About

NZ Council of Sikh Affairs is a registered charity under NZ Charity Services: CC59344

Our Team:

Tejvir Singh - President

Ram Singh - Vice President

Gurtej Singh - General Secretary

Rana Judge - Treasurer

Bikram Singh Majhael - Executive Member (Event Management)

Karnail Singh (Late) - Executive Member (Public Relations)

Malkit Singh - Executive Member (Youth Relations)

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Our Team

Vikram Singh Siwach (aka Bikram Singh Majhael) is a founding members and has been participating in voluntary social activities.

He managed a community (Punjabi) school in Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Papatoetoe from 2014- 2018. As an invited speaker, delivered lecture at a UNICEF-sponsored 'Interfaith Harmony' programme in Parnell and Massey University Auckland. He was invited by Minhaj University Lahore Pakistan to the International Conference in 2019 on Science, Reason and Religion. He has authored two books ( Sikhs and 1857 Mutiny-2018 and Sikhs, Two Nation Theory and Beyond- under publishing). Presently, he looks after the community Punjabi school under the management of NZ Council of Sikh Affairs and is working on his next book. 📲 +642102894649

Ram Singh is a founding members and has been participating in voluntary social activities for nearly 30 years.

He was secretary of the New Zealand Sikh Society (Auckland Branch) from 1995-96 and from 1999-2001, Sri Guru Singh Sabha from 2003-2007 and Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji Charitable Trust from 2007-2013. While he was member of the executive of the aforementioned organisations, he also managed their Punjabi schools.

Justice of the Peace since 2001. 📲 +64211784620

Karnail Singh (12 June 1948 - 22 September 2024) was one of the founding members of our council and a dedicated volunteer since 2004. His contributions to the community have been widely recognised, with awards from the Ministry of Health, Community Patrol New Zealand, Otara Papatoetoe Local Board, Manukau City Council, Counties Manukau Police, Kiwi Indian Charitable Trust, and many other organizations.

Since 2016, he served as Chairperson of the Papatoetoe Community Response Group for Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management. In addition to his community roles, Karnail Singh was a Justice of the Peace and a marriage celebrant, providing support to many in our community.

Karnail Singh will be remembered for his tireless service, leadership, and the positive impact he made.

Lehmber Singh (aka Rana Judge) is a founding member and is actively volunteering since 1990s.

He is a business manager with a goal of successful community development. He created a positive working environment and implemented safety initiatives with the help of local council and BID (Business Improvement District) that helped in reduction of crime, violence in Otara-Papatoetoe business district.

Awarded 'Local Council Volunteer of the Year' in 2018 and 'Best & Safe town Otara after 30 years' in 2017.

Time permitting, he gives a hand to his family restaurant business. 📲 +64272746401

Tejvir Singh is a founding member and has lived in New Zealand since early 1990s.

He is a business owner and has contributed towards publishing 'Kuk Punjabi Samachar', the first Punjabi language New Zealand community newspaper. Since 2003, Kuk Punjabi Samachar has served the community by raising key issues about rapidly expanding and vibrant Punjabi community.

Tejvir Singh volunteers as community patrol warden. 📲 +64211244213

Gurtej Singh is a founding member who has resided in New Zealand for over 23 years, is based in Wellington. Since 2001, he has been actively involved in volunteering. He has served on the executive of the New Zealand Sikh Society (Wellington) Incorporated and the Multicultural Council of Wellington (then known as the Ethnic Council of Wellington).

Gurtej Singh has contributed to 'A Practical Reference to Religious Diversity' (New Zealand Police publication number: PUBO-200), as well as for a publication by the NZ Funeral Directors' Association. He was invited to deliver a lecture on 'Multi-faith Communications' at the Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand on January 29, 2004, as part of the 'Aainaa Exhibition.' Additionally, he was invited to speak at a symposium on 'Creative Wellington-Innovation Capital,' organised by the Wellington City Council and the Centre for Applied Cross Cultural Research, Victoria University of Wellington, on March 21, 2004.

Gurtej Singh contributed to the development of online communities as a Steering Group Member of the Wellington Region 2020 Communications Trust. He has also been invited to participate in numerous radio talks. In 2009 and 2011, he presented co-authored papers for the Otago University Asia-New Zealand Research Cluster symposia. The 2009 symposium paper was further developed into a book chapter titled "Localizing Asia in Aotearoa," published in April 2011.

In May 2011, Gurtej Singh was invited to speak at the Te Wharewaka O Poneke EthnicA symposium conducted by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). He played a role in organising a three-week exhibition about Sikh troops of British India in World Wars, which took place at the Central Library of Wellington in April 2017. Gurtej also volunteered as a patroller for CPNZ for many years. Additionally, he has donated blood 59 times to the NZ Blood Service. 📲 +642825583814

Gurjeet Singh of Nankana Sahib is community liaison representative in Pakistan for NZ Council of Sikh Affairs.

He facilitates travel coordination, establishes contacts with educational institutions, and supports Sikh educational and philanthropic projects on behalf of the Council. He assists New Zealand-based Sikh representatives with logistical and travel needs ensuring smooth coordination for educational and philanthropic initiatives within Pakistan.

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