Chabad of New Zealand, directed by Rabbi Aharon Elyakim Hakohen, resumed Minyanim and events following phase one of the lifting of coronavirus restrictions. This phase allows up to ten people in a house of worship • Photos

Immigration New Zealand, an official government website, published a fact sheet with a map of the Middle East that showed a “Palestine,” but not Israel • Full Story

For the fourth year this beautiful resort town on New Zealand’s South Island, Wanaka, has seen the light of Chanukah. Chabad of Wanaka, directed by Rabbi Shneur and Mrs. Mushky Shechter held nightly lightings, Chanukah parties for the many Israeli tourists and community events • Photos

Hundreds of Israeli tourists were able to participate in a Pesach Seder this year, all across New Zealand. There were three Sedorim across the country, one in Auckland, Wanaka and Canterbury. Enjoy some of the photos from Erev Yom Tov • Photos

A series of powerful earthquakes jolted New Zealand’s South Island Monday, triggering a tsunami and sending aftershocks across the country, killing at least two people. Rabbi Aharon Cohen, Shliach in New Zealand, told ChabadInfo.com that he is working hard helping many in need. The video was taken by Newshub • Watch

This year in honor of the year of Hakhel, Chabad of Auckland, New Zealand, had special activities around Pesach, including a large Seder for the locals and tourists • Photos

As always, Chabad of Auckland, New Zealand were first to welcome the holiday of Purim, being situated near the dateline. Many backpackers and travelers gathered for a grand celebration and Farbrengen in the home of Shliach R’ Aharon Elyokim Hakohen • Photos

Thousands of tourists from across the globe annually visit the far off country of New Zealand. Rabbi Aharon Cohen of Chabad of New Zealand, runs an active Chabad house to help the thousands of tourists. Recently he opened a new Chabad house in the town of Wanaka • Photos

Nelson, New Zealand, printed a Tanya for the first time. The locals and tourists participated in a Shiur from the new Tanya • Photos

A swastika was painted on a headstone and two other headstones were knocked over and broken in an anti-Semitic attack at a cemetery in Dunedin, New Zealand • Full Article