ring. With just 5 weeks to enter, simply complete the form below to be in with a chance of winning this diamond moment. The draw will be on […]

PANZ Eid Ul Fitre Eid Millan

2022-01-12 22:05:19

Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) organised Eid Ul Fitre Eid Millan event at Westlake Boys High School, North Shore Auckland on Saturday 5 June 2021. The purpose of the event was to organise a community meet and greet after the Eid Ul Fitre and after everyone had gone through their own Eid catch-ups. Pakistan community had shown an overwhelming interest in the event. Over 330 Pakistani community members including community elders, and families with children attended the event. Guests […]

Chand Raat Festival-2021

2022-01-12 22:05:19

Assallam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora Dear Community Members, Pakistan Association New Zealand cordially invites you and your Whānau to join us on the festivity of Chand Raat (night of the new moon marking the end of Ramadan month). Chand Raat Festival is open to everyone, and its prime objectives are to promote friendship, understanding, interfaith harmony, and multiculturalism for people of all backgrounds. Event Details: Date: Saturday, 8th May 2021 Time: 06.00 PM to 10.00 PM Address: Zayed College, 44 […]

2nd PANZ Community Service Awards 2022

2022-01-12 22:05:19

PANZ Annual General Meeting

2022-01-12 22:05:19

PANZ Free Food Drive

2022-01-12 22:05:19

LynnMall Shopping Centre Terror Attack

2022-01-12 22:05:19

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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: panzww@gmail.com
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

EOI for awards selection committee

Dear Community Members

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora

EOI for awards selection committee

The event of PANZ 2nd community services awards is fast approaching on 20 February 2022. PANZ is formulating a 9 members selection committee to oversee the nominations and evaluation process and to select the finalists of the awards. To keep the selection process transparent and fair, expression of interest is sought from 3 members of the community for the 3 positions in the selection committee.

Please forward your expression of interest to PANZ latest by 17 January 2022. Expression of interest could be forwarded to PANZ by a simple email, PANZ email panznz@gmail.co.nz

1- Mr Farrukh Gul – Committee Head.

2- Mr Ajaz Nusrat – from Executive council

3- Mr Muhammad Arshad – from Executive council

4- Mr Ali Shabir Member, from region/wings.

5- Mr Basharat Ali Jan from the advisory board

6-Mrs Ayesha Kausar from Women Wing.

7- Eoi……….- Member, to be nominated from community.

8- Eoi………- Member, to be nominated from community.

9- Eoi………- Member, to be nominated from community

Shukria / Ngā mihi

Team #PANZ

2nd PANZ Community Service Awards 2022

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora

Respected Community Members,

PANZ is now inviting nominations for 2nd PANZ Community Service Awards 2022. These awards are presented annually to those community members who have demonstrated a dedication to the community service or have contributed in improving the lives of others with their outstanding contribution and performance or have exceptionally performed in their respective fields bringing a good repute to the Pakistani community and Pakistan.

This is an opportunity and time for you to recognise these outstanding performers of our community across New Zealand. We request you to nominate a person who deserves recognition for their

exceptional work.

The Award Categories are;

*Community Service Award*

*Business of the Year Award*

*Student of the year Award* (two categories for junior and senior students)

*Outstanding Professional Award*

*Sportsperson of the Year Award*

*Youth Leadership Award*

*Women Leadership Award*

*Friends of Pakistan Award*

*Lifetime Achievement Award*

*Important Criteria*

Nominees will be announced on PANZ social media platforms. Community members are invited and encouraged to support their preferred candidates on with their comments and likes. These comments and likes will be given due consideration and weight in selecting the finalists. This however is not the criteria.

Individuals will be assessed on merit and on their performance in comparison with other nominees.

Criteria for the performance will include but not limited to, consistency, recognition by their relevant entities, individual contribution and professional excellence and bringing repute to the Pakistan and Pakistani community.

*Important Submission Requirements: *

1- All nominations must be submitted on the Nomination Form. The form link can be found here: https://form.jotform.com/PANZNZ/Community-award

2- Only fully completed forms will be accepted

3- Self-nomination will not be considered.

5- Nominations will only be for Pakistani origin Residents living in New Zealand, except for the “Friends of Pakistan” category.

6. Nominees must submit their profile for posting on PANZ social media for community information and transparency.

7. PANZ officials are not eligible for nominations and awards. PANZ officials include 3 members of the Advisory Board and 5 members of the Executive Council.

*The nominations are open now and the last date of nomination is ‪5 PM on the 4th of February 2022. The Committee will review the nominations and will award a winner for the nominated category.*

The award ceremony will be held ‪on

Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 6.00 pm.

Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre

595 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland

Live Music & Dinner

purchase your ticket https://events.humanitix.com/panz-awards-2022

For sponsorship https://form.jotform.com/PANZNZ/sponsorship

Shukria / Ngā mihi.

Team #PANZ

EOI for Youth Parliament Pakistan (YPP)

Invitation of Expression of Interest (EOI) to apply for Youth Parliament Pakistan (YPP)

Young individuals, aged 18 to 29 years, have been invited to submit their Expressions of Interest online at www.youthparliament.pk/17ypp latest by December 17, 2021. Built on the theme of “Pakistaniat” (پاکستانیت), the 17th Youth Parliament will provide its members with exceptional opportunities to develop communication and leadership skills needed for a successful career; to address the issues of today and tomorrow and know how Pakistanis from different regions think. Realizing the need to strengthen bonds of Overseas Pakistanis in general and their younger generation particularly to Pakistan, 17 seats of the YPP have been reserved for Overseas Pakistanis. The 17th Youth Parliament will have (1) year term and its activities will mainly be conducted online alongside at least one optional 5-day residential session to be held in-person at Islamabad.

Youth Parliament Pakistan (YPP) is encouraging Overseas Pakistani youth to joining 17th Youth Parliament for which registration has already been launched on October 20, 2021 by inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) through Newspapers, TV Channels and Social Media. The Jang/Geo Group is the exclusive media partner of the 17th YPP.

https://pildat.org/

https://youthparliament.pk/