As part of the Sai 100 Tree Planting Initiative, on August 20, 2023, twenty-four SSSIO volunteers in Auckland joined in a massive community effort to plant 2,500 trees at the Shakespear Regional Park, one of Auckland’s most visited nature reserves. The day’s activities, organized by…
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Trees provide sustenance, clean the air, protect the soil, and generously provide shade, fruits, and other benefits. In a February 6, 1993 divine discourse, Sri Sathya Sai Baba said, “Trees play a vital role in helping mankind to receive oxygen from the atmosphere while they…
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SSSIO members in Mt. Eden, New Zealand, celebrated Chinese New Year with an uplifting program. During the devotional session, a member sang Chinese versions of two bhajans and gave a brief spiritual talk. Ms. Pam Louis, secretary of the New Zealand Malaysia Business Association, also…
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On World Health Day, April 8, 2023, an SSSIO team of two physicians, four nurses, and a dietician provided free medical tests and nutritional advice to more than 100 participants at the Otara Manafest held at the Otara Town Center in Auckland, New Zealand. The…
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On March 11, 2023, 60 SSSIO volunteers came together with leaders of various indigenous and faith groups to organize a ‘Fun Day Out for Our Special Children’ in partnership with several special needs community support agencies and the Local Kaipataki Community Facilities Trust. Over 400…
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Tropical cyclone Gabrielle struck New Zealand on February 12, 2023, causing major flooding and massive damage to property and infrastructure. Thousands of people were displaced, and there was a tragic loss of 11 lives on the North Island of New Zealand. Following another massive flood…
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Nearly 150 SSSIO volunteers, including young adults and children, enthusiastically participated in a rejuvenating three-day National Retreat in Auckland, New Zealand, between February 10 and 12, 2023. Aravind Balasubramanya, the keynote speaker, enthralled the audience with a talk about balancing family, work, life, and spiritual…
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Ten volunteers in Hamilton participated in a local tree planting program to rehabilitate the wetlands around a local park. Amid the bright sunshine, the volunteers did their part in preserving Mother Nature by planting various trees such as harakeke (flax), ti kouka (cabbage tree), kowhai,…
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During September19-20, 2020, Sri Sathya Sai volunteers in Auckland participated in the Auckland Council’s tree planting project at Sanders Reserve, a 41-acre recreation park located at Waitemata Harbor in Paremoremo. A local community group, Sustainable Paremoremo, has been involved in the park’s restoration by cleaning…
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Since 2004, SSIO volunteers in New Zealand have been serving meals to people in need at the Phoenix House. The volunteers serve food to nearly 25 disadvantaged individuals every alternate Tuesday.
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