Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand
| ਸੁਪਰੀਪ ਸਿੱਖ ਸੋਸਾਇਟੀ (Punjabi) | |
 Official seal | |
| Abbreviation | SSSNZ |
|---|---|
| Established | June 6, 1982 |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Registration no. | CC37711 |
| Legal status | Registered charity |
Professional title | Sardar (Male) Bibi (Female) |
| Locations |
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Membership (2018) | 500 (financial) 2,000 (non-financial) |
Official languages | Punjabi, English |
President | Jaswinder Singh Nagra |
Vice President | Rajinder Singh |
Secretary General | Satnam Singh Sangha |
Treasurer | Ranvir Singh Lali |
Main organ | Executive Committee |
Revenue (2020) | NZ$4.5 million |
| Expenses (2020) | NZ$2 million |
| Staff | 43 (in 2020) |
| Award(s) | People’s Choice NZ Food Heroes Award |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | The New Zealand Sikh Society Auckland |
The Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand is a registered charity responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of gurdwaras, educational institutions and sports facilities.[1] The Society is the largest Sikh organisation in New Zealand with more than 500 financial members and 2000 non-financial members.[2]
In 2020, the Society became the first Sikh organisation to receive the People's Choice NZ Food Heroes Award out of 345 other organisations nominated for the large-scale food distribution to people in need during the COVID-19 lockdowns.[3]
Name
The original name of the organisation was "New Zealand Sikh Society Auckland Branch", changed on 4 September 2012 to "Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand". In casual conversation or writing, the abbreviation "SSSNZ" is sometimes used. Because the headquarters of the Society is the Takanini Gurdwara complex, "Takanini Gurdwara" is commonly used as a metonym for the organisation.[4]
Reference
- ^ "Charity Summary". Charities Services. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Kaur, Gurpreet (2019). Maintaining the Panjabi Language and Culture: Auckland’s Sikh Gurdwaras and the Home Domain (PDF). Auckland: Auckland University of Technology. p. 45. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Kumar, Arvind (16 October 2020). "Sikh society wins prestigious award for service to community". Stuff. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Theunissen, Matthew (20 August 2020). "Thousands of Aucklanders turning to food banks". RNZ. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
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