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