Noah’s Pudding Cultural Day 2018
The Pearl of the Islands would like to express gratitude to all that attended our Noah’s Pudding cultural event which took place last month. During the event, speakers from all three main Abrahamic religions highlighted the importance of the...
DISCUSSION: Core Values of the Hizmet Movement and Manifesting Institutions
Dr Alp Aslandogan, Executive Director of AfSV (https://afsv.org/) was in New Zealand for a series of meetings and events following his visit from Australia. A roundtable discussion took place with representatives from various faiths and civil societies. The topic...
PIF Statement on devastating fires in Greece
It is with great horror that we have heard of the forest fires that have claimed many lives in Greece this week. We express our heartfelt condolences to the country of Greece as they mourn during this tragic occurrence. We...
Auckland Grammar Boys at IFLC Australia 2018
7 talented Auckland Grammar boys represented New Zealand at the International Festival of Language and Culture 20-18. In what was an extraordinary display, Cruze, Daetona, Maika, Rawiri, Ngawari, Pukeroa, and Takerei performed a song (Waiata a-ringa), acknowledging the people who...
Parnell Cathedral hosts PIF for a Ramadan Iftar dinner
The Parnell based Holy Trinity Cathedral hosted a Ramadan Iftar dinner for the Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF) community members in what proved to be a magnificent event to enhance understanding, break stereotypes, and build bridges. The mutual...
Wellington Ramadan Iftar dinner 2018
Over 80 honourable guests packed the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul for a Ramadan Iftar dinner hosted and organised by the Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF). The function, held in late May, is one of the many Ramadan...
2018 Summer/Autumn Newsletter
Welcome to the Pearl of the Islands Foundation 2018 Summer/Autumn Newsletter! We have lots to share so click on the link below and see what we’ve recently accomplished.
Ramadan: A Month for Spiritual Reflection
The team at Pearl of the Islands Foundation would like to wish everyone a Blessed Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem! RAMADAN is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of daily...
Chinese New Year Cultural Night
As part of our ‘Cultural Night’ series, a Chinese New Year Cultural Night was held at the Pearl of the Islands cultural centre in Newmarket. Approximately 50 guests attended the function. Kanwaljit Bakshi MP welcomed guests and appreciated that the...