Sikh News New Zealand Archives

Who Tried to Disrupt the Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand—and How NZ Sikhs Dealt With It? EXCLUSIVE Talk

December 24, 2025

In this in-depth interview / podcast conversation, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Sikh community leader Diljit Singh (New Zealand) about the recent attempt by a far-right fringe group to disrupt a peaceful Nagar Kirtan procession in South Auckland — and how the Sikh community and wider New Zealand society are responding.

NZ Sikh Taxi Drivers Offered Free Rides to Distressed People After Christchurch Shooting

March 25, 2019

Instead of profiting, these Sikh taxi drivers have been offering free rides to the travellers flooding into Christchurch on Friday afternoon, notes a report in Siasat.Com.

United Sikhs Condemn Christchurch (New Zealand) Massacre

March 17, 2019

The Christchurch massacre, which has left at least 49 people dead and 20 injured on Friday, March 15 in New Zealand's city Christchurch in two targeted mass shootings at mosques.

Polarization of World Community Dangerous: Dal Khalsa Statement on Attack on NZ Mosques

March 16, 2019

Saddened at the killings of 49 innocent people in the mass shootings at two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand on Friday, the Dal Khalsa condemned the massacre in the strongest words.

Facing Sikh Outrage, Manjinder S. Sirsa Deletes Controversial Tweet About Christchurch (NZ) Massacre

March 16, 2019

Newly elected DSGMC president and a leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) today deleted his controversial tweet about Christchurch massacre in which he had tended to put blame on victims.

Manjinder Singh Sirsa Blames NZ Attack Victims; Disgusted by Twitterites

March 16, 2019

Endorsing Australian Senator Fraser Anning's controversial remarks blaming Muslim immigrants for yesterday's deadly attack on two mosques in New Zealand, DSGMC's new president Manjinder Singh Sirsa invited strong condemnations from Sikhs over Twitter.

After New Zealand Attacks The Sikh Coalition Urges Sikhs To Remain Vigilant

March 16, 2019

In the largest act of mass violence in New Zealand’s history, two mosques were horrifically attacked during Friday prayer services. In a statement issued yesterday, the Sikh Coalition has expressed solidarity with the Muslim community and offers its condolences in their time of mourning.

New Zealand Elects Two Sikh MP’s In Recently Concluded General Election

September 25, 2017

As per the media reports two Sikhs have been elected to New Zealand's parliament in recently concluded general elections in which it is said that no single party

Sikh Man Asked To Deboard The Bus In New Zealand For Wearing Kirpan

July 26, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from the island country of New Zealand an Amridhari Sikh man was asked to take off one of his kakkar (article of faith) Kirpan