{"id":20,"date":"2026-09-08T17:25:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T17:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-09-09T00:16:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T00:16:23","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- =========================================================\n     GURU NANAK DEV JE PIONEER TRUST 2009\n     WORDPRESS ABOUT US PAGE\n     Primary: #294a70\n     Accent:  #f4a024\n     Background: #ffffff\n     ========================================================= -->\n\n<style>\n.gnd-about{\n    --blue:#294a70;\n    --orange:#f4a024;\n    --white:#ffffff;\n    --light:#f6f8fb;\n    --border:#e2e8ef;\n    --text:#62778d;\n    --dark:#1d3651;\n\n    font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    color:var(--blue);\n    background:#fff;\n    line-height:1.7;\n    overflow:hidden;\n}\n\n.gnd-about *{\n    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<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- =================================\n     INTRODUCTION\n================================= -->\n\n<section class=\"gnd-section\">\n\n    <div class=\"gnd-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"gnd-intro-grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-intro-image\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/admin.indiannewslink.co.nz\/uploads\/Gurdwaras_offer_free_Gurdwara_Sri_Kalgidhar_Sahib_in_Takanini_b7f3a8e652.jpg\"\n                    alt=\"Sikh community and Gurdwara in New Zealand\">\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-year-box\">\n                    <strong>2009<\/strong>\n                    Our Foundation\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-intro-copy\">\n\n                <span class=\"gnd-kicker\">\n                    Who We Are\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    Guru Nanak Dev Je Pioneer Trust 2009\n                <\/h2>\n\n                <p>\n                    Guru Nanak Dev Je Pioneer Trust 2009 is a Sikh community\n                    organisation based in Puketaha, Hamilton, New Zealand.\n                    The Trust seeks to uphold and promote the spiritual,\n                    humanitarian and community-centred principles associated\n                    with the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    Our purpose is to provide an inclusive environment where\n                    individuals and families can participate in Gurbani,\n                    Sikh religious programmes, community service, educational\n                    activities and charitable initiatives.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-highlight\">\n                    We believe that faith is strengthened through humility,\n                    equality, honest living, compassion and service to humanity.\n                <\/div>\n\n                <p>\n                    People from all cultural and social backgrounds are welcomed\n                    with respect. Through our programmes and community initiatives,\n                    we aim to preserve Sikh values while contributing positively\n                    to the wider New Zealand community.\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- =================================\n     MISSION & VISION\n================================= -->\n\n<section class=\"gnd-section gnd-mv\">\n\n    <div class=\"gnd-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"gnd-section-title\">\n\n            <span class=\"gnd-kicker\">\n                Our Purpose\n            <\/span>\n\n            <h2>\n                Mission &#038; Vision\n            <\/h2>\n\n            <p>\n                Our direction is founded upon Sikh principles of spirituality,\n                equality, service, education and universal brotherhood.\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"gnd-mv-grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-mv-card\">\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-mv-icon\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Our Mission<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    To promote the teachings and values of Sikhism through\n                    Gurbani, religious programmes, education, charitable\n                    activities and community service, while creating a\n                    respectful and welcoming environment for everyone.\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-mv-card\">\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-mv-icon\">\ud83c\udf0f<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Our Vision<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    To develop a strong, compassionate and spiritually connected\n                    community where Sikh values are preserved for future\n                    generations and where service to humanity contributes\n                    positively to New Zealand society.\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- =================================\n     CORE VALUES\n================================= -->\n\n<section class=\"gnd-section\">\n\n    <div class=\"gnd-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"gnd-section-title\">\n\n            <span class=\"gnd-kicker\">\n                What Guides Us\n            <\/span>\n\n            <h2>\n                Our Core Values\n            <\/h2>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"gnd-values-grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-value-card\">\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-value-number\">01<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Faith &#038; Spirituality<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Encouraging a meaningful spiritual connection through\n                    Gurbani, Simran, Kirtan and Sikh teachings.\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-value-card\">\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-value-number\">02<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Equality<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Treating every human being with dignity and respect,\n                    irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity or status.\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-value-card\">\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-value-number\">03<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Selfless Service<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Promoting Seva by giving time, effort and resources\n                    for the wellbeing of others.\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-value-card\">\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-value-number\">04<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Community<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Bringing families and individuals together through\n                    faith, fellowship, cultural connection and mutual support.\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-value-card\">\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-value-number\">05<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Education<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Supporting Sikh learning, Gurmat education and the\n                    transmission of heritage to younger generations.\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-value-card\">\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-value-number\">06<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Compassion<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Serving those in need with humility, kindness and\n                    concern for human welfare.\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- =================================\n     WHAT WE DO\n================================= -->\n\n<section class=\"gnd-section gnd-work-section\">\n\n    <div class=\"gnd-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"gnd-section-title\">\n\n            <span class=\"gnd-kicker\">\n                Our Activities\n            <\/span>\n\n            <h2>\n                What We Do\n            <\/h2>\n\n            <p>\n                Our programmes combine Sikh religious practice,\n                education, community participation and service.\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"gnd-work-grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-work-card\">\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-work-icon\">\ud83c\udfb6<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Gurbani &#038; 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Belonging\n            <\/h2>\n\n            <p>\n                Guru Nanak Dev Je Pioneer Trust 2009 welcomes individuals\n                and families to participate in spiritual programmes,\n                community activities and selfless service.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <a href=\"\/programs-community\/\"\n               class=\"gnd-btn gnd-btn-orange\">\n                Explore Our Programmes\n            <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\"\n               class=\"gnd-btn gnd-btn-outline\">\n                Contact Us\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- =================================\n     GOVERNANCE\n================================= -->\n\n<section class=\"gnd-section\">\n\n    <div class=\"gnd-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"gnd-governance-grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-governance-image\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/New-Zealand-Sikh-Society-Gurudwara-Hamilton.jpg\"\n                    alt=\"Sikh Gurdwara community\">\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-governance-copy\">\n\n                <span class=\"gnd-kicker\">\n                    Community Stewardship\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    Responsible Governance &#038; Service\n                <\/h2>\n\n                <p>\n                    The Trust seeks to conduct its activities responsibly,\n                    transparently and in accordance with its organisational\n                    objectives and applicable requirements in New Zealand.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    Community stewardship is regarded as a responsibility.\n                    Programmes and activities are intended to support religious,\n                    charitable, educational and community-focused purposes.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <ul class=\"gnd-checks\">\n                    <li>Community-focused leadership<\/li>\n                    <li>Responsible administration<\/li>\n                    <li>Respect for Sikh principles<\/li>\n                    <li>Inclusive community participation<\/li>\n                    <li>Support for future generations<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- =================================\n     LOCATION\n================================= -->\n\n<section class=\"gnd-section gnd-location\">\n\n    <div class=\"gnd-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"gnd-location-box\">\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-location-content\">\n\n                <span class=\"gnd-kicker\">\n                    Our Home\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    Serving the Hamilton Community\n                <\/h2>\n\n                <p>\n                    Guru Nanak Dev Je Pioneer Trust 2009 is located in\n                    Puketaha, Hamilton, New Zealand.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"gnd-address\">\n\n                    <strong>\n                        Guru Nanak Dev Je Pioneer Trust 2009\n                    <\/strong>\n\n                    399 Greenhill Road RD 1<br>\n                    Puketaha<br>\n                    Hamilton 3281<br>\n                    New Zealand\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                <a\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&#038;query=399+Greenhill+Road+RD+1+Puketaha+Hamilton+3281+New+Zealand\"\n                    target=\"_blank\"\n                    rel=\"noopener\"\n                    class=\"gnd-btn gnd-btn-orange\">\n                    Get Directions\n                <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"gnd-location-image\"><\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- =================================\n     FINAL QUOTE\n================================= -->\n\n<section class=\"gnd-ending\">\n\n    <p>\n        \u201cRecognise the whole human race as one.\u201d\n\n        <span>\n            Equality \u2022 Compassion \u2022 Service \u2022 Brotherhood\n        <\/span>\n    <\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guru Nanak Dev Je Pioneer Trust 2009 About Our Trust Serving faith, strengthening families and building an inclusive community inspired by the universal teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. 2009 Our Foundation Who We Are Guru Nanak Dev Je Pioneer <a href=\"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/?page_id=20\" class=\"read-more\">Read More &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-20","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=20"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57,"href":"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20\/revisions\/57"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gndptrust.org.nz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}