The special occasion of Aradhana Mahotsavam in 2025 was observed in Auckland by three SSSIO groups. Each celebration was conducted differently, with bhajans being a common feature. At the Mt. Eden, Balmoral & Mt. Roskill Centers, a total of 75 devotees joined together to commemorate…
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SSSIO New Zealand held an Easter program in Auckland on Good Friday, featuring a chanting of the hymn, Alleluia, and the carrying of the Cross. The group of 41 members, including three young adults and three teens, was reminded of Swami’s statement about the meaning…
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The annual Fun Day event for children with special needs in Auckland, New Zealand, was held on March 15, 2025. The event featured various games, performances, face painting, body art, delicious food, and a magic show. Around 350 people attended, including 54 special needs children,…
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On February 26, 2025, members of the Sri Sathya Sai Centers of Hamilton and Rotorua, NZ, celebrated Maha Shivaratri with a 4.5-hour devotional program at the Phoenix Hall in Hamilton. Forty participants, including a few guests, participated in the blissful event. The program began with…
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In October 2024, SSSIO New Zealand hosted the Rongomai Fun Day in Otara to serve the local community and promote the Sathya Sai Preschool. The event featured various engaging activities and entertainment designed to cater to the community’s interests. These included an arts and crafts…
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In September 2024, the dedicated ladies of the SSSIO New Zealand’s Northern Region came together to support children and parents using the Starship Hospital, a hospital in Auckland that provides healthcare to youngsters in New Zealand and the South Pacific. It was decided that handmade…
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On July 21, 2024, the Northern Region of the SSSIO of New Zealand held an uplifting Guru Poornima celebration, attended by 214 devotees. This year’s event was led by young adults, Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) teachers, and children who brought a freshness to the celebration….
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On July 13, 2024, the SSSIO of New Zealand hosted its Second Leadership Workshop of the year. This workshop built on the previous session’s focus on overcoming barriers and challenges, with a specific emphasis on improving communication. The breakout sessions addressed strategies to tackle communication…
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SSSIO members in New Zealand participated in the ‘Nature in the City’ Arbor Day Tree Planting event in Hamilton, New Zealand, from May 30 to June 1, 2024. This initiative aimed to boost the city’s native vegetation cover from a current 2% to a target…
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The SSSIO New Zealand’s Northern Region observed Aradhana Mahotsavam on April 23, 2024, with an event that featured inspiring speakers and an SSE presentation. About 200 attendees were present. The theme was Sathya Sai Baba’s omnipresence in our lives. It began with invocations and Vedic…
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