About Us

Established in 2011

Gurudwara Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji, New Lynn has located a convenient close to Lynn mall, bus and railway station in New Lynn, Auckland in 2011. The building is approximately 725 SqM with plenty of car parks.

The Sikh Temple Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib is aimed to encourage youth of today to participate and enhance their knowledge on Sikhism. The Sikh Temple is located in West Auckland for convenience of the community. It aims to provide free services. Anyone of any age is welcomed to participate in the activities of the Sikh Temple.

This initiative would not have been possible without Sat Guru’s kirpa, the blessing of Saad Sangat and the continuous support received from the managing committee. It is 10 years back when the present Guru Ghar had a humble start being the first initiative taken ever for the Sangat living in Central/West Auckland.

Vision

(i) To establish and maintain Gurdwara Sahibs (Sikh Temples).

(ii) To conduct religious ceremonies for the followers of Sikhism.

(iii) To promote and foster a better understanding amongst the people of New Zealand for
the Sikh religion.

(iv) To arrange from time to time Parcharks {missionaries) to deliver discourses in Gurbani. Sikh history and Sikh traditions.

(v) To arrange Amrit Sanchar – the -Sikh Baptism.

(vi) To give assistance to the poor and needy.

(vii) To do all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above
objectives.

Values

  • To contribute to the religious, spiritual educational and cultural development of the Sikh in New Zealand.
  • To liaise and co-operate with other Sikh Societies in New Zealand, SGPC Amritsar(India) and in other parts of the world to promote the Sikh faith.
  • To provide and establish a link between the New Zealand Sikh Societies and other religious Sikh Societies throughout the world so that information on common interest may be exchanged.
  • To provide Health and Counseling advice at free of cost.
  • To carry out the objects of the Trust according to principles as set out in the Sikh Rehat Maryada of the Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, Amritsar (lndia), namely